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"What's going on in here?"
Magnus took a step back looking guilty as if he was caught eating a jar of cookies. Max dramatically jumped from the chair "Daddy!" he ran towards Alec who caught him in his arms and picked him up. Max buried his face under Alec's neck, trying to hide his smile but still continued shaking. The father did not like how his son was trembling with fear "Sshh...it's okay sweetheart"
Magnus placed the tool back and walked towards the pair "Alexander it's not what it looks like" Alec held Max close to him "Why were you yelling Magnus. He's just a kid"
"Max kept shifting and moving...touching my tool table.. it was getting difficult for me to concentrate" Magnus tried to explain. Alec pulled Max back a little "Is that true?"
Max shook his head "No Daddy" and Magnus's eyes widened. He couldn't believe the boy was openly lying to his father "Alexander you've to believe me" Alec looked between them. He didn't know whom to believe, his son or the man he loved? He felt like he was torn between them. Alec gave benefit of doubt to Magnus knowing the man would never hurt Max on purpose "It's okay... maybe there waa some misunderstanding. Are you done with his checkup?"
"I don't want to go back in the chair" Max whined. Magnus rubbed Max's back lovingly and Alec smiled at this gesture "You don't need to go back again Max. There's nothing wrong with your tooth" he looked at Alec "I'll prescribe a gel. If the pain is still there, then apply two drops on the teeth"
"Thank you" Alec smiled. Magnus returned his smile, though he was still a bit cofused why Max had lied. He wrote down the prescription and saw Alec leave. Max was not exactly happy with the situation as he was expecting a fight between them. He needed a new plan. He needed to talk to Rafael.
Alec decided to take Max back to school since he still had half day left. The teacher then took his class and sat down to make a new chart paper on how to save water. When it was breakfast time Rafael and Max were at their secret meeting place "Did they have a fight?" Rafael asked getting straight to business
Max shook his head "I tried but they won't fight" Rafael nodded "I tried too last night but papa was not mad at Mr Lightwood"
"Do you have another plan?" Max asked with hope twinkling in his eyes. Rafael held a finger to his chin and thought for a moment. A grin formed on his face "I do. Listen" he whispered his plan in Max's ears and then pulled back "Now let's exchange our landline numbers. We need to keep updates on our fathers"
"Alright class pack your bags. Tomorrow we'll do an experiment and see some objects can float and others sink"
Madzie raised her hand "Mr Lightwood what is bloat and sink?" Alec smiled "First of all it's not bloat, you pronounce it float. What we'll do is fill a glass of water in a bowl and drop some heavy objects like stone, marbles and coins. These all will go down at the bottom of the water. While other things like plastic cup, pen or leaf, they will stay above. That's called floating"
Alec saw his whole class looked excited about the experiment "Here's what we're going to do. All of you will bring one thing from your house what you think will either sink or float and we'll use it in our experiment. Okay?"
"Okay Mr Lightwood" came a cheerful unison voices. Alec gave a nod and his eyes fell on Max and Rafael. He was glad atleast today there was no fight between them. He turned around to pack his own stuff when he heard a voice
"You tore my book!" yelled Max
Alec sighed and turned around. Max and Rafael were yet again arguing about something. He walked towards the pair and stood with his back facing the door "What happened Max?" his son held a book in air "Rafael tore my book!"
"I did not!" said Rafael crossing his arms. Alec took the book in his hand "Rafael if you've done it then don't lie. Admit it and I won't punish you"
"Rafael if you've done it then don't lie. Admit it and I won't punish you" Rafael parroted and Alec narrowed his brows "What did you say?"
"What did you say?"
"Rafael stop it!"
"Rafael stop it!"
"Stop mimicking me or else I'll have to punish you"
"Stop milicking me or else I'll have to punish you"
"Rafael!" yelled Alec "Okay that's it. You are going to get punished" The boy jumped in fear and saw his father had just arrived to pick him up. Perfect. Rafael made a sad puppy face "I'm sorry Mr Lightwood but please don't give so much homework. My fingers are hurting"
Alec hadn't notice Magnus arrival. He raised his voice again "No Rafael. You misbehaved today and you will be punished. I want you to write two and three letter words twenty times and show me tomorrow"
Magnus pursed his lips and spoke "Alec can I talk to you" Alec turned around and was surprised to see Magnus on the door "Magnus?" It didn't go unnoticed by him that Magnus had called him Alec
"I need to talk to you" repeated Magnus and Alec gave a nod "Everybody stay quiet. I'll be right back" he walked out of the class "What happened Magnus?"
Magnus spoke with anger laced in his voice "Are you trying to get back at me?"
"What?"
"For morning when I yelled at your son. Is that why you're giving loads of homework to Rafael?" Magnus accused and Alec was shocked "Are you crazy? I would never do that to Rafael. I already forgot about morning incident"
"Oh yeah? Then what's with the punishment? Don't you think it's little harsh on my son"
Alec was angry now "Do you even know why I had to punish Rafael? He was misbehaving and.."
"Ofcourse you'll give excuses. I saw him shaking with fear"
"Are you saying that I'm lying?"
"You tell me"
"Magnus why you're taking it personally? I didn't accuse you in the morning when you nearly hurt Max" Alec reminded him and Magnus shook his head "Max lied to you. He kept disturbing me"
"Unbelievable. Are you saying that my son is lying? Just...just please take Rafael and go" Alec didn't wait for reply and walked back inside. Max and Rafael shared a smile as they had heard their fathers fight. The boys showed a thumps up to each other feeling proud of themselves
ALEC'S HOUSE
Alec paced around the room. His mind swirling around the conversation he had with Magnus. How could he accuse him of punishing Rafael wrongly. He had no right to interfere with his work. Alec had been a teacher for three years now and he was most popular among children. Even Rafael once said he was his favourite teacher.
Alec sighed and took a deep breath to calm himself down. He needed to think straight. Magnus is a father just like him and maybe he is not use to see someone shout at his son. If Alec was being honest with himself, he too felt little uncomforable with Magnus for yelling at Max. Maybe Rafael was in playful mood otherwise he would never misbehave with him. He should talk to Magnus. The teacher smiled and felt releaved as his mind cleared. He picked up his phone and dialled Magnus's number "Hi" he spoke softly when Magnus's voice reached his ears
Rafael was jumping with joy as finally their plan was successful. Papa will never marry Mr Lightwood and Max will never be his brother. Magnus on the other hand forced the bite down his throat that he had been chewing for last five minutes. His heart ached when he thought about the little fight he had with Alec. This was their first fight and Magnus hoped it wasn't their last. Why did he have to go an accuse Alec about Rafael when the man hadn't uttered a word in the morning at him for yelling at Max.
Magnus felt guilty inside. He very well knew how sometimes his son would get mischief. Alec did the right thing and he should also apologise to him. Magnus picked up his cell from the table and unlocked it when Alec's name appeared on the screen. With broad smile on his face, the dentist pressed the green button "Hi" he heard Alec's soft voice
"Hello Alexander"
Rafael frowned
There was a pause from both ends before they spoke in unison "I'm sorry"
"No Alexander I'm the one who should apologise. I had no right to accuse you. I'm so sorry" Magnus got up from the table to talk in private and Rafael gritted his teeth. This was so not included in his plan.
"I understand how you felt Magnus but.." Alec drawled off and Magnus bit his lips in worry. He hoped Alec wasn't breaking up with him "But?"
Alec sighed "How will this work Magnus? Today we fought because of our boys. What if it happens again. I'm scared...I don't want to loose you"
"You won't" said Magnus hurriedly "If it happens again, we'll handle it maturely and won't lash out at each other. It was just a small fight. It shouldn't bother us. This is what happens in a committed relationship. We fight and then get back together"
Alec nodded "I want to forget what happened today"
"What happened Alexander? I really don't remember" Magnus said and Alec laughed lightly "Yeah...me too. I can't remember a thing"
"So we are good?"
"Yes we are"
"Goodnight Alexander. I love you"
"Goodnight. I love you too"
"Did you hear that!?" Max squeaked out loud and Rafael shushed him "Ssshhhh talk low. They will hear us!"
"Dad again said I love to Mr Bane" Max looked around to see if Alec had come out of his room.
"Yeah I heard papa say same thing" Rafael clutched the phone tightly
"What are we going to do now?"
"Why can't you think of something? You are always asking for my ideas"
Max checked again "Are you going to suggest something or I'll hang up. Dad will be out of his room"
"Let me think Max. And give some trouble to your brain too. It has to work someday"
"Shut up!"
"You shut up" Rafael hung up the call and saw chairman meow staring at him "If you say one word to papa I'll not give you your favourite cookies" The cat meowed loudly and ran away in the kitchen. The boy's eyes then fell on the calender and saw a date that was two days from now. A broad smile appeared on his face "I have an awesome idea Max"
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