Broken Strings novel Chapter 34

MELISSA QUIZON

Two days after Wright and I had a conversation in front of the grave of my Grandma before he become so busy with his work. He always comes home at night. We also treat each other casually.

We still haven’t left Wright’s house Because of Reid, Wright and I are already fix some of our misunderstanding so there’s no need. I don’t want Reid to suspect anything.

"Mommy, Daddy isn't here yet?" I looked at him. Reid is running down the stair while rubbing his eyes. He seemed just woken up.

I stood up and lifted him. I slowly rocked him, put his head between my neck.

"Not yet, Baby. Go to sleep again."

"I can't, Mommy. I miss Daddy's bedtime stories." He murmured.

"I'll just tell you a story." I sighed. "What bedtime story do you want?"

"It's about the King and Queen. The King left his Queen in the war so the enemy got the Queen." What the hell.

"Baby, why-"

I stopped speaking when the door opened. He was surprised to see us. Reid dropped from my grasp and ran towards Wright.

"Daddy!"

Wright smiled and carries Reid. "Oh? Why is my Baby still awake?"

I cleared my throat. "He was jolt awake."

"Ah." He looked at me for a moment and turned his gaze back to Reid. "What does my Baby want?"

"Bedtime story!" Reid said. He tilted his head. "Wait, Daddy, why are you late?"

"Daddy just takes care of a lot." Wright's right hand combed Reid's messy hair.

"If you're tired, you don’t have to tell me a story." Reid pouted.

"No. For my Baby, I can handle it. Let's tuck you in." Wright said softly.

He walked up to the stairs without noticing me. He didn't even look at me, he just kept on walking. This what I want.

I took a deep breath and followed them. I peeked at the little space at the door. Reid was already lying down and Wright was sitting on his side. He was leaning against the headboard while his legs were above Reid’s bed wih his socks still on. He was no longer wearing a necktie and gray suit. His slong sleeve is now tuck to his elbow.

"Where did we end up?" Wright said calmly.

"The enemy has captured the Queen."

He took a deep breath. He gently stroked Reid's hair. "Ah. So, that's right, when King realized what he had done, he repented. He went back to the enemy's palace to take Queen. He fought. He did everything. King was wounded when he entered the enemy's palace. "

"Then?"

I felt cold when I saw the sadness in Wright's smile again. "She found out that the Queen already liked the enemy. She fell in love with someone else."

Wait, what ?!

"What happened to the King?" Reid asked innocently.

He gulped. "He let go. Because he saw that the Queen was happy with his new love. He left the enemy's palace and returned to his own palace. He locked himself inside. And no one can enter that palace but the Queen. . "

What is he saying?

"King really loves the Queen." Smiling Reid said. "Are they gonna lived happily ever after?"

"The Queen lived happily ever after with her new King." He sighed. "The end."

"Why is it a sad ending?" Reid said.

He kissed Reid on the forehead. He grabbed Reid's small hand and brought it to his lips.

"Sad for King but, at least the Queen is happy. As long as Queen is happy, the King is happy too."

Reid thought for a moment. Wright stared at him with loving eyes.

I'm sorry, Reid. I know my decision was unfair to you. I want to protect myself from pain. I'm deeply sorry, Baby.

Reid sat up and hugged Wright. Wright was momentarily startled but recovered immediately.

"Good night, Daddy."

He wrapped Reid in his arms and hugged him tightly. "Good night, Baby. I love you so much."

I leaned against the side of the wall and looked up at the white ceiling of the house. I was devastated when Reid's door opened.

I turned around and Wright’s eyes opened up to me. We both averted our eyes.

"Why are you still awake? Go to sleep. You'll have lack of sleep." He said softly.

"I just want to check if Reid's sleeping already." I said.

"Yeah. He's already asleep so go to sleep." I flinched when I felt his hand on my hair. He took his hand away, smiled and dropped it to his side. "You're probably tired of your work."

I nodded. "Good night."

He smiled but that didn't reach his eye. "Good night .. My Queen."

I looked up at him. Is what I heard correct? "What did you say?"