The two children had become more independent now, they could wear their clothes, wash their faces and brush their teeth by themselves without the help from others.
Theresa had taken a look at Loredana in the morning, she knew that Loredana had stayed up late reading the books again, so she didn’t wake her up. Theresa was wearing a slip long dress which was loose, she didn’t comb her hair intentionally, so the thick hair was a bit messy, but she looked pretty with the indolence. She went to the kitchen and prepared the breakfast, they had ordered the milk for breakfast which would be delivered on time at seven o’clock, the milk was fresh without adding any additives and was healthier. It was better to have the milk without any flavor processing.
She was frying the eggs while putting the toasts into the toaster, the two kids who had woken up came inside and said that they wanted to help her.
Theresa frowned, “What you guys can do?”
“Help you to prepare the breakfast?” Amanda stretched her arms and wanted to help Theresa to fry the eggs. Theresa didn’t wish to disappoint them seeing that they were so enthusiastic, but she couldn’t let them do the dangerous things, so she had let them do the tasks that they could, “Amanda, help me to take the milk from the door, Andrew helps to make the toasts.”
Amanda was very active, she ran outside with her short legs, while Andrew stood in front of the toaster, looking at the back of Theresa who was cutting the fruits and he asked, “Theresa, I feel like seeing a different person every time when I see you.”
Theresa’s looks had changed, although her name was also Theresa, but she looked different from the past and her voice was not the same as before.
Her voice cords were injured during the explosion, her looks and voice had changed, so Andrew felt that he couldn’t adapt to this Theresa.
Theresa didn’t turn, she put the cut fruits in a plate and asked, “Do I look prettier now or before?”
Andrew rested his chin on the hand while thinking with the serious face, “If just looking at your face, now it looks more delicate, but I still prefer your looks in the past, you looked more cordial.” Theresa had become colder now, she was not as lively as before, calling her Theresa made him feel like calling another person.
Theresa put the fried eggs onto the plate, she turned and glanced at Andrew, “Are you praising me, or talking bad about me?”
“Of course I’m praising you, looking nice or bad was just the appearance, you’re beautiful only if you’re kind-hearted. In the past, Theresa looked beautiful, and the heart was more beautiful.” “Little boy, you’ve become more and more honey-tongued, don’t boast.”
Andrew giggled, “I’m telling the truth.” He had soon changed the topic, “Theresa, can I give you a suggestion?”
“Hmm?”
Theresa turned off the heat, the sunny eggs were done. She turned and leaned against the stove, then she looked at Andrew and asked, “What suggestion?”
“I feel that the current Theresa is not Theresa.”
Theresa frowned, “Little boy, what do you mean?”
“No, don’t worry, let me finish my words first.” Andrew explained anxiously, his voice sounded eager.
This time Theresa had calmed down, she crossed her arms and waited for him to continue talking patiently, she wanted to see what this little boy could tell.
“I think that Theresa may be considered as renascence, not only changing the looks and voice, I think that the name can be changed as well, so this will make a whole new ‘person’. ” Then he and his sister wouldn’t feel awkward calling her again.
Every time when calling Theresa, he would hesitate for a while.
Theresa was lost in thought, what this little boy said was a bit true. Now there was only her name which was related to the past, but her looks were totally different from the past. She was a whole new person, she should really consider changing her name.
“I’m counting on you to get this done, help me to think of a nice and charming name.” Theresa lifted her chin up toward Andrew.
“What task to give a name to whom?” Amanda brought out milk and put it on the table in the room.
She vaguely heard what Theresa said and blinked her large round eyes as she asked, “What are you guys whispering about when I’m not here?”
Theresa reached out her hand and pinched her face, “You cheeky little girl, why are you such a busybody?”
“Ouch, it hurts…” the little girl flashed her white and bright little teeth while she frowned. It didn’t actually hurt as Theresa was just messing with her and wasn’t really using any force, but the little girl was good at acting.
Theresa laughed, “You will be a good drama actress in the future.”
“I will be famous in no time, judging on how I look,” said Amanda, she looked a bit troubled, “What if too many people like me?”
Theresa was speechless.
She looked up and stared at the ceiling silently. Who was the one who taught this child to be so narcissistic?
“Yeah yeah, you have to eat now as you still have classes later.” Theresa brought the breakfast to the table and placed it in front of them. She opened the lid for the milk which was on the table and put it next to the food tray. She urged, “Eat faster. I’ll send you guys over later.”
Andrew shook his head, “It’s close by, we can go on our own. You don’t have to send us. Also, did our mom go to bed late last night again?”
His kindergarten was around the area, he didn’t need to go far. It had been a month since kindergarten started and he was familiar with the route already.
Theresa nodded, “Yeah, your mother wants to be a superwoman.”
“After I get back from school, I need to tell her to not work herself so hard and not rest. She can not care about herself, but she has to care for the baby. I cannot let my brother or sister being unable to come to the world safely.”
Amanda talked as she ate and her speech was unclear as she had food in her mouth, but Theresa understood what she was saying. She felt melancholic, she knew what happened to Loredana as they had a long talk when she first came back.
She was surprised by her new identity and lamented the god of destiny that made fools of the people. She envied the relationship between Loredana and Cormac. They went through a lot to get together, and now…
She lowered her eyes, trying not to show her emotions in front of the children.
“How about I call you Renee?” said Andrew all of a sudden.
Theresa and Amanda were taken aback, they looked at him in puzzlement.
Andrew sighed and shook his head, he thought that adults nowadays were not reliable. He said helplessly, “Theresa, you said you want me to give you a new name. Do you not remember?” Amanda’s eyes were wide open, “Theresa, you want my brother to give you a new name? Are you serious? He only knows how to eat.”
Theresa chuckled at what they said, she slapped her head lightly, “Let’s not shoot your brother down so soon. Let’s see his reasoning behind the name. If he cannot give me a good reason, then I’m not going to use it.”
“Okay.” Amanda nodded. She was a bit jealous, her brother was more popular with the teachers in the kindergarten, and now Theresa asked him to give her a new name. She felt a bit left out.
“In my heart, you are like a reborn Phoenix. Strong, beautiful and yet tender. The name ‘Renée’ is the French form of the late Roman name ‘Renatus’ and the meaning is reborn or born again, so the name ‘Renee’ is very suitable for you, Theresa.”
He knew that Theresa got hurt very badly before. Her face looked different now because of that incident and yet she still lived on strongly. She was always lively and happy in front of him and his sister, but he knew that she had to be hurt inside. Nobody wouldn’t not care about their looks.
Not to mention a woman. She was still pretty, but she didn’t look as spiritual and kind as before. This was something that she couldn’t regain.
Amanda lowered her head and ate quietly after hearing what her brother said. She didn’t say anything else.
Her brother was indeed lovable.
She shouldn’t be jealous. She decided to follow in her brother footsteps instead in the future. Her brother was very knowledgeable.
Theresa was surprised, she wasn’t expecting Andrew to give her a good reason and even have a message behind the new name. This child was a genius. And why were they teaching them poems in kindergarten already?
“An… Andrew, did your teacher teach you that?”
Andrew shook his head, “My teacher would never. They would only teach us stuff like 1 plus 1 equal to 2. They think we are stupid. I wouldn’t go to kindergarten if it wasn’t for mom, it’s a waste of time.” Theresa was even more confused. He learnt something the teacher didn’t teach in class, meaning that he learnt it on his own.
Amazing.
“Renee. So we will call you Aunt Renee from now on, is that okay?” Andrew’s bright eyes were wide open, his refined yet childish face looked serious as he waited for an answer from Theresa. Theresa accepted his suggestion. She thought that the child was thoughtful. She was still curious how did he come up with the idea.
“Can you tell me where did you read this poem?”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.