Chapter 21

Aviena's POV "Stop it, River. You've been there before," I said, glancing at River who had been stealing a kiss before. His nephew is getting angry. I just pickled River's forehead when I was teased, he still laughed and kissed me on the cheek before lifting his nephew. 'We will just find you a new crush. Auntie Aviena's for Uncle," he teased his nephew. I couldn't help but laugh because he kept on annoying him. I also didn't really think that this one has hidden naughtiness on his body. He always seems composed but now he just keeps on annoying both Sert and me. We are now leaving the resort we are staying at, we will now visit Ubud Monkey Forest to let Sert enjoy his stay here in Bali. I was just laughing because he said that he didn't want to be with his nephew but now they can hardly be separated from each other either. If River's not holding his hand, he's giving him a piggy ride. I looked at River as he held out a hand to me. I just accepted that too. Even if we're not pretending now, I don't want to ruin this for the two of us. I don't want to think anything bad today. When we got there, the number of photos I took are so many. It's for the three of us. Even though they don't look alike, they still look like father and son. Some of their pictures are already posted on my ig accounts and some are in my stories. Sert is also very tired because River keeps on teasing and annoying him. "Your Mom and Dad will come here tomorrow, they will pick you up," River said to Sert who was smiling now. I just shake my head because they are really making different countries like a province in the Philippines. "Your mother really can't do things without you," River told her with a laugh. Sert also seems to miss his Mommy. I can't help but smile there. I wonder if I will also be like that when I have a kid? Will I be able to love my child that way too? Can I really take care of a child? I don't know. Maybe I can't. Sometimes I want to have one but as of now there are many more things to think about. I still can't think about it yet. "What?" I asked, glancing at River as he looked at me. 'Why do you look like you want to make a—" I immediately threw what I could hold at him. There is a child next to him but he just keeps on saying things. He laughed before moving away from me. He was really enjoying annoying both Sert and me. I just glared at him before starting to put on the skincare that Big Sister reminds me to put on every day. "Auntie Vena, can I try it too?" Sert asked me so I immediately nodded. I just smiled because he was learning to say 'Auntie' now. River keeps on reminding him. Every time Sert mentions my name, he always corrects him. I put the mask on Sert before smiling and messing up his hair. 'What? Do you want it too?" I laughed at River because he was just staring at us. I was magnetized in my seat when he suddenly lay on my lap. "What is it, River?" I stared at him. "You're asking me if I want to, I want it too," he said with a wide grin now. I just narrowed my eyes at him so he just closed his eyes. There was still the mischievous grin on his lips. I just blushed before I started putting a mask on his face. "It's finished now. Maybe you want to stand up now?" I asked raising an eyebrow at him. He didn't leave and just greeted me with his blue eyes. I feel like I'm drowning when I look at it. "Old man is so epal," Sert said. He pulled River away from my thigh. We laughed at him because of that. Sert asked for a photo so that he could show something to his Mommy so we took one. It's even more confusing because we're always laughing. I smiled when I saw our shots. We look really happy in those photos. 'Thank you, Auntie Vena! Thank you, Old man! " I kissed Sert on the cheek before he made a fist bump with River who just nodded now. "Thank you for letting me come here with you even though I know that it's supposed to be your day," Sert said. He is smiling at us today. I can't help but smile at him because he was so mature even though he's just a child. I just messed up his hair. He really made the most of the rest of the time with us here in Bali because he's been asking for us to play with him. We also gave in and were able to go for a walk even at night. Then we all went home tired and drowsy. I just put the blanket on his body before I walked out. I saw River looking at the sky while in the villa where we were staying. I just sat down next to him. He turned to me so I couldn't help but be pouty especially when I saw the smile on his lips. He's always handsome even in his serious mode but there's really no denying that he's more handsome when he smiles. It's as if the fight is over right away when he smiles at me like that. "The sky is beautiful," I said softly because we were both quiet. "So are you," he said, turning to me. Damn. I'm drowning in his eyes again. I was silenced because of him. "I know!" I said before rolling my eyes as if nothing happened. I have also received a lot of compliments but when it comes to him it seems different. When he came, it was as if my heart was always beating faster. It's really dangerous. This is no longer right. I shouldn't have liked him. I don't know if they're still together. Marissa and him. I want to ask but I know that I'll be crossing the line if I ever do that. "You always look like in a toothpaste commercial when you're in front of the camera but I can only count how many times you smile at me," he said. I can't stop looking at him because of that. "Do I look happy in front of the camera?" I ask. Maybe I was really born to be an actress. "Your face always says so but eyes can't lie," he said. He even turned to me so I barely stopped. "Do you enjoy your job?" he asked. Sometimes I do but most of the time I don't. I was always trying to act like someone I'm not. Even those clothes that I'm not really comfortable wearing, I still use just for other people's preferences. 'The truth is I just want to be a cartoon animator. That's always been my dream since I was a kid but because I need more money now, I can't do that," I said with a smile while looking at the sky. He didn't speak so I looked at him. 'Do you want to do that now? I can support you " he said so I couldn't stop grinning. "Hmm, you're a sugar daddy now?" I laughed so he immediately pickled my forehead. 'I'm serious. I'll support you if you really want to be a cartoon animator," he said so I just smiled. As much as I want to, I don't want to burden him. He has helped me a lot even though it is included in our contract. I don't want to be indebted to him even more. 'It's fine. I can fulfill that dream someday. Thanks for the offer though. '' I smiled at him so he just kept his eyes on me. 'Fine, I can be your sugar daddy if you want to. So… are you my sugar baby now?" He has an annoying smile now so I can't help but laugh at him. 'Stupid! Stop saying nonsense!" 'Why? That's a good offer, sugar baby," he said so I laughed and pushed him away from me. This brute is really knows how to annoy me. 'What about you? What's your dream?" I changed the subject because he's going to tease me again. "To be your sugar daddy," he said so I almost pinch him when I touched him. He just laughed before answering seriously. "To have kids and be in love with someone I think," he said so I was silenced. "I didn't know that you're hopelessly romantic, huh?" I said while smirking at him. But I also know that he has nothing left to ask for in his life because he can do almost everything. He can even rest now if he wants to. 'But that's a nice dream. I also want to do that someday. That's second on my dream list." I laughed because that's what I want once I've settled. "How many kids do you want?" he asked. 'Hmm, only 2 to 3 kids. Those I can take care of. But that will be someday when I'm already ready so I can give them a good life for the rest of their life. " I know that I can't tell my fate either but as long as I'm here I don't want my future child to be hungry and needs to think about some money. 'You? How many do you want?" I asked. "Hmm, you can decide that." I stopped before I looked at him. He laughed before shrugging his shoulders. "I'm not kidding." I even stared at him so he just laughed. 'I'm serious though. I want 2 and 3 kids like what you want," he said so I just shrugged. 'I want to settle…" I looked at him when he suddenly said that. I was slightly surprised by what he said. Well, he always looks like someone who will settle at any time. But he also seems like he's not and his job is more than important even though many models and actresses are linked to him. But why should I even be surprised when I know a little bit of the back story of him and Marissa? "But the girl I like didn't seem she likes to settle yet," he said so I stopped and smiled slightly sadly for him. Marissa needed to be a lawyer first while this guy wants to settle now, huh? 'Don't rush things. It's more worth it when you wait," I said with a shrug. Well, I've had the experience of waiting on contracts and it's worth it because I make money and my name gets known. But of course, what do I know about them, right? 'But why don't you ask Marissa to settle with you though? She's not ready yet?" Even though I knew it was forbidden to ask questions, I was just so curious about them. His lips parted and there was a trace of astonishment as he looked into my eyes. "You don't have to answer that if it's too much!" I said, still laughing. Why am I asking about the two of them now? I shouldn't ask about their life. It's their personal life. 'What? Marissa? Why would I ask Marissa to settle with me?" he asked, wondering at my sudden question. 'Because she's your girlfriend? Duh! Or is she your ex now?" I ask because I'm not sure what I'm saying now. "What?" He couldn't help but burst out laughing. I was surprised to see him laugh as if I'm telling nonsense. Is he losing his mind now? Why would he laugh at me? 'Marissa and I? We're just best friends. She's like a sister to me. "