The Sleepover
Kate, home alone with the boys!
Kate, Edmund and Miles had just finished dinner and she couldn't help but notice the looks shared between the two boys. It was not atypical of them to get into mischief together, Edmund leading the way, ordering about and Miles following his brother with utmost devotion. But something was different today, their eyes did not reflect the usual playfulness.
Ed looked at her and asked "Mum, can we sleep with you tonight?"
It was not unusual for them to crash together in the master bedroom with Kate and Anthony. But it felt like she was missing something hearing the way Ed was asking, mature and young at the same time.
"Of course, you can, Ed! Why do you ask?"
Before Ed could respond, Miles replied "Daddy said you'll be afwaid to sleep all alone in bed. We wanna pwotect you, Mommy!"
"Miles!!" Edmund hissed. It was meant to be a secret and Miles had ruined it!
"No, mum..... It's just... we.."
As Edmund struggled to come up with a more 'suitable reason' , Kate couldn't help but think how lucky she was. Her precious boys. They were so much like Anthony. Of course Ed wanted to be like his dad, take up all the responsibilities, be strong and grown-up.
She smiled at Ed and drew him closer to her, giving him a one-armed hug, assuring him that it's all good.
"That's true! You guys would protect me, no? She asked looking at Miles.
"Yes, mummy, we will!" Miles said with a proud grin on his face!
"Okay boys! Go brush your teeth and get ready for bed."
"But mom, aren't we gonna build a pillow fort?" Ed asked tentatively. Pillow fort was a tradition they started when Ed was still a teeny tiny boy and from then, on whenever the boys stayed in their room, they build massive pillow forts, always trying to outdo the previous ones. There was her sweet little boy, back again, Kate thought looking at Ed.
"Of course we're going to build a pillow fort. Bring all your pillows and blankets! We're gonna build the best fort and we'll show Daddy how it's done when he gets back home. "
Ed and Miles scampered, to get to the bathroom first, bumping into each other on the way. Kate stood there and watched her boys. Never in a million years did she ever think that she would fall in love. But here she was, heart bursting with love!
Thank you so much for reading! 🙌
I'm writing (something that is not just dialogues) and posting it for the first time! (and I might be super nervous about it) 😅
Huge shout out to @greenlightbulb-s for encouraging me to write! She's an incredible writer and an awesome human being! Thank you so much! 💜