Chapter 729 T.D.O.N.B: Responsible Father

My chocolate cake was amazing. Out of this world, and yet, Tihana, upon her return, didn't say anything about her conversation with John. Both Celestine and me, knowing where she want, poked her with some keywords, to squeeze something out, but she didn't spill the beans at all.

I don't know if she expected I would be listening to everything anyway, or was there something else. It bugged me throughout the whole night. I couldn't even enjoy myself with my girlfriend properly...

I told her everything, and she wasn't in a mood either.

Then the morning came. I made a regular breakfast. Some toasts, eggs, and bacon. Those weren't perfect, because I still had in mint Tihana and was thinking about how to get her to speak, so I could possibly overcook some of my food...

Then we all sat down by the table. Even Tam, joined, although he just stuck to some grain left in a bowl for him. It was a bowl for dogs... The first few bites were taken. Celestine started with a couple of sips of her coffee before devouring some crispy bacon on a piece of toast.

- I need to talk to you two about something - suddenly Tihana spoke.

We both immediately focused on her, hoping that she will finally tell us what we already knew.

- Yesterday, John didn't apologize. I told him to do more, and I proposed he would do something for charity. Not just throw money, but get properly engaged himself... - she continued, switching her focus from me to Celestine. - And I could possibly say I will go there too, to see this with my own eyes. Can you help me wind an open kitchen initiative for the homeless or something?

She ended up asking my girlfriend.

- I think you know this city better... - she added because there was no immediate answer.

That was only because we both had our mouths full of food. We stopped chewing when she started talking.

- Yes - said celestine, nodding her head, as she swallowed desperately. - I'll be happy to help you. Just say when.

- Whenever it suits you. I and John can wait.

I didn't like the combination of 'I' and 'John' in the same sentence. It frustrated me for some reason. I wonder what that reason could be. Maybe because that brat was an asshole? Hmm...

- What about tomorrow? I think I can find something for tomorrow - said celestine.

- What about the visit to Vegas? Weren't we supposed to meet with the two blondies? - I asked surprised by the sudden change, and her willingness to drop that already scheduled event.

She waved her hand like it was nothing.

- They can come here, or we can just visit them later. I want to help Tihana. I think this is more important - she explained.

- Thanks, mom! - said my daughter, making me speechless.

Celestine shook and squeaked from excitement after hearing that. I wasn't pleased. I wasn't pleased at all, with that vagina alliance. It meant trouble. It meant trouble for me.

I ended up rising my arms in the air, in a gesture of surrender.

- Do whatever you wish to do. We are on vacation, and we were supposed to enjoy it - I said.

- We will enjoy it! - Said Celestine. - Helping others is good, and work makes you grow closer together.

- You heard, dad? Maybe you should join too... - the volume of her voice decreased the more she realized what she was asking for. - Or you could relax on your own! We have this. We will be fine. You can do something else! How about you go... Go see some sports events? Maybe?

Her desperation was so painful to watch, that I just shook my head and averted my eyes.

- I, as a responsible father, and a good partner, will be waiting for you here, with food, so you can eat after a day of hard work - I said, rising my head.

- You are so sweaty - said Celestine, and leaned to kiss me on the cheek.

I knew it was a petty kiss. Both of them felt victorious over me. I found it annoying, but still, let them have it. After all, we were on VACATION!

The rest of the day was weirdly frustrating. I wonder WHY! I cooked a little, but for the most part listened to Celestine, who was constantly on her phone, calling different charity institutions. In the end, she found what she was looking for, and the two of them were to go the next day, around 10, to help with opening the kitchen, and then serving food to those in need.

Tihana called John, to make sure he would also come. That conversation, though, was very brief. Which I liked.

After that was out of the way, they bugged me to give them some money, so they could donate to the charity they would participate in. The vacation thing... and everything... Yeah, I gave them the money.

When the night came, Celestine gave me payback for all the frustrations during the day, so in the end, I decided that it wasn't so bad at all. She was very, very thankful. Thankful girlfriends are amazing... Anyway!

The next morning I made them a good, nutritious breakfast, so they would have the energy to work for a long time, and watched them live.

I was torn between going with them and spying, just in case, or just letting Celestine handle everything on her own. I decided to do the latter and focused on finding something to do in the rented house.

It was a boring time, filled with TV, and then cooking. I made some great stuff for us as the evening was getting closer. I expected them to return soon. The timing was actually great, because as I finished putting it all don't eh table, then for a second or maybe two, enjoyed the view, I heard the doorbell.

At the moment I didn't think about it too much, I just went to open the door. Now, as I think about that moment, I should have seen it coming from the beginning, but I didn't.