Save Me

Chapter Four

By the end of the day I had bought Luca a few more jackets some t-shirts and more jeans, including underwear and shoes. I managed to also buy myself some shoes and a few clothes. We got back to the motel room and I carried in the food I had bought on the way back.

I put the T.V on for Luca and let him watch cartoons while eating his food. I had bought a few books today so I just sat on the bed and started reading. A little while later Luca got bored of watching cartoons and turned the light out. Luckily the bedside lamp was on so I didn't have to move as I was still reading.

I watched as Luca changed into his pyjamas and then came over to lay across my stomach. I continued reading while her stayed on my stomach and read through his comic as I started rubbing his back.

I felt my eyelids get heavy and decided to put my book down and go to sleep. I went to move but Luca was still on me and he was fast asleep. I put the book on the floor and moved his comic before laying my head back and falling asleep.

I was awoken the next morning by something banging on my stomach. I groggily opened my eyes and saw Luca leaning over my face. He really needs a haircut, I thought absent-mindedly. I sat up and jumped over Luca so he was beneath me. I could see realisation cross his face and started he squirming. I ignored him and started tickling his sides making him squeal. I laughed and pulled away before he had trouble breathing.

“Mummy, don't do that.”, Luca tried looking stern but failed when he started giggling. I kissed him on the cheek then got up to use the bathroom. I was on the toilet when the door opened and a naked Luca waltzed in.

“LUCA. Get out, I'm on the toilet.”, I ordered but the little devil just gave me a smirk and turned the bath on. Wait what? When did he learn to smirk, how does he even know what a smirk is? He's five. I looked at him incredulously and finished on the toilet before picking him up and throwing him in the air lightly.

He let out a squeal before laughing. I checked the water before dumping him in it and pouring shampoo over his head. I gave him a wash then pulled him out and dried him off. I tried to get him to put clothes on but he just ran out the room shouting random stuff. I tried to catch him and I al ost did but a knock at the door distracted me.

I was about to open the door, but my very naked son decided to swing the door open and stood there proudly with his hands on his hips. I shouted his name but he ignored me. I picked up a towel and picked him up in it. I heard a laugh and looked up to see the man from the office standing there.

“I'm so sorry, I tried getting him to wear clothes but he refused.”, I apologised, lightly ashamed of my son.

“It's no worries dear, my grandson is exactly the same. I just came to give you these. My daughter is a retailer and I didn't know whether you were going to stay here but I thought I should bring these around just in case.”, I took the leaflets from his outstretched hand and thanked him.

“No worries, you need anything let me know.”, He said goodbye then left, walking down the hall whistling.

I shut the door and set Lucas down then looked through the leaflets. There were some lovely homes to buy and rent around her. I sat at the small table and glanced up occasionally only to see Luca had not put clothes on yet and was sitting on the bed watching cartoons.

I shook my head at him but let him be. He's never had this much freedom before, I'll just let him enjoy it. I looked through the leaflets again and spotted a nice sized cottage, reasonably priced and completely furnished. I decided to go talk to the guy about it.

I'd agreed to meet with Franks' daughter during lunch at the diner where I'd taken Luca. I managed to get Luca dressed, but ended up running late. I hurried to drive and picked up Luca before rushing towards the diner.

Frank had told me what his daughter looked like and I soon spotted her sitting by a window. I walked over and introduced myself before apologising for being late.

“I'm sorry for how late I am, but Luca wouldn't get dressed, he kept running around naked.”, I gave a laughed as Luca gave a sheepish smile before crawling over the booth to sit on my lap. I rubbed his back while talking to Natasha.