Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

splashed all over his face and clothes, even going up his nose, making him cry out in his little baby voice.

After stepping off the boat, Molly eagerly downed a bottle of mineral water all on her own. The little chubby kid was so stunned, his mouth formed an 'O'. Trying to mimic his aunt, he grabbed a bottle and attempted to drink, but as soon as he tipped his head back, water At last, they made their way back to the hotel. When they re-emerged, all four had switched into fresh outfits.

Leo, clearly irritated, grumbled, "Is traveling with women always this complicated? We hit the hotel, and it's a wardrobe change every time. Do they do it just for kicks?"

Officer Chad, who knew Molly well, replied, "Women love snapping photos and looking fabulous. Each outfit gives them a different kind of beauty. Three outfits a day, that's triple the charm."

Soon, it was time to hit the road in the sports car again. Officer Chad chuckled, "Brace yourself for another ticket."

Sure enough, not even three minutes after Molly started driving, she got dinged for making a U-turn on a pedestrian crossing. While U-turns were allowed there, the rule was to cross the lines before turning. Minor details like that just slipped her mind. Leo asked, "Uncle, aren't you going to teach her?"

Chad shot back, "Do you think I'd dare speak up when a woman is driving?"

"And when she's not driving?"

Chad replied, "Would she remember it then?"

Frustrated, Leo slammed his fist on the steering wheel, accidentally honking the horn.

The three men exchanged a look: "Uh-oh, we're gonna blow our cover!"

Up ahead in the sports car, Molly was driving steadily, neither too fast nor too slow, when the car behind honked at her despite having a clear lane beside them. What was up with that?

Jade muttered, "Is the guy behind us nuts? Anya, tell them off."

Anya pouted, "Auntie, I don't know how."

Henry, dressed to the nines by his mom and sporting little sunglasses, turned around to spot the car tailing them and said, "Dad!"

Andre facepalmed; this was the first time he and his son had bonded so well.

Leo observed for a bit, "Look at that, they haven't even noticed us."

Chad, with his cop instincts, advised from the passenger seat, "Keep your distance, so they don't catch on."

Andre from the back seat chimed in, "No need Those three aren't as sharp as you think. The only alert one is Mia, and that's only on land. When it comes to cars, she's even slower than Anya."

Leo, not having it, defended, "Uncle, my Ms. Anya just hasn't learned to drive yet. Once she does, she'll outdrive Jade."

Chad said, "Molly's driving is fine; she just gets distracted and racks up penalties."

Each man was full of praise for his partner, seeing only their good sides.

"Where are they headed?" Leo wondered.

Chad glanced around and summed it up in two words: "Scenic route."

Since it was a joyride, every time they saw a nice view, they'd stop to snap photos. Henry even became their cute little mascot, posing with them.

Anya showered Henry with kisses, all under Leo's watchful eye.

"Let's put my son up front, and us three will stand behind; his round face will make ours look slimmer," suggested the mom.

And so, little chubby sweetie played

his part. Truly, a mom is a mom, an

aunt is an aunt, and the sister.. was Anya, who put him right at the front.

After one photo op, there was always another. For the women, taking photos took longer than their time at the beach.

Snapping photos, deleting the bad ones, taking more, and picking the best.

Leo, tallying up the infractions, said, "Six-point deduction, $200 fine. Two points, $50 fine. Three points... Uncle, maybe you should switch careers. You'd make a killing as a traffic cop." novelbin

Finally, the photo session along the coastal road wrapped up. The sun had set and darkness fell.