Chap 02

He sat at the edge of the pool watching his nephew swim. Anthony is a natural. He easily learned how to swim. Despite of his condition, his mom let him spend his time swimming. Swimming helps Anthony in his Asthma, that's what they say. He saw it once, when Demi scolded him because he didn't want to go out of the pool that day. Anthony cried a lot that even Javier and the others can calm him down. So Javier needed to inject something to calm him down and breathe. That was the first and last time he saw his nephew like that, that also gives everyone a fright.

"Tio, what are they doing?" Anthony came and rest with him at the edge of the pool, facing the ocean. He pointed those who were surfing at the shore. The waves are not that high in that part and it's good for beginners. There are particular areas for the professional surfers to surf as well.

"That thing is called surfing. Mmmm, it was like, they are playing with the wave. Do you want to learn that too?"

"Can I?" his eyes were full of excitement again.

"Of course you can." He answered chuckling. "But, promise me that you will stop if I told you to stop, remember, you're not yet fully recovered. You still have to rest."

"Promise, tio."

"Okay. Come on, I'll teach you how."

It's good to learn surfing in an early age, so that as the time goes by, they will be better and good. They can also choose it as a profession. And just like swimming, Anthony was focused on listening to his every instructions and when he tried it with the water, he still fall a lot of time, but still didn't gave up. That's one thing, he adore again about his nephew. Until he finally got his balanced.

Anthony was so happy and amazed by what he's doing. He was like a proud coach to him. Even though surfing was Kevin's expertise, Jet Ski or yacht racing is Dustin's expertise, and swimming is Javier's expertise, he was the one who still taught him those. Maybe soon, they will try the Jet Ski together too. That is if his mother will allow them. Maybe he's too young for that as well.

After how many minutes of surfing, they put back their summer shorts and polo while they rest and have snack at the café. They were resting under the parasol while lying on the summer bed. Their snacks were at the center of their beds.

"You look like father and son more than him and Javier-oppa." It's Minji, their Korean half-sister who came few days ago. "Anyeong, uri joka." He kissed Anthony on the cheek and sat beside him. "You want some fruits?" she offered the one that she's eating.

"It's okay, auntie, I have my fruit smoothie already." Anthony raised it to show her.

Minji just smile at him and messed his hair. It's funny to know that she's the reason why Demitry ran from Javier before. Demitry admitted it when they had dinner after the abrupt proposal Javier did for her.

"You know, if someone would look at the both of you, they will say you're his father." Minji said again and eat the sliced pineapple.

"Don't you have plans today? Are you not going to the mainland and shop or go and visit The Marias at their Hacienda?" he asked instead. He's doesn't care if people think of them that way. It's not like they're doing something wrong. Plus, he loves kids after all, specifically his first nephew.

Minji shook her head. "I think I'll d that soon, I still want to stay here first. There are a lot of half naked oppa. I love oppa's"

The real definition of oppa in Korean language is older brother but the way his sister used it now, means 'men with interest'. He just shook his head.

"Ah, speaking of that, I let you rest here first. I think I saw my oppa there. Anyeong!" She didn't wait for them to answer and just ran to a man walking at the shore. By the attire of the guy, he already knew who it was.

"Tio, does oppa means boyfriend?" Anthony suddenly asked innocently.

"Maybe, but I think that also means older brother. Just don't mind your aunt Minji."

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