ALSAR ( Part 01)

chp 189

"Ren, is it really okay for you to spend time with me instead?"

"Huh?"

I was sitting on the rug in the living room, folding laundry leisurely when Malik-san, who was sitting on the sofa while drinking tea, spoke up to me. In the corner of the living room, Altair and Spica were curled up together, nestled in a soft pile of towels.

Spend time with him instead?

I tilted my head to the side and looked up at Malik-san. I didn't quite understand what he asked.

"No, I mean... You've been with me almost everyday for the past few days, right? Haven't they started complaining or something?"

Malik-san said while scratching his head awkwardly. He was staring at my face, gauging my reaction. It seemed he was a little worried about my fiancés.

"Ah... I already told them about this. You know... I'm going to get married in just a few days.... And when I do, I will need to leave this place, right? That's why... Before I get married, I want to become a filial son to you, Malik-san... Or maybe... Did you take the days off because you want to relax by yourself? If that's the case, I will go somewhere so Malik-san can take a proper rest."

I stopped folding the shirt and explained to Malik-san what I had told them the other day. For the past few days, I had been trying to stick by Malik-san's side as much as possible. I cleaned the place thoroughly, making elaborate meals, searching for anything I could do to help Malik-san... However.... Could it be that Malik-san didn't take the days off from the guild to spend time with me? Maybe he actually just wanted to relax by himself? I assumed he took a break because he wanted to spend time with me, but... Maybe it was just a misunderstanding on my part?

It seemed Malik-san was still on break today and tomorrow as well. Hence why, if my existence was a bother to him, maybe I should go out alone for once. I had been hanging out with my fiancés lately. I almost never had some alone time. Going out alone sounded kind of nice actually.

"No, it's not like that. I actually took the day off and skipped the night shifts because I was thinking maybe I could spend more time with you. I'm just wondering whether you're tired of being with me this long. That's all."

Ah, that's good. So Malik-san also has the same intention as me.

I got a bit anxious there. I was afraid maybe I had gotten ahead of myself.

"Fufu~ They're already adults so they won't sulk or anything over something like this. Besides, it's Malik-san. I'd be troubled if they get jealous over my father."

But still, even if they were to sulk, but this was Malik-san. He was a kind person that treated me like his real son. Even though I was technically just Malik-san's adopted son, but he was already like a real father to me. I'd definitely feel troubled if they were to get jealous of Malik-san. I could understand though. Malik-san was already 47 years old but he was still incredibly dapper and handsome. I could understand why the three of them might feel worried a little.

"Well... I genuinely don't have any romantic feelings for you. You're my adorable son. I'd be a little troubled if they get worried too..."

Sighing, Malik-san extended his arm to stroke my head gently.

I didn't harbor such feelings for Malik-san either. I knew they understood that part well, but sometimes they liked to tease me for being too close with Malik-san.

Well, I guess it's a bit odd for a grown man like me to be so close with his father, huh?

"Alright. Ren, how about if we go on a little trip? Just the two of us?"