All On Contract

Chapter 94 - Missing Person

Tessa's P.O.V:
"Milo!" I shout after Karla's son. "Milo....I'm gonna find you...You can't hide forever!" I say as I tiptoe towards the kitchen.

Just like always, I am left to baby sit. Karla and Chris went on their honeymoon and they left Milo would me, he's staying in Detroit for the next two weeks. I don't really mind though, it's fun to have him around.

"I'll find you..." Iris says as she crawls across the foyer, making me let out a laugh.

"Hey." I turn to face Nathan and watch him walk towards me.

"Hey stranger." I say as we hug. "Feels like it's been forever since I last saw you." I add as I watch him hug Iris.

"I've been busy." He shrugs. "What have you lost?" He asks.

"Milo." Iris sighs and stands up.

"Milo?" Nathan repeats. "Who the hell is Milo?" He asks, making me let out a small laugh.

"Uncle Chris and Aunt Karla's son." Iris says.

"Oh." He nods. Just when I open my mouth to speak, Milo whizz's past us.

"Get him!" Iris shouts. Nathan tries to grab him but fails miserably when he falls over. Milo laughs as he looks back at Nathan and keeps running, only to fall back on his butt when he bumps into Marshall.

"Whoops." Milo says as he looks up at Marshall.

"Yeah. Whoops." Marshall says as he grabs him and throws him over his shoulder, making Milo laugh out loudly. "It's an hour pass your bedtime, buddy." Marshall sighs.

"I'm not sleepy." Milo says as Marshall walks towards me and hands me Milo.

"Let's get you to bed, mister." I smile as I start to walk up the stairs with him placed on my hip.

"Ay." I turn around to face Marshall.

Ay? Since when has he ever got my attention by saying ay?

"Yeah?" I say in confusion.

"I lost a bet against Iris...and now I owe her dessert." Marshall states.

He's actually uttered more than one word...He's actually having a conversation with me.

"Okay." I wait for him to carry on as I stand in the middle of the staircase.

"I thought i'd take her out for dessert now." He shrugs.

"It's almost midnight." I state.

"Well she doesn't have school." Marshall says. I glance at Iris who's making puppy dog eyes at me, making me roll my eyes. "Staying up late one night won't hurt." He adds.

"Okay." I say slowly. Marshall waits for me to say something else but I stay quiet. Is he asking for permission or something? When has he ever asked me for permission?

"Okay." Marshall nods as he walks towards the front door. "You coming?" Marshall turns to face Nathan.

"Na man, i'm tired." Nathan shrugs.

"Alright." Marshall nods. "Come on then blonde." He gestures for Iris to follow him.

"Hey! Don't call me that." Iris tuts, making me smile lightly. "I'll see you later." Iris smiles at me as she pulls on her jacket.

"You bet." I smile back. I watch Iris walk out with Marshall, once they close the door behind them, I turn my back towards the door and make my way up the stairs. "Let's get you to bed then, Milo." I say as he places his head on my shoulder and yawns.