Love so complicated

Chapter 42

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The sun had set, casting a warm orange glow over the city, signaling the beginning of a beautiful evening. Sehun and Kai had returned home from the office, with Kai craving some delicious food prepared by Sehun, a culinary skill they both shared.

Lucas was also present, engaging in a business discussion with Kai by the kitchen counter as they assisted Sehun in chopping vegetables and other necessities. Kai explained their business operations and its expansive reach across several countries.

"I've told you thousands of times, Lucas. How can you not understand such a simple concept?" Kai asked, his exasperation evident.

Lucas shrugged and snorted, responding nonchalantly, "Whatever."

Kai's expression turned stern, and he gave Lucas a gentle whack on the head. "Don't dare speak to me like that."

Recognizing his mistake, Lucas immediately apologized. "I'm sorry."

Sehun observed the exchange but remained silent, pretending not to notice to avoid embarrassing Lucas. Once Kai accepted the apology, the tension dissipated.

To break the silence, Sehun inquired, "Where's Mark? I haven't seen him since this morning."

Lucas replied, "I dropped him off at school. He mentioned having an extra class and would be late."

Just then, Mark burst into the house, dramatically crying for help. The others remained seated, familiar with his theatrical outbursts.

Mark carried something wrapped in a towel and placed it on the kitchen counter. After a few moments, a loud baby's cry filled the air. They collectively left their tasks and started to unwrap the baby. Mark sat there with an exhausting face.

"Don't worry, it's not real," Mark reassured them.

Sehun and Kai took a closer look at the fake baby. "It looks incredibly realistic."

"Where did you find it?" Lucas asked, still holding Mark as if he had found a real baby.

Mark defended himself, "Oh, come on! Easy on me! I didn't find it, and even if I did, I wouldn't have brought it. Anyway, it's my school assignment – parenting lessons."

Mark handed them papers detailing the fake baby's care instructions.

Kai handed the papers back. "No, I don't have time for this."

Mark pleaded, "Brother, you always said to go with my passion, right?" His puppy eyes locked onto Kai's.

Kai looked at Lucas, who promptly excused himself. "You know me; it'll be dead in minutes."

Mark persisted, "Please."

Lucas chimed in, "You two should do it; it's practice for the future, in case you decide to have a child."

Sehun and Kai exchanged glances. "Our child?" they wondered.

Mark happily handed Kai the papers before he could change his mind. "Here, all the details on how she should be treated."

Kai's eyes sparkled. "She's a girl."

Sehun smiled. "What should we name our baby girl?"

Kai hesitated. "Uh... I don't know, something like Mary?"

Sehun rolled his eyes. "Why not Bloody Mary?"

"How about Lana?" Lucas joined the discussion.

Mark intervened, "The manual tells you the name; it has its name fed into the system shell, only reacting to it."