The morning light filtered through the windows, and Tan was already awake, getting ready for another busy day. He moved quietly around the room, gathering his things for his meetings at the company. Fang was still asleep, his hand resting on his growing belly, peaceful for the moment. Tan smiled softly, looking at him for a moment before heading downstairs.
He started the routine of waking up the kids. First, he went to Marc's room, gently waking him up. "Marc, time to get up, buddy," he said softly, ruffling his hair. Marc grumbled but smiled up at his dad, stretching his arms as he climbed out of bed.
Next, Tan headed to the twins' room. Jelly and Daisy were still asleep, tangled in their blankets. Tan couldn't help but chuckle at how they always managed to end up in the same position, even if they were on opposite sides of the bed.
He gently shook Jelly's shoulder first, whispering, "Hey, sleepyhead. Time to wake up." Jelly stirred, her eyes fluttering open, a small smile forming on her face when she saw her dad. Daisy, however, was still deep in sleep, a little snore escaping from her.
"Daisy," Tan said in a soft tone, but no response came. "Daisy, honey, time to wake up."
At the sound of his voice, Daisy's eyes slowly opened, and she stretched with a small, sleepy yawn. Tan leaned in and kissed both girls on the forehead. "Get ready, okay? We have a busy day ahead."
As the kids started to get dressed, Tan hurried to finish his own preparations. He had to leave soon for the company, and he knew that despite his best efforts, he'd probably catch some sneaky moments with Daisy trying to sneak a snack from the kitchen.
He quickly grabbed his bag, kissed Fang goodbye, and went to check on the kids again. "Make sure you don't get into trouble today," Tan teased, eyes narrowing playfully at Daisy, who just gave him a mischievous grin. Tan knew better; she had already thought of a way to sneak a snack when no one was looking. He made a mental note to keep an eye out for it, but he also smiled, knowing this was just part of their morning routine.
"Love you, Daddy!" Marc called out, his arms already full with his schoolbag.
"Love you too, buddy," Tan replied before heading out the door to his car, ready to face another busy day of meetings and challenges at the company. But no matter how hectic things got, he always looked forward to coming back home to his family.
As the morning progressed, Fang found himself in the familiar whirlwind of managing the kids while trying to keep things calm. Marc and Jelly were busy with their usual playful antics, running around the house, pretending to be superheroes, and laughing at their shared jokes. They were always a bundle of energy, and Fang couldn't help but smile at their joy, even if it meant a bit of chaos.
Meanwhile, Daisy, who was usually the quiet one, was sitting peacefully on the couch, her legs tucked under her as she watched TV. Fang noticed she was quietly munching on the fruits he promised her after breakfast, her small hands holding the bowl carefully. He was glad to see she was being so well-behaved while eating-Daisy usually followed through when it came to food.
He sighed with a mixture of pride and amusement. "Daisy, don't forget to finish your fruit," Fang reminded gently, knowing she could get distracted by the TV.
Daisy nodded, her eyes still glued to the screen as she took a bite of the fruit. "I'm eating it, Papa," she said, not taking her eyes off the show.
Fang chuckled softly to himself. At least she wasn't being as sneaky as usual, unlike Marc and Jelly, who were already planning their next adventure. He glanced over at the two of them, now in a make-believe battle over a toy sword. Jelly was giving Marc a playful challenge, while Marc was trying to outwit her with a silly trick. He couldn't help but smile; their bond was undeniable.
