Vegas

It was Venice's birthday tomorrow and the house was louder than usual. No one will put the house in this state except my crazy cousin. So much for a birthday celebration.

"Pete!" I called as I made my way over to him. He was outside playing basketball again with Macau.

"Hey, babe." kissed me on the lips when I finally got to him.

"Why are you so cute?" I asked pulling him closer but he pushed me away when Macau cleared his throat.

"Where's Venice?" I asked looking around. I couldn't spot him anywhere.

"He's with the bodyguards over there." Pete pointed in the direction they were.

"I'll go get him." I walked over to Venice and the bodyguards.

"Be careful there, buddy." I cautioned when I saw him running around with a guard chasing after him.

He came to a stop at the sound of my voice.

"Daddy! He screamed and began running towards me.

I went down to his level, opening my arms to him. He crashed into my chest and enveloped me in a bone-breaking hug. I lifted him and he cupped my face with both hands.

"You look happy today, buddy." I kissed him on the cheek. He did nothing but giggle. "You're a too cute little demon."

"Tomorrow is your birthday and your uncle is going crazy with the preparation," I told him but he couldn't care less. This kid was unbelievable.

I'll take it from here, I said to the bodyguards.

"Goodbye, Khun Venice." They said in unison and the kid waved at them.

"How come you love the title Khun so much?" I asked and he did nothing but grab my hair.

"Okay whatever you want, buddy... just leave my hair alone." He lets go after he heard my words and we made our way back to Pete and Macau.

"Hey, honey," Macau said to Venice as soon as he saw him.
The kid made grabby hands at him and Macau didn't hesitate to take him from me.

"We should take our boy shopping in Vegas," Pete said with a smile.

"What for?" I asked narrowing my eyes at him.

"You know nothing." He knit his brows. "Tankhun asked me to take Venice shopping for his birthday tomorrow. He says the bill is on him.
You should come with us, Vegas." He wiped the sweat off his face with a towel.

My cousin could be a piece of work most of the time but I must admit, he is thoughtful. I give him that.

"Okay, I'll come with you guys then," I replied and we all made our way inside.

"Where have you all been? You leave me to prepare all the stuff by myself!" Tankhun yelled immediately after we entered.

"Didn't you say you were the best planner? I don't think you should complain if we're not helping you" Macau said with a smirk.

"Shut up, Macau! I hate you." Tankhun replied and went ahead to talk with some guys he hired for the preparation.

"Am going to freshen up then we can leave," Pete states and went up the stairs.

I can't stay here and listen to my cousin's crazy rants. I took Venice from Macau and followed Pete.

"What would you like for a birthday present?" I asked Venice who kept playing on the bed without looking up.

What should I get him? I kept thinking.

"A penny for your thoughts?" Pete asked, exiting the bathroom.

"I'm just thinking of what to get Venice," I replied.

"Don't think too much. Just get him something you know he would like." Honestly, I got more confused.

What will the little demon be like? I sighed as I watched him play on the bed.

Everyone was finally set and we made our way to the Mall. Why did Tankhun have to ask Macau to come? And he also didn't refuse? They just never stop fighting.

We got to the place in no time and the drama queen was being himself once again.

"Shop for whatever you like. The bill is on me. Especially my lovely nephew here." He says as he kissed Venice on the cheek and takes him from me.

I hesitated for a second but Pete nodded at me and I let go of the boy.

We shopped for a very long time as my cousin was a shopping freak. I took advantage to look for a gift for Venice together with Pete.

I spotted a toy that caught my eye.
"Pete you think he's gonna love this?" I asked.

"He probably would." He replied with an assuring smile.

I looked at the toy and I couldn't stop laughing.

"Why are you laughing now?" Pete asked curiously.

"Each time I look at this particular toy, I can't help but think he looks so much like Venice," I replied still laughing hard.

"You bastard, Vegas, Pete hit me hard on the chest. "How can a PlayToys dancing alligator look like your son?"

"I can't help it, Pete." I need to go compare the both of them together so you can finally believe me when I say they look alike. He's going to love this gift." I held his hand and we walked back to Tankhun.

"You are so childish, Vegas," Pete says behind me.

"You are too much, Venice! How could you repay me this?" I heard my cousin's loud voice as we approached.

It wasn't surprising to see Venice pulling hard on Tankhun's hair.

The sight was quite funny. Pete rushed over and I just stood around laughing at what was happening. Macau couldn't stop laughing either.

"You two evil brothers! He yelled.

"What did you do to him? I asked curiously.

He hesitated before finally speaking.

"I just playfully said I would take him to live with me in the main family house after the birth because I didn't want to miss him and that was it." He finished

At this point, we couldn't control our laughter anymore. Pete even joined in.

"You can't take my son from me Tankhun, so it's about time you stopped dreaming already," I said still laughing hysterically.

Tomorrow will be a great day.

See you in the next chapter.
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