Chapter 38: I want to be with my family
~~~They say when you love someone then set them free. If they come back again, then, in the end, it was meant to be. I thought we were lovers, I thought we were friends. I guess when reality steps in, the dreaming ends. No matter how hard we try, some good things never last. Why can't they last?~~~
-Barbra Streisand-
Samantha's POV:
"Be careful, Cali."
I got up to follow my daughter when she opened the door to my room and excitedly ran outside. She wanted to eat banana pancakes and when I said yes, her eyes lit up with excitement.
"Hey, good morning to our pretty Cali." Rory greeted her and Cali greeted her back.
I just couldn't help but smile as she continued her greetings into storytelling.
"Good morning, Rory. Guess what?"
"What? What is it?" Rory asked confused.
"Mommy will cook yummy banana pancakes for me."
"Wow!"
"Yeah, and I told her to put maple syrup to make it tastier... and... and... she will also make ahm... apple juice for me." "Ohh---"
"And of course, I also want scrambled eggs and a chicken sandwich."
"Whoa! You have a big appetite this morning, young lady." Rory and I chuckled when Cali nodded.
"Come on, let's go, mommy. I'll help you cook pancakes and eggs." She took my hand and pulled me towards the kitchen.
But I was stopped entering the kitchen when I saw Luke inside the counter. He's wearing an apron and cooking something while humming a song.
"Daddy?" Cali was the first to react and immediately ran to her father.
"Good morning, my ladies."
I hear it right? Did he just
a tight hug and peppered her loud kisses all over her face, which made the little
my princess. How was your sleep?" Luke
you yesterday? You promised me that you would
didn't keep his promise. There's just something that came up in the office
were in a meeting, so
important meeting, so I couldn't answer your mommy's call. I'm
while waiting for him to finish explaining to his daughter. And as I opened the fridge, I glanced at the wall clock hanging right above
rolled
you this time.
That's what I told
how
"Really?" He asked surprised.
ask
so I suddenly held my breath when he caught me staring at
"Is that true, mommy?"
had to force a smile and nodded at him as my daughter also waited for my answer, even though my heart was still pounding due to
she told me
for my little princess." He pinched her nose. "And after having breakfast you have to get ready because I have a surprise for you."
"Yup!"
don't you have work today? It's already 8:00 in the morning." I asked
used to go to work before seven in the morning, so that means he's
first before answering
secretary to cancel all my meetings and appointments for today and
the glass to my mouth when I
in my head as he
to be
I gulped.
will also take two
take a vacation leave? What is he planning to do? "Why? Are you thinking of
with you... (my mouth hung open) "... and Cali. This time I want to make it with
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