Chapter 0324 , “Do you know how to check?” I ask, bending to look under the sink again. , He looks up, our eyes meeting and I realise we’re too close… , “It can’t be that hard,” , “Which means no.” I counter lightly tucking my hair behind my ear, only for it to fall forward once more. , “Do you think I can’t?” he asks challengingly. , “Of course, with your stubbornness, you will try to succeed.” I stand up, crossing , my arms. , “And if I do, then what will I get in return?” , I cock a brow. “Clean dishes,” I whisper cheekily. , He chuckles, “Hmm, give me something more.” He counters. , “Ok fine, fix the sink and I’ll give you one wish since it’s Christmas time.” , “Then you have yourself a deal, Ms Toussaint.” He replies as he grabs a pot and gets to work. , Ever the businessman. , Well, if he can fix it, I’ll be happy, and I don’t think I’ll mind whatever he asks. , I finish making the coffee, adding some whipped cream as Sebastian tinkers away and I have to admit he looks good as he does that. I wouldn’t mind him. checking my- focus!, I clear my throat, what is the matter with me today? , I busy myself cleaning up the counters, only stopping when Sebastian , swears. , “So, seems like someone’s been busy.” He remarks, as I hear something pouring out of the pipe and it’s definitely not water. , I walk over and stare down at what looks like- “Water beads…” I almost growl. , I frown, looking at the little beads that expand when they make contact with water, and I know exactly who did this. , Xander. , I sigh heavily as Sebastian checks if any are left before he screws the pipe back in , 15 BONUS , place. , Standing up he washes his hands and I pass him a dish towel staring at the large bowl of beads. He must have squeezed them all in and they must have expanded in the bend. , Goddess, this child! , “So, looks like you owe me one wish.” He remarks cockily, tossing the dishcloth down and crossing his arms. , “Although it was your son who was the cause of this,” I say,, “Are you trying to get out of it?” , “Not at all!” I deny it with a pout. , He smirks, not believing me. “Mhmm, good. So, what I want is…” , I look up at him, a thousand thoughts of what he might ask from me going through my head, but not one comes close to what he asks for. , “A smile.” , “What?” I ask, confusion flitting through me… , “A smile. Give me a smile that’s just for me,” he says quietly. , My stomach somersaults as I stare into those piercing blue eyes. , That’s all? A smile? , A warmth washes over me, and a soft smile naturally crosses my face as I look into his eyes. , I’ve forgotten how he makes me feel… I’m not sure if he’s changed, or was he always so charming? Either way, he’s making me weak…. , “Beautiful,” he whispers huskily, and for a second, he touches my chin, sending sparks through me. , Before I can respond to him, the sound of small running feet approaching reaches me and then Xander enters the kitchen. , “Daddy! Mommy, come play a game with us!” he says., I step back smoothly and cock a brow. “Of course, but first, would you like to explain this?” I ask, pointing at the bowl on the floor. , He comes over curiously but freezes when he sees that the bowl is full of beads, paling visibly. , “Uh oh… Holy Guacamole!” he says, clapping a hand over his mouth before he turns and runs out of the kitchen as fast as his little legs can possibly carry him. “Xander!” I shout, hurrying after him. , This boy! , Moonlight Muse Author , Thankyou for reading, we are not too far from wrapping t , this book up. , if you are , re enjoying it so far, please do leave a , review on the main page. , 19 , 15 BONUS , Chapter 0325, Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.