Proud of You

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Laotian had gone back to work after eating his lunch and later in the afternoon, he was in a three-hour meeting where they discussed the things he might have missed during his leave in regards to the company's current on-going projects, new projects, funds, etc. Laotian already read the specifics but they needed this meeting to discuss further occurring problems and other things they needed to assess quickly and since he had been away for more than two weeks they needed to discuss this in case there were some changes. It's also to ease his mind that everything was going smoothly just fine.

After the meeting, he was finally back to his office where he went through his papers again signing and checking the files that needed to be addressed according to their urgency and exactly 6:30 pm he forced himself out of his papers leaving it for the next time to work on.

He quickly fixed his things, as usual, he brought with him the files that he thought he could just work on at home and minutes later he was ready to go. Before Laotian left, he first asked one of his secretaries to book him a room and a dinner date table for two at the Empire Hotel and left when his order had been relayed.

Daniel's pregnancy is currently hidden from the public, although there were rumors because of what had happened to Daniel that day at the art gallery, none of the major publishing company dared to confirm it and so Laotian didn't want anyone from the same group to see them at a dinner date because surely with Daniel's obvious baby bump, their names and faces will be on tabloid the next day hyping about them having another baby when Veronica Chime and Hanlu's case was still the hottest topic in town.

Meanwhile at the Mo Laotian's private residence, after taking a long bath, Daniel stayed in the Jacuzzi while listening to calming music just to kill some time while waiting for Laotian to arrive home. He was now allowed to take a bath alone since the bathroom is customized to be safe for pregnant women and Omegas. Additionally, Daniel already had a shower this morning together with the Alpha so basically he was just playing with water. He didn't need to seriously clean himself.

It was also decided earlier that Laotian and he will be having a dinner date tonight with just the two of them so this was also good so he'll feel refreshed when they go out later.

Daniel hummed along with the music, he liked that the product he put in the warm water smelled good and relaxed his mind and body. He closed his eyes, loving the feeling of the warm water on his skin that he didn't realize Laotian had now arrived. Laotian stood at the doorway and the first thing he saw was Daniel in the Jacuzzi humming along with the loud music while his eyes were closed. With his white and glowing porcelain skin, he looked like a magical creature on top of the water in Laotain's eyes. Daniel's damp shoulder-length raven hair and they stuck on his smooth skin and just made him look even more beautiful, desirable.

However, as much as Laotian wanted the Omega to enjoy his time in the water, he needed to interrupt as it was also not good to stay for too long in the water. "As much as I love seeing you taking your bath, I need to interrupt," Laotian said walking towards Daniel with a silk robe hanging on his hand.

"Oh My God! You shocked me!" Daniel slightly jumped off hearing Laotian's voice. When he opened his eyes, his husband's handsome features on his working suit flashed in front of him while holding his robe.

"Sorry, I was so mesmerized by your beauty I forgot to knock." Laotian apologized, leaning close to give Daniel a kiss on his moisten lips. He wrapped his arms around Daniel and carefully pulled him out of the water as they kissed, not being bothered that he was getting wet.

"Hmmmn," pulling from the kiss, Daniel blushed gripping on the Alpha's suit. He silently allowed the Alpha to wrap him with the silk bathrobe while he chewed on his lips.

"Something special happened today?" Laotian finally asked when he was sure Daniel was securely covered by the robe. His big and warm palms landed on his bulging stomach. Slowly he was truly loving the site of Daniel with a baby inside him. It was the most satisfying thing ever even though he didn't want to make a big family.

"Hmmn? Oh, Minmin finally learned his ABC's today! And he also managed to run from the living room to the dining area without falling. And I taught him how to eat by himself today, I think in a few days or so, he'll do it properly." Daniel reported excitedly remembering the activities he did with his son earlier this day.

"Really? I'd like to see him run and then recite his ABC's." Laotian replied with a happy smile. It was indeed a big achievement that his son was now ready to run and without falling.

"Yeah, of course, Minmin and I will show how hard we worked on this. I taught him really well you know." Daniel replied proudly, for a week he had really nothing else to do so teaching Luangmin had been his way of killing time. Hearing his son recite ABC was such an achievement for him. By this, he knew his son didn't have any brain deficiency where it would be difficult for him to learn things.

"Hmmm, I know you did great but you better go and change now then you can show me as soon as you finish." Laotian encouraged and slowly led Daniel to the mirror. When they arrived, he quickly set the dryer and turned it on.

"How about you, Laotian? How was your day at work?" Daniel asked this time letting the Alpha dry his hair.

"Hmmm? Boring as usual, the only time that I enjoy it is when you call just to me to eat lunch." Laotian replied honestly. If it was back then, he would have at least enjoyed securing a project but now it just gave him a mundane feeling. He was even considering retiring early but then he was afraid all his hard-earned work would get ruined by Hanlu and Tian Zi if they took over.

"You smooth talker. I know you like your work." Daniel laughs lightly. Hanlu told him long ago that Laotian loved his work and is a workaholic so there would be no way the Alpha was bored at work.

"Yeah, I liked my work but now I like being with you more. The time we spent together was still not enough for me."

"Hahaha, tell me what do you really want?" Daniel laughs again.

"Nothing. What makes you think I want something?" Laotian defended continuing drying Daniel's hair and since it was short, it didn't take too long when it dried quickly.

"Hmmm, I just have this feeling. I don't know, maybe hormones again." Daniel narrowed his eye at the Alpha but smiled quickly thinking maybe he was just being too sensitive. Laotian on the other hand just blinked his eyes not denying or confirming. Were his actions too obvious? As far as he knew he was just acting his normal self.

Walking to the closet, Daniel was quick to change into comfortable casual clothes. He also picked clothes for Laotian to wear for their dinner later. When they walked out of the closet, both of them were ready to go. But of course, before they go, Daniel quickly wants to show the Alpha what Minmin had learned so far so without delay, Daniel rushed out of the room and find Luangmin playing in his temporary playroom which was a small room next to their room with his nanny.

"Minmin, Baby, come here to Mommy," Daniel called and waved at Luangmin.

Minmin who heard this, obediently stood from his squatting position on m the rubber floor and toddled towards his mother and hugged his leg.

"Good Job, Baby. Come on let's show Daddy what we learned today, Okay?" Daniel said excitedly and Luangmin quickly replied an excited "Okay" as well. Since Daniel can't carry Luangmin, the little guy had to walk on his own towards the new master's bedroom which the little guy successfully did while holding on his mother's clothes.

Meanwhile, Laotian who was patiently waiting for his wife and son to come, sit on the bed, and when they finally arrived he watched Daniel standing by the doorway.

"Come on, go run to Daddy and kiss him a welcome home," Daniel instructed which once again the little guys instantly followed. He runs towards Laotian who's now kneeling on the floor to meet him.

"Dada, wewcome home," Luangmin greeted with a toothy smile and later gave the Alpha a kiss on his cheeks.

"Hmmm, I'm back. Were you good to Mommy today?" Laotian asked and rubbed his smooth and silky locks.

"Minmin, good to Mommy."

"I see, that's good. You've also successfully run without falling. Are you happy?"

"Yesh... Minmin happy, Minmin and Mommy have fun rwunning." The little guy said squirming on his father's arms.

"See, he's getting good right?" Daniel interrupted and slightly pinched the little guy's cheek.

"Yes, he is. And I'm so proud of the two of you." Laotian replied and messed with Daniel's hair as well making him chuckle. Of course, even Laotian would feel proud of his son if he did some achievement, he was not that cold-hearted to give his own son a cold shoulder since he also has half of Daniel in him. Additionally, he knew this kind of thing made Daniel happy because the last time he remembered the first time Luangmin learned his first word, Daniel was so upset he even cried out of frustration.

For some, it might have been too dramatic of him but Daniel had a real passion for kids and so when his son, Luangmin's first word were Hanlu's name, Hanlu was banned from coming at the mansion for a whole month for the reason that he had brainwashed his son for saying his name first. It was ridiculous but it wasn't until Luangmin learn how to utter "mommy" that Hanlu was allowed to visit again.

"Baby, how about telling Daddy your ABC's. Can you still remember what we learned earlier today?" Daniel urged holding his son's small arm.

"Yesh... Minmin rwemember..." the little guy confidently replied and started reciting his ABC's slowly but he said it correctly that really made Daniel all jumpy and excited.

"See. See. Our son is really a genius. I'm teaching him numbers soon, it's a good brain activity for him since he's a bit late." Daniel said proudly and if only he could lift him he would have done so just to express how happy he was that his son didn't have any problem when it comes to learning.

"Hmmm, of course. He's my son. He should at least be a genius." Laotian said rather seriously even though what he just said sounded like a joke. But Daniel really can't argue, he's not smart so obviously Luangmin inherited his intellectual capacity from Laotian.

*pouts* "Luangmin had your features, he's also showing a bit of your personality and now he's also smart which clearly he inherited from you. I'm happy but I'm kinda jealous." Daniel whined which Laotian can't argue. All their close friends and family members already pinpoint that Luangmin was like a 95% photocopy of him and even him who didn't accept it at first slowly believed it.

Laotian didn't have a problem with Luangmin slowly becoming like him physically. At least that way no one would question that Luangmin was indeed his son but at the same time he would have preferred his child to look exactly like Daniel so he'll have a little Daniel walking around the house.

"Don't worry. Maybe the twins will look like you." Laotian cooed with a slight laugh which instantly gave Daniel hope. Unfortunately, in the far future, the twins too will look exactly like Mo Laotian.