North finally released his emotions and replied pridefully, “You’re telling me.” He knew it, but it still hurt. Eugene’s grasp around North’s arms tightened. “Son, you are our biological son. No matter what and when, we love you the most.”
North remained quiet and wrapped his arms around Eugene’s neck. After a while, a muffled voice sounded from Eugene’s arms. “Don’t tell Mommy. I just couldn’t understand back there.”
Eugene responded with a soft hum while hugging and patting his back lightly. Bitterness crept into his heart because of how insecure his son felt.
It had not been easy for Olivia all these years, and neither had it been for North; when others were acting all cute or bratty in their parents’ embrace, North was forced to grow up. Even now, he let sadness shower him in silence in a worry that it would hurt Olivia. The more understanding he was, the more heart-aching it was for one to watch. After a long silence, Eugene lightly reciprocated, “Okay.”
The clock ticked by and North finally fell into at deep slumber. Eugene set him down and covered a blanket over him before leaving the room. He checked on the time, which showed 11.00PM.
Olivia could still be awake at that time, so he dialed her number. ‘What are you doing?” “Going through the script. Why are you calling me again?” asked Olivia Indeed, this was not his first time calling her today. His gaze dropped to the floor as he let out a silent chuckle. “Just kinda miss you.”
She took a look at Jewel, who was lying in bed, before rising to her feet to go to the toilet. She looked herself into the mirror while teasing. “How is this ‘kinda’, Mr. Nolan?”
He broke into a smile. “Fine, I admit. I miss you so much and I wanna see you so badly.” She clucked her tongue. “Won’t you look at yourself?”
“I’ve just read an article about you. My girlfriend is indeed gorgeous.” His slick tongue was on the move again. “Is it out already? How is it? Do I look pretty in the picture?”
“Absolutely beautiful. Everyone else was no match for you.” Olivia smiled. “What’s with you? Are you picking it up from Carter as well?” Eugene knew whom she was talking about. “You don’t like it? We’re trying our best to learn or you’ll soon forget about us.”
She found it ridiculous. “Is it that bad? How can I forget about you when you’re calling me three times a day?” “You can’t fall for another guy. Your son and I are waiting for you at home.”
“Who did I fall for?’ Her brows knitted. “Are you talking about Carter? He’s just a six-year-old kid. Who did you think he is?” “But he’s still a man. Please watch your actions and words. Even if you don’t care about my feelings, think about your son,’ he reminded.
The epiphany finally dawned upon her, for Eugene would never get jealous over a kid. “Is North jealous?” “You admitted that you like other kids in public. Of course, he would be upset, but I talked him through it,” he recounted. Olivia frowned. But I did say I like North too. Why is that little brat angry?
After terminating the call with him, she logged. onto Twitter and searched for the article, which seemed fine to her. Although the article and pictures were all about her and Carter, it was what the drama needed. If she was not close with him, it would only raise suspicions instead.
Besides, taking a liking to Carter did not mean that she did not love her son. Thus, she watched the interview she did. There’s nothing either. I think my answers are decent, though..
