Shadow

👬Morning life of a happy family👶

'Wake up daddy..... Wake up....'

'Mnnnn...... Five more minutes boo.'

'You're gonna be late for your meeting.... Wake up now..'

'Don't worry sweetheart....I have plenty of time to get ready.'

'No Daddy..... You are already running late! Your alarm goes off three times already!'

'Hm?'

'Look at the clock! It's 8 40!'

'Huh! Oh fudge!'

I opened my eyes instantly. Sure enough the clock on the wall is showing an absurd time....

8:40am!

'I am gonna be soooo late!' I tried to get up from the bed as quickly as possible but the quilt gets in the way and I ended up on the floor.

A sweet giggling sound came from behind.

'Daddy's so funny!'

'Come here you bad monkey! I am gonna eat you for breakfast today.' I tried to catch that small fluffy ball.

'Papaaaa help..... Daddy's trying to eat meeeee.' That fluff ball started to roll towards the door and the giggling converts into a full-fledged laughter.

Here goes my heart. It's really true that no sound is as beautiful as the laughter of a child.

My child..... My baby.....Troy.

'Who's trying to eat my baby?' The voice came before the person entered.

'Papa... Daddy's trying to eat me!' Troy complained happily.

'Hmmm..... Let me handle him... You go and eat your breakfast...the school bus will be here soon.'

'Ok...' Troy left the room with a pout. I think he was rather disappointed that he won't be able to see me get punished.

'You mister... What are you doing on the floor? Do you wanna catch a cold? Come on... Get up..'

'Yes doctor.' I extend my hand and he pulled me up with ease.

'Were you trying to eat our child?' He snakes his hands around my waist.

'Uh huh.... I am hungry.' I stifled my laugh.

'I am hungry too. Should I eat you then?' His eyes were mischievous.

'Earth!'

'What? I have to punish you for your misbehavior.' He inches close the distance of our mouths.

'I...' I closed my eyes. My heart is pounding.

'Papaaaaa.' Troy's voice makes us both stop on track.

'Yes sweetheart?' Earth is still looking at me longingly.

'I can't find the syrup.'

'It's on the counter.' Earth sighed.

'No it's not.'

'I'm coming.' He closes his eyes and rest his head on my shoulder.

'Go papa..... Help our monkey.' I patted his back.

'Come and have breakfast... I made pancakes.'

'Give me 10 mnts.' I run towards the bathroom.

'You only have 5. Take more than that and I am gonna barge in there.' Earth threatened.

'Ok ok five minutes.' I closed the door quickly.

I got ready in record time and went downstairs to see Troy eating his breakfast.

'Daddy come..... Papa made your favourite.' He handed me a plate full of fluffy pancakes.

'Thank you darling.' I gladly take the plate and started to devour.

'Slow down Newwiee, you'll get choked.' Earth came out from the kitchen and handed me a tall glass of milk.

I made a face seeing upon the glass. I hate milk.

'I've finished.' Troy declared and went to wash his hands.

A bus honked in the distance.

'Troy hurry up! Your bus is here.'

'Coming.'

After giving us plenty of kisses he waved and left for school.

'Don't just stare, finish it up quickly.' Earth sat down beside me.

'Do I have to?' I made my best puppy eyes impression.

'I'm sorry but that trick is not effective on me. At least not in this case. You have to drink milk. Come on.... Don't waste your time.' Earth was adamant.

'You're so mean.' I chugged the milk in one go without further resistance.

'Good boy.' He smiled happily.

'Stop smiling.' I was really angry.

'Sure....' He stopped at once but his eyes were still smiling.

I got up with my empty plate and glass but he stopped me.

'Don't bother. Today's my turn.' He takes those from my hand.

'You always said that.' I look helplessly as he clear the table swiftly. He spoils me too much.

'Aren't you getting late?' He tilted his head.

'Huh? Oh yes! My meeting!' I hurriedly washed my hand and mouth. I try my best to wash away that nasty lingering taste of milk.

'Be alert on the road. Last night it rained heavily. The road will be slippery, and please wear that thick overcoat I bought for you last month. This flimsy sweater is not good for today's weather.' He looks at me with scrutinizing eyes.

'Yes yes.... Don't worry... I'll be fine.... You take care too... When is your shift starts?' I started rummaging through the closet near the shoerack where we stack our extra heavywears.

'I have afternoon shift today. So I'll be late tonight. Don't wait for me, have your dinner with boo and sleep early. And most importantly take your migraine meds before go to bed ok?' He helped me put on that heavy coat.

'Yes doctor.... I'll be fine.... Stop worrying. My headache is better now a days.' I put on my shoes and open the door.

'Forgetting something?' He hugs me from behind.

'Hm?' I look at my hand and see the car keys and mobile.

'Everything is here.' I show them to Earth.

'And?' He put his chin on my shoulder.

'Where's my kiss?' His whisper made me shiver.

Oh! I forgot to kiss him goodbye! My bad.

'Sorry.' I sheepishly smiled and give him a peck.

'Have a nice day...... Just not too nice ok?' He kissed me back and smiled.

I laughed and went to my car. The cold wind is howling like a mad wolf. I hurriedly closed the door and waved goodbye. Earth waved back and stood there until I drive away.

A helpless sigh escaped my mouth. My husband is too caring. He treats me like a child. I know that there are plenty of reasons behind his this type of behavior but still..... I am a man after all. I want to take care of him too. But he doesn't give me any chance. It's like he is a dragon who carefully guarding his most precious treasure.

Sometimes...... I feel suffocated.....

I shook my head and laughed at that silly thought.

Earth Pirapat.... My husband.

And I am New Pirapat.

We live with our son Troy in this secluded town.

By the way he is a doctor at the one and only hospital here and I am an engineer of the Technoserve group.

And this is our usual morning life.