85. Party Preparations. *

I managed to wake up before anyone.

Zephyr somehow ended up completely on top of me. I hugged and rolled him aside without waking him up.

He must've been exhausted, no matter how much stamina he had it was the same like everyone. I would let go of his chest but, it was very sticky.

How did we sleep like that?

I walked out back to our ugly garden for to the water barrel used for washing and cleaned myself off of last night debauchery, he will bring more jam with the booze.

I organized my mind for today.

Go wake everyone still asleep, then head to mothers to help. After prep work Miranda and the Emils and even Liz will be cooking, roasting or frying things. I have to give jobs to the rest and make sure they don't wonder off training.

But none as busy as Zephyr.

I watched him in the same position I left him. I wanted wake him, but decided to leave him last. No merchants or shops or carrying people for few more hours.

Let's visit today's special little girl.

She was surrounded by toys like she liked it and sleeping soundly...I changed my mind again. If I wake her she heads straight for Zephyr and then what's the point.

Let wake the jam thief then.

I almost changed my mind again.

What if, I see something I don't want?

Like Alexander naked? I placed my ears on the door and listen intently. Nothing . I entered fully prepared to run out..but it was fine.

They were glued together but, under a blanket.

I checked on Arnold in his little bed. Then nudged Demelza awake. Her years of child raising allowed her supernatural awareness and she was looking at me groggy the second, I touched her skin.

" Uff.."

She dropped her head back but, I left anyway.

She doodle out a few minutes later just in time for the tea.

" It's early.."

" Well..it's a busy day. "

She looked well satisfied and ..well sticky. I pointed it out .

" Well.." - she pushed her frizzy brown hair back and stretched. " Zephyr is a genius with that whole jam thing. I'm going to try fruits next."

" Boy, you really got into it.."

" How was your night? "

I looked towards our door. " Incredible..but certain promises needed to be made."

She waited for more but, then mother and Eli walked in in their sleepwear.

" I thought, I had to wake you..or hear you, from afar Sisi. Good job."

I had no retort, I wanted too but the evidence of the past does supported her. I just showed her how I felt using my fingers, well finger.

Mom usually takes over on occasion like this. But she just enjoyed our banter and sipped her tea.

She noticed my lingering gaze. " What? "

" Not going to assign us all? "

She smiled proudly and reminded me.

" It's your daughter's birthday. "

She was right! It was my turn to delegate..

" You're right..so here the plan."

After reciting my own thoughts Eleanor was quick to point it out.

" You're bad at this sis..why not leave it mom?"

" Shut up Eli. "

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Soon enough Alexander wake up fully dressed thank God with his son in hand.

Lucian came over and their kiss with my little sister reminded me of my own kissables upstairs.

I went for the princess first.

" Morning sweetie..happy birthday."

" Hmm..where is dad? "

Well..I'll make sure, I'm the favourite of my son at least.

" I let him sleep. Remember? " - I played with her hair longer and almost curly like mine. " He was up all last night, and night before. Come..there are others who want to say hello."

She made a dissatisfied face but nodded anyway, climbed on me and I delivered her to a cheering family downstairs.

She was embarrassed getting all that attention but smiled brightly and accepted everyone kisses and hugs.

" How do you wanna spend the day hon? "

" I.."

" Hello family.."

After all the noise we made Zephyr walked down half naked and was attacked by a very excited little girl.

" Princess happy birthday! "

" I'm six.." - she rubbed her head on his with her best smile.

" You sure are.. hey? Want to come with me to Vincent and pick out your puppy?"

It made him very popular.

" Can we go now!? "

She was in her long night dress and Zephyr only had pants on.

" Sweetie no..it's early..

" Let's go..we just wake them up."

I sighed and accepted the fact if he can't say no to her on a normal day then today will be extra troublesome.

She hugged his neck as he walked over too me.

"..You look ..clean. "

I felt a little blush coming on but nothing bad..

" Was mom dirty ? "

No don't..

" I'll say.."

I was exhausted an hour in ... he kissed when I was still far away and by the time I paid attention he stepped outside and disappeared with our girl tightly clutched on his bare chest.

" He left with only pants on.."

" ..Yeah well, it's going to be one those days Eli."

By the time we finished breakfast some commotion was happening outside.

Zephyr walking behind a screaming and laughing Anna and little black dog with adorable stamina running around her.

And about twenty others..mostly women pretending to admire the dog while shamelessly watching his battle worn back and perfect behind.

Mother leading the girls to meet the new member of the family..what ever, it's name going to be.

I walked up to someone perfectly aware what his looks created and threw an apple at him landing on his shoulder.

" God!! What was that for!? "

" Put on some clothes before, I remove their eyeballs.. "

He smiled satisfied and disappeared only to reappeare ten seconds later with a shirt on.

" Uhh...what a lovely morning." - he looked up the beaming sun and opened his arms wide. " Come here my love, let us enjoy her happiness before I turn into a flying mule.."

I couldn't help but smile and walking into his open arms.

It was that point most of the women walked home praising the damn dog...I made sure to remember those pesky flies faces.

20 plus potatoes..check.

Anna looked happy that was evident. The little one was jumping up, down, ran away..then repeat.

" Guess his name.."

" The dog? It's a him? " - I looked up to a coy smile.

" Guess.."

Uhh...knowing her personality..something combat related? She loves Zephyr? Maybe blue?

" I-I give up..let me have it."

" Dog."

No she didn't...

" Why? "

" Her brain makes associations in a very obvious way...that's why, her dolls just called.. dolls apparently..." - he accepted the imperfection of our little girl.

" She shouldn't name anything or even given the chance.."

" We add it to the list.."

It was a nice family moment.

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An hour later he was stretching in front of us while checking the list HE WROTE!

He smiled proudly as we all praised him when it happened.

" Dad..bring Ciren first!? " - Anna shouted from my arms.

"..I'll ask princess. I'm sure she won't be against it." - he turned to the man waiting near. " Ready my helpers!? "

" Ready master..I'll have this glow..

" I'm good to go Zephyr.

" Little brother will be fast Lucian, stretch like him so..

" I know..we just gonna carry things. Beside the first trip he needs time to gath.."

" Okay!! It was a yes or no question..by the way, I only asked Manata for help. It won't be that much.."

" How many trips? " - I walked closer and around the four helpers.

" Well..Ciren first, then for this amount? I'll say 10 maybe 12..if I go to fast they just break or too high and they freeze..then what's the point? "

I was confused about how or what the rules were up there. " How does that work? Like how fast and how high or low you need move to.."

" Lylly...I can't. Other than the fact I doing it on feeling alone, even if could tell...we dont have time."

" Fine..and my love? "

" Yes? "

" Peach jam. "

He smiled with lust in his eyes and disappeared in whirlwind.