"YOU'VE grown..." Catherine giggled
He managed to push her off him...then he brought out the last bag from the trunk before replying.
"I would also love to say the same about you but that would be manipulating the truth "
Noah chuckled and quickly straightened his expression.
"Where's Kayid?"
"With his mother...." He walked towards Rosaline "Catherine...meet my wife"
Ignoring his introduction...she reached for Kayid and took him from Rosaline.
"Oh look who's a big boy now" Kayid squirmed, it was clear he wasn't comfortable with her.
Ignoring his silent struggle to go back to his mother's arms. Catherine lifted him up and down in what seemed like the most violent way possible.
At first, Kayid let out a small cry but it was accompanied by a giggle. He was enjoying the playful lifts...
Just don't throw him away.... Rosaline thought to herself.
Gina laughed nervously in a weak attempt to soften the tension. Getting the message, Catherine handed Kayid to Shaan.
Then she sashayed to the front door ,her honey brown hair being tussled gently by the breeze. She stopped in her tracks and turned back.
"Come on in....let's go inside" She smiled and went in.
My God ,she's beautiful...like a forbidden apple.
Rosaline gulped and blinked away the thought..she didn't like what she was feeling.
*. *. *. *.
"That is not the Catherine I remember.." Rosaline said when they got to their room.
"....it's like she's a different person, she seems hateful."
She turned to face Shaan,who wasn't responding.
"Why aren't you saying anything?"
He kissed her forehead
"There's nothing to say....erase her from your mind. Focus on us...me ,you, Kayid and my little one that's coming " He licked her earlobe
"I suppose you're right....but we used to really close"
"People change, you have to accept that"
"I should know best" She rubbed her belly
"Hmm....hungry??"
"Yes please...I could eat a baby"
Kayid stared at her wide eyed...his mouth agape like he was telling her he was disappointed in her appetite.
" Chicken...i could eat a baby chicken" She chuckled and joined him on the bed.
"We could share it" Shaan added.
"Monster" Rosaline narrowed her eyes and shook her head, Kayid did the same, though his head shaking was more powered than hers.
"I really can't tell you guys apart....you're like twins. Ever since he turned one he's been exhibiting mommy behavior"
"That's a good thing...he's so smart" She kissed the tip of Kayid's nose.
"I'm starting to get jealous of this mother-son thing.... I'll bring our food upstairs"
"Please hurry. Her royal Highness and Amir Kayid needs to eat"
"Forgive my indolence..I was a sloth in my past life"
"You're forgiven"
Shaan smiled ,after he shut the door... his expression dulled.
"Let's hear it....what do you want to say?"
"Relax...." Catherine smiled seductively and used her fingers to trace the lines on his chest.
" How're you d-"
"Cut the crap" He gestured to her to move her finger.
"Gee....we used to be besties"
"Where....in your twisted wonderland?"
She rolled her eyes .
" She's not the little rose I remember..."
Shaan sighed why do i always have weird people around me?
"..how'd you feel when you make love to her or have you even crossed that line...I doubt the child she's carrying is even yours. Letting yourself being blinded by the notion that you're in love as you father another man's child. It's pitiful....here's news for you,baby. I'm GoiNg to mAke sUrE you reGreT eveRy biT of yoUr stay hEre."
Her royal highness must be really hungry... On second thoughts,it might be a me problem, maybe I'm weird that i think other people are weir- it's rude to not pay attention but does she deserve a listening ear?, it's the least i can do for her given the fact that she's my boy's surrogate mother but she's crazy. Maybe i can recommend a mental asylum to Aunt Gina ,they can drop her off there....speaking of asylums, why do i know so many. Waittttttt.....am i cra-
"SHAAAN!!"
He sighed "Is this why you texted me, so you can talk stupid?..."
"Did you even listen to everything i just said?"
Ignoring her question that had an obvious answer he continued what he was saying "...let me remind you, seems you've forgotten. I made you and I'm obviously not interested in breaking you, unless you make me. Just leave me, my wife and my son alone."
"You left me for that deformed human and you think i would stand for it?"
He eyed her and walked out. It was a shame really she was a good friend to him.
He wished he hadn't met her again, maybe it wouldn't have gotten out of hand. He shouldn't have helped her.
It was no coincidence that things happened the way they did.....it was all too convenient, she just happened to appear at the exact moment he needed a surrogate. Shaan sighed.
I messed up, but that's in the past...
He entered the kitchen and checked the fridge and cupboard to see what he could do to come up with a "filling- light -snack slash food" for his wife and son
"What're you doing snooping around the kitchen?" Beatrice walked in
" i came down to fix something for Rosa and Kayid. Dinner's not until seven and the baby is very demanding"
"Blaming everything on the poor child that isn't out yet is just diabolical... I gave birth to Rosa and i know very well that she's a glutton. She might eat a whole turkey if you let her"
"Eyy .... I don't think she eats that much"
"Arguing and talking back to your mother-in-law is the new attitude you picked up after spending just few months away from me?"
"oh, goodness me!....i wouldn'nt dare"
"I'll be watching you...lemme help you fix something up for your lovelies"
"I'd appreciate it....thank you" He smiled.
After what felt like an eternity of cold silence, Beatrice coughed , easing the tension between them.
"So...uh , Catherine, you guys talk alot?"
"We talk just not alot..... she's not my favorite person to talk to. I'd prefer it if she'd just disappear from my sight"
"Why...cause she's Kayid surrogate mother?"
"Because she's a pain in every part of the body"
Beatrice chuckled "it may not feel like you can talk to me but I'm ALWAYS here for you, emphasis on always. No judgement mijo....You're my son now"
"Thank you Bea, though it sounds really scary but i think I'm up for it"
"Haha...not funny"
They talked about random stuffs and laughed hard at Beatrice's weak attempt to be effortlessly funny.
"Was wondering what was taking you so long to bring the food....turns out you were here dilly-dallying with my mother....tell me my good man, are you in love with this ol' woman?" Rosaline smirked.
Kayid gasped.
"Just how many kdramas, telenovelas and soap operas have you fed your Amir??" Shaan chuckled nervously.
My champ is a princess! Champcess!!
"Our private healing and cleansing ritual is not for the likes of you"
"Is this what you deal with everyday.... peasant role play?" Beatrice stifled a laugh.
"Haha..not funny ,Mother "
"The one time you call me mother has sarcasm written all over it....you deserve to be sentenced to life in seclusion"
"I'll pass...gimme Death row. I refuse to live in slavery"
"Egoistic Man" Rosaline added