Chapter 9 - Papa and Mama Should Not Fight (1) (1/2)

Chapter 9: Papa and Mama Should Not Fight (1)

“…….”

Our face was drawn close together; even his breathing I could hear. I tightened my hands into a knot expecting the unknown, but nothing happened. There was no lip pressing. John’s grip on my waist also relaxed.

I felt helplessly relieved. Or was I really? His head rested against my shoulder, not my lips. I closed my eyes, breathed slowly, attempting to figure out what to do with the current situation.

John’s head was resting on my shoulder, and his body slightly droopy, as if he had fallen asleep.

Is he really asleep?

“Hey, John…? Are you awake?”

I called his name carefully, but there was no reply.

“Don’t tell me you fell asleep?”

Feeling the heat emanating from my face, I dragged John’s sleeping body to the bed. Fortunately, the bed wasn’t too far away, else I’d be out of breath. I tried to throw him on the bed, but…

“Ugh!”

Somehow, his body fell on top of me. I was weighed down by his great physique, his broad chest pressed against me.

”Mama, are you alright?”

Josh, who had been quietly watching from the side, came to the edge of the bed and asked curiously.

”Mama, what are you talking about? Couple’s usually sleep together.”

“What?”

I pushed John’s body to the side with all my might. It was a bit difficult to breathe with him laying on top of me despite the air of comfort he seemed to exude. Besides that, I think I’ll be able to live.

It was when I was going to get out of bed that Josh squeezed himself between John and me. He looked so adorable seeing him snake his way in. He was smiling. It was as if his broken family had mended once again.

And then… there was that man towards the other side that had locked any form escape. He had placed his arms around my waist so I’d not be able to flee.

“Today, the three of us will sleep together.”

“Josh, I…”

I’m not your real mom.

Josh smiled and wiggled his head towards me.