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"Papa what is today's date?" Rafael asked as he packed his school bag. Magnus grinned knowing exactly where his son was going with the question "It's 14 Nov kid"

"And tomorrow?"

Magnus rolled his eyes but answered anyway "Hmm..Let's ses if today is 14 then tomorow has to be 15 November right?" Rafael nodded with a broad smile "Do know what is on 15 November?"

Magnus faked a gasp "I absolutely have no idea my angel. Am I missing something important?" he smiled when Rafael pouted in return and turned his back crossing his arms "Papa forgets everything. He is getting old"

Magnus laughed and picked Rafael in his arms. He gave two kisses on each cheeks "So what does my baby boy want for his birthday huh?" Rafael wrapped his arms around Magnus's neck "You remember!"

"Ofcourse my sweet pea. My boy is turning seven this year"

"I want to have a biiiig party" Rafael widened his arms to show his excitement and Magnus chuckled "As you wish my prince. Though I should let you know I've already arranged a party at McDonald's"

"Yay!" Rafael squeaked out loud "Can I call all my friends?"

"Sure, anyone you like"

"Can Mr Lightwood come and Max too?" Rafael asked carefully. Magnus was little surprised at the request "You want Mr Lightwood to come?"

Rafael shrugged "He is my favourite teacher" he placed a kiss on Magnus's cheek "Please papa" Magnus was more than happy to invite Alec and Max to the party. This way they will get a chance to bond with each other "Okay we'll invite them too"

"Thank you" Rafael wriggled down and got ready for the school. Magnus then dialled Alec's number "Good morning handsome"

"Good morning to you too Magnus. Any particular reason you're in this cheerful mood?"

"Tomorow is Rafael's birthday and I want you and Max to come to his party at McDonald's"

"Oh...will it be okay? I mean.." Alec drawled off thinking about the boys. Magnus understood the hesitation "Let me tell you before you go into panic attack that it was Rafael's request to invite you and Max"

"Really?"

"Yes. It'll be fine Alexander. We both are there to keep an eye on them right?" Magnus tried to convince. Alec's eyes fell on Max who was drinking milk. Maybe he was thinking too much. Nothing is going to happen and just like Magnus said, they will keep an eye on the boys "We'll be there. What time?"

"Seven in the evening"

"Okay...umm..Bye?"

"So soon?" Magnus pouted and heard a chuckle at the other end "Magnus I've to get ready for the school"

"Ah huh..you do teach maths right?"

"Yeah"

"Then hear this gorgeous...I'd like to plug my solution into your equation" Magnus drawled each word seductively earning a groan from Alec "Magnus! You're an unbelievable idiot"

"An idiot who is in love with you"

"Goodbye my lovable idiot"

"Goodbye Alexander. See you at the party"

AT SCHOOL

The two boys again had their secret meeting where Rafael told Max about his next and most probably final plan. Max frowned at the plan "Will it work?"

Rafael crossed his arms and glared "Did you think of any new plans?" Max slowly shook his head so Rafael hummed "Then leave it to the genius. Just play your part okay. Don't mess up"

"I never mess up"

"Yeah whatever. Get ready for tomorrow"

NEXT EVENING AT MCDONALD'S

Max smiled broadly when he stepped in the hall holding Alec's hand. There were balloons and colourful ribbons covering every wall. A huge 'Happy Birthday' poster hung at the centre of the restaurant. Nursery rhymes played softly in the background. A large Doremone was walking around and shaking hands with his friends. Alec saw the place was already occupied by atleast forty people. It seemed like Magnus had invited his dental friends and their children. He also saw more than half of his class had come and were jumping and playing around happily. Alec then felt a pull at his hand "Dad can I go play?"

Alec nodded "Sure Max but don't forget to wish Rafael okay?" Max gave a nod and ran to join his friends. Alec's eyes were searching for Magnus when a he felt a hand on his shoulder "Looking for someone special?"

Alec smiled knowing exactly who was standing behind "Very special" he replied and turned around. Alec gasped softly. Magnus was looking dashing with his red silk shirt and black trousers. His hair perfectly glittered with red colour and he could see his fair chest where two thin gold chains shone "Wow.. ahm..you look very...I mean Wow"

Magnus gave a head bow "I thought I should dress up a little so everyone knows I'm the birthday boy's father" Alec laughed "Believe me no one is going to take their eyes off you tonight"

"And my eyes will only be on you Alexander"

Alec blushed and handed Magnus Rafael's gift. Alec then got himself settled in one of the table while Magnus attended the guest. He felt relaxed when he saw Max and Rafael were playing along with other children. Magnus told him he was waiting for few more guests and after that they will cut the cake

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Rafael slowly sneaked out and went to Polly Becker, a close college friend of Magnus "Hi Aunt Polly" The lady in return bend down and kissed on Rafael's forehead "Hello Rafael. Are you enjoying your birthday party?"

"I am Aunt Polly. Can I ask you to do something for me?"

"What is it?"

"Can you hug my papa and give him a kiss on the cheek"

Polly raised her eyebrows "Hug and kiss Magnus? Why?" Rafael made a sad face "It is my birthday today and papa is missing mom very much. He was very sad today morning. You are his best friend right? Can you make him feel better?"

"I don't think Magnus looks sad Rafael" Polly eyed her friend. Rafael tried again "Please Aunt Polly. Do this as my birthday present" Polly sighed. Maybe the boy was right. Being Magnus's best friend, she knew he was good at hiding feelings. Magnus had to be missing Camelie today. She patted on Rafael's head "I'll go talk to him"

"Don't forget to hug and kiss"

Polly laughed lightly "I won't"

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Max got a thumps up signal from Rafael so he ran towards his father and pulled his arm "I want a mommy!" Alec was taken aback by Max's words "What did you say?"

"If Rafael is getting mommy then I want one too" Max stamped on his foot. Alec was now in shock. Rafael was getting a mom..no no, it can't be true "Max who told you Rafael is getting a mommy?"

"I heard Rafael talking to Madzie. Mr Bane has a girlfriend who will soon be his mommy"

Alec felt the air just got suck out of his lungs. Magnus was going to get married? Then what the hell was he doing with him? No..Alec bit his lips. There has to be a misunderstanding "Max are you sure you heard it right?"

Max nodded and tilted his head. He almost smiled when he saw a woman going towards Mr Bane "Look Dad...she is Rafael's new mommy" he pointed at Polly

Alec turned around and his world shattered into million pieces when he saw the woman give a too close hug to Magnus and then kiss him. What the hell? He had been sitting here for more than half an hour and no one had hugged or kissed Magnus, except for this woman. Tears formed in his eyes and he blinked rapidly. He got up from the chair and walked towards the pair "Magnus can I talk to you for a second"

"Sure Alexander. What's wrong?"

Alec glared at Polly "Alone" he saw the woman wave an awkward bye and leave. Magnus frowned "Alexander that was really rude. She is my..."

"What? Girlfriend who is going to be your future wife?" Alec blurted out in anger and Magnus's eyes widened "My what?"

"So it's true huh? Your reaction tells me I caught you red handed. I didn't think you'd stoop this low Magnus" Alec hissed and Magnus felt anger build in him "This is ridiculous. Your assumptions are absolutely nonsense. There's nothing going on between me and Polly"

"Then why is she the only one who hugged and kissed you!"

"Because we're close friends and Rafael..."

"Magnus stop making excuses" Alec raised his voice. Magnus saw everyone in the room had gone silent including the children "Don't create a scene Alexander. Everyone is looking"

"So? Are you scared of loosing your precious reputation? Why not let the world see what a double standard man you're!"

"Alec that's enough!" Magnus yelled back "If you don't trust me then I think you should leave"

Alec scoffed "See now you're asking me to leave. You don't give a damn about our relationship" Magnus scowled at him "You're the one who is making an issue for no reason. If you're too immature to be in a relationship then don't be in one" Alec pressed his lips, tears threatening to fall "I knew this was wrong between us. I hate you Magnus Bane"

"Just...get the hell out of here and never show your face again" Magnus pointed at the door

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Rafael slowly walked towards Max and pulled him to one side of the room "We did it!" he whispered in happiness. Max nodded "I can't believe your plan worked" he squeaked out loud and Rafael shushed him. He looked around and saw a door at the corner of the hall. The boy motioned Max to follow

The boys carefully entered the room as it was empty and closed the door behind. They kept walking till the end of the room "What were you doing Max? Someone could've heard you" Rafael scolded

"Sorry but Dad is fighting with Mr Bane. I'm so happy" Max again raised his voice not being able to contain his happiness. They heard footsteps and both got scared. There was another door in the room so Max suggested "There's another room. Let's talk in there"

Rafael nodded and followed Max. What the two

boys missed and didn't see was a warning sign that was kept on the side of the door.

The sign read work under construction

Rafael and Max walked in and pushed the door close. Both the boys regretted coming in the dark room which was filled with tools and old boxes. Long wooden poles were placed all around the room which were supporting newly built roof. Max coughed when he inhaled some dust "Eeewww it is dirty in here" Rafael nodded "We should get back. I'll talk to you in the school"

Max turned back around and did a mistake by placing his hand on one of the pole. The pole screeched and slipped from its stand, falling beside another pole. With wide eyes Rafael and Max saw how one by one all the poles started falling. They had to take many steps back inorder to save themselves from crushing beneath the poles.

Then came a loud thundering sound and the roof came down on them

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The floor shook beneath Magnus and Alec. Whispers and gasps were heard. Loud thud sounds echoed in the main hall and everybody were panicking. Magnus saw how all the parents were now searching for their child and running out of the restaurant

Alec saw the manager yell at everyone to evacuate the place for their safety. His eyes met Magnus's and he turned away looking for Max "Max!"

"Rafael!" Magnus called out in between the panicked crowd "Rafael where are you?"

Alec felt his heart dropped to his stomach when the hall was now almost empty with no sign of his son "Maxie?" he whispered, fear creeping to his heart.

Magnus looked around frantically but couldn't find his son. His heart and stomach clenched painfully "Rafael" he whispered, terror shinning in his eyes.

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