Chapter 02 || A Day At The Office

"So, how was work today Alphonse?"

 

I looked up from my plate of pulled pork and rice at the sound of Ayumi's question.

 

"Hrm?"

"Work. How was it?"

"Oh..right. That. Well, my request for Tuesday off was denied."

 

Ayumi slams down her fork. "Again?! Wh-why now? What's her reasoning now?" she spats in disgust.

 

Mara spits out some of her food. It lands on the tablecloth.

 

I shrug, taking my napkin and gently patting the corners of Mara's mouth. "Beats me. I think she just has it in for me. Y'know Allen asked for a day right after me, and he was approved?" I reply, trying to hide my obvious dissaproval.

 

I can tell Ayumi is frustrated. "Alphonse, Tuesday is our anniversary! Did you tell her that? Perhaps she would have--"

 

"Telling her stuff like that doesn't help you much." I blink once, taking another bite of rice. "Besides, even if I had it wouldn't have changed her answer." Ayumi sighs. "Thats true...well, then what are we going to do?" she asks, crossing her arms over her chest. "Those dinner reservations are going to go to waste..."

 

I shake my head with a grin, and I see her blush. "Not nessesarily. We can just call the place back and ask to swap times. Rather than 5:30, we can go at 7:00. Besides..." I say, reaching my hand over the table and snaking my fingers with hers. "...wouldn't that make it a bit more...personal?" I say, and she blushes with a giggle. "Ooh, I do suppose so..."

 

"And the hotel?" I say.

"Hotel?"

"Yeah...we're going to a hotel for the night." I wink.

"Oh! Oh y-yes...I forgot..."

"Koda's going to watch Mara, right?"

"I believe so. She's going to bring Anna Lee over."

 

I kiss her cheek once before turning my attention to Mara, who was babbling and spitting up what food she had disgested earlier. As I pat her mouth again, Ayumi runs a finger over her wineglass filled to the middle with water. "Alphonse, I'm exicted for Tuesday..." she whispers, and I feel myself smiling. "Oh, I am too! Trust me, I have some rather creative ideas for--"

 

"Ah! Not in front of the baby," she jokes as she stands up and pulls Mara from her highchair.

 

In this instant, Ayumi looks simply amazing. Her long black hair was tied back in a messy braid, and her eyes were cut in just a way that it could get my heart skipping without too much effort. Her clothes were simple: a brown tanktop and a pleated white skirt that fell to her knees. With a baby pressed against her chest, the look was completed.

 

She pressed her fingers against Mara's stomach, then laughed quietly. "Oh, she's hungry."

 

"She's been eating baby food all evening--" I say, before staring at the tabletop. "--sorta."

 

She grins as she walks into the living room and sits herself on the rocking chair next to our worn out sofa. She slips her shirt up over her breasts and allows Mara to start breastfeeding. I turn my head away, and she laughs. "It's not like you haven't seen them before," she teases.

 

"Y-Yeah, guess I'm not used to it..."

"Oh Alphonse...I love you."

 

I smile and walk over, looking down at both the baby and Ayumi's tender expression. It was a moment of majesty, of family, and of bliss. "Ayumi..."

 

"Yes?"

"I love you too."

 

I kiss her, briefly and fully, then kiss Mara's forehead.

 

"I'll figure out dinner, Al."

 

I turn and smile. "Dont worry about it."

 

 

Author's Note

MWAHAHA

Reviews

[Rae]

Ah, family moments are so beautiful, aren't they? I'm happy that they are so happy. ^^ Another great chapter. Keep it rocking. :D

[MadeCheaply]

It was so cute!!!! *wiggles* OU! It makes my flutter