I looked at the little Munchkin, who was standing still. I was afraid that Theo's appearance would scare him.
The little one, however, did not know what was going on and just looked at Theo dumbly. He replied, "But Daddy, your door wasn't closed."
I recalled that when I first entered the room, I did not close the door because I was attracted by the view outside the window. This gave the little one an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Theo also pushed the blame on me for being the last to enter and not closing the door. He immediately looked at me with a darkened face.
I pretended like I did not know anything. I stood up, straightened my clothes, and walked toward Munchkin.
"Munchkin, wait for me to put away the luggage. Then we'll leave right away."
"Yes, Mommy. I'll help you." The little one jumped up happily.
"Daddy, are you coming too?"
I looked over at him. I knew Theo was not busy with work right now, but after what he just went through, I did not know if he would still be willing to go.
"Yes, of course, I'm coming along!"
Out of a sense of not being willing to give up to circumstance, Theo immediately agreed.
Hearing that his father would come along, it also made Munchkin more excited." Good. Then, Daddy, you wait a little while.
We'll be ready soon.”
The little guy then ran to our suitcase to open the zipper and began to take out my and Theo’s clothes.
Munchkin was still a kid. He could lift up Theo’s blazer, but he had to fold my skirt in half to pick it up. Even so, the hem of the skirt was still dragging on the floor.
Looking at his clumsy actions but firm determination, Theo and I were moved to tears from our laughter.
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