𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩'𝔰 ℌ𝔢𝔞𝔱 // THARNXTYPE

xliii: For better or for worse

"Why are you here?" Maria tightened her grip around Type's arm and stared at her husband with a firm look on her eyes. Alexander was taken aback by her attitude but he just turned his head and rubbed the back of his neck with his hand.

"I... I wanted to see you... I haven't seen you since you left and.. and believe it or not but that really put a damper on me." He anxiously scratched his stubbled jaw, not to mention that his unkept look and slim figure caught Maria's eye.

"I'll catch a taxi home, you guys head out without me. I'm going to have a chat with my husband." Maria patted Type's arm, drawing his wary attention.

"No, call us when you're done and we'll come get you. It's dangerous to take the taxi by yourself." Type suggested firmly. Maria smiled at his caring behavior and nodded before watching him get in the car and drive away.

"It looks like you and that kid got close." He cleared his throat, watching the car get further away.

"Yeah well as a mother, I choose to be indulged with all my kid's lives, which includes their lovers even if they're guys." Maria crossed her arms over her chest, whipping her hair back slightly to get it out of her face.

"All?" He questioned, eyebrow twitching into a doubtful look.

"Thorn and Tharn, both." She replied, watching his expressions closely, knowing her husband too well which helped her predict what kind of face he'd make. "Wish you had a table to slam your fist down on don't you?"

"Your sharp tongue was why I fell in love with you but.. unfortunately it's not so lovely on Tharn and Thorn who both inherited it." The older man sighed, a small smile tugging at his lips.

"Did you come here to swoon me again or argue with me on how I'm choosing to support 'my' children?" Maria retorted, softening her eyes a little. "T-They don't hate me anymore Alex, I'm finally even 'Mom' now.."

"I choose not to support their homosexuality and suddenly they're not my kids anymore?" Alexander gestured towards the car who was long gone.

"I couldn't do it anymore, Alex. I realized that I didn't actually care that they were gay. Because after spending this last year with them, I realized that it's real a-and it's strong and we're cruel to try and get in the way of that." Maria dropped her arms to her sides. "They're mates and to try to split them means that we're willing to risk their health or even their lives! Rejection is no simple matter!"

"I don't know about any of that." Alexander turned his head in adamance.

"I grew to become very fond of Type and Lhong and I'm glad my sons were destined to be with such wonderful people." Maria boldly stood her ground as he slightly lifted her head to look confident in her words.

"Just come back, please. I can't sleep and I don't have much of an appetite these days... I can't even work properly because of it. I need you at home." Alexander stepped closer and grabbed Maria's hand before bringing it to his face to feel her touch.

"I'll come home when you learn that sometimes you need to understand your child's happiness to have some for yourself." Maria slipped her hand out of his grasp but it took everything in her to do so.

"Darling.." he sighed.

"Thorn is getting married next month. I hope you can show your face. That would make him so happy. And if you really cared about 'our' kids then maybe even your blessing." She gave him a tight lipped smile, walking away from the idle man who rubbed his head in frustration.

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"What're you looking at." Type side glanced his lover who was staring at him with soft eyes.