Chapter: 1443
Ariana had sent Melon to Mitchel for a regular examination. She had planned to pick him up post-filming. She hadn't thought Mitchel would show up here with Melon.
Once they had said their hellos, Melon beamed. “I'm the good kid who came to see where you work."
Mitchel laughed lightly. “Yep, a work visit."
“Hey, Mitchel. Feels like it's been ages," Tyler said, grinning at Mitchel. The two men exchanged pleasantries. They knew each other well by now.
After a bit of chat, Tyler knelt to joke with Melon. “Have you missed me?"
"Well, since you're working with Mom, I guess I can pretend to miss you just a bit," Melon said, looking up with wide eyes.
Tyler put on a dramatic face. "Oh, my heart's in pieces," he said, making Melon laugh.
Suddenly, the crew rolled in with ten carts filled with milk tea and sweets. "Time for tea!" a crew member called out.
Ariana looked surprised and turned to Mitchel. “Did you arrange this?"
But Mitchel shook his head. “It wasn't me."
Then, Melon raised his hand and shouted, "I did it! Me!"
He couldn't stop smiling. "I got this for Mom with my secret savings.
I'm treating everyone today."
The crew's laughter filled the air, all thanks to Melon's infectious charm. They surrounded him, offering thanks.
Melon puffed up a bit and said, “Glad you like it! Just promise to look after Mommy when I'm not around, okay?"
"You got it, Mr. Melon!" someone shouted.
Melon's cheeks turned a shade pinker. "Just Melon is fine. No ‘Mr.' in front."
The chuckles grew louder, everyone was clearly smitten by the Little boy.
Ariana's eyes misted up. Her heart swelled with love for her little ray of sunshine, her very own bundle of joy.
Standing, she took some pictures with the tea carts.