Chapter 474 - Four Hundred And Seventy-four: May The Best Twin Win (1/2)
The third point of view:
Niklaus was in his bedroom typing away on his laptop when Allen came in. He had not gone into the office today, hence decided to work from home.
His son entered his room which made his brows raise in suspicion, first, it was Isabella, now him. Not that he was complaining, but on normal days, his kids would rather play than spend the whole day with him.
”What is it, son? Do you want to play games with me?” And that was another sport he and his son enjoyed.
Although Allen normally played with his sister, Ailee, lately she introduced Neon into the fun, who he claimed performed poorer than a tortoise - he would rather play against a computer than Neon.
Though Neon seemed to be picking up rather quickly, Allen doesn't exactly have the word ”patience” in his dictionary. Hence, he played with his smart father, instead.
And yes, playing with Niklaus was a thrilling and challenging experience - the old man was quite better at it than he thought - but the downside to it? His father hardly had the time for it, he was busy.
”No father, this time, I would like to have an important discussion with you,” Allen said, going over to sit beside him on the couch.
”Oh,” Niklaus said, taking off his reading glasses as he put his laptop away. It seems his children had a lot to discuss with him today. Well, it was a good thing they could open up to him - a luxury he never had with his father, Adam. Moreover, it showed that they were growing up.
”What is it, son?” He turned to face Allen, giving him all of his attention.
”I've been observing, my sister and I, dad” he began, ”And I've come to a startling realization that we don't share the same bodily growth,”
Niklaus dipped his head questioningly, ”Urm, excuse me Allen, but I'm a bit lost here. What exactly are you trying to say?”
”Puberty,” He hit the point.
”Oh boy,” Niklaus gulped, he was not prepared to give sex education today, ”And?”
”According to the National Institutes of Health, puberty usually begins in girls between eight and thirteen years of age, and in boys between nine and fourteen years of age. In one word, females start puberty sooner than males,”
”So...?” Niklaus still couldn't comprehend why he brought this up.
”Move Ailee to her own room. It's time girls get their space and men get theirs,” and let's see how Neon would spend so much time with her now, he grinned evilly.
Niklaus rubbed his chin thoughtfully, the boy was right. It didn't cross his mind until now but the kids would be eight next year and Neon would be nine in the incoming month. They should be separated. The kids were not kids anymore, they were older kids now.
Niklaus patted his son on the back,
”You spoke well, Allen. But then, I'll have to speak to your mother about that. I can't make decisions without consulting - ”
”Make a decision about what?” Reina, who was being talked about, stepped into the room. Father and son had been engrossed with their discussion, they didn't notice her come in.
”Hi honey,” Niklaus stood to welcome his wife with a kiss on the cheeks, ”How was it?”