Husband With Benefits
Chapter 331: A Bomb

Chapter 331: A Bomb

"Big Mama. Thank you for the breakfast."

Miss Martha looked at the handsome man in front of her and smiled. This one here was a good boy, despite being an ’influencer’. But he was too thin. And the sadness around his eyes, she just didn’t like it. Even though she had seen the pictures he’d shared of when he had just started recovering and he’d built up now, she felt that this boy could use some fattening up. And so, she did not hesitate to add another scoop of butter on the young’s man’s stack of pancakes.

"You’re welcome. Erasmi, you’ve been here for a few days but you haven’t even explored the town. Why don’t you go look around at the scenery. Our town is small but we have a lot of pretty places. They used to be crowded and full of picnicking families in the past but these days hardly ever anyone ventures outside, so they are very tranquil. Do you want me to give you a map?"

Eramsi paused and nodded his head," Thank you, big mama. I don’t need a map, but I would like recommendations. Any places aroudn town that a young boy might enjoy?"

"A young boy? Sure there are many! I’ll go and write down the directions for you right away!" Big Mama hurriedly bustled away while Erasmi shook his head. The lady did not seem to value any GPS systems. She reminded him so much of that old man Elijah Frost!

After the hearty breakfast and detailed instructions from Big mama about a small lake where they could go fishing and boating, Erasmi finally went to make ’The Call’.

In the small room, he carefully brought out the photo album that Caius’ mother had given him and picked up the picture of a six-month-old Caius. And grinned. Time to create some havoc. Grabbing his phone, he clicked the picture of the photo and sent it into the group.

Seb: "Why would you send a baby’s picture?"

Ian: "Cute baby. You go on a trip and send baby pictures? I remember asking you to share your escapades! What are you up to Erasmi Frost?"

Erasmi: "Look carefully, fools. Who does the baby look like?"

Before Seb and Ian could even peer closely at the baby, Lucien dropped the bomb," The baby looks like Demetri and Nora."

Seb: Holy shi*! They had a baby and did not even inform us?

Ian: @Demon! What is wrong with you? When were you going to tell us about this cute little baby monster! I want to pull his cheeks and bite them!

Seb: At least he is smiling and not scowling like Demetri! He might have taken our Frost features, but his personality should not be like Demon!

Erasmi smiled at that. As expected.

Lucien: Where did you find a baby that looks like Demetri AND Nora?

Seb: Erasmi Frost! Is this some AI generated baby?

Ian: Could be? But even so, now we know what the next generation Frost would be like. We have to be prepared for the cuteness overload.

Lucien: I will not talk in baby language, ever! So, please don’t bring the baby to me.

Next, Erasmi clicked pictures from, Caius’ first birthday to his tenth birthday and shared them simultaneously.

This was followed by silence. Erasmi’s smile faded a bit and he knew his brothers must have finally realized. As he stared at the silent chat, his phone started to ring. Demetri. He clenched his hands. Unexpectedly, it was Demon who would make the connection first.

With shaking hands, he tapped the answer icon but was unable to speak. "He’s yours and Nellie’s? Isn’t he?

Erasmi heard the slight hesitation in Demetri’s voice and somehow it stabilized him. His brother was as shocked as him. "Yes."

"She was pregnant when the accident happened?"

"Seems like it." Erasmi answered slowly.

"This changes things, Eras... So many things now make sense but..."

"But also raised as many questions?" Erasmi finished the sentence for Demetri. "It doesn’t matter, Demon. I’m not going to look at the past for now. I’m going to use this time to get to know my son."

"Your son. Congratulations Eras! I’m an uncle now." Demetri’s voice contained a hint of a smile while he heard Nora scream from behind," Congratulations Erasmi! I’m an aunt now! Even though I’m too young to be an aunt! I’m an aunt!"

Erasmi smiled at her exuberence before cutting them off," You are not the aunt and uncle!"

That caused an abrupt silence to fall on the other end and Erasmi announced," You are the Godmother and Godfather of Caius Demetri Mercer, soon to be Frost."

"His name is Caius Demetri?" Demetri asked slowly.

"Hmm... But he likes Demetri better."

"We want to see him. Where are you? Have you spoken to him yet? And the adoptive family?," Nora asked quickly.

"I’ve contacted his mother. His adoptive father is out of the picture. Caius knows he is adopted but was told that both his biological parents are dead. His mother will tell him today about me. I’ve met him, Demon. He is so much like us..."

Suddenly, Demetri exploded," F*ck! That old man had some nerve, hiding your kid from us! How dare he deprive the child of us! No wonder he did not tell us even when you returned! That old man! Always thinking that he was right? Even if he did not trust us, couldn’t he have trusted his own upbringing and let us treat the kid well! Ten years! The child is almost eleven!"

Erasmi was gratified at his twin’s reaction. He’d been wanting to rant at the old man since finding the truth but had felt equal parts guilty. After all the man was dead and it didn’t do to curse the dead.

After talking with Demetri and then answering the video call with others, Erasmi finally smiled and settled down, feeling lighter and much more at ease. Soon, his son would know about him. Would the little boy who had followed him around this morning, still be the same when he returned? He hoped Caius would accept him...

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