264 CHAPTER 264: RIVAL

She felt complete for the first time in forever.

The peace and security she felt whenever she is with the man... she couldn't deny it any further. So she let out a smile when she saw her little Mira enjoying hersef with her newfound daddy.

After the incident with the other family earlier, Miracle explained how she tried to convince the man to join their family day. She also insisted to have the man's presence to stop her classmates from bullying her. Their matching pair of blue eyes should be enough proof so that even the parents will believe.

Alex was definitely stunned upon hearing Mira's resolve. Did she think about this alone? Now she's in profound thought as she tries to assess the little kid's brain function. Is she that smart?

So Ethan was just a victim of her daughter's stubborness, huh. But why did he accepted the child's proposition? Are they that close? Even if they became friends for a short time, is it possibe for a powerful man to stoop so low just for the sake of this kid? She can't think much of a reason even if she tries to ransack her brain. Dang!

'' Dad! Pa! Dad! Pa! Dad!'' Little Mira kept uttering the words even when she was eating. Happiness and contentment was painted all over her face. '' Mom... please be good with my dad, okay?'' She even tried convincing her mother.

'' sweetheart, finish your food and go back to your teacher... your activity isn't done yet.'' She casually voiced as she tried to avoid the child's pleas.

'' Mira...come on! We're about to start!'' Three of her groupmates came to fetch her.

'' Ehm! Coming!'' Then she placed her sandwhich back to the container and run towards her newfound mates.

Alex and Ethan was staring at the cheerful kid who was running along with her classmates. Ah, at least now, the kids were trying to play with her already. Alex smiled then suddenly glanced at Ethan who was smiling while watching the kids as well.

If it hadn't because of him then she might have hurt someone today. She was really thinking of shredding that big fat woman a while ago if it hadn't for Ethan. But they had apologized sincerely to them. The big woman even knelt before her and Mira, as well as there children, as they repent for their rude behaviors and to take back their harsh words as well.

The big woman's husband was also pleading for his job since he was an employee at Ethan's hotel. He can't afford to be terminated since it was the only company that pays well. Of course, Alex was not that heartless, therefore she asked Ethan to let the man continue working at the hotel, in behalf of the man. Good thing Mira agreed therefore Ethan spared the man's job.

'' From now on, I hope I won't be hearing any of those baseless rumors about my family anymore. One word against my daughter or my wife, I assure you, you will regret it.'' Ethan even threatened them with such before he dismissed the family in front of them.

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'' I know I'm handsome, but don't drool over me... save that for later.'' Ethan voiced and a smirk formed from his face.

Alex widened her eyes when an image instantly appeared in her mind. That phrase! She had heard it before! She suddenly went daze for a while.

'' Alex... are you okay?'' Ethan lightly shook her.

'' Eh?'' She wobbled in surprise. '' Y-yes.'' She faked a smile.

'' Is spacing out a hobby of yours already?'' He leered. '' Well, I can't blame you for having an alluring husband though...'' he chuckled.

She raised her brow. '' Husband?''

'' Well, for now?'' He sneered. ''For Mira?''

Alex heaved a sigh. Yeah, his right. She can't possibly bust the man's efforts of rescuing her and Mira from shame a while ago.

'' About that...'' she softy uttered. '' Thank you. And I'm sorry for troubling you.'' She lowered her head in guilt thinking that Mira pleaded the man just so he comes. Unknown to her, her daughter made that reason up just so she won't scold Ethan. Ahy! Bright kid.

'' I don't regret it.'' He replied as he stares at the woman. '' In fact, I am quite enjoying this mini vacation.''

'' Thank you.'' She faintly whispered.

Looking at the woman's downtrodden appearance, Ethan quickly stole a kiss on her lips. She was rendered speechless at the man's sudden action.

'' Hey!'' She slapped the man's arm.

'' Ouch! That hurts! Didn't you hear what my daughter said earlier? Be good to me... to d-a-d-d-y.'' He teased.

'' Don't do that again!'' She glared at him.

'' Don't you think we have to do it more often since we still need to prove something to those folks?'' He pointed the other parents using his mouth.

'' You have already made your point a while ago, so we don't have to prove anything to them.''

'' I don't think that's enough. They stilll need to see this!'' Ethan suddenly cupped the woman in his arms, but since Alex wiggled, she fell down on the picnic mat and with Ethan's weight, they rolled over.

'' Yah!'' She exclaimed catching some attention. After a few seconds, Alex found herself lying on top of him. She slowly open her eyes to see the man staring at her; eyes burning with passion and desire for each other.

Ethan supported her by holding her waist, then at the peak of their thumbing hearts, Ethan lifted his other hand and caresses the woman's cheek lovingly. He smiled.

'' You're far more beautiful today, hun.'' He sincerely voiced.

Her heart suddenly skipped a beat... again. Fudge! Does she likes this man already? Well, he's not hard to love either. She unknowingly smiled.

''Mommy? Daddy?'' They heard an upset tiny little voice behind them.

'' Baby!'' Alex suddenly stood up at once. Then Ethan sat on the grass as well.

Then the little child snorted. ''Mommy, behave!'' She was folding her arms across her chest, while raising her brow in annoyance. Eh? Why does Alex feels like her little kid views her as a competitor?

'' Baby... Mom is ...''

'' Hmp!'' She glared at her mom and turned around and leave.

Her sudden action shocked the man and the woman. But Alex was dumbfounded even more. Did her daughter scoffed at her contemptously? She felt unease.

'' ha-ha-ha!'' She heard the man laughed mockingly. ''Looks like your daughter sees you as her rival.''

'' Rival?'' She stared at the laughing man.

'' Aha...''

Alex raised her brow. Is it really the case? her daughter despising her because of this man? She snorted. No! That cannot be!

After a few more minutes, the teacher who was being aided by max called everyone out, even the parents. It's time to have some family game time, therefore, each family assembled together to listen to the teacher's instuctions.

Scavenger hunt!

Each group must collect the objects listed on the paper. And when they say by group, the teacher meant it by per family. And the most family who got the most items wins and will have the privilege to be exempted on the next game.

'' you ready sweetheart?'' Alex cheerfully asked her child. however, the little girl gave a cold-shoulder to her mother and held Ethan's hand instead.

'' Daddy, let's get ém all, okay?'' She was smilingly looking up.

'' Sure baby. But we need your mom's help too, you know?'' He added when he saw how the woman's countenance darken.

Mira glanced at her mom and scoffed. Wait, is she ignoring her right now?

'' Hey, what kind of attitude is that? Are you ignoring me now because of him?'' She glared at the innocent man.

'' Ooops! Not me...'' he winced.

'' Hmp! Mommy, he is my daddy and my friend too. Don't ever steal him from me.'' She snorted and pulled the man forward.

Ethan looked at Alex who got left to where she was standing. He gave her the innocent expression saying that he doesn't have any idea what that was.

Eh? Alex was stunned at her daughter's blantness. What was that? Did she really sees her as an enemy? A rival to this man? Steal? Did she really thought about that? She creased her brow as she watch the two walking hand in hand.

Oh no, will she still be able to call Mira her own daughter? Guess if she can only choose who she wants to be her parent then probably, she will chose Ethan over her! What will she do now?