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Ch. 40 : Time to Say Goodbye

Gulf's POV

"I... I..."

"You don't have to give me your answer right now. You can think it carefully and give me your final decision tomorrow. Nat is waiting for me. I'm leaving now. You two have some rest too. You must be tired after all those activities. If you're hungry, they have prepared dinner too. Good night, Prince, Maxxie!"

I chuckle when I heard him talk to the boys. No matter how old our children are, they will always be their daddy's babies. I still remember the day Prince came to our house. Poor him! P'Mew was really intimidating. He kept asking and asking more. Like interogating him. Luckily, Prince gave good answers or my hubby would directly reject him. At the end, he gave his permission. Even though deep in his heart, he was still not willing to see his beloved daughter with someone else. And, today, he also tried to open his heart and accept Maxxie's presence in our family. I'm so happy for that. However, don't get him wrong na~ He isn't over-possessive of our children. I think this is a normal feeling that every parents will have. I am kinda like him too. The only difference is I don't show it. But, if you are asking me, I'm not ready and never will be to let them go with their loved one.

"Papa..."

"Eh? My baby boy has woken up. How are you feeling?", I ask while stroking his hair.

"Papa, I'm tired..."

"It's okay, Nat. You can sleep more. Papa is here with you..."

"Papa..."

I lay beside him and hug him tightly. He is about to cry. He hides his face on my chest. It's always like this every time his hidden power came out. He doesn't exactly remember, but he is aware the fact that people got hurt because of his power. Not long after, P'Mew enters our room. He asks if Nat is awake through his eyes. I nod. He climbs up the bed.

"Da... Sobs... Daddy...", Nat shows his red face because he is lying on his back between me and his daddy.

"Aow, my baby boy! It's okay na... Daddy is here...", P'Mew wipes his tears.

"I'm... Sobs... I'm scared... Sobs..."

"There's nothing to be afraid of, Nat. Daddy and Papa are here. We will make sure no one can hurt you..."

"But... But I hurt people... Sobs... I'm scared... I'm afraid to hurt Papa and Daddy... Sobs... I'm monster! Monster! Monster!"

Nat starts hitting himself. P'Mew swiftly hold his son's hands. My heart hurts so much every time he's like this. It's not his fault at all. Why does he have to suffer like this?

"Nat, calm down! Calm down! Listen to Daddy!", he finally stares at his daddy.

"You. are. not. monster. And, you won't hurt Papa and Daddy. You are our descendants, Nat. You were born with the power we have. We are connected, remember? If you can't control your power, we will help you. If you are tired, we will be your shelter. If you are scared, we will be your protector. There's nothing for you to be afraid of, got it?"

"Y-Yes, Daddy..."

"Good! Now, let's rest! Who do you want to cuddle with tonight?"

"Papa!", I laugh when he turns back to me and hides his face on my chest.

"Aow! After you stop crying, you directly go back to Papa? Sigh... Daddy never win from your Papa..."

"Good night, Daddy! Good night, Papa!", he kisses our cheek in a speed of light before going back to hug me.

I wrap my left hand around my baby boy while my other hand pats his butt. His breath is getting more stable. I hear a soft snore from him. P'Mew pulls the blanket to cover us. He then joins us and kisses my baby boy's temple. He also gives me a good night kiss. A deep one. I automatically close my eyes, but suddenly I feel something squeezing my butt. I pinch his waist and glares. He pouts while showing his sad face.