Cohabitation With My Ex-Husband

Even though Michael had promised his youngest son he would not tell anyone, Michael spoke about it with Sarah when the kids were asleep.

Honestly, he thought about it for quite a while whether to tell Sarah or not. In the end he decided to tell her anyway, but not all of it.

"Gabriel wants to invite his friend to come to the house?" Sarah repeated what Michael said.

Michael nodded.

"Yeah, I said he could invite her this Saturday," Michael replied, trying to sound serious and not laugh about it.

Sarah just nodded at that. It was the first time she would be welcoming her sons' friend to play at home so it made her a little nervous.

However, it made Sarah realize that her sons were getting bigger. They even now want to invite their friend to come to the house.

***

The long-awaited day has finally come. Since this morning, Gabriel looked very excited to wait for his friend's arrival, while Raphael looked normal. He did know that Olivia would come, but he wasn't as excited as Gabriel who had been asking when their friend would be coming since this morning.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go," Sarah said, holding her pager which had just rung.

This is the first guest ever, and Sarah hopes to be a good host, but she can't ignore the call to work.

"That's fine. You can go," Michael replied with a smile on his face.

"Are you sure?" Sarah asked, still looking worried. After all, Michael will not only look after their two kids alone, but also someone else's kid.

Michael didn't answer right away. He approached Sarah and took her hand.

"Don't worry. This isn't the first time I've taken care of the two of them alone," Michael said, looking at her gently.

Sarah took a deep breath and nodded.

"Alright!" Sarah answered then let go of Michael's hand and looked at her kids then immediately left after getting her coat.

Michael watched Sarah leave with a smile on his face.

To be honest, he felt a little happy that Sarah had to go.

Well… he didn't tell Sarah that Gabriel's crush would come, so with Sarah gone, he would have more freedom to act.

"Daddy, is Olivia not here yet?" asked Gabriel again, who knows how many times. His face looks excited.

"She'll be here soon," Michael answered with a smile.

He then took the screen of his cellphone and saw a message sent by the little girl's parents a few minutes ago saying that they were already on their way.

A few minutes later, the long-awaited guest finally arrived.

After talking briefly with the little girl's father in front of the apartment, Michael and the three kids went up.

On the way, a smile appeared on Michael's face when he witnessed Gabriel's expression who was looking at the little girl with long blonde hair that was left loose. His son clearly showed that he was interested in this girl named Olivia.

While Raphael's expression still looked normal, not showing that he was interested in the little girl.

This relieved Michael a little. Well… at least his two kids didn't fall in love with the same woman.

Ah! Was he too soon to worry about it?

​ "Whoa! Your house is very nice, twins!" Olivia said as she entered the apartment. The expression on his face was sparkling.

"Right?" said Gabriel who looked proud of that. "My daddy is very rich!" continued Gabriel with a smile on his face.

Michael was a little surprised to hear that. He had not expected Gabriel to boast like that.

'Well… they're just kids,' thought Michael, shaking his head. Michael then decided to sit on the couch watching them.

"Serious? Are you rich too, Gabriel?" asked Olivia with a surprised face.

"Of course!" answered Gabriel with a nod of his head.

Raphael rolled his eyes when he heard what his brother said. Why doesn't he act like what he usually does?

The little boy then decided to approach Michael, it was better than hearing what his little brother had to say.

"Whoa! You guys have a pool too?" asked Olivia as she walked over to the window and saw that there was a swimming pool outside.

"Yes! I often swim there! Do you want to swim?" he asked.

Without waiting for an answer from Olivia, Gabriel then immediately looked back to find his Daddy.

"Daddy, can we swim outside?" asked the boy with a hopeful face.

"It's very cold outside. You guys just play in the house, okay?" Michael said softly.

Gabriel's facial expression looked disappointed when he heard that. He then looked at Olivia with a regretful look.

"Sorry, Olivia."

"It's okay. We can swim later!" the little girl replied with a smile on her face as she patted Gabriel's back, trying to comfort him.

Gabriel's face immediately changed when he heard that, and Michael, who had been watching them, could only shake his head to see his son who was so easily got his mood changed by a woman.

"Oh right! Where's your room? I want to see it!" asked Olivia excitedly.

"There!" Gabriel pointed. "I'll take you, come on!" he continued and immediately ran to his room.

In contrast to his youngest son who looked excited, Michael turned to Raphael who was standing on a sofa beside him.

"You don't want to play with your friend?" asked Michael, confused.

Raphael shook his head. "Riel is acting strange. I don't want to hear it!" he answered, then climbed on the sofa's headrest because he wanted to sit on his daddy's shoulder.

"Rapa!"

Suddenly, the little girl who had entered the twins' room came out again and called the little boy. "Come on, we have to play together," she continued.

Michael was a little surprised to hear that. Didn't expect the little girl to bring Raphael along as well.

"Come on, your friends are calling you. You have to play with her," Michael said softly as he turned to his eldest son.

Raphael just sighed, then finally got off his father's shoulder, and went to his room. To be honest, he would rather be with his Daddy, but it can't be helped.

Meanwhile, Gabriel's expression slightly changed when he saw what Olivia was doing. He wanted to play alone with her in his room, though, why did Olivia call his brother?

"Gabriel!" called Michael who realized his son's expression. He then raised his hand and motioned for his son to come closer.

"Why does your face look sad?" asked Michael while stroking his son's face.

"I want to play with Oliv alone," Gabriel replied sullenly.

"It's okay. Don't be sad. Olivia is a good girl, so she doesn't want your brother to feel left out," comforted Michael with a smile on his face.

"Really?" Gabriel's face changed slightly when he heard that.

Michael nodded. "Don't look sad and show her how cool you are, okay?" Michael continued to give encouragement.

Gabriel nodded.

"Oh yeah, tell her she looks really pretty today. That will make Olivia happy," said Michael, trying to give tips to his daughter.

Michael just shook his head when his son left.

Actually, what just happened? Had he seriously just become a love coach for his five year old son?

"Hey! Don't close the bedroom door!" Michael shouted when he saw Gabriel pull the door to close it.

***

In the twins' room.

Gabriel looks busy taking out a collection of his books, his toys, and even his dolls to show Olivia. While Raphael decided to get on the bed and looked at his brother while shaking his head.

'Why did you bring all that out? Make sure you tidy it up later!' Raphael wanted to scream like that, but he decided to stay silent and tell Gabriel later.

Olivia just nodded seeing the toys that Gabriel took out. Some weren't her favorite, but she quite liked them.

However, Olivia occasionally glanced sideways, trying to see where Raphael was.

"Gabriel, can I climb into your bed?" Olivia asked suddenly.

Gabriel, who was introducing his stuffed rabbit, was slightly surprised to hear that.

"Okay. The bed is big, so the three of us can fit in it!" Gabriel answered with a smile on his face. "By the way, you look pretty, Oliv," he continued shyly.

"Really" Olivia's face seemed to smile at the compliment.

Gabriel nodded with a smile on his face. Looks like what his father said was true!

"Do I look pretty, Rapa?" Olivia asked, looking back at the man.

Raphael was slightly taken aback by the question. He, who was lying on his back, turned to his friend.

"I guess. But my Mommy is prettier!" Raphael answered nonchalantly.

Olivia pouted her lips.

"You are so pretty, Olivia! Let's get into bed!" said Gabriel who noticed the change in Olivia's expression then held her hand and invited her to get on the bed.

"By the way, whose room is this? Your room or Rapa's?" asked Olivia who had been sleeping on her back between the twins while turning towards Gabriel.

"This is our room," Gabriel replied.

Olivia's eyes widened when she heard that. She even woke up from her sleep.

"You guys still sleep together?" asked her, who looked surprised by it.