Warning: Somewhat Gore and blood ahead, this may sound harmless but you know how people can get. You have been warned.
I laid there on the comfy bed in the guest room, staring at the ceiling. I sighed as I turned to my side, trying to get some shut eye. God, why did this have to happen? Why did Tec and Tim picked me and Riven? Together?! Do they still think me and him are a match? I though they were smart! If so then why us? Anyone with a normally functioning brain will choose responsible couples. I don't see how I can be responsible for taking care of a child. Me and Riven aren't even together! We hate each other! The reason I cried in his arms earlier is because I desperately needed it! I did not care who it was! I only wanted someone to cry on! I closed my eyes, slowly drifting to slumber.
Before I know it, I find myself on the kitchen. I blinked and looked around, how did I get here?
"Hey, Muse." A voice greeted me from behind, recognizing the voice instantly, I turned around and gasped.
Standing right before me, was none other than Tecna.
I wouldn't be so surprise because I'm aware that this is a dream but what shocked me so much is that she's bleeding from her head, glass shards all over her body, and her clothing were tattered and a bloody mess! She didn't respond to my reaction, but only gave a sad smile as if she expected it. "I'm a mess, am I?" She chuckled darkly. "You should have seen Timmy."
Suddenly, Timmy appeared at the corner of the room, facing the wall so that I can't see him well, he then turned around and I gasped louder. Tecna was right, he looks way worst. His glasses were shattered, there was a glass shard sticking out from his left eye, there's also a tree branch sticking out from his shoulder, like Tecna, his clothes were tattered but with more blood on it, mostly at his shoulder. He looked visible upset as he looked at me with his one good eye. "I may be more of a mess than Tecna but trust me, this feels nothing at all compared to watching your own wife die before your very eyes."
"Well, you died shortly before I did." Tecna shrugged and turned to me, "Anyway, thank you very much. I knew I could count on you, Muse."
"F-for what?"
"For taking care of Zachary when we can't be with him anymore," She smiled at me cheerfully.
I didn't respond, but instead hugged her as tightly as possible, she hugged back. "You two are morons for choosing me and Riven as Zach's guardians." I muttered.
After I let her go, Tecna and Timmy looked at each other and chuckled. "Trust me, I think we made a smart choice. If his parents aren't with him, then why not his godparents?"
I froze, they're right. From what I heard, a godparent is supposed to be a child's second parent and is a care giver for the child if something happens to the parents. They also give lots presents and I'm planning that for Zach's 1st birthday but, really? The lots of presents part is fine with me since I have a singing career but raising the child?! Why me as a godparent then?! "Then I think you chose wrong godparents.."
Tecna shook her head, "I doubt it, someday you'll understand."
"Understand what?" I blinked, "If you still think Riven and I are a ma- Tec?" I stopped talking as Tecna begins to fade, I glanced at Timmy and he was fading too.
"T-Tec? What's happening?" I tried to reach out for her, but my hand just went through her. Her and Timmy looked at each other again and smiled. "T-Tecna?" I cried, is this the end of our encounter? I still have a lot to tell her! I felt tears in my eyes again as I tried and tried to reach out for her, she just can't leave like this! Tears started to stream on my face again as Tecna and Timmy disappeared fully. I dropped to my knees and sobbed.
...
I jolted awake and quickly sat up from my bed, panting heavily. I looked around the room and sighed. I knew it, it was just a dream. I glanced at the alarm clock, 8:34 AM.
I yawned and rubbed my eyes, noticing that it's damp along with my cheeks, I frowned and wiped it. Did I really cry in my sleep? God, that is so embarrassing. I kicked the blankets off and carelessly swung my legs on the side of the bed. I wonder if Riven is feeding Zach by now, or is he still asleep and Zach is in his room starving? Well, let's find out. I got out of my room and opened the door of the room next to it, I looked around for the child, seeing no one and hearing intense cries over downstairs, I sighed and closed the door, heading to the kitchen where I think Riven is feeding the kid.
Arriving at the kitchen, I saw a horrible sight. Zach was on his high chair crying and kept dodging the spoon with what I assumed to be mashed vegetables, then there's a frustrated Riven trying to feed him. "Goddammit, just eat it already." Riven irritably muttered.
"Uh, morning." I greeted awkwardly. He only glared at me and got up.
"Finally," He groaned, handing me a spoon and a bowl of mashed peas. I looked at the bowl and blinked.
"Did you use the choo-choo method?"
"Choo-choo what?"
I sighed and walked over to Zach, sitting on the chair in front of his highchair and trying to put the spoon with mashed peas in his mouth, just as I expected, Zach kept avoiding the spoon. I moved the spoon in a train-like motion while making train noises. "All aboard the choo-choo train!" I cheerfully exclaimed, seeing Zach still avoiding the food, I sighed in defeat. I looked at Riven for any suggestions, he only shrugged.
"Wait, I got it!" Riven exclaimed and headed to one of the cupboards, I raised a brow as he picked something and walked over to the highchair, pouring some cereal on Zach's highchair.
"Are you crazy?! Zach still can't eat that!" I exclaimed, trying to remove the cereal, but Riven stopped me as he gestured me to be quiet.
"Just wait and see."
I stared at him, before looking over at Zach. He curiously cooed at the pieces of cereal, before picking one up and examining it on his little palm. He slowly puts it in his mouth and tasting it. I looked at Riven, unsure if this is safe for the kid, Riven only grinned and pointed towards Zach. I looked back at the highchair where Zach giggled and clapped his little hands. It looked adorable to be honest.
As he grabbed another and eating it, I looked at Riven, only to see him giving me the 'Told you so' look. I rolled my eyes and looked at the clock. 8:40 AM. Oh no! I have my rehearsal at 9! I quickly got up and walked out to the room, only to be stopped by Riven as he grabbed my hand. "Where the hell do you think you're going? My shift is at 9 and don't even think of leaving the kid here alone."
I glared at him, "I have my rehearsal in 20 minutes!"
Before Riven could say anything, the front door opens, revealing Stella and Flora with our stuff. "Hello guys! How's the little guy doing?" Stella cheerfully greeted as she and Flora set our things down. "Helia and Brandon couldn't be here since they have early shifts."
Flora walked over to Zach, seeing him munching on some cereal and the bowl of mashed peas untouched, she looks at me and Riven with a somewhat worried expression. "I know cereal is allowed for infants like Zach but you should still give him mashed vegetables."
"Trust me, I tried." Riven shrugged, pointing at the untouched bowl of mashed peas.
Flora frowned and examined the bowl. "Zach hates peas. Even Timmy hated peas. But Zach eats other mashed vegetables well."
"How should I know?" Riven crosses his arms.
"Well, for starters, you are his godfather and guardian." Flora rolls her eyes as she grabbed some potatoes and mashed it using the food processor, before putting it on a bowl and heading to Zach. Casually feeding him. And to my surprise, he seemed to like mashed potatoes.
Riven rolled his eyes and walked out, "I've got to go work."
"Wait, they didn't give you a day-off?" Stella raises a brow.
"No, why would they?"
"Well, my shnookums had a week-off when Ari and Johnny was born."
"Same to Helia." Flora shrugged as she fed Zach.
"Wait, speaking of your kids, where are they if you're here and their fathers are at work?" I raised a brow.
Stella and Flora looked at each other awkwardly and chuckled nervously. "Err...kids, you can come out now."
Before I know it, 3 kids ran up to me and hugged my legs (Since they're short), so of course I crouched down to hug the kids properly. "Arianne is at school right now so..." Stella says, opening the fridge. "Wow, Tec's done some serious grocery shopping."
I chuckled. "I think Timmy's usually the one that does the grocery shopping. Last time I remember, Tec hates grocery shopping."
"So...when and where's the funeral gonna be held?" I asked, leaning on a wall while the other children ran over to Flora and played with Zach.
"They're still examining the crash and their bodies." Flora calmly explained. "They say that a car crash like that is unusual for a pretty smart and careful couple."
"You mean it's not on accident?" I raised a brow. "And you're right, Flo. They're not the kind of people to do that."
"Don't tell me someone tried to actually kill them," Stella sat on a stool and examined her nails. "I mean, why? Why would you try to kill such adorable and innocent couple with a less than a year old son?"
"Or maybe it's suicide," Riven shrugged, now all freshen up and on his police uniform. The three of us glared at him. Why, why would he think that? It doesn't make any sense! "Just saying. Anyway, got to go." He casually waved at us as he walked to the front door. I turned to the wall clock nearby and went pale. I have a rehearsal in 10 minutes!
A/N: I decided to end it here, the next chapter will skip to the funeral. Also, I think that scene where the baby eats cereal for the first time is really adorable and I'm glad I included that.
Like I said, the funeral will be on the next chapter and will include slight romance, only slight though.
Not much to say except thank you for reading and I hoped you enjoy it!