I awaken and perceive Alyssa speaking. I observe the monitor as she engages her Pinky rabbit in conversation with her newly acquired large purple rabbit, which she has named ‘Big Bunny.’ Her creativity in naming is somewhat limited. I laugh at the scene. “What is the source of your laughter?” enquires Cohen with his deep morning voice.
Alyssa and her rabbits. She assigns them the most apparent names, such as Pinky for the pink one and Big Bunny for the larger one,” I inform him.
I observe him, and he offers me a drowsy smile. “She is charming,” he states. I embrace him and encircle him with my arms. “I adore you,” I exhale.
Oh no! I intended to express that internally. I am astonished that I articulated it aloud. It is excessively premature. He withdraws to gaze at me and smiles.
“I apologise; I did not intend to vocalise that,” I grimace.
“Did you not intend to articulate it, or to vocalise it?”He enquires, and I sense my cheeks flushing.
“I apologize,” I express to him, feeling a profound sense of embarrassment.
“Do not express regret.” I have desired to express my love for you since our initial meeting. I repeatedly reassured myself that I did not wish to alarm you. I appreciate your statement. “I love you as well, Celine,” he replies with a smile. I offer him a broad, playful smile and draw him near.
Following a minute of embracing, reality resumes. “I ought to rise and retrieve Alyssa,” I state.
“Why am I not receiving Alyssa?”He proposes. I will retrieve Alyssa, and subsequently, I will prepare omelettes. “I do not frequently engage in cooking, yet I am capable of preparing a satisfactory omelette,” he states.
“What actions shall I undertake?”I emit a chuckle.
“Repose, slumber, or engage in any activity of your choice.” “I can serve you breakfast in bed,” he proposes, then rises, retrieves track pants from his duffel bag, and dons a t-shirt.
“Are you certain?” I acknowledge that I feel uncomfortable about it.
“You are merely accustomed to operating independently.” Realistically, how much time will it take before I designate you?“He enquires, one eyebrow elevated.” I perceive my cheeks reddening.
“I am uncertain.” What is the reason?I enquire.
“I surmise it will not be prolonged, given the events of last night.” This is occurring. I will assume the role of her father. Father awakens early to prepare breakfast for his children and their friend,” he informs me with a gentle smile. He leans in to kiss me and subsequently departs.
“She immediately expresses her fondness for ‘You Are My Sunshine,’” I shout to him.
I recline in bed and absorb everything. I possess a companion. I have affection for him, and he reciprocates; he aspires to be a father to Alyssa. It is surreal. I observe the monitor, where Cohen is conversing with the bunnies alongside Alyssa. He lifts her up.
“Mother indicates that you enjoy ‘You Are My Sunshine’?”He enquires, and she affirms with a nod.
“Oh Alyssa, did you defecate?”“He inquires.”
“No,” she replies, shaking her head. She consistently responds negatively to that inquiry.
I believe you did. Perhaps we should prioritise your cleanliness first?He enquires of her. “May I change your nappy?””
I appreciate that he sought her consent, demonstrating respect for her boundaries. She nods and affirms, “yes.” He positions her on the changing table. I am intrigued to observe his performance. A portion of me disapproves of a man changing her nappy for evident reasons; however, I recognise that if Cohen were capable of inflicting harm upon her in that manner, we would not be friends. The Moon Goddess exhibits a strong protective instinct towards children. If he is to assume the role of her father, he must change nappies, provided that Alyssa is amenable to it.
I observe him swiftly open her nappy and then promptly close it again. “Alas!” Infant, you have defecated!He grimaces.
“Affirmative, we are capable of accomplishing this.” I perceive him motivating himself. I ought to provide him with some guidance, yet a part of me is curious to observe his approach. I am amused. He reopens her nappy, and listening to him converse with her and himself about it is exceedingly amusing.
“What did you consume, Alyssa?”“I hear him inquire.”
“You are odorous,” he remarks in a playful tone, eliciting her laughter. After numerous attempts and repeated declarations of faecal contamination on his hands, he ultimately concludes the task. I certainly will not succumb to sleep following all that laughter.
I donned a robe and resolved to draw a bath. If he is enduring all this difficulty, I may as well capitalise on it and enjoy a soothing bath. I will also play some music. I seldom have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing bath. I return to my room to retrieve a change of clothes and observe him dancing with her in his embrace, serenading her with ‘You Are My Sunshine,’ causing me to swoon.
They are exceedingly endearing as a pair. I enter the bath, utilise my phone, and play soothing music. I immerse myself for approximately 20-30 minutes, relishing the solitude. The aroma of cooking bacon prompts me to exit. I recognise that today will be hectic, so I prepare swiftly. We have extensive moving and packing tasks, so I desire something comfortable. I donned black leggings and a simple grey t-shirt. I styled my hair in a low, wispy bun to keep it out of the way and applied mascara along with tinted lip butter.
Upon entering the kitchen, I observe Cohen at the stove, while Alyssa is seated in her high chair, already consuming her meal. I observe an omelette and toast on her plate.
“Good morning, Alyssa!”I inform her as I approach and bestow a gentle kiss. She is enjoying her omelette.
