Chapter 444 - Four Hundred And Forty-four : I Only Got You (2/2)
”Isabella,”
Niklaus breathed, glancing up at his daughter.
”Ailee, help take care of your brother Neon's face. You can ask around, you should be able to find an ice pack or something, alright,”
”Alright,” Ailee was glad to help
”Good work, Neon,” Niklaus patted him on the back as Ailee offered him a hand which Neon took and they left.
”Thank you,” Niklaus said to her and was about to hug Isabella as he did to the others when she put up her hand.
”What?” He frowned, wondering if he had done anything wrong.
”I'm a grown-up, I don't need that. My reputation would be ruined,” she claimed, proudly.
”What reputation,” Allen snorted by the side.
”Well, even if you're twenty-four or fifty, you're still my kid. Now come here,” Niklaus ordered, stretching his arms wide open.
”No, Niklaus, that is so embarrassing -”
Isabella was still saying when Niklaus pulled her towards him and hugged her tightly.
”And you finally did it,” She groaned, yet rested her chin on her father's shoulder, feeling comfortable, loved, and protected.
Meanwhile, Ailee and Neon sat on one of the benches in front of the pharmacy reception, applying an ice pack to his face.
”Ouch!” Neon yelped, when she pressed a little too hard on his bruised cheek.
”Sorry,” She immediately apologized and began to blow hot air upon that injured area of his cheek to alleviate the pain.
Neon watched with deep concentration as Ailee puckered her lips, fanning him with her breath which was kind of ticklish, but he liked it. He liked the attention she was giving him. Which was why he asked her, ”Ailee?”
”Huh? What is it?” She mumbled, all of her attention on his treatment?
”If Allen and I fall into a river, who would you save first?” he asked, heart pounding with anticipation for her answer.
”What kind of question is that?” She scowled at him, ”Of course, I'll rescue you,”
Neon's heart filled with happiness, yet he asked, ”Why? Why would you save me instead of Ailee?”
”Because,” She clasped his face gently, saying, ”Allen is an asshole and mom can give birth to more assholes, but I only got you for life,”