Chapter 9 - Bonding
The next morning, I woke up with my clothes still on, which was a rare occurance to say the least. Behind me, I felt Aubery's warm arms circle me while I slept.
I turned around and there he was, with huge bags under his eyes. I jumped and looked at him, concerned.
Nina Sze
Good morning, Aubery. Wait a second, have you not slept?
Aubery Kung
I couldn't for... various reasons.
Looking at me, he then looked away again, blushing a little.
Then, I realised that the lace on my nightdress had loosened, allowing him to see almost all of my chest. I covered over it quick and frowned.
And just like that, Aubery assumed that his effort last night had been washed away.
Getting out of the bed, Shiro then barged into the room smiling sweetly and cutely.
Shiro Sze
Mummy! Let's ditch the ugly uncle and play!
He then jumped into my arms, rubbing his cheek against my chest. Aubery snarled, realising what good of a chance he just missed.
Nina Sze
Hey now! Stop squirming, I'm going to drop you! You want to go play? Where?
Aubery Kung
Nina Sze, are you going to ditch me to play with your son?
We both looked at him like the answer was obvious. I then picked him up and twirled Shiro around, making him laugh. Then, as I carried him, he sneered and pulled his tongue out at Aubery, making him furious.
Nina Sze
This is great! Go play with your father, then!
Nina Sze
Yes. Today will be a day for both of you to get to know each other. You both aren't allowed to leave each others side. If you do, I will have no choice but to make spinach for dinner.
Both of them turned pale just by mentioning the word. Seems like I've got my bargaining chip!
Nina Sze
Now, both of you go outside and play! I've got some work to do!
Just like that, I kicked them out of the house and into the garden, locking all of the doors.
Aubery Kung
Nina Sze! Open this door this instant!
Shiro Sze
Mummy, why are you locking your only dear beloved child outside with a psychopath?
Nina Sze
Did I mention that there will be a reward if I'm satisfied for the results?
They both thought of entirely different things. To Shiro, the reward was simple. Coffee jelly, coffee jelly, and coffee jelly.
However, his father didn't have such innocent thoughts. All he could do was dream about it until Shiro snapped:
Shiro Sze
You're drooling. Stop making you look even uglier than you already are!
Aubery snarled but remained calm.
Aubery Kung
You are a part of me so we must have something in common. I'm not saying that we have to be best buddies. How about we just pretend?
Shiro Sze
Ha, you aren't as stupid as I thought you were. Since we've agreed on that, may I make something clear?
Shiro Sze
Mummy is mine. Stop trying to steal her away from me. She loves me more than anything and I love her even more than coffee jelly.
Aubery Kung
Ha, I knew your mother before you were even born. Without me, you wouldn't even exist!
Shiro Sze
Oh yeah? Well, do you want to know what Mummy's favourite colour is?
Aubery Kung
Obviously black and red.
Shiro Sze
You know nothing about her and you expect to win over me? How lame.
Aubery Kung
Then what is her favourite colour, then?
Shiro Sze
White, obviously. She looks like an angel when she's wearing a flowing white dress...
Now, Shiro was the one dreaming of me wearing different clothes.
Aubery Kung
Nah, your mum is good in anything she wears. Especially if... hehe...
Shiro Sze
Stop it, Perv! Anyway, whatever. It's not like I should even make the effort to talk to you.
Shiro Sze
I've gotten this far without a father. I don't need one appearing in my life now.
Somehow, Shiro reminded him of his own younger self. He used to be alone and unwanted, always striving to find someone to love.
Shiro Sze
I've had a bath with Mummy before! Top that!
Aubery Kung
Me and your Mummy have kissed. Right. On. The. Lips.
Shiro Sze
Well, I've got a huge gift for her birthday tomorrow! What do you have?
Aubery Kung
It's her birthday tomorrow?
Shiro Sze
Ha, you didn't know?
Aubery Kung
O-Of course I knew! I'm her husband!
Shiro Sze
Oh yeah, really? Well, my mummy would rather hug me than you!
Aubery Kung
We've kissed and I bet that she just gives you second place kisses.
Shiro Sze
That's not true! I'm the only one in her heart! I was inside of her. Beat that!
Aubery Kung
You've got no idea, kid. Wait until you grow up then I'll be pleased to tell you how beat you are!
Shiro Sze
What do you mean? Come on, tell me how you've got me beat!
Aubery Kung
It doesn't matter. Nina is marrying me and that's final.
Shiro Sze
Liar. She told me that she'd marry me when I got older.
Aubery Kung
Ha, I'm sure she did say that but only to make you stop crying.
Aubery Kung
You're a terrible crybaby.
Shiro Sze
Takes one to know one!
Then, Carson walked out of the house holding Aubery's phone.
Aubery Kung
Sir, an international call from Dora Sze.
Shiro Sze
Don't answer it! She slapped my mummy many times when she met her in Paris!
Aubery Kung
Did she, now? Well, you'll be glad to know that we've got a common enemy.
Picking up the phone, he said through the phone:
Dora Sze
Hello, Mr Kung. I'm Dora Sze, an actress with the-
Aubery Kung
Cut to the chase, I'm terribly busy!
Dora Sze
U-Um, okay. I was just wondering why you asked my company to dismiss me. I don't remember offending you in anyway...
Aubery Kung
I saw your face and wanted to throw up. You spoilt my appetite.
Shiro snorted, keeping back his laughter. Aubrey, seeing that he was enjoying it, continued.
Aubery Kung
Your plastic face reminds me of a rubber duck. Your nose makes me think of Pinocchio. Your eyes make me think of terribly sour lemons and your hair reminds me of Barney.
Aubery smirked proudly as he awaited Dora's answer.
Dora Sze
I-I... please, if you could consider pardoning me for anything that I might have made you experience. You see, I have a sister who has gone to study abroad. She really needs the money.
Aubery's face tensed. What he hated most of all was people lying to him.
Aubery Kung
Would your sister be by chance Nina Sze?
Dora Sze
Yes! I'm so glad that you know her! You see, she went to study abroad since she is a little mentally inclined. She even attacked me once but no matter what we went through, we were still best friends!
Aubery Kung
You lying snake... I understand why Nina walked out of you and your trash parents. You are all lying snakes and that is what I hate the most. You've pushed my patience too far.
Aubery Kung
Not only am I going to make sure that your acting career flop but I'll make you lose all of your reputation for hurting my Nina!
On that note, he hung up and snarled at the phone.
Aubery Kung
How could Nina put up with that snake?
Shiro Sze
She couldn't. That's why she was happy when they told her to leave the house.
Aubery Kung
Well, see how well I can protect your Mummy?
Shiro Sze
Yeah, no. Uncle Obi can do much more!
His face tensed up, becoming terribly angry and jealous.
Aubery Kung
Who is this Uncle Obi?
Shiro Sze
He's my Mummy's best friend! They are like brother and sister ever since they were little.
Aubery Kung
Have you ever seen your Mummy kiss him or hold his hand?
Shiro Sze
No. She does ruffle his hair a lot and compare him to a little brother all of the time. Why? Don't tell me that you are jealous!
Shiro Sze
Well, you should be! Uncle Obi is super strong and is always fighting bad guys. Not only that but no one can beat him in a video game! Everyone except for Mummy, of course! She's amazing at anything she does.
Shiro Sze
You're wearing that face again. You're being a perv, aren't you?
Shiro Sze
Stop denying it! I see you drooling!
Misty Plume
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Comments
Chae_Arien
coffee jelly at 3? you're different shiro 😀
2021-10-28
1
Sunbae (๑ơ ₃ ơ)♥
I don't mind aubery being a pervert
2020-10-16
4
Heba SiddiQui
So far so good
2020-09-14
8