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Pete
The conflict between the major family and the minor family took place five months ago. It was a horrible day, but everyone seems to have learned a lesson from it. Both parties have now discovered and comprehended the true meaning of family. As a result of the resolution of the fight, the distinction between the major and minor clans is now only made by their names. They swear not to compete with one another ever again, to work together in business to uphold the family's legacy, and just to be one big happy family.
Speaking of family, it is a long story to share but I am now part of the minor family, Vegas' husband to be precise and I am currently raising our child, Venice. Venice is Vegas' little brother from his stepmother who just run away and abandoned the baby. Being the one that has the softest heart, I decided to adopt the child, even though at first Vegas was opposing it, he doesn't like him, so I made him choose, we will adopt Venice as our own, or I will run away with Venice. You probably already knew what was his answer.
It is okay for me that Vegas can't fully accept the child, I told him that I will give him a chance to adjust and cool his head whenever Venice is around. I don't know, it seems like magic that he agreed to it without having a second thought.
I spend most of my days being with Venice, there are times that I and Vegas played with him so they get along and have a special relationship as father and son But then, Vegas is now fully recovered from his accident, he became so busy with his family business, along with Khun Kinn and Porsche, at the same time he wants to continue his studies. From the morning until afternoon, he is at the university, while during the night, he's having a meeting at the main family's house and came home late. I know he is tired that I let his weekends spend for himself, he was with his friends and sometimes continue doing business and school works.
Now, I seldom talk to him, I couldn't remember when was the last time that I had a long conversation with him, and what was the topic we had talked about that is not about business matters or school.
I felt lonely, even though he is working at his office, and I am here in our room, playing with Venice.
I am not blaming the baby, or anyone and anything, I just missed him.
I miss my Vegas.
"P' are you alright?" it was Macau, I was about to make some milk for Venice and I didn't realize that the water from his baby bottle is already flowing, some milk powder are a mess on the table as well. I guess, my mind was really wandering somewhere else.
"I am sorry, it's just that..." I shook my head then showed him a pleasing smile.
"Are you and my brother had a fight?" he asked, which makes my eyes a little bit watery.
"No, we didn't, we are ... okay, I guess?"
"I've been observing you for almost three days now. Is there anything I can help you with?"
I don't really want to bother anyone, especially Macau but I think if this loneliness inside me will stay, something worst might happen that I don't want to happen. I want to fix this with Vegas.
"Good morning," I greeted him as his alarm rang, meaning that he needs to ready himself to go to campus again.
"Good morning, you woke up earlier than me today. Where's Venice?" he was rubbing his eyes, it's so cute so I smiled at him, from ear to ear.
"Venice is with Macau, they're staying at the main family's house for hmm, days?"
"What's going on? I can't believe that you agreed to that. The child's been glued with you for 24/7, I bet they can't even make Venice put to sleep in peace," he stood up and help himself go to the bathroom.
I gritted my teeth for not giving me a morning kiss before he vanished out of my sight. Keep calm, Pete, you can do this. You prepared a lot of things for him today.
While he was showering, I brought the breakfast I made for him a while ago in our room and placed it on the table beside our bed. I sat on the comforter again and wait for him.
"You're still here?" he asked the moment when our eyes met.
"Yes? Where am I supposed to go, Vegas?"
"To pick up Venice and save him from the main family? From brother Khun?" he shook his head and dried his hair using a towel.
"I prepared you a breakfast," I plainly introduce to him my creation.
"I already brushed my teeth, I probably eat at school—"
"Wait for me and I will pack the food, I will drive you to your university." I quickly went to the kitchen and do what I need to do, he was left with his mouth hanging open with bewildered eyes.
I can feel that he was looking at me from head to toe when we got inside his car, I don't know why am I so nervous, I think my arms are shaking if I land my hands on his precious steering wheel.
"Pete, what is with you today?" he asked, I felt his hand planted on my shoulder. I don't have any idea why I flinched when he do that.
"I just want to send you off to your university because I am just curious about it. And I know that you are tired so I want to take care of you," my lips painted a faint smile this time when I looked at him, he cups both of my cheeks and lands a peck on my nose.
"Why you didn't tell me? Are you going to fetch me when the class is over too?"
"You were already asleep last night so making you surprised is not a bad idea, you know, surprise!" we both let out a soft chortle. "And why not? It is my day off from taking care of Venice, so I have a lot of time to spend it with you today!"
"Alright, Pete, fasten your seatbelt first before you start the engine," he is the one who fastened it, I kissed him on his cheek for that.
We arrived at our destination, safely. It is the first time that I drove for him so that is why I am so nervous, probably having a trauma from his accident that I am so careful. I don't want to lose him again, not under my hands.
"We are here!" I pushed the hazard button on before looking at him.
"Thank you so much! You know you can visit inside the building, I can lend you my library card," he offered.
"Really? How's that possible? I want to sit beside you in the classroom! Can I do that?" I felt excited for some reason.
"No, you can't, love. I am friends with the librarian, I can talk to her then you can stay there. I know you love reading," Is he making fun of me?
"Excuse me? Anyways, you have classes remember? Get off the car now, I will go there on my own. I need to park the car," I snatched his library ID and lightly pushed him.
"How about my kiss?" I looked at him for a couple of seconds and in just a blink of an eye, his lips meets mine.
I parked his car somewhere near the building before proceeding to have a walk. It is nice to be in college, I said in my mind. I never finished mine because I need to work for the main family at that time, saving my grandparents and my hometown from a crisis.
I passed through a lot of students, and finally, meet the building's entrance. I am hesitant to enter because I am not even a student here. I came back to my senses when someone bumped me and his things are scattered on the floor, I panicked so I help him immediately.
"I am so sorry," I pardon because it is clearly my fault for standing at the entrance.
"It's alright, I am in a hurry too that I didn't notice you," he replied, I finally saw his face after we both stand up. We have the same height and he has fine features. I hand him the last envelope dropped. "Are you a new student here?"
"Huh? Ah! No, uhm... I am actually looking for the library," I smiled at him, I feel so embarrassed.
"Come with me, it is on the third floor," he pulled me by my wrist, I don't know why but I just followed him.
It is indeed on the third floor, it has huge signage saying, the library. I will look like a fool to Vegas if he knew that I didn't find this place on my own.
"I am Shu, if we see each other again, I can give you a tour here," he lends his hand for a handshake.
I accepted his hand before replying, "You can call me, Pete. And I am not a stu-"
"Nice to meet you, Pete. I really have to go now!" and he just left me in front of the library's door, confused and dumbfounded.
I moved on from the thoughts fighting inside my head and eventually got inside the room. It has an immense space than I thought, and it smells like strawberries in here. I look for the information desk just like Vegas told me to do. I showed her the library card and she examined me from head to toe.
"So it's you?" what me? "It is an honor to finally meet you, welcome to our humble library. Just a few reminders that since you are not a student here, you can't borrow the book and take them home, you will read them only here. And if you feel hungry or sleepy, his spot is on table 13, near isle 6, shelve 12."
"Yes," is the only thing that came out of my mouth because of too much information. I just realized that I am no longer good at remembering numbers and directions! What just happened to me?
Maybe because my mind has been too occupied with Venice and Vegas lately, hehehe.
I wander and find a book that hooked my interest, another philosophy book. I have a lot of memories from philosophy books, I might create more from here.
"Pete," someone is calling my name. It feels like a whisper like someone is near me, breathing near my ear. "Pete, wake up, we are going home."
"AHH!" I screamed with all my might because I thought I am in danger. When I got up from having a nap, I just realized that I am still in a library, fell asleep while reading.
"Shhh! It's me, the love of your life," he bowed at the students looking at us, did I disturb them? I feel bad, I am so sorry. "How's your sleep? You can continue your nap on our way home," he caresses my cheeks.
"I am so sorry, I didn't mean to shout," I apologized as I stand up, clinging my arms around his'. We are heading out of the library now. It is weird that the librarian is waving at us.
"I am the one who will drive," Vegas said as he open the passenger seat's door for me. "You look tired, did you have fun reading your Philosophy books?"
"Tch," is my only response before helping myself to get inside.
"When will Venice and Macau will be back home again?" Vegas asked as he fastened both our seatbelts.
"They will be there for a week, Macau was the one who volunteered to stay for that long," I answered while yawning. "Why did you ask?"
Vegas didn't reply, he just intertwined his free hand with mine and kissed it. I don't know why but I felt happy when I saw him smiling, I expressed it with a smile too.