Planned Baby

Chapter 54 SUSPICION

“Mom, are you going to have a date with dad again this week?” Amelia asked excitedly.

I smile at her while caressing her cheeks. “Why honey?”

“I want to see mom and dad again on the news,” Amelia answered.

I furrowed. Is Hadley’s issue not yet settled in their school?

“Why?” I asked.

Amelia shrugged. “I just want to show it again to my classmate. They look so amazed at how you guys look on the news. They all said that you guys look perfect together. They finally know why I am this beautiful.”

Ulie and I chuckled.

“They also said that I’m handsome!” Alistair proudly said.

Amelia rolled her eyes. “They only said that out of pity.”

My eyes widen at Amelia’s answer. I didn't like what I just heard from her. Alistair is her twin brother. She should not treat his brother that way. This is not the only time that she did this. I need to discipline her now.

“Amelia apologize to your brother. You should not say that. You two are siblings. If you have a person who you can’t consider your enemy, not your competitors that is your brother. You two should be partners, not the other way around.” I told Amelia in a serious voice.

Ulie on the other hand is just silent. We both agreed that we will never meddle whenever one of us is trying to discipline the kids.

I can see that Alistair wants to defend his twin sister while Amelia's eyes welled up.

“We are all waiting Amelia Quinn.”

Amelia lowered her head. She looks at me and Ulie then last is her brother.

“I’m sorry Alistair. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just want to tease you.” Amelia said in a lower voice.

Alistair went to his sister and hug her. “It’s okay Lia! I will always forgive you. I love you!”

I smile at my children. Alistair is a sweet child. I hope that he stays the same until he grows u.

Amelia hugs back. “I love you too!”

Ulie holds my hand and squeezes it. He mouthed “You did great!”

In a while, Amelia went to me and hug me. “I’m sorry mommy.”

“Do you realize now what you did to your twin is wrong?” I asked her.

Amelia bit her lower lips and slowly nodded. I smile at her and hug her.

“As long as you realize that you are wrong and apologize. Mom will always forgive you. I love you, honey!” I said to her.

She smiled. I can see tears in her eyes. “I love you too mommy! Don’t be angry with me again!”

“I will never be angry at you. I only corrected you because I love you. If you care and love someone, you should correct him if you see that what he or she doing is wrong. In that way, you will bring out the best in them. Do you understand me?” I asked Amelia.

Amelia nodded and smile at me. “I understand mommy.”

I look at Alistair. “How about you Alistair?”

Alistair gave me a thumbs up. “I understand mom.”

***

“Ulie...”

Nick was bugging me since the day I encountered Hadley in Quen’s office.

If I’m not mistaken, Nick and Ulie became close when they partnered for LHI hotels but they already knew each other because they all stayed in America for quite some time.

“Yes, my Quinn?” Ulie responds but his eyes are on the road. He is driving me to my office.

This became our daily routine ever since Ulie and I became official.

“How much do you know about Nick?” I asked.

I saw Ulie frown and harden his grip on the steering wheel. Don’t tell me he is jealous?!

“Why are you interested in him?” Ulie asked.

“Oh please, Ulie stop with your jealousy! I never like Nick dramatically. You are the only man I ever love.” I told him.

I saw his face reddened which made me smile big. My love looks so cute when he blushed.

“Fine. But why are you asking about him? What is going on?”

I sighed. “When I was at Quen’s office, I met Hadley.”

Ulie looks shocked at what I said. He suddenly steps on he breaks off the car.

“Hey be careful!” I scolded him but he just ignores me.

“You met Hadley? What happens? What did she do to you? Are you okay? Did she hurt you?” Ulie asked full of concern.

I shook my head. “I’m okay, don’t worry. Quen was also there, he was able to protect me from her.” I assured him.

Uli sighed aloud. He looks relieved from what I said.

“What is she doing there? And why did you tell me this just now?” Ulie hissed.

I bit my lower lips. “Sorry. I thought that Kaela already told you.”

“Fine. But what happens?”

I told Ulie everything except Hadley’s conclusion on the reason why he can’t remember our memories in the past.

I don’t want him to be curious like I did because I don't want to risk anything that can trigger him to remember.

“Nick was the one giving her information?” Ulie concluded.

I nodded at him. “I think so. That is why I’m asking you, how well do you know him?”

“I didn’t know him that well. He is a good friend of mine. People are just the ones labeling him as my best friend. But for me, Quen was and will always be my only best friend.”

“That is so sweet Ulie. I’m sure that Quen will be glad to hear that.” I said.

On second thought, should I be jealous of Quen now? Kidding.

“More like he will laugh at me. He hates anything mushy.” Ulie said while shaking his head.

Ulie continued to drive me to my office.

“Let me handle Nick,” Ulie said when he open the car for me.

I just smiled at him.

I wasn’t able to answer Ulie regarding Nick because I don't know if I can promise him that.

I am not a fan of waiting. Especially, Nick was one of my investors. If my hunch is right, I should prepare myself for it. The sooner, the better.

“Hey, earth to Ellie!”

I was startled by Luna’s sudden presence.

“You shocked me!” I hissed.

Luna just laughed at me. “I’m sorry. You look busy with your thought so I had no choice but to announce my presence here.”

I rolled my eyes at her. “Why are you here?”

“You look so irritated. Don’t tell me you are pregnant again?” Luna teases me.

I glared at her. “That is impossible. Nothing happens between me and Ulie.” Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

“What? As In?” Luna looks so shocked.

I furrowed. “Why are you so surprised? Of course this time we want to make it right. We are resisting temptation. If ever we want to do it again, we want it on our wedding night.”

Luna nodded. “That’s good. If you are not pregnant then stop being grumpy.”

I just sighed. I can never win against Luna.

“What brings you here?” I asked again, now in a calm voice.

Luna gave me my schedule. “Here are your schedule for this week.”

I scan the schedule that Luna gave me. I saw Nick on my meeting schedule.

“I will have a meeting with Nick? What’s the purpose of this meeting?” I asked Luna.

“Hearst restaurant will have a new branch again. For sure we will be the ones who will get this project.” Luna explained.

I just nodded at her.

Usually, when I have a meeting like this, I always brought Luna and the head engineer and architect, but I guess this time I have to go by myself.

“Okay. But I will meet Nick alone in his meeting. You don’t need to come.” I told her.

Luna frowned at what I just said. “What? Why?” She asked looking so confused.

“I just need to discuss something with Nick. It's a personal thing so I need to meet him alone.” I told Luna.

Luna looks more curious now. “Why? What happened?”

I’m sorry Luna but I can tell you yet. “I’ll tell you after I meet with him.”

Luna pouted but she has no choice but to wait.

Nick has a good relationship with everyone here. And I don’t want them to doubt him just because of something that is not sure yet.

Also, Nick helped me a lot when my company was going a tough time. I owe that to Nick. He was a good friend to us.

***

I am now at Nick’s main restaurant. This is where he usually works. He set up his office here.

I went straight to his office. I saw his secretary and he assists me to where Nick was.

“Good afternoon Ellie! It's nice to see you again!” Nick greeted me.

“Nice to see you too Nick.” I greeted him back.

“You are alone? Where’s your team?” Nick curiously asked.

I heaved a sigh. “I told them that I want to meet you alone.”

“What? Why? What happened?” Nick looks so confused.

I am not sure if he was really clueless or he was just pretending to be one.

“Are you in love with Hadley?”