Mommy for Billionaire's Baby
Chapter 42

"Yeah, be patient," Tasya laughed. Her irritation disappeared just like that.

"Daddy Raptor likes mangoes too, Little Raptor," Nathan looked at Naina in disbelief.

Naina was stunned to hear her nickname. "Ew! No, I'm not Little Raptor. I'm Snail's kid!"

"Wow!" Nathan marveled. "How come you're on Tasya's side? Then who's Daddy with?"

"Just by himself!" Naina raised her voice slightly and got up from her seat, quickly approaching Tasya.

"Sit down, Naina," Nathan suddenly felt alarmed by Naina's movement. It wasn't because he was afraid she might harm them. Tasya was holding a rather sharp fruit knife. "No, Daddy, you sit."

"You'll finish the mangoes, Naina. You sit."

"Daddy, ugh!"

"Can you two be quiet?" Tasya half-yelled in frustration. "Sit down."

"Naina's the one at fault, Tasya. Not me."

Tasya gave Nathan an annoyed side-eye.

"Goodness, Mama Raptor is really strict," Nathan gently patted his chest. "Robin, your sister is strict, right?" He approached the boy who had been suppressing his laughter while watching the two of them. For some reason, both of them were vying for their sister's attention. Luckily, he didn't feel left out. Even though Tasya was busy preparing this and that, Robin still received her special attention.

"Tasya is nice, though. She seems strict only with Mr. Nathan," Ronan, who was also observing the atmosphere at the dining table, remarked. For some reason, the warmth in the air reached every bone in his body. It wasn't because of the commotion, but the atmosphere created was something he enjoyed with a completely different feeling. It had been a long time since Ronan had witnessed how happiness could be created in the simplest ways.

"Tasya's the best, no doubt," Ronan responded calmly. "Sis, you just want me to peel these five, right? I'll save the rest. The fruit basket is on the back shelf, right?"

"Let me do it." Merry immediately offered to help. She had been observing the commotion from the kitchen corner since earlier. Could it be true what Mr. Park had said? But she felt like she might be crossing the line. All she could do was pray for the best for her two employers.

"No need, Merry. Let me do it. Just show me where it is."

"Oh, sir, what am I here for if Miss Tasya does everything? Mr. Ronan too."

Ronan laughed. "It's okay."

"Let Merry do it. We're happy, okay? Merry must be tired from taking care of the house since morning, right?"

When Tasya spoke like this, Merry usually withdrew. It was better to fulfill what the girl asked. Let them all spend the evening together filled with laughter and joy. She would report to the lady of the house, Sunny, about the situation at home. One thing was certain, the lady would like the news she would share. This morning, Merry had already been hounded about the latest news between Tasya and Nathan. The lady must have liked the closeness between these two individuals who were currently debating. Oh... including how Naina was the perfect troublemaker among them.

***

"Am I coming too?" Nathan asked with surprise. "I'll just wait here."

"What if we take a while?" Tasya made sure nothing was left behind. Her eyes were on Naina, who was sitting in the back, fixing her hair. "Is Naina ready?" "Do I have to go there too?" Nathan was somewhat reluctant, feeling like he didn't need to spend time meeting Seira.

"I'm ready, Tasya." Naina's response came almost simultaneously with Nathan's voice.

"At least say hello to Mrs. Seira for a moment. Naina's intentions are good, you know."

"Yeah, yeah," Nathan laughs. "Let's go."

"Daddy, you coming? Are you sure you won't cause trouble?" Naina glares, not pleased. "Tasya and I can handle it. This is a girls' thing. Is Daddy a girl now?" Nathan is taken aback by Naina's words. "Wow! Are you sassing Daddy?"

"No. Why should I sass Daddy? What's Daddy up to?" Naina quickly exits the car.

In the message Seira sent this morning, Naina was asked to wait in the lobby. Seira would pick her up there. Naina was briefly confused because the Seira's house she knew wasn't in a skyscraper area like this. Tasya repeatedly confirmed that the address provided was indeed the building they were now at.

"That kid!" Nathan chuckles but then laughs. He gets out of the car, and as Tasya suggested, it doesn't feel right to stay in the car without greeting Seira.

Shortly after, Seira greets them in the lobby. Just like the last time Nathan met her, Seira's smile is as thin as a thread. Her body language exudes a sexy aura that captivates anyone at first sight. Many don't hesitate to look at the beautiful woman dressed in a black dress with white flower patterns around the hem.

"Good afternoon, Nathan."

"Good afternoon, Mrs. Seira." Nathan shakes Seira's hand. "Are we causing any trouble?"

"Not at all," Seira waves it off. "Ronan and everyone happened to gather here, so my house is getting livelier."

"Is our arrival bothering you?"

"Not at all." Seira smiles widely. "Robert likes having visits from Naina." She then looks at the girl who used to annoy and frustrate her. But this time, the little girl's gaze isn't filled with melancholy. Instead, there's clear joy in her eyes. "Remember Uncle Robert?"

"I do," Naina laughs.

"Don't you want to hold my hand? Usually, you whine when I'm far away," Seira teases, to which Naina responds unexpectedly.

"No. I'll just hold Tasya's hand. Tasya won't ask me to stay away. If Aunt Seira already has her own family, there's no way I can be a part of it, right? But Tasya, you see, is a part of me."

"Is that so?" Seira smiles meaningfully. Then her eyes look at Tasya, who now gives her an awkward smile. "I'm sure you're the right person for both of them," she whispers briefly, causing Tasya to blush at her words.

"We must be expected," Seira concludes as she leads the way to her unit.

***

What Seira said about her family gathering is true. When they exit the elevator, the door to Seira's main residence unit is wide open. They are greeted by several pairs of eyes, including... "Nathan?"

"What are you doing here, Marta?"

Marta grimaces in annoyance. "That should be my question, Nathan."

"I'm accompanying Naina to meet Mrs. Seira."

"Oh my goodness, you didn't even think to come in first?" Olivia interrupts, emerging from the kitchen area. In her hand is a tray of her current favorite snacks: chocolate donuts. And when her eyes meet the gaze of the girl who used to drive her crazy, Olivia has to restrain herself. Initially, if not for Thomas holding her back from making a big fuss to her mother, Olivia would have definitely refused the girl named Naina.

"You're pregnant again, Bee. It's not good to dislike a little kid." Thomas smiles understandingly, remembering Ronan, where his wife cried because of Naina's antics.

"She'll annoy Mommy again later," Olivia grumbles with her arms crossed. Know that Olivia's pouty face is enough to melt Thomas's heart. It's not just cute; it makes him want to sweep away all the troubles Olivia has through unusual activities. But... Olivia never refused, it's just that the game was gentler to ensure that the baby in Olivia's womb wasn't disturbed.

"No, Bee. I'm sure. Besides, Mommy Seira has Uncle Ro now, right? How can something like that not get a scolding from Nathan?" Well... even Thomas himself was a bit annoyed with Nathan, especially when he recalled their first meeting. Oh my God!

"If he misbehaves, it's okay for me to get angry, right? Be careful if I'm forbidden, Bee!" Olivia threatens.

"Hello, Olivia." Naina, who had been stared at by Olivia since earlier, was actually a little scared, but she had promised to apologize. Even though Olivia's gaze wasn't friendly, she had to keep her word. And why should she be afraid? Daddy and Tasya were there with her, right?

Also, why should she be afraid when Aunt Seira's friendly reception could be used as a basis if... this woman with slightly grayish hair, like gray, turned out to be stern and gruff.

"Hello," Olivia replies immediately. "Just come in."

Naina smiles faintly. She tightens her grip on Tasya's hand, which responds just as strongly. It's as if they're telling her not to be afraid.

"But I'm confused, though," Seira speaks up this time. "Does Marta know Nathan?"