LOGINThe next morning, Killian left before dawn to attend to some important business stuff.Daniela prepared the quadruplets for school. She noticed they seemed excited today, but she didn't bother asking since they were already late to school.MUMMY, CAN YOU DROP US OFF TODAY— Alessio. Daniela smiled and patted his head. “Alright. I'll come with you.” Since she had already freshened up, she changed into a pair of blue jeans and black shirt. Julian drove them to the quadruplets school which took half an hour. Daniela helped them out of the car. She followed them into the school. “Alright, be good boys at school. Mummy will come pick you up, ok.” The four of them nodded then took turns hugging her.Daniela watched them leave, a smile forming on her lips. She took out her phone and took a picture of them before they disappeared into their class.Just as she turned to leave, she bumped into someone. “I'm sorry, I didn't see you.” Daniela quickly apologized as she reached down to help
Killian’s patience frayed like an overworked violin string, and the quadruplets were the four tiny bow-wielders sawing away at what was left of his sanity. He had sur70vived days of their sabotage. Days of alarms, staged emergencies, fake heartaches.If he had succeeded in bribing Rocco, then tonight was supposed to be his night.He had everything planned.He had Daniela in the living room, finally relaxed, finally smiling, finally not surrounded by pint-sized bodyguards.And just as he was about to say a word to her, the boys struck again. Spectacularly. Like a storm that never ends.It started with a scream so dramatic it could shatter windows.ROCCO IS MISSING!Daniela leapt up in full panic mode. Killian nearly swallowed his own tongue from anger.Rocco wasn’t missing. Killian had seen the child three minutes ago climbing the staircase like an uncoordinated squirrel. There's no way he was suddenly missing.But Daniela was already running through hallways, calling his name, voice
And Daniela…She was the key.She saw those boys as fragile, sweet, needy little lambs.Meanwhile, they were wolves with stuffed animals.He rubbed his forehead.He couldn’t scold them, because they'd cry and Daniela would skin him alive.He couldn’t manhandle them, because they were tiny and would break like breadsticks.He needed a plan.A smart plan.A silent plan.A plan that would make those four rethink challenging their father.Killian leaned back in his chair, eyes sharpening.Step One: Predict the enemy.The boys’ favorite strategy:Emergency.Sickness.Drama.And using Daniela like a shield.So he needed to select a moment they couldn’t interrupt.He tapped the desk.And the perfect moment… is when she’s distracted.Cooking? They'll pretend they splashed hot water on their body.Cleaning? The boys could fake slipping on a speck of dust.Reading? They’d set the book on fire if they had to.But…When Daniela read them bedtime story?Impossible to interrupt.She took it serious
Killian glanced back at Daniela who had gone back to cooking. He sighed and walked out of the kitchen. He's going to make those four devils pay for what they did.Lunch was quick, because the quadruplets claimed they had something to do which concerned school.Killian knew that was a lie, but he didn't bother exposing them because he wanted them far away, as far as possible.After lunch, Killian had to go upstairs to his study to attend a zoom meeting. The quadruplets went to their room, and Daniela, she decided to clear up the dining table. Half an hour later, Killian stepped out of his study. He took the elevator down to the second floor, intending to spy on what those four were up to. Immediately he placed his ear on their room door to listen, the door pulled open from inside and he almost fell. CAN WE HELP YOU?— Matteo. ARE YOU TRYING TO TRESPASS?— Alessio. “Trespass what? I was just walking pass .” Killian replied.OH REALLY?— Rocco.Matteo held up his tab and played a video
Daniela stepped into the room with four miniatures trailing behind her. Alessio shut the door behind him. The four of them stood behind her. Daniela turned. “Alright, what's your project about.” WHAT PROJECT…?— Leo.Matteo quickly grabbed Leo's tab before Daniela could read what was written. He scribbled some words on his own then held it up.WE WERE ASKED TO DRAW A FAMILY PORTRAIT OF OURSELVES WITH DADDY AND YOU, BUT WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO DRAW— Matteo. Daniela smiled and ruffled their hair. “Don't worry, mummy will teach you.” REALLY? THANKS MUMMY— Alessio.Rocco went into their playroom and returned with five cardboard papers. He gave one to each person. They sat down and waited for Daniela start.Daniela taught them how to draw, (not that they didn't know how to, they didn't want Daniela to suspect them).They were able to complete their family portrait before nap time, but the four of them refused to show Daniela their drawing until the next morning. She had no choice then t
Daniela placed the little boy on the bed.“Wait here, I'll get the doctor.” NOOOO— Rocco immediately protested.Daniela frowned a little. “Your leg is hurt, it might get worse if it isn't treated.” Rocco scratched his head and looked at his brothers for help.MUMMY, ROCCO DOESN'T LIKE SEEING THE DOCTOR— Matteo. stepped forward.YES IT'S TRUE. HE HAS DOCTOR-PHOBIA, AND IT'S REALLY SERIOUS— Alessio wrote with all seriousness. YES MUMMY. AN ICEPACK WILL STOP THE PAIN. IT'S NOT SOMETHING TOO SERIOUS— Leo. The three quickly jumped to the rescue. If Daniela actually called a doctor, they'll be exposed. Daniela sighed, relieved that it wasn't something serious. “Alright, I'll get an icepack for your leg.” DON'T WORRY MUMMY, I HAVE IT HERE WITH ME— Alessio.Daniela had just realized that he was now holding a white box. He placed it down and pulled out an icepack. “Thank you Alessio.” Daniela said then took it from him. She placed it on Rocco's injured (not injured) leg. He winced dram