When Does the Pretending End?

Chapter 26- You Think I'm Cute Even If You Won't Say It

  Cristiano's Pov

I open my eyes to find a foot in my face. What the hell? I move the foot onto my chest and look over to Lucy. Rodrigo is laying with his head on her chest whilst his body lays over both mine and Lucy's bodies. Rodrigo looks so comfortable in unusual position. Well who wouldn't be when you were snuggled up to Lucy? Jezz there's no way I'm jealous of a three year old I think.

Lucy has her arm around his waist and she looks so peaceful while she sleep. Beep,beep,beep the alarm goes off. "Turn it off" Lucy mumbles. "Tío Cris" Rodrigo says as I reach over them to press the alarm. "Morning buddy. Any chance you want to get up?" I ask him. "No" he says snugly up to Lucy. "Come on kiddo go tell Nuno to get up" I say and he looks at Lucy. "Go tell Nuno to find the eggs and warm the pan" she says and he jumps out of the bed.

"Sleep well" I ask and she groans sitting up in the bed. "It's way too early" she says running her hand through her hair. "You wanna tell me why he slept here last night" I ask. "Katia and Zé were talking in the kitchen. He woke up and couldn't find them so he came in here. Then he didn't want to sleep in his bed so I bought him in here" she says throwing back the sheets. I look at her and she shrugs. "What can I say? It's hard to resist a cute face" she says. "How come you resist me then" I grin at her as she heads to the door. "I said cute, Cristiano. I'm heading down to make breakfast" she says walking out the door.

"You think I'm cute even if you won't say it" I whisper after her. I felt her reaction to that kiss last week. At first she tried to pull back but then she wanted more. I could feel her shiver when I ran my thumb over her hand last night whilst watching the film. Even last night when I asked for a kiss like Rodrigo I could tell she was smiling. She wants me I grin. Even covered in her red pjs she looked so at home in the bed.

"Thanks for sending Rodrigo in to wake me" Nuno says as I reach the kitchen table. "You're welcome. Where's Katia and Zé?" I ask. "Don't know but man they didn't half yell at each other last night. I could hear them through the wall" he says. "Really" I whisper as Rodrigo comes to sit at the table. "Yeah" Nuno says quietly. Thank God Rodrigo was in my room last night.

"Eat" Lucy says placing an omelette in front of me. "Thanks" I say. "She's a good cook" Nuno says loud enough for Lucy to hear. "You're still doing the wash up" Lucy and I say in unison and we look at each other.

"Rodrigo eat quickly we have a flight to catch" Katia says dropping her bags onto the floor. "Where are you going?" I ask her pushing my chair away from the table. "Home. I have things to do" she says walking past my chair. "Morning Lucy" she says as she reaches Lucy. "You're all going home" I ask. "Rodrigo and I are. Zé is staying here" she says and before I could talk anymore Lucy buts in "That would be nice Cristiano. You boys can all hang out" she says giving me look which I took as don't say anymore.

"Mama I don't want to go home" Rodrigo says. "Yes you do" she says. "Hey sweetie, you'll be back at the weekend. So let's go pack your back" Lucy says taking his hand and heading upstairs.

"What's going on Katia?" I ask her. "I don't want to discuss it, Cristiano. Rodrigo and I are going home and we will be back with Máe and Elma on Thursday. So don't ask any more questions" she says. I decide not to push her. Plus if Zé was staying here I could ask him. I look at my watch. Shit I had to head to training soon. "When is your flight?" Nuno asks. "In two hours so we should be going soon" Katia says. "I can take you" he says. "Mama I'm all packed" Rodrigo says coming down the stairs with Zé followed by Lucy still dressed in her pjs.

"Guess it's a boys only few days" Zé says to me as he hands Katia the bag. "Don't run around after them Lucy" Katia says. "She won't" I say wrapping my arms around Lucy's waist and she settles into my arms. "Right so we should probably go" Katia says. We say our goodbyes and Nuno heads to the airport.

"Cristiano listen to your sister" Lucy says as I pass her by the door to find Zé. "What the hell have you done that my sister wanted to leave" I yell at him. "None of your business. I'm going back to bed" Zé says. Lucy grabs my arm. "Leave it Cristiano. He won't tell you what happened" she says.

"They were meant to stay all week" I say. "I know but they'll be back. And if Katia wants to talk to you about Zé she will" Lucy says looking at me. "You know what's funny. My sisters want to know every detail about my love life. Yet when I want to know something about their relationships I get told to back off" I say.

"I should go get dressed and head home" Lucy says. "No stay" I say pulling her back towards me. "Please" I say placing my hands on her shoulders. "Sure" she says. "I should head to training. I'll be back in a few hours" I say. I pick up my keys and head to the front door before I stop and turn back.

"Did you forget something?" Lucy asks gathering the plates on the table. "Thanks" I say kissing her forehead and I walk away.