It was already late at night, but Manuel was still sipping water very slowly in his chair.
He drank it very slowly as if he was in no hurry. But he seemed to be thirsty as he drank the whole glass of water.
The three of them were silent and the kitchen was quiet.
Only Manuel could be heard drinking water.
After a while, Manuel raised his head and looked at Cristian: "Dad, why aren't you drinking water?
-Are you not thirsty?
Serena said nothing.
Before Cristian could say anything, Serena said, "Your father drank a glass of water. So he has to drink another one later. Drinking two glasses of water at once will upset his stomach.
After listening to her, Manuel understood her and drank the water obediently without saying anything.
When Cristian saw that the glass was empty, he wanted to say something. At that moment, Manuel handed the glass to Serena and said, "Mom, I want another one.
Cristian had to keep quiet.
She stared at Manuel with narrowed eyes, thinking he had done it on purpose.
If he hadn't, Manuel wouldn't have woken up, wouldn't have found the kitchen, and wouldn't have stayed here drinking water after Cristian left the room.
But Serena did not doubt anything. After hearing that Manuel wanted another glass of water, she nodded, got up and went to pour him another.
Now, however, Cristian spoke up.
-It is not good to drink too much water at night. One is enough. Go to sleep.
Serena was a little surprised and looked at Cristian.
After the two had looked at each other, Cristian looked at Manuel.
Manuel looked innocent.
-But I'm still thirsty. Besides, Mom said you are thirsty too, and you have to wait a while here to drink water. Since you cannot drink too much water at once, I will stay here and wait with you.
Cristian did not know how to respond.
Although Cristian had just recognized this child and was also surprised, he now wanted to bring him into the room. Manuel looked very innocent, but Cristian had also witnessed the conflict in the room and his appearance abruptly changed when he saw Serena.
So Cristian did not think he had done it unintentionally.
Considering this, Cristian approached Manuel and squeezed his head, "It's cold. Go back to sleep. I'll bring you water later.
-No!" Manuel removed his hand and turned to Serena. Mom, I want to wait here, can I?
Serena always accepted everything her son wanted, except the unacceptable thing from before.
Manuel was understanding and never made unreasonable demands. So when he proposed it, Serena accepted it, except for something that was unacceptable.
Now, how could Serena refuse this small request? Looking at the hopeful face, Serena allowed it with a smile.
After the permission, Cristian became very serious and began to think.
He could tell that this boy would stay here on purpose.
-Thank you, Mom. I love you," Manuel said and blew Serena a kiss.
Finally, Cristian sensed Manuel's threat.
Serena thought a little and looked at Cristian.
-Go to sleep. I will accompany him to the bedroom when he has finished drinking.
It was very awkward for the three of them to stay here, especially remembering what Serena and Cristian had done in the dark. Manuel's eyes were black and shiny. Even though he was still a child, it seemed to Serena that Manuel knew everything.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Virginity in second marriages by Angela
Very boring...she is actually just dragging and dragging..no one is so stupid as the female in this story...