Chapter 492 - Four Hundred And Ninety-two: Hormonal Monsters (1/2)

The third point of view:

”Dude, what the hell happened to you?” Niklaus asked the giant Emerald who looked like shit. His hair was tousled while he had a huge dark circle under his eyes as if he hadn't slept for a century - that would have been possible if he was a vampire.

Reina chuckled, making Niklaus wonder what was so funny about Emerald's unhealthy appearance, ”He's taking his father role too seriously,” she revealed to him.

Everyone in their circle knew how much Emerald was anticipating meeting his beloved child. There was no doubt that this child would be loved immeasurably.

Emerald sighed, simply running his hand through his hair, tracing down to his face, he rubbed down his features with his large palm. Who said fatherhood was easy?

This morning, before he got down to this place, Cecil had dressed up in her latest designs and twirled around in front of him like a model on a runway, waiting for his compliment. And then he made the worst mistake by saying.

”You're a good designer, Cecil. Also, you added more weight and I got to say, the dress looks good on you. Pregnancy suits you,” was all Emerald said and yet that single comment changed the rest of his morning.

At first, Cecil had said nothing and simply stared at him like she had seen a ghost and then burst into heart-wrenching wails.

”You think I'm fat? You no longer like me because I'm fat, is that it?” she accused him, lips trembling.

”Of course not,” He had tried to explain but then, she didn't even give him a chance and went into their bedroom, banging the door right at his face.

Emerald had tried walking in but she locked him out and to make matters worse, the spare key was in the drawer in their bedroom. Wonderful, right?

So right now, here he was, at the house of the two perfect couples who've experienced parenthood back and front and are still standing firmly, searching for advice on the ”dos and don't” of pregnancy. He could have gone to Sakuzi but the man didn't exactly have a clean record of a complete family - yep, divorce and all.

Emerald wanted the best for his kid and wife which is why he isn't ashamed to ask and learn. He had an unpleasant childhood and promised never to let his kid experience the same and intends on keeping it, come rain come sunshine.

So gentlemen and ladies, let's welcome Reina and Niklaus, the couple of the year.

”What were you thinking calling her fat,” Reina scolded him after listening to his narration.

”I didn't call her that,” He clarified, shoulders tensed and jaw clenched. Why wasn't anyone believing him? ”I just pointed out the fact she looked good now she gained weight. Well… that statement does sound like ”fat”

Reina cocked a brow at him that said, ”Really now?”

”Fine,” He gave in, ”She misunderstood me. Now tell me how to get out of this mess,”

Emerald resigned to fate. Honestly, he was tired. Not the tired in an I - want - to run - away - from - my - responsibility - kind of way, rather I - just - want - a - breather. These days, he could swear his brain had been turned upside down.

But then, if he felt this way. How much more, Cecil?