A Story Of His Feats

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"Did my brother not like my gift, Mother?" Worried about it, Charlize's eyes vividly widened when she saw that Theron was only staring at the storybook she bought.

Theron's body became still after hearing what the book is all about. Because of it, he couldn't even make any reaction. Hearing his name brought so many memories to him — both good and bad. 

"Do you not like it, my dear?" Allyza also grew worried when she saw how Theron's face shifted from the side. Carrying him back to her arms, she turned Theron's body over and saw how his eyes became teary. 

"Oh no," Allyza's eyes widened when Theron's cheeks slowly turned bright red. Theron's face would usually turn this red, whenever he cries. 

"Uwahhhhhhh!" 

Theron's loud cries echoed on the four corners of his room. Because of it, Rian, who was standing outside, entered in panic, thinking that there was something wrong. 

'The fuck? Why am I even crying?" Theron cursed silently as he felt tears on his face. He tried his best to fight the tears that were continuously streaming down, yet he couldn't. He still has no full control of his emotions and his body's reaction towards it. 

"My Lady, is there something wro–" Running in a state of panic, Rian hurriedly asked with an alarming voice. However, before she could even complete her question, another cry echoed in the room. 

Charlize, who was filled with different emotions cried out loud. She stood up and covered her face as she loudly sobbed. She was ashamed that she made her little brother cry. 

"My dear," Allyza's eyes widened, not knowing what to do. Theron was still crying, and so was Charlize. 

Thinking of what to do, Allyza glanced at Rian. When Rian came over to her side, she quickly handed Theron over to him. 

"Take care of him first," she softly answered, before giving Theron a light peck on his forehead. 

"Charlize, come here," In a soft voice, Allyza encouraged Charlize to come closer to her. She knew that her daughter must be in a state of panic right now, after hearing her baby brother cry. 

"My b-bworther c-cried bweacuase of me, Mommy!" Charlize cried out loud that it was affecting the way she talked. 

Allyza quickly shook her head. A reassuring smile on her face appeared as she gently caressed Charlize's back. 

"That's not true, my dear." Allyza softly uttered to Charlize when their eyes met. "Your brother was so happy that he cried because of it." 

"Y-You're lying, M-Mother." Charlize sobbed, shaking her head. She glanced to the side and saw that Theron's cries were dying down. It somehow made her feel relieved, yet the uneasiness was still in her heart. 

"Of course, I'm not." Allyza denied as she carried Charlize to sit besides her. She gently took the book that was thrown on the floor. 

"Look at your gift. I know your brother really loved it!" Allyza pitched in a convincing tone. She opened the book and made sure that none of the pages were crumpled. 

"How about you give it to your brother again?" She encouraged asked as she offered her hand forward before standing up. 

Charlize looked at Allyza's hands with fear. However, Allyza remained smiling, offering her solace and determination. 

Despite having fears, Charlize slowly reached out to Allyza. She stood up and silently let her mother take her to where her brother was. At the same time, she was wiping the tears that were still flowing in her cheeks. 

Her heart was beating loudly, afraid that it wasn't only her gift that Theron didn't like. 

When they arrived to the side, Theron had already stopped crying after Rian's help. Rian was also in a state of panic earlier. The same with Allyza, it was her first time hearing Theron's loud cries. 

Allyza sweetly smiled at Charlize before glancing over at Theron. She opened her arms and with the help of Rian, she took Theron back to her arms. 

Looking at Theron with a gentle eyes, she planted multiple kisses on his cheeks before kneeling down so that Charlize and Theron coud face each other. 

Nodding, Allyza gave an encouraging look at Charlize. 

"It's fine, my dear. Let's do it again." she uttered in enthusiasm, telling that everything will be fine. 

Swallowing deeply, with shaking hands, Charlize raised the storybook, once again. As she brought it closer to Theron's face, she lookd away, scared of what would be his reaction. 

"This is my gift to you…" Charlize held her breathing as she closed her eyes ready to runaway in case she hears another cry. 

However, Theron smiled widely. 

"Nyaaaa!" (I like the gift, sister.) Theron excitedly wiggled his two arms. He smiled widely as he stared directly at Charlize. 

Charlize's eyes widened when she heard Theron's cute giggles. She immediately looked forward and saw Theron's smiling face. As if hope had rose to her heart, Charlize took a step forward. Her enthusiasm from earlier were back.

"Bwother! Do you want me to read you his story?"