137 Greeted by Jane (1/2)

Having finalized their plans for the afternoon, they chatted until the next class started.

It was soon the end of the last class and everyone gathered at the school entrance, waiting for Pia. They didn't have to wait long before an excited Pia ran towards them.

”Hey!”, she exclaimed, when she came near them. She then hugged Greg and looked at Ivan with a prompting gaze. ”Let's get going.”

It seemed like she was the most excited of all of them. And Ivan had no intention of curbing her excitement. The thought of going out to play with his friends and daughter gave him a warm anticipatory feeling. The only thing missing was Lara.

Together they used public transport to reach Lara's villa. When the others first saw it, they couldn't help but exclaim in awe. For them, it was something they usually only saw in films, a common entertainment method.

”Wow, your wife really is rich. Then how come you are still dressed as before and act as if you are poor?”, Greg asked curiously.

”Yes, she is rich. But it is her money and not mine, so I don't want to use it this way. I'd rather prefer to earn my own money.”, Ivan explained.

”Then you will be using your money to pay today?”, he asked in surprise.

”No. Since this time it is mostly about having fun with my daughter, it is alright to use her money.”

”Ah, so you'll only use her money when it concerns your daughter?”, Pia asked, having understood the differentiation.

”Yes. If it is for our daughter, then there is no problem with using her money.”, Ivan confirmed her guess.

”Then how is paying for our swimsuits something that should be paid by her?”

”Of course it is. After all, it is so Jane has some more people to play with.”, Ivan answered her with a smirk.

”Haha, so we are only here to be playmates for your daughter? And here I thought you invited us because we are your friends.”, Greg joked. All of them knew Ivan well enough to realize that he was only joking.

While bantering, they had reached the entrance of the villa and Ivan opened the door.

Instantly they were greeted by Jane, who had already been waiting for them. She ran towards Ivan who hugged her and whirled her around, as she liked. After setting her back down, she then greeted the others.

”Hello, I'm Jane.”, she cutely introduces herself, before greeting them by their names. ”Hello, Greg, Serge, Irena, and Pia.”, surprising everyone besides Irena.

”Huh, how do you know our names?”, Greg asked. He had instantly taken a liking to the small girl and was now beaming a smile at her. Happy that she knew his name.

”Daddy said that one of his friends was fat and named Greg, so who else could it be?”, Jane acted as if it was the most natural thing to say.

The group laughed at her answer. Unlike some, Greg had no problem with being called fat. In fact, it was even something that he was proud of. According to him, it showed the love of his parents for him. Because if they didn't love him then would they provide him with enough food to get fat?

The others had to smile whenever they heard this justification but they had to admit that he wasn't completely wrong. Still, they felt that it was just an excuse.

”Hoho seems like you are quite intelligent. Then did you deduce who the others are from that point?”, Greg asked, trying to make himself important. Now that he knew Ivan had told his daughter about them, then the logical conclusion was that Jane had easily been able to identify the others after distinguishing him.

Jane understood what he was trying to do and she ruthlessly destroyed his hopes. ”Of course not. Serge is just as recognizable as you.”, she answered, looking at him like he was stupid.

”Hahaha.”, Pia broke out in loud laughter. She hugged her boyfriend's waist but continued laughing. ”Hahaha, did you think you were that unique?”

”Well, at least I'm unique enough for you to like me.”, Greg easily countered.

Their interaction made the other smile. The two of them were always good for some fun time.

”Daddy, Celine said that you should come to her room first after you are back and then we can go.”, Jane informed him after they had calmed down.