 ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
Raju, unfortunately, would not be able to agree or disagree with Renner on that. He hadn’t any kids {fingers crossed that this would change eventually} but seeing as the boyfriend had the experience with three kiddos, Raju just might keep Ren’s observation in mind. “Too true, Ren! A good soak and scrubbing are going to get them out.” Chuckling at that thought of relaxing baths, he helped finish setting up. “Sit, I think.” This was exactly what he did. “We managed to pull off this vacation so far,’’ Raju remarked with some degree of relief, looking off into the distance of the three young Thanatos. It was then he noticed that Vesper was chatting with a younger boy. He was not surprised. “It seems like Vesp has made a friend.”
Viano rarely smiled. It was his way of protecting himself against forming any special bond with anyone, especially anyone who was likely to be around for a short time. And no, he did not feel awkward with this girl. He did wonder though, how was it she felt so comfortable to smile so easily with him. Surely she didn’t find his seriousness off-putting? At the mention of her papa and the other man, Viano’s eyes settled on the men busy with chairs and umbrellas. “The other one’s not your dad too? He looks familiar.” At the moment, he just could not place where he had seen him.
“Hi, Vesper,’’ the little boy said over his shoulder. “I’m Viano. Your name sounds a lot like the scooter Italians use.” Did she know this about vespas? Vi mulled over his question as he led her at a short distance away where rocks of various sizes lay. “Sometimes seashells get lodged under these rocks so there’s usually new ones to be found.” He set the boat on a bigger rock for safekeeping then got to his knees. “Just be on the lookout for tiny crabs. They’re called Sand Crabs and love burying themselves in the sand or among the rocks.” Saying that, Vi carefully began shifting rocks around. |