Fifty

Lennox gets up and looks for Dionne because Baby Denise is the only one in the living room. This child is strong enough to sleep so he knows she will grow easily. It has already gained weight because it has been a few months since it was born. He sat down for a while and stretched himself. He also had a long sleep so he rested well. Then Dionne came down the stairs, smiling as she looked at him.

"How was your sleep? Are you very sleepy?" Dionne asked.

"Yeah. I rested well. Thank you for not disturbing me," Lennox replied with a smile.

"Why would I? But I was looking at you while you were sleeping," Dionne said with a smile.

Lennox frowned at what the woman said.

"Why are you looking at me?" he asked.

"Nothing. I love staring at your handsome face. I missed you," Dionne answered softly and hugged him.

Lennox was very happy. When he is in front of this woman his day is complete. He wants to confess but he is afraid of what might happen, either he will walk away from her or he will stay in her life. It's just that it's hard for him to admit it, but it's even harder when they're this sweet but there's no label because he's not numb to not feel his care and love for him.

He even notices that it's more than friends but it's hard to assume because he doesn't say anything about his feelings.

"I miss you too. How are you here at home?" asked Lennox.

"I'm fine. I fell asleep waiting for you to wake up. I did a lot of laundry and I cleaned the whole house," Dionne answered.

"Don't overwork here at the house. Nothing is too dirty. And if you want to do laundry, we have a washing machine. By the way, Miguel and I have already bought the house on the other side and then I suggested to him that to add to their income as a couple, his wife can be Denise's nanny if that's okay with you," Lennox said with a smile.

"I'm proud of you. You've helped us a lot," Dionne answered with a smile.

"Yeah. But I just want you to know that what they know is that you are my wife and Baby Denise is my daughter," said Lennox.

Dionne smiled too wide.

"Of course. You are because you are the father he will realize when he grows up even if you are married. And your world can't revolve around us, you also have to find your happiness. Get married and build your own family," Dionne said smiling.

Lennox gulped. And he felt that this was the right time for him to confess because Dionne had already mentioned it. He held both of her hands as he cradled her and they both sat on the sofa.

"I can't see myself looking for someone else, Dionne. And you're right with you and Denise my world is spinning and I can't see myself being happy with someone else anymore," Lennox said smiling.

"Baby Denise and I are just here for you. If you want to find happiness in others, there's no problem with us," Dionne answered.

"You are my happiness. I don't know when it started but I love you so much more than a friend. But I hope after you hear this I hope you don't leave me and leave my house. I can't lose you in my life, Dionne, I accept you as well as your child," said Lennox.

He didn't care if he looked like he was begging but he didn't want her to leave. Dionne hugged him very tightly.

"I'm not leaving your life. I'm happy to hear that despite everything that has happened in my life, there is someone who can accompany me and take care of me. I love you too, Lennox. But I'm not ready for any kind of relationship that I'll let you in as long as I'm here for you," Dionne answered.

That he could hardly believe what he heard. Does he love her too? How come? He loosened his embrace and looked into her eyes.

"You love me too? Why?" asked Lennox.

"There are many reasons why I loved you, but I felt it on my own during the hours and days we were together. It was hard to stop because I still feel a lot of pain. You were so kind to me that I woke up one morning feeling more than just friendship. I treat you," Dionne replied with a smile and kissed his lips.

So he couldn't stop himself and was about to kiss her, but Baby Denise suddenly started crying so he couldn't do it. So they both looked at each other. He was so happy now that he took the initiative to take Baby Denise and danced her to stop crying. He felt like being cradled when the baby smiled at him.

He saw Dionne enter the kitchen to prepare milk for Denise. He shook his head while looking at the baby.

"Your crying is at the wrong time I'm about to kiss your mommy," he said smiling at the baby.

He laughed when he saw that the child was glaring at him. While Dionne seems to be floating in the air. Dionne couldn't believe everything Lennox said. She couldn't stop her tears from falling with so much joy. Despite everything, there are still people who love her. She wiped her tears and faced the preparation of milk for her baby. Her heart is happy because they feel the same so she will no longer be afraid that her feelings will be ignored, and will not be wasted.

After she brewed milk she returned to the living room. She saw Lennox carrying her baby Denise. She gave the bottle of milk to Lennox so that Baby Denise could drink milk. When she saw how much her child drank, she thought Denise was hungry. She didn't care about Lennox's gaze on her as long as he just sat there looking at his child. She was blushing at the thought of the two of them kissing again. If the first time they didn't confess their feelings when they kissed on the forehead but now they confessed but the kiss didn't go on because her baby cried.