Planned Baby

Chapter 35 MARRY ME

“Why are you so early today mom?”

“Mommy miss the two of you that’s why I decided to come home early. Why? You don’t like it?” I answered Amelia.

The two of them shake their heads.

“Of course not, mommy! We are happy that you are here now, and we miss you too. We wish that you will always come home early.” Amelia said in defense.

I smiled at them and gave the two of them a kiss. I decided to come home after my lunch with Enrique and Hadley. I feel so drained after that lunch, I don’t have enough energy to go back to the office and work. I call Luna to inform her about the deal with Schulz Tech and my decision not to go back to the office because I am not feeling well. She sounded worried but I assure her that I am okay. It's no big deal.

“I’m sorry kids if mommy is always busy with work. The company is growing and I had no one to rely on but myself.” I told them.

I knew that there are times when I don’t have enough time to spend with them. Good thing is that Ulie can handle his time well and was able to fill the quality time that I was not able to give to the kids because of my work.

“It’s okay mommy. We understand. Don’t worry mommy, when I grow up, I will be the one to handle the company.” Alistair said with full conviction.

I feel so touched, knowing that Alistair is having that kind of thought. I would love to pass to him the company. I know that he will do greater things in the company than I did. I’m glad that these kids

understand the situation. They are considered mature for their age. The way they handle and understand things.

“What about the LHI Alistair?”

We all look in the direction where the voice came from. It was Ulie. He also came home early.

“You’re early!” I told him.

He went to the kids and kissed them, then he wants to me and did the same. “I heard that you are home and you are not feeling well. I decided to cancel my meeting for today and come home to take care of you.”

I smiled at him. Ulie is a sweet and caring guy. I understand why Hadley fell in love with him. I remember the favor that Hadley is asking me.

Flashback

“Then help me convince Kade to marry me.”

“Hadley that’s enough! Penelope, don’t mind what she just said.” Enrique comes in between us.

“But I’m serious Quen! I want her to help me with Kade.” Hadley still insists on what she wants.

“Don’t be so cruel Hadley! They already have a child. It’s not right to ask that kind of favor.”

“But she told us that they are not in a romantic relationship, meaning she doesn’t love Kade! This deal will give her the advantage to get sole custody of the twins if I marry Kade. Having the twins by herself is her original plan, to begin with.” Hadley said trying to prove her point.

“What about the kids Hadley? Have you thought about them? How they will feel when you take their father from them?” Enrique said a bit irritated.

Hadley became speechless. No one says anything after that, we just resume our lunch and parted ways.

End of flashback

I came back from remembering the stressful lunch I had with Hadley and Enrique when I heard Amelia’s worried voice.

“You are sick mommy?” Amelia said in a sad and worried tone.

I smiled at her. “No baby, Mom is not sick. I just said that as an excuse to go home early.” I told her to assure her that I am fine and I’m not sick.”

“Are you sure mommy?” Amelia asks again, then she went to me and gave me a warm hug.

Alistair did the same. I hug my twins back. Then Ulie joined our hug. Enrique is right. If I will help Hadley to convince Ulie to marry her, then what will happen to my children? Yes, my original plan was to have the twins by myself. But now is a different story. My children are closer to their father. Ulie was able to give more time to them compared to me, who is always busy with work. He deserves them more than me.

We had our instant family bonding. The kids were happy because of this. It made me feel more guilty because I know that it is me who always has no time for the family. I'm happy that CIC is doing so well but at the same time, it made me feel bad for the kids because I had no choice but to spend more time with CIC than them.

The kids went to bed early, since they were so tired from playing with us, their parents. They are always telling us that the best days of their lives are a time like this. They wish that we can spend more time with them like this. I guess, the company will not be hurt if I squeeze my time for my kids.

“Tired?” Ulie asks after we made our way to the kid's room.

“Yes, but I’m happy,” I told with a genuine smile on my face.

“Then we can now talk?” He said then he asks me to talk in the living room.

“What really happen today? Why did you come home early? Don’t try to deny it, Ellie. I know you now well.” He said before I started to deny his suspicion.

I just shook my head. I guess I had no choice but to tell him about Hadley. “I close the deal with Schulz Tech.” I started my speech.

“And?”

I sighed aloud. “I met Hadley.”

He just nodded as if he already expecting it. I furrowed. How did he know that?

“You don’t look surprised, were you expecting it already?” I asked him.

“She went to my office this morning.”

My eyes widen. I thought she went straight to Enrique when she arrived? Did she lie to Enrique? Wait, Ellie, that is not the point! The point here is she met with Ulie!

“What did she say to you?” I can’t help but ask.

Why is she doing this? Why now? If she wants to have Ulie back to her then she’s almost six years late! Or is she? I just wanted to laugh at myself because of those silly thoughts! I don’t own Ulie! I even told her that Ulie and I are not in any romantic relationship! Why did I tell her that I don’t have any romantic relationship with Ulie?

Well, because that’s the truth. My other mind told me.

“Hey, stop all your weird thinking, okay?” Ulie said after he went to me to console me.

“Why is she back? I mean after almost six years? Why now?” I can’t help but burst out my frustration.

“I heard she was in charge of a big project six years ago. They were in the process of expanding their business in Asia. It was not an easy task to do. So, I guess, even if she wants to do something before, she can’t because of her situation.” Ulie calmly explained.

“And now she’s done with her work so it’s her time to win you back? Is that what you mean Ulysses?!” I said a bit pissed at his explanation.

I heard him chuckle while hugging me. “There’s nothing to worry about Ellie. I am yours.”

“But she looks so determined to win you back! How can you be so sure?!” I hissed.

“Because I never loved nor liked her. It’s just you Ellie.” He said in a sincere tone.

I was taken aback and blushed at the same time.

“She’s confident because you and I are still single. If you want her to back off, then marry me, Ellie.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.