Sweet Temptation (B×B) [Book 3 of the Tantalizing Love Series]

Chapter 10

Here's another chapter in case I couldn't update the next few days.

Dylan's POV:

"Daddy, are we going to see Matty now? Is he awake already?" He tugged against my sleeve once he got into his seat.

"We'll see him after lunch Matt. He's still sleeping." He stared down downcast as he opened his bag, taking out his homework.

"Can we eat in his room? I want to show him my homework. Maybe if he sees my homework, he will wake up to teach me. Right daddy?" He stared up at me hopefully with unshed tears as he clenched his worksheet tightly in his little fists.

"Yeah. He will wake up to teach you love. Okay, we will order takeaways. How about some Ramen?"

"Okay daddy. Anything is okay."

Flashback start~

"Daddy, where's Matty? He promised to be here after my school...why did he lie to me?" He peered around the shop sadly when he was unable to find Matthew anywhere in the shop.

Squatting down, I place a hand on his shoulder while stroking his cheek lightly. "He did not lie to you love...he's just..."

"Just what daddy?" I what to say that he's doing something like fighting with harambe or catching butterflies in the woods or something like that but I can't lie to him... I suck at lying. Those excuses sound like shit and extremely fake.

I doubt a 3 year old will even believe. I swear kids these days are getting smarter and smarter. I used to believe that shit is equivalent to chocolate as they are of the same colour when I was 5! Don't tell anyone. Shhhh!

"Matthew...Matty...he's in the hospital."

"Hospital? Isn't that a place where sick people go? Is Matty sick? Is he going to be okay?!" He asked panicking as worry flashed in his eyes.

"Yes Matt, he's sick and still sleeping. He will be okay. Don't worry."

"Let's go find him daddy! Now! I want to see Matty!" He pulled my shorts firmly towards the door as tears rolled down his cheeks.

"Matt-"

"Now daddy, now!" He shouted angrily at me as he pulled my pants even stronger than before. I swear they'll rip.

"Okay okay!" Nodding in satisfaction, he jumped into his seat quickly without saying another word.

Flashback end~

Long story cut short, he cried and cried and cried and cried when Matthew remained unconscious even though he tried to wake him up. He thought that Matthew was dead. It took me an hour just to convince him that Matthew is just sleeping, not dead.

"Slow down Matt. Don't run in the hallway." He ignored me totally before barging into Matthew's hospital ward. Sigh...I wonder who's his father-

Wh-What?

Why would I even think of that?

Sighing, I pushed open the door to see Matt snuggled comfortably in Matthew's arms. "Matty's awake daddy!" Caydon exclaimed excitedly as he rested his head against Matthew's chest. I give up trying to call them both Matt/Matthew. It's too confusing.

"Yes love, he's awake. How are you Matthew?"

"I'm fine Dylan. Thanks." He smiled weakly as he stroked Caydon's hair lovingly.

"Come here Caydon. You're squashing Matty." He gave me a disappointed look before standing up slightly, only to get pulled back by Matthew.

"It's alright Dylan. He's not squashing me, right Cade?" Caydon nodded quickly before leaning back into Matthew's arms.

I think I should ask him now...

Matthew's POV:

"Matthew, Claire's back. She's my original packaging staff." Dylan announced abruptly, leaving me speechless.

I'm j-jobless a-again? How am I going to pay for my mother's hospital bills and mine now? The momey earned from working in the supermarket and McDonald's is not enough at all to cover the expenses....what should I do? What should I do now?

"You mean...I'm f-fired?"

"Yes." No...I need this job. I can't get fired. I can't. Tears flowed down my face freely at his words. I can't believe this...

"But I'm offering you another job." My eyes shot wide open with hope, waiting desperately for him to tell me what the job is.

"Be our homemaker. Here's the list. If you don't mind, please call me to tell me your answer." He handed me a folded piece of paper before taking a seat beside me.

"Why?"

"Emily's working full time these past few days so she isn't able to care for Caydon after school like in the past. I don't want to leave Caydon in the shop when I'm working as he'll be alone.

Also...I can't cook. I can't even cook instant noodles without burning them. Cup noodles are no problem though but ya...I feel like I've been neglecting his health." He scratched his neck in embarrassment as he sat on the chair like a child who got reprimanded for not behaving.

"Okay. I'll consider." I wanted to scream yes at that moment but I don't want him to think that I'm some person desperate for money...well, not that I'm not.

"Thanks Matthew. I really appreciate it." I beamed widely at him for giving me this precious job which I need badly.

"No, thank you Dylan. Thanks a lot for giving me this opportunity." I would kiss him there and then but he'll most probably charge me for sexual assault. I don't have extra cash to bail myself out.

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1. Stay with us. (We have many guest rooms)

2. Make breakfast and dinner for us and lunch for Caydon.

3. Fetch Caydon from school everyday and tutor him if he needs help.

4. $100 a day for groceries and $300 a day for yourself.

5. The rest is up to you as you please.

That's all. I hope I don't sound overbearing. They do say that I sound uptight. Call me when you've decided *Dylan's number*

$300?! A day?!

What did I even do to get such a good job?