4 October 2008

Well, it's only been the fourth day and i'm going broke. These kids sure are hard to please.
Well, it's been a while since i've updated. Tanx for all the reviews..
This time, the word prompt is from Rinali-chan.
Enjoyz...

Word Prompt: Question

Question

It was a very relaxing Sunday for the Walker family. Allen was enjoying his newspaper as he sat at the living room. His wife, Lenalee, was busy preparing lunch in the kitchen. It was all peace and quiet until...

"Daddy!!"

Allen looked up from the newspaper he was reading to find his 6-year old daughter running towards him with a book in hand.

"What is it, dear?" he asked as he put the paper aside.

Allena sat on the couch next to her father as she showed him her book. "Look at this, daddy. The babies are so cute."

Allen smiled indulgently. "Why, it is. But, you are much cuter, Allie."

Allena smiled when she heard his father using the nickname she had chosen for herself.

"Daddy, where do babies come from?"

And the world seems to crash around him.

He rubbed the back of his head nervously. "Why are you asking?"

"Well, I was curious, daddy. Uncle Lavi showed me this book and told me to ask you where babies come from," she replied innocently.

Allen sighed. It was so like Lavi to make things difficult for him. Looks like it's time to call for back-up.

"Lenalee! Could you come out here for a bit?"

He heard the clanging of pots and pans before his wife appeared in the living room.

"What is it, Allen? You sounded desperate," Lenalee approached her husband and sat next to Allena on the couch.

'Well, I am desperate,' Allen thought to himself.

"Well, it's…um…Allie here. She has a question for you," he replied.

Lenalee looked from her husband to her daughter. "What is it, dear?"

Allena looked at her mother with a big smile. "Where do babies come from?"

And the world crashed again.

"It seems that Lavi planted the idea into her head," Allen said.

Lenalee smacked her forehead. Of course, it was Lavi. Who else would want to corrupt a young mind beside him?

"Allie, dear. Why don't you wait when you are a few years older before coming to us and asking this question again?" Lenalee try to persuade the girl.

Allena pouted. "But, I wanna know!"

"Hmm, I was just thinking of cutting the chocolate cake that I just bought this morning. I wonder who would like to have some," Lenalee said, suddenly.

Allena's eyes lit up at the sound of cake. "Can I have some, mommy? Pretty please?"

Lenalee smiled and patted her head. "Of course, dear. Why don't you keep your book upstairs first?"

With that, Allena ran up to her room as fast as she can.

Allen wrapped an arm around his wife's shoulder. "Thanks, Lenalee. You always know how to handle her."

Lenalee kissed him on the cheek. "You're welcome. But, this is only temporary, you know. In a few years time, she will be coming back to us asking the same question."

Allen groaned as he massaged his temples. Being a father was never easy. But, with Lenalee there to support him, he can overcome anything.

How was it? Good? Bad?

btw, i was not happy that d. gray-man has ended...
i feel like punching someone...
any idea as to who i can punch??

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-Lynn-