(The hospital, Mina was sitting on the white VIP bed while Alexander sat beside her, not leaving her side).
"I'm really pregnant". Mina muttered softly to herself, staring at Alexander while her hands were busy touching her flat stomach."This is not a prank, right?". She asked again to confirm since she didn't exactly believe what Alexander informed her about earlier.He told her that he only lied about his impotent to create a fake happiness for his late uncles."I'd never lie to you ever again". Alexander assured her, placing a deep kiss on her lips."You better not…. Or…. Or I'm not going to let you kiss me anymore". With a blushing face, Mina threatened her hubby.Alexander only smiled at her before removing the strands of hair that slightly covered her face."Sure darling". He replied before the door to the VIP room swung open."Our kids? How are they here". Mina was just about to ask how Tyler, Taylor and Tessa got here by themselves when she saw Mateo, Deborah and Jake that also came in. "You all are here". Mina tried to stand up from the bed, but before she could, Alexander stopped her just in time."Don't move, you might hurt our baby". Alexander said seriously, not staring away from Mina's side, and still holding her gently, preventing her from getting up."How are we going to get hurt if mommy moves?". Taylor whispered to Tyler, but Tyler just showed out his two hands, indicating that he didn't have an idea."Are you alright Mina?. Mateo and the kids informed me about your sickness, why would you hide it from me? I'm your Mother in-law". Deborah made her way to the bedside where Mina and Alexander were before she asked."I'm really sorry about that, Mother. I didn't want to bother any of you". Mina apologised."But, are you really alright now?. Your face looks pale". Deborah caressed Mina's face gently as she questioned, hoping for the best reply.Mina first stared at Alexander, and then at her stomach before staring at Deborah. "I'm alright Mother…. I'm just…. I'm just". Mina was hesitating to speak."You're just….?". Mateo stepped up to question."I'm pregnant". Mina shut her eyes and announced the good news to everyone.Mateo, Deborah, Tyler, Taylor, Tessa and Jake were all really stunned that they remained stiff and couldn't say anything for a while. They didn't expect any of this."I'm going to have another cute grandchild?". Deborah suddenly spoke out and Mina nodded to confirm her question."How's…. How's that even possible?". Mateo was shocked and asked.So Mina took her time to explain everything to everyone, in place of her hubby, Alexander, who didn't mind saying anything yet."Do you hear that Tyler?. What about you Taylor?. We're going to have a little brother or sister. Yah! Daddy and mommy are awesome". Tessa said out excitedly, jumping around the room as if she won a children's lottery."Well, I know of this". Jake smiled as he thought to himself.He was Alexander's pal, bodyguard and personal assistant, so he was aware that nothing happened to Alexander after the accident he had months ago."You should rest a lot here, Mina. Take care of my little grandchild". Deborah announced before facing the others. "Come on let's go, we should give them some time alone. We don't want to disturb Mina''. Deborah rushed them out of the room, not even leaving Tyler, Taylor and Tessa to stay with their mommy and daddy as an exception.When they all came out from the VIP room, Mateo decided to walk around the hospital since he had a lot of messages to urgently reply to in his cell phone. And as for Jake, with Alexander absent from the Company at the moment, he had to take care of the Company's work in his place. Meanwhile, Deborah was in charge of taking care of Tyler, Taylor, and Tessa while Alexander and Mina still remain in the hospital."I can't believe this…. Mina is actually pregnant. That's great news…. More nephews or nieces I can have fun with". Mateo muttered. "If only I could be a Father too and be happy like big brother 'Alexander'.He sighed sadly. "Too bad, being a celebrity almost forbids that. I can't be a Father just yet". "Hahaha, what am I even thinking of?. I'm not ready to be a Father, I'm still a young cool guy". Mateo laughed out at himself before checking his phone.He made sure to wear a cap with a black glass so his crazy fans won't recognize him easily.He was so busy with his phone that he mistakenly bumped hard into someone that ended up falling."I'm sorry, I didn't see….". Before Mateo could finish apologising, he saw that it was Tina that he hit, so he didn't mind helping her get up from the floor."Hey you, are you blind?. Can't you help me up for your mistake?!". Tina gritted her teeth in annoyance as she said out."Fine, I'll help you up, my Lady". Mateo was being sarcastic, he stretched out his hand and helped Tina up.After that, he was about to go on his way."Wait, I recognize that voice no matter what". Tina rushed and removed the cap on Mateo's head, including the glass he wore. "I knew it, why does it have to be always you ruining my day?. What are you even doing in a place like this?. Don't tell me you have a disease".It has been one month and a week since Bella left for Italy with Leonardo. And now, it's been 9 months and counting since Tina became pregnant. Plus actually, last two weeks ago, Mina successfully gave birth to a baby girl. The district mansion,“Come on, honey, I have to take you for a checkup”. Mateo said to Tina in a soft voice as he tried to wake her up.“Just give me 5 minutes more”. “You've given this excuse countless times already. You're just being lazy”.“Lazy?”. Tina weakly got up after hearing the last part of Mateo's words. And since Mateo was close to her, she grabbed his ears with her hands and pinched them while she said, “Who are you calling lazy? Is it me? In fact, you're the lazy one, my sweet darling. I'm busy carrying two lives inside me and you're calling me lazy?”. “The audacity….”. “I apologise, I apologise. Calm down, you'll hurt yourself and our baby”. Mateo immediately pleaded and was confused after seeing the confused look on Tina's face. “What's wrong?”.
7 months later,Because of the trick Bella used against Leonardo that day, she completely stopped coming to work and even found another job. To Bella, she thought that since she had repaid Leonardo's grudge, he won't come again for her, but guess what? She was wrong because Leonardo always confronted her which made her wary of him. Like, when is he planning to leave for Italy?“Ha, I'm tired”. “A stressful day at work too, ha?”. Susie asked Bella as she was also tired since she came back from work too just now. “Yeah.. I'm so tired that I don't think I would be able to do anything”. Bella replied as she laid comfortably on the sofa. “Sorry, but I think you have to do something, Bella”. Susie admitted and when she saw the confused look Bella was giving her, she added, “Leonardo is waiting outside the apartment for you. I saw him on my way in”.Hearing what Susie announced caused Bella to react and jerk up immediately. “What does he want from me this time?”. Bella said with a frown.
Leo's company, at Leonardo's office,“Here is what you ordered. I've reprinted everything”. Bella announced as she carefully kept the files on Leonardo's desk.Leonardo collected the files and was reviewing them. It didn't take that long and he ordered, “Assistant Bel, go bring me a cup of hot coffee”.“That's it!. I quit!”. Bella declared before she sat down on the floor and refused to get up. “Because of you, I wasn't able to attend my big sister's wedding. I’m done trying to please you, Leonardo…. Do your worst". Bella announced with furrowed eyebrows. Seriously, she has been working for the past 7 hours non stop, and was already tired. “My PA is cute when she barks at her boss”. Leonardo admitted with a grin. “Ba- barks? Me? Barks?. Am I a dog to you or what?!”. Bella got annoyed and naturally rose up from the floor. “You can't breach the contract you signed”. Listening to what Leonardo said to her, Bella absolutely wished she could just kick him again. The knock on the door
Bella returned to Tina's apartment by exactly 9pm…. And the first thing she did was to lay down on the bed as she was extremely tired. “You’re back already, Bella? How was your day at work?”. Susie came out from the bathroom, and when she saw Bella, she asked. Bella let out a tired groan before she replied to Susie in a complaining tone, “Don't ask me, Susie. I feel pain all over my body”. “Pain? How did it happen?”. “It's all Leonardo's fault, of course”. Bella announced and when she recalled how horrible her day was today, she sat up on the bed and said to Susie, “Could you believe that since the moment you guys left Leonardo’s office, my butt didn't touch the chair?”. “Eh? What's that supposed to mean?”. Susie questioned as she didn't quite understand what Bella meant. “What I mean is that, I've been working and running like a horse all day long. That jerk, Leonardo! He didn't even let me rest for a sec!”. Bella explained and was panting angrily. Susie on the other hand, w
“Wait, wait, wait. I admit my mistake, big bro. I won't run away like that again”. Jake immediately explained as he was already beginning to feel dizzy with the way Leonardo was hitting his head non stop. “Good for you, little brother”. Leonardo said out before he finally stopped hitting Jake's head out of pity. Now, Leonardo's attention was focused on Bella who was hiding herself behind Susie's back. “Don't come close to me”. Bella immediately announced when she noticed that Leonardo was about to take a step towards where she was. A smirk appeared on Leonardo’s face as he questioned Bella, “Why”. “Why?”. Bella repeated with a frown before she came out from hiding and even went ahead and stood in front of Leonardo before she added, “You're asking me, why? Alright, I'll answer. First of all, you're a dangerous guy. And second of all, you're a freak. Just because I kicked you that night, you still haven't gotten over it? Are you a weakling or what?”. “You can talk all you want,
When Bella dragged Jake all the way to where the cars were parked, reality hit her head too hard because she suddenly remembered that she didn't have any car of her own since the Mansion was still sealed by the upper authorities. (PS: The mansion in Bella's mind is Tina's Mom mansion. Plus, Bella's car is currently stuck there). ‘Gosh. Even though I'm broke, when can I retrieve my car back from my big sis mom's mansion?’. Bella thought. Soon, she left Jake and ruffled her red hair. Seeing what Bella was doing to her hair, Susie asked, “Are you alright?”. “It's not like that, Susie. I didn't bring enough cash with me, and, how are we going to get to Leo's company?”. Bella said. “That's no problem at all. We can use cousin Sebastian car. Good thing I snatched his car key when he wasn't looking”. The voice of Camila was so sudden to everyone, that it caused them to turn behind. “Camila? Big sis? You followed us?”. Amelia was surprised and said. “Of course, Amelia. Well,
“Easy. Slow down, Bella. Can you explain everything that happened?”. Susie calmed Bella down with her words. As for Bella, before she began narrating the whole story, she went to one of the tables and took a glass cup that was filled with water. Soon, she drank all the water before dropping the glass cup on the table and returning to Susie's side. “Here's how it happened….”. Bella suddenly spoke out and went silent for a while. And after staring at everyone's faces quickly, she continued narrating the story, “You know I was happy this morning when I was preparing to go for my job interview at Leo's Company, right?”. Bella asked Susie, and when Susie nodded at her in acknowledgement, she continued narrating her story, “Well, I successfully arrived at the Company, thanks to God. And when I arrived at the interview floor, I waited for many minutes before the company workers started showing up. Plus that wasn't all, one of the office workers approached me and handed a document for me t
The gardens, After making sure that everyone was present in the garden, Deborah returned to the garden since she wanted to join in Mateo's birthday celebration. Upon arriving, Deborah was stunned to see some faces she didn't expect to show up. “Eh? Sebastian? Mason? Santiago? Camila and Amelia?”. Deborah said in disbelief before she added, “You all came? I can't believe this. You children didn't even inform me you'd be coming”. (PS: Sebastian, Mason, Santiago, Camila and Amelia are cousins to Alexander and Mateo). As the eldest among them, Sebastian went to Deborah. He didn't handshake her, but instead, he hugged her tightly while he said, “It's been a long time, mother. We all missed you”. “I miss you too, my sweet Sebastian”. Deborah admitted. She was hugging Sebastian so sweetly and warmly that it got Mason, Santiago, Camila and Amelia, jealous. “Me too. I want to hug you, mother”. Santiago announced and before he could reach Deborah's side, Amelia pushed him. “Not if I
Outside the mansion, in the gardens, Earlier this morning, Mateo's birthday celebration was supposed to be held in the living room of the mansion, but Deborah refused and insisted that it'd be much better if Mateo’s birthday party was held in the gardens. The garden was so huge and was decorated with harsh red ribbons. Plus, the ribbons decorations in the gardens were few since it wasn't a child's celebration. Seeing that the chairs and tables were in order, and properly arranged as per her order, Mrs Harris slightly nodded her head in delight before she returned into the Mansion to invite everyone to the garden. “Everything is ready?”. Deborah asked as she saw Harris approach her. “Yes, Deborah. Everything is set”. Mrs Harris replied politely, causing Deborah to smile. In no time, after Deborah dismissed Mrs Harris, she took over. First, she went to Alexander’s room, and when she was allowed in, she saw that Alexander was already dressed up. Plus, she also witnessed A