Olivia felt as if her heart was coated in honey. After changing into her indoor slippers, she wrapped her hands around Eugene’s neck. She kissed him on his lips before watching him with an innocent smile on her face.
She’s such a temptress. Eugene’s eyes shone with lust as he tightened his grip on her hips, intending to take it to the next step. At that moment, a voice cut in. “Mommy!”
North’s voice reached them, snapping Eugene out of his thoughts as he pulled away from Olivia. I almost lost myself. How could I forget there are four children and another adult in the house?
He cast Olivia a pointed look. It’s all your fault. Meanwhile, she feigned innocence. All I did was kiss you. You’re solely to blame for trying to take it further. Don’t try to shift the blame. However, his conflicted look was a funny scene to watch. She reached out a hand to caress North’s head. “Baby, did you miss me?”
The boy cast Eugene a knowing look and exposed him. “I missed you, but somebody misses you more! He kept talking about how you’ll be home soon over the last few days. He’s nagging me to death.”
Eugene’s expression darkened and he ruffled North’s hair. “As if you were quiet about her absence over the last few days.” North snorted. “I coped better than you.”
Eugene retorted, “You shouted for your mommy in your dream last night.” North spilled the tea. “You called for her when you were drunk.”
Olivia’s gaze darted between the two. The fight is getting ridiculous. Is this what people call a ‘sweet burden’ to bear?
“Stop it, you two! Hurry up or our meals will get cold.” Eugene smiled at her. “You’re right. Let’s go, my darling girlfriend.” Olivia stretched out her left hand and put it on his arm. “Destination: the kitchen. Here we go!”
He answered with enthusiasm, “Aye aye, captain!” North saw them off with a strange face. How did I end up with such childish parents?
Eugene sat at the head of the table with the triplets on his left side while Olivia was on his right, followed by Jewel and North. Olivia began, “Are you guys having fun at my house?”
The triplets vigorously nodded in unison. Her heart softened at the sight. “You can come over whenever you want or visit after school. Your daddy will cook you delicious food.”
The three nodded again. Even though they weren’t enthusiastic about calling Eugene ‘Daddy’, they obeyed Olivia’s words. North supported her stance. “Daddy is a good spicy crayfish cook. You should try some.”
At that, he put one crayfish on Eugene’s plate. The triplets were shocked to find the crayfish landed on someone else’s plate aside from theirs.
Olivia couldn’t help but chuckle at their expressions which mirrored each other. “Your daddy will peel the shell for you.”
Eugene watched the three children when Olivia addressed him. Even though he was still new to being a father of four, he couldn’t deny the fact that the sight of them warmed his heart. “Take it easy! I’ll peel them for you.”
At that, he wore disposable plastic gloves on each hand and started to expertly peel the crayfish. The four children watched him put the first peeled crayfish on Olivia’s plate. “The first one belongs to your mommy,” Eugene explained.
He did the right thing. The kids had no objection. Their impression of him even turned more positive at his gesture. It seems like our so- called Daddy treats Godmother with care. Eugene gave Jewel the second and served North the third.
It warmed North’s heart. However, he thoughtfully gave it to Carter, who sat opposite him. “I’ve eaten Daddy’s spicy crayfish many times. You guys should try it first.”
Carter was taken aback for a moment before he put the crayfish on Blake’s plate. “I’m the older brother. Here, Blake. You can have it.”
However, the crayfish switched places again as Blake offered it to Terry, “Even though you don’t agree with me being the second oldest, you have to admit that I’m born a few minutes earlier than you. Stop telling others you’re the second oldest.”
Terry decided to let Blake off the hook this time. In the end, he placed it on North’s plate. “For you, North.” After going around in the children’s plate, the peeled crayfish eventually returned to where it first belonged.
Eugene and Olivia exchanged a look, happy smiles gracing their lips. The siblings are considerate. It must be nice to be their family.
“There’s no rush, guys. I promise all of you an equal share.” Eugene assured them as he quickened his pace on peeling the crayfish. Soon, all four children were enjoying his skill.
However, Eugene didn’t stop as he didn’t want to see the kids starving. The atmosphere at the dining table was warm and friendly as love and care filled everyone’s hearts. All of them were smiling until the ringing phone cut through the air.
