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Tranquil morning, water droplets still glistening on the damp leaves as the wind carries the cold air from the last night rainfall around the neighborhood. Frogs leap into the side drains as people pace quickly to get their slow Friday started.
"Mama. Mama, " Small fingers curl around the handle of a plastic fork as the little child waves it around happily while calling his mother.
"Yes my dear?" The said mother turns her head, glancing at her child with a kind smile as her hands diligently wash the freshly bought vegetables.
"Tomato. Tomato," The child exclaims happily while waving the tomato around before stuffing it whole into his mouth.
"Yes you really love your tomatoes, don't you?" She nods along to her child's ramblings.
"Mama. Mama,"
"Hmm?"
"Delicious~"
"I'm glad. Be sure to eat a lot, okay?"
"Mama. Mama,"
"Yes my baby?"
"I lub youuu" The almost three year old grins, waving both his arms and legs cutely. The smile on Rosa's face widens as she presses a soft kiss on the little head
"I love you too,"
Click Click Click
The shuttering cameras that has been going on for a while now catches Rosa's attention as she turn her head towards the sound, sighing at what she was greeted with.
"Honey, how many pictures are you going to take? You'll be late," She said while glancing at the wall clock.
"It's for the memories," Artem smiles as he snaps another picture of their child eating. Rosa just shakes her head in defeat and walks towards him, hands on his tie to adjust it before dusting his shoulders.
"There. Papa looks handsome today as usual," She says with a smile as she tip-toes to kiss him on the lips. Small grunts with the sound of the spoon dropping is heard as Rosa glances at their child who is struggling to get down. Artem presses a gentle kiss on Rosa's forehead and walks over to the baby-seat, picking up his energetic son as a bright smile quickly spreads on the cute face.
"Papa!! Let's play!!" The little one says excitedly with his little feet swinging front and back from excitement. The sparkle in his expectant eyes pinches Artem's heart with guilt as he sighs, patting the little boy gently on the back.
"I'm sorry. I have work today. But I promised you, sweetie, we'll play together next time," Artem answers guiltily, biting his lips nervously as he sees tears are already welling in their child's eyes before he bursts into wails, hugging his papa tight.
"Oh dear..." Rosa sighs as she catches Artem sending her glances for help. Walking over with a small laugh, she takes the crying child into her arms, caressing his hair in a comforting manner and pressing soft kisses to soothe him.
"Papa have to go to work today, but he will play with you when he comes back. Mama will make sure of it. Now, let's send Papa off together," Bouncing the child on her hip as the both of them see Artem off to work. She takes the little hand and wave at Artem together.
"Bye bye~" Their son gazes at his guiltily-leaving father, looking all crestfallen as he chokes out small, sad bye-bye. Rosa urges Artem out fast, knowing that if her family-doting husband stays any longer he might actually give in and try to take the day off. Sighing, she closes the door and look at her son, trying to find ways to cheer him up.
"Baby, since tomorrow is a weekend, that means Papa will be home. How about we do something for him, hmm?" She asks as she wipes the crumbs off the side of her son's mouth before placing him back into the baby seat so he can finish his breakfast. The child nods excitedly, his mood completely brightens at the suggestion.
"But first, finish your food. Then we can make plans," Rosa smiles while watching her son gobbles up all the food as she goes back to cleaning the vegetables.
A little while later, the two are settled in the living room, toys and picture books everywhere as the little child waves around his toys while chattering happily.
"This one for Papa," He hands a plushie to Rosa.
"But baby, this one is your favorite tho," She smiles fondly while holding the lion plushie, thumb stroking the lion's red mane. The said lion is the first toy Artem gave to his child when he was a baby. Although he bought lots of other toys together with the lion, their son took interest in it and never wants to part from it to this day. Which is why it is always hectic whenever Rosa wants to clean it as their son would cry in front of the washer the whole time.
"Mmm~!! That's why give to Papa. Because Papa my favorite," The three year-old grins while hugging the plushie tight.
"Hehh~ Papa is your favorite? What about Mama?" Rosa asks, propping her elbows on the carpet and rests her chin on her hands as she faces her child.
"Mama too!! Love Mama and Papa thiiiiisss much," He gestures a big O, as big as his little arms can go before giggling and falling on his side. Rosa smiles warmly as she rubs her nose on the child, blowing raspberries while her son squeals joyfully.
Their blissful day went by quickly, soon enough it's already night time. Rosa quietly watches the clock strikes 10 pm before turning back to look at her tired but still awake child.
"Baby, it's already late. How about we play with Papa tomorrow?" She tries to coax her child to sleep, seeing as his eyes are already too droopy and has been yawning these past hour.
"No! Papa promise to play after work," The little child pouts as he cuddles his lion tight, being firm with his decision to wait for his father to come back. Rosa lets out a defeated sigh, shaking her head while wondering from who does he get his stubbornness from. Of course, it is not a question. Who else other than a certain top attorney with 99% win rate that also lives in this house.
"Hmm...alright. Let's wait for Papa together," She brings over the blanket from their room and wraps the two of them, cuddling together on the sofa as they wait for their precious Mr Wing to come home.
Not long after, Artem finally arrives home looking all tired out, walking into the house while ruffling his hair to the point that it looks slightly messy. His footsteps come to a halt when he approaches the living room, catching sight of Rosa with her finger on her lips, gesturing him to be quiet. Artem slowly walks over to her, peering at her side where she's pointing and his heart immediately melts at the sight of his child sleeping soundly. Soft breathing of a child cuddled in a comforter by his mother's side makes him feel all mushy as he pats the child's head in fondness.
"He actually manages to stay up to 15 minutes after his bedtime," Rosa chuckles softly as she takes Artem's blazer, the man already hoisting their son up gently before walking towards their bedroom.
"How admirable," He peck his son's cheek, hand fumbling around the blankets and pillows before carefully placing him on the bed. A soft smile never left Artem's face as he continue caressing the child's hair as Rosa walks out of the bathroom while drying her hands.
"I've heated up the water," She says, smiling at the scene as Artem stretches his tired arms. Standing up while loosing his tie as he slowly make his way towards Rosa, the soft smile seems a bit sly as he got closer.
"Let's take the bath together," He smirks, which he rarely does but it usually means something while pulling Rosa by the waist, crashing their bodies together as he goes in for a hug. He rests his head on her shoulder, giving a small smooch on the side of her neck as his breaths slightly tickles Rosa. What he just said doesn't look like it is just a mere suggestion.
"Nonsense. Hurry before the water gets cold. You stink," He didn't actually but Rosa is already blushing bright red, her hands on his chest trying to push him away playfully. Chuckles are heard from Artem's buried face as he looks up with a mischievous but determined gaze.
"You can help me wash," And just like that, Rosa is pulled into the bathroom together. What a normal 20 minutes shower would be turns to almost an hour bath.
Another night passes by all so calmly and the young child is greeted by the gentle morning sun as soon as he wakes up. The small body tosses and turns in discomfort before he lays on his stomach, ready to burst into tears in hopes of a parent to come and carry him up, as his eye catches another sleeping figure across the child's joint bed with his parents.
His expression instantly brightens when he finally recognizes the physique as the child crawls eagerly towards the sleeping person, wanting to hurry and ask to play. Though upon a closer look, the child notices his father's eyes are still shut and with soft movements of chest showing he is still asleep. The small child giggles and snuggles his head on Artem's shoulder, hugging his father's body tight with a wide grin as he too falls asleep with his father not sooner later.
"Good morning, Papa,"