Family Dinner (Part 1)

Rob and Fern smiled back at Ron. Rob replied softly, "yes, Son. You were right all along. We didn't know that Aunty Becky could use ice mage. Sorry for not believing in you. We promise from now on to be on your side."

Fern also jumped in, "you were courageous to stand up for what you knew was the truth. It is our mistake for believing things without any proof. Thanks for reminding us of that, Son."

Both Rob and Fern looked concerned that their actions would end up leaving a psychological scar on their son. However, Ron was smiling happily.

"It's okay Mommy and Daddy! Don't be sad. Let's all play with Aunty Becky and the pretty ice together!"

While the family of three were reconciling, I leaned over to Becca, who was now walking beside me, with a content smile on my face. "Rob and Fern are good parents. I want us to have a happy family like that some day."

Becca looked a little envious. "Yeah, it would be nice to settle down and enjoy a slow life…but we just started our plans to make changes to the Duchy. We don't have time to settle down."

I walked behind Becca and started to gently massage her stressed out shoulders. "You're right. When we have a child, I want them to be the center of our attention. We can't start our family anytime soon, but we are still young. We have plenty of time to settle down once we have changed the Kingdom into a better place for our future children."

Becca lifted her head up to look back at me, "that sounds really nice…like our fairy tale ending."

I placed a small peck on Becca's forehead. "Let's work hard to make it a reality."

Becca smiled back, "Yeah."

As we were about to reach the table, Ron came running over to me. "Thanks Mr. Nick for helping me show my parents how cool Aunty Becky is!"

I rubbed his little head. "No problem! I love showing people how awesome Aunty Becky is!"

Rob suddenly interjected, "Ron, this is your new Uncle. You should call him Uncle Nick, instead of Mr. Nick."

Ron titled his head in confusion. "Uncle?"

Rob smiled at his reaction. "Yes, like me and mommy love each other very much. Aunty Becky and Uncle Nick are the same. They are husband and wife."

Ron's eyes lit up. "Aunty Becky and Uncle Nick are also a mommy and daddy?"

Rob scratched his head, "kind of…they just don't have a son or daughter yet like we have you, Son."

Ron was starting to get excited. "When are they going to get a son or daughter? I want to play with them! How do you get a son or daughter?"

Rob started laughing awkwardly and blushing slightly, "it takes a while for two people that love each other to have a son or daughter. Be patient. Someday you can play with them. They will be your cousin."

Ron shouted, "I want a cousin now!"

Fern jumped in and scolded her son, "you can't force something just because you want it, Sweetie. They need to have a kid when it will make them happy."

Ron was a little hesitant. "Sorry, Mommy."

As Becca and I were about to laugh it off, Becca's Mother suddenly spoke up, "We wouldn't mind if Rebecca and Nick had a child soon."

Becca's parents had walked in while we were distracted with our talk with Ron. I knew it was a joke, but I was happy to see that Becca's Mother was starting to accept me slightly.

Becca, on the other hand, was very embarrassed, "Mother! That's something for the both of us to decide! We are adults now."

Becca's Mother laughed off her daughter's complains and gave me a smirk, "Nick, I can already tell how much you like kids from how you were talking to little Ronald. Rebecca is of age now and ready to have plenty of kids. The more the merrier."

I laughed out loud, "you say that Mother-in-law, but you yourself only had two kids haha."

Becca's Mother turned her nose up, "well, I wanted to keep my good figure. And luckily, my husband was okay with only having two children. But I have no complaints about having a lot of grandchildren I get to play with."

"As the heads of a Duchy, we have a lot of responsibilities to uphold, but I promise we will grow our family when we have the time."

"Nick, I'm only giving you a hard time. Make serious plans with Rebecca and only make the final decision after you both can agree whole heartedly."

I swiftly nodded my head. "Thanks for the wise words."

Then, Becca's Father added, "just remember that an heir needs to be born at some point. You both can't wait for too long."

"Of course, but Becca and I are happy as we are currently, right Becca?"

Becca grabbed my hand in support, "yes, I want Nick's undivided attention for a few more years at least. After we have a child, he will be constantly wanting to play with them instead of spending time with me."

Becca's possessiveness warmed my heart…maybe I'm deep down a yandere lover?

Becca's Father, on the other hand, sighed in indignation, "fine, do whatever you want."

Becca's Mother came and pat him on the back as she announced, "now that everyone is here, let's enjoy our dinner."

I sat down with Becca to my left and Ron to my right. Becca's Father was directly across from me. As much as I wanted to spend my time having fun with Becca and Ron, I needed to focus on making plans with Becca's Father to go to his steel workshop and explain to him my idea of a spring. There was also a few other deals I wanted to make with him to improve the Duchy and to grow our friendliness with each other.

"Father-in-law, I have been interested in the steel business lately. Could I stop by the steel workshop with you sometime during our stay?"