Forever and always

Chapter thirty-seven

The food was so good, actually way better than I expected. "Shall we go back to the hotel?" I asked after I had paid for the food. "Sure, we could also go for a little walk?" she asked and smiled. "We can do that" I answered and then we walked out of the restaurant and down the beautiful streets.

It was getting dark outside, the streetlamps were shining bright and the cold winter wind was touching our faces, we walked hand in hand and it was just a perfect evening. We talked about so many things on the walk, and I felt really lucky to have found someone like Olivia, she must be protected at all costs.

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The next day we had arranged to meet up with Jos, Victoria, Tom and the boys. So we got ready, left the hotel and drove towards Victoria and Tom's house where Jos would meet us.

When we arrived we got greeted by Luka who ran into our arms, which was so cute! Jos wasn't here just yet. We walked inside the gorgeous house and into the living room that was lovely and warm, since the fireplace was lit because of the cold winter weather outside.

Tom went to make something warm for us to drink, and Olivia helped since she can't drink coffee and she only likes certain types of tea, so she just decided it would be easier to do it by herself.. And I was sitting with baby Lio in my arms, he was very cute.

"You're good with kids Charles, I can't believe you two are gonna have one of those soon" Victoria said and smiled at me. Well, I can't believe it either.. - "Yeah, thanks Vic.. it's surreal to think about" I answered and looked down at the little tiny human in my arms.

"And ehm Charles, I know what happened between you two a few weeks ago.. but I just wanna say thanks for doing this with her. She really wants this baby! And she can't go through it alone, not after what she's been through in her past. she needs you, you guys are truly meant for each other and now you are gonna be parents, you gotta stick together no matter what!" she said a bit quietly so Olivia wouldn't hear us.

"Oh so you know.. do you think Max knows? he will hate me for it.. But yeah, I need her too, we are gonna make this work, don't worry" I smiled. "He doesn't, and our parents don't know either, she only told me and Daniel.." .. "Thank god, but I promise I'm gonna take care of Olivia and the baby forever" I said. "Thanks Charles, you are a good person" she smiled. "Lego, play!!" Luka interrupted, he had just started to talk a bit which was so adorable. "What bubba, do you want mommy to play with you?" she asked and looked at him. He shaked his little head and pointed at me. "Want to play with uncle Charles?" she asked, then he jumped in pure excitement. "yes.. uncle charles" he tried to say, but he couldn't pronounce my name that well, but it was the cutest.

I loved how welcome I felt in this family. They already teach their kids to call me their uncle, which is a big thing for me, since I'm not related to them but they still want their kids to call me their uncle, so cute. I like being Uncle Charles.

"I'll come play with you Luka, then your mommy can take your brother" I said and got up from the couch, where I handed Lio to Victoria. "Thanks Charles," Vic said and laughed. "My pleasure" I laughed and then followed Luka to his playroom. We played with some dinosaurs and race cars, a weird combination, but I guess kids are just weird.

Olivia's pov:

I walked out of the kitchen with two warm cups in my hands, one boring cup of berry tea for myself, and a yummy coffee for Charles, that I could easily drink myself.

"Where is he?" I asked and sat down. "Luka convinced Charles to play with him," Victoria said and laughed. "Oh well, Luka can convince everyone with his cuteness!" I laughed. "That is just true words, you should see whenever your mom visits, it's a nightmare what he already can get her to do for him" Tom said and smiled. "God yes, it's crazy" Vic laughed which I did too, it was definitely something I could imagine..