Perv

“Kirsche Artemis, mind telling me about that young man?” was the first thing dad said the moment I return inside.

“What dad?” confused, I asked. He stood up, crossed his arms on his chest, and with scrutinizing eyes he looked at me. I jokingly stare at him, but he remained serious and I knew that I shouldn’t be joking around.

“What do you want me to say Dad?” surrendering I asked.

“Well for starters, you can tell me why that young man was really here.” I groaned the moment he finished his sentence.

“He already told you, Dad. He was passing by and he suddenly remembered that our house’s nearby. So he swung by,” I repeated the lies Cove spouted. Goodness, how I hate telling lies to my parents especially to my Dad. I know that he can see through those lies.

“You can do better than that, Kirsh. Tell me.” I looked at him contemplating whether I will tell him the real reason or will I continue my lying spree. And I was also carefully choosing the right words for him not to put any malice between me and Cove.

“Fine. He knew that I’ll be alone here because of the ultrasound thing and so he asked around for my address and came here to keep me company.” I said finally giving up because there’s no use in telling lies to my dad. But instead of calming down he now put his two hands on his hips. I’ll kill Cove when I see him.

“Now I should be worried. Are you two really just friends, Kirsche Artemis?”

“Dad! Of course! Do you think I would even like the guy?”

“I don’t know, would you?” I pulled my hair in frustration because of this nonsense.

“Seriously, Dad we should end this discussion because this is absurd!” I blurted out.

“You don’t talk to me in that way, Kirsche. I am your Dad,” his voice was stern and that shut me up. I was taken aback by what he said, and my nerves began to calm down.

“Sorry, it was just that you don’t need to think of such things, Dad. We’re really just friends, and besides, it has only been three months. Aren’t you happy that I have a friend?” Dad's expression became soft. He walked closer to me and held both of my shoulders.

“Hey, of course, I’m happy that you have a friend, but I was just a little on the edge because it was a guy friend. It was my instinct working, baby. And you’re my baby girl and I promised myself that I will not let anyone hurt you in any way possible. You’re very precious to me so forgive my actions and words. I’m just trying to protect you, baby.” His eyes scream sincerity and I can feel the warmth in them. I can’t help but smile and hug my Dad. He was just the best!

“I know dad. I understand, okay? And I’m sorry too for saying that it was absurd. I just carried away by my emotions.” He chuckled because of my reply as he tousled my hair and pulled me into a hug.

“It was fine, kiddo. I understand. These kinds of things were new to you. Love life and such. Suitors.” And instantly upon hearing what he said, I pushed him and glared at him.

“Dad! Stop it. I’m not even thinking about such things. The only goal I have in my mind right now is to graduate with latin honor and ace NMAT,” I proudly told him, and I can also see that he was proud of me.

“That’s my girl! I know you can do it and we’ll be here while you’re achieving those things, okay?”

“Of course, dad.” He smiled at me and hugged me one more time when I suddenly remembered something.

“Hey, dad.”

“Yeah, sweetie?”

“Where’s the copy of mom’s ultrasound?” He pulled himself from the hug and he has that wide smile plastered on his face.

“Oh yeah, you haven’t seen it yet. C’mon I’ll show it to you,” he cheerfully said. I just shook my head because he seems like a teenager having butterflies in his stomach. He was so cheery and all. But who will not be? He’ll be having a baby soon after how many years, so it was expected of him to act this way. The happiness he has right now is contagious.

“Here, look at her she’s so small and cute. Your mom was overjoyed while looking at the screen,” he happily told me.

“Wait, her? So I’ll be having a baby sister?”

“Yes, baby. We’re expecting a baby girl!” he excitedly told me and he looked like he won the lottery.

“Oh my gosh,” I uttered as I held my mouth in awe, “It’s a baby girl!” I cheered as well.

“Yes! Baby girl!” and we did our celebration dance.

We were laughing and I even saw Dad shed some tears, and I can’t bear it and maybe because of too much happiness, I also cried.

“Why are we suddenly crying? We’re so weird,” I said in between sobs and laughter.

“I don’t know. I was crying then you cried, you’re copying me,” he accused me.

“Probably, you’re such a cry baby, dad. I bet you cried when mom’s having her check-up,” I teased him.

“Nope. Didn’t even shed a tear. Never.” I laughed because even if he denies it, I know that he cried. He just did a gender reveal to me but he already cried how much more the first time he sees it? I bet he was crying so bad that he had a runny nose.

“She is so cute, dad. I know she’ll grow up as a beautiful girl. Better suit yourself up because suitors might be lining up outside the house,” I told him and I saw how his expression changed to worry. He sighed with that thought in mind.

“Yeah, I’ll be guarding you two.” He sighed with that thought in mind.

“Yeah, it runs in our genes,” and I shrugged my shoulders.

“Of course! She’ll definitely take after my features since I’m one heck, good-looking guy.” I sneered because of his oozing confidence.

“Nah, she’ll take after my features. You can’t deny that I’m gorgeous.”

“Kirsche, I know you’re my child, but my sperm basically made your sister. So, she’ll take after me.” As soon as I heard his retort I playfully smacked him, “Stop it, dad! Here we go again with all your sperm talk. Don’t you dare talk things like that in front of our baby. I don’t want you corrupting her pure mind,” I reprimanded him.

“Hey, there’s nothing with what I said. It's science and you as a Biology student should normalize that talk.” I scrunched my nose because of what he said. He looked at me and widen his eyes, and so I raised both of my hands in surrender. Sometimes dad is pushy and I can’t argue with that.

“Can I have this as my copy, dad?” I asked pertaining to the ultrasound copy.

“Yeah, sure. We have a copy of that so you can have it.”

“Thanks, dad. You’re the best dad,” I flattered him.

“Well I am your only dad so I should be the best. Unless you have other dads?” and he jokingly squint-eyed me which made me laugh.

“Nah, I rather have you as my dad even though all that’s coming out of your mouth is sperm.” It was too late when I realized what I had just said.

“That doesn’t sound right in any form, Kirsche.”

“Oops, slip of tongue,” and we both laughed, “You knew I meant that every word that’s coming out of your mouth is the word sperm, and not the other way around right?” I explained in a joking manner and he just patted my head.

“Of course, kiddo despite it sounding wrong, I understand. Well, I am your and I have my sperm in yo— "

“Dad! You’re such a perv! I’ll go upstairs before this sperm talk goes on again.” Daddy just laughed at how I cut what he’s about to say. He can be really persistent with that talk. He likes that subject very much! But wait till you see him being all pervy towards mom. Reading such things in books feels like butterflies in your stomach but seeing it in person, ugh! And mom even tolerates him; they were both such a perv! What a perfect match.