At two in the afternoon,
Everyone started to arrive at the Nest villa with small gifts in their hand. Linus had gone to do some work. Earl would be coming in the evening.
Dennis and Catalina were picked by Anya and Krystle in the morning. Jason, his wife, and Jia arrived behind Anya when she went to pick Zane up from school.
The team Ace arrived together. Standing at the door, the two glared at Anya who was in a mustard full sleeves midi dress, while the other two shook their heads in resignation.
They recently heard that Anya was back on job and they were grumpy for not being notified. So all gathered, leaving their jobs for a day.
Everyone paused in their work and looked at four and Anya who was awkwardly smiling. Luna and Senon launched inside but their feet came to an abrupt stop when Alvin arrived behind Anya. That man's eyes were bone-chillingly cold.
Krystle laughed at her friend's overprotective boyfriend, while Jason ignored them. Dennis and Catalina weren't sure how to react to it. They felt like Alvin drew protective lines around Anya.
Seeing their reaction, Anya turned around and saw Alvin who harmlessly handed her a glass of juice. His fingers ran down her hair before he went to the swimming pool.
Luna and Senon turned around, "We are going home."
Anya quickly went towards them, "Hey wait, what's wrong?"
"We are here for a party. Who wants PDA?"
Anya looked around, "Who is displaying affection?" She asked cluelessly.
Everyone rolled their eyes. Handing her the gifts, they were going inside to check the villa when they suddenly heard Jia scream.
Panicked, everyone ran out to the pool to see Jia excitedly splashing water in the pool.
Everyone: "..."
Anya had no idea Alvin had installed a temperature controller in the pool. So as soon as the water reached the right temperature, wearing a life jacket, Jia boldly jumped into the water, pushing Zane to the pool.
Once his wife calmed down, Jason asked his daughter who was too excited, "Who got you the swimsuit?" If he hadn't seen the water vapor, he would have grabbed her out a long time ago.
Jia pointed at Alvin who was relaxing in the lounge, "Uncle Alvin." She said grinning ear to ear.
They were aware people with money didn't care about small expenses but... Jason faced Anya and complained to her, "Your boyfriend is spoiling my daughter."
Anya: "..."
'Your son is spoiling my daughter.' That should be the dialogues of fathers, right? But she was hearing complaints about her boyfriend.
Jason's wife stood in front of Anya and glared at Jason, "Then deal with the man." Women aren't responsible for everything.
Anya innocently blinked and Jason knew Alvin wouldn't listen to him so he stormed inside. If he knew his daughter would be charmed by Alvin, he wouldn't have encouraged Anya to get together with Alvin.
Cool Jass was forgotten as soon as Cool uncle came. How could he bear it?
Krystle could see how much Jia liked Alvin and Zane, "Annie, why did the teacher ask you to meet?"
Anya and Mrs. Jason looked at each other and laughed together.
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A few hours ago,
In the teacher's room, the Home teacher patiently tried to make the parents understand, "I am sure you are aware kids learn by looking at parents, watching television shows, and also the crowd. It is very important to manage their activities and keep an eye on what they learn."
The teacher sighed looking at Jia all smiling, without fear of being scolded. "These kids are too young to talk about relationships, boyfriends, girlfriends. But…"
A sweet voice cut in, "Teacher Merlin, I know what it means."
"Jia." Jason tried to stop his naughty daughter.
"Jass, wait. Correct me if I am wrong." Jia wanted to prove she knows about relationships.
Alvin carried his little daughter-in-law and encouraged her, leaving everyone speechless, "Go ahead." Everyone has freedom of speech.
Jia liked Anya's boyfriend more and more, "What was I saying… Yeah, relationships. It isn't as complex as you all are making it." She spoke like a big girl teaching the misunderstood adults.
"A boy and a girl taking care of each other, protecting, cooking, helping is a relationship. If you register your marriage, then you are married." She turned to Alvin and confidently and adorably questioned, "Am I wrong, Uncle Alvin?"
Alvin was impressed by the girl, "Not a single word." His voice was full of pure admiration.
Jia shrugged her hands looking at the speechless creatures, "I take care of Zane, Zane helps me learn. We play games together and share our lunch. So what's the problem?"
Shouldn't that make them girlfriend and boyfriend?
Why should she wait until she becomes an adult?
Alvin nodded in approval at her innocence and smartness, "There shouldn't be an issue."
The four looked at Jia and Alvin, without knowing who they should scold first. Zane slapped his forehead and tugged Jia's little hand to get her off Alvin's lap.
"Jia, don't join Mr. Matthews. You will become like him." Zane tried to stop her from becoming a fangirl of Childish Alvin.
Jia pointed at Alvin and hopefully said, "I want you to become like Uncle Alvin. He is soooo cool."
Alvin smugly smiled while Jason was jealous to hear that.
Teacher Merlin was trying to explain that kids will get distracted and try to imitate couples. And Alvin straight up supported them. She breathed and softly asked, "Ms. Owen if you don't mind, could we send your boyfriend out for a minute?" In other words, she meant to say he was too immature to be a guardian of little kids.
Anya bit her lips and told the truth, "He is the father of Zane." So he had the right to stay over.
Teacher: "..."
"Really!!!?" Jia's excited voice sounded as she leaped, clapping her hands. "Then Zane will be handsome and cool when we come of age to get married."
Everyone: "..."
… Present …
Krystle looked at Jia, Alvin, and Anya. "Honestly, Jia's personality suits Alvin. So she will be a great match for our baby."
"That's what I think too." Mrs. Jason joined her, "I love Zane. I wouldn't have to be worried about my over-excited girl."
Anya, her parents, and Team Ace were utterly speechless.
....
Anya took her son to his room and dried his hair. She took the chance for some wisdom, "Baby, Jia is naive, but you are smart. For a relationship, to find a girlfriend, let's wait until the age of sixteen or eighteen. Now, it's time for you to study, play games, and learn new things,"
Zane peeked out of the towel and nodded at his mother, "I understand. Momma. What about Jia?"
Anya gave a thought before coming up with a solution, "You should be her friend, protect her in trouble, help her. But don't tell her that you are her boyfriend." That should stop Jia from getting distracted or imitating actions as couples.
"You could use it to encourage Jia. Like she has to study, eat well, participate in different activities, and learn new things. She is little and curious about boyfriend and girlfriend. She will slowly forget this and find different interesting things."
Zane was nodding to her when Mrs. Jason's voice sounded, "With your upbringing of your son, I don't have to worry about my silly daughter being taken advantage of." She wasn't sure if she should admire Anya or her son.
Zane smiled hearing Anya get praised for his good behavior.
Entering the room, Mrs. Jason patted Anya's shoulder. Her expression turned serious, "You should go downstairs. I will help Zane."
Anya stood up in alarm, "What happened?" The day was going joyously with two kids around. Anya didn't want any nasty incidents on her first day at her new home.
Mrs. Jason responded, "The Matthews." She doesn't know what was the problem in their family but after sensing the murderous air in the living hall, she arrived to get Anya first.
Anya went downstairs while Zane picked up his clothes and went to the restroom to change.
.....
Alighting the stairs in composure, Anya's eyes brushed over Casper, Gianna, and Cordelia sitting comfortably and making her parents uncomfortable.
She could see Alvin and Krystle thirsting for their blood, her team Ace and Jason holding back. Earl and Linus who entered inside didn't have any good expressions.
Cordelia held the cane head in both of her hands and sat like a queen of the nation. As though, ready to accept the greeting of peasants.
Gianna snickered. She just needed to indoctrinate and manipulate Cordelia to ruin the happy day. Looking at Alvin's expression, her heart was hopping in joy.
Casper didn't have a good feeling about this. Anya and Alvin should be handled smoothly. Because their actions will affect the company and family reputation directly. But his mother… He was eager to send her away.
Dennis and Cataline had taken half a day to accept that their daughter was capable of owning a magnificent villa. However, they started to feel inferior after seeing Alvin's family and their superior, high-toned behavior.
They looked at Anya. They weren't notified about Alvin's family visit. So they wanted her with them.
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