Chapter 94 A Surprise

"How about everything, Collins? And my cousin? Isabella is there?" Aiden asked from the other end of the line.

"He's not here, he went out with grandma to the beauty salon, they're getting ready for the ceremony..." Máximo answered the phone.

"What a pity, I wanted to congratulate you, it's a shame that we can't be at Isabella's graduation, we really wanted to attend, but with so much work, it's been impossible for us...

"Okay, she understands..." muttered Maximus.

"Even so, I must say that... I admire you, brother. I don't know how you managed all this alone..." Aiden said. Maximus smiled to himself. - Hey, tell her that I called her and that we send her congratulations and greetings from here...

"Yes, I will," said Maximus when the shouts of a little boy interrupted the conversation.

"Is that Albert?" Don't tell me, they left you as a babysitter again..." Aiden blurted out in a mocking tone.

- I'm not the babysitter, I'm the dad... and I do what I came to do, take care of my son, and support my spouse..." Máximo growled with authority, seeing how a young woman from the service entertained the baby to calm him down.

"Yes, yes, but don't get angry, you're still grumpy..." Aiden laughed when he heard Maximo's irritated tone.

"All right, if that's all, I've got things to do..."

"Hey, no! Hold on...

"What?"

"I wanted to let you know that we're preparing a surprise party for Isabella, to celebrate her graduation when they arrive, and I wanted to confirm the time of her flight..."

“We'll leave tomorrow at the end of the afternoon; I already confirmed it with the pilot...

"Perfect, we can't wait to have you back..."

“Why? Are you tired of the work of ringleader? Máximo asked with a slight tone of sarcasm.

- HA! Aiden let out a feigned laugh. “No, and in fact, I think you know perfectly well that we have been very good at this job...

“Yes, I reviewed the latest reports. They have done very well; they have almost doubled the assets, and the income has increased considerably... I congratulate you. Maximus murmured.

"You should congratulate Emily, she has most of the credit. He seems to have found his vocation, he has a natural talent for commanding and directing. And if I'm honest, sometimes that scares me a little bit..." Aiden admitted.

"What?" Are you regretting asking my sister to marry me? - Máximo growled.

“No, I would never regret it. I want to spend the rest of my life with her... but now I know what awaits me..." Aiden exhaled dramatically.

"You'd better prepare yourself and not regret it..." replied Máximo with a malicious smile.

"Although I must tell you that, although Emily is a little scary when she goes into bossy boss mode, I also find it quite exciting when she speaks to me with authority...

- Hey! You're talking about my sister! - complained Máximo.

“HA, HA, HA! Aiden burst into a loud laugh. "I know, I know, I'm sorry... I like to annoy you, Maxi hierro.

"Imbecile..." muttered Maximus, making sure that little Albert did not hear him. "But I'm glad they could do this for us." I know it's not easy and I thank you...

“It was nothing. I never thought I could like doing this type of work so much; I think it's mostly because I'm doing it with Emily..." Aiden explained a little more seriously, trying to contain his laughter.

"That seems good news to me because..." Máximo began, pausing for a moment.

"What?" Aiden urged him to speak.

"I think it would be good for everyone if you continued to work in the direction of the family, together with us, when we return..." suggested Máximo cautiously.

"Really?" Aiden asked, perplexed.

"Yes, of course, if you so wish..." Although legally Isabella and I are the ringleaders, the benefit is for everyone, and if we work together, we could get more out of it and get more out of it. Maximus argued solemnly.

"Yes, I think you're right. I'll talk about it with Emily; I'm sure he'll accept right away. She is happy with all this working as a bossy boss. Aiden commented excitedly.

"Thank you, Sinclair..." sighed Maximo, satisfied that the family was happy.

"All right, Collins, we're waiting for you." I already want to see my nephew; it's been a long time since I played with him..." Aiden murmured more animatedly.

- Okay... See you tomorrow.

Máximo hung up, looked around, his son was playing quietly with one of the young women in the service.

Very soon they would return home, and Máximo was anxious, he could not wait for the moment, it had already been four years since they had gone abroad for Isabella to carry out her studies.

And this time, she took it more slowly, although she was still able to finish them a year earlier than normal and with excellent grades.

Maximus was proud of his beautiful spouse, who had also proved to be an extremely intelligent woman by graduating early and with honors.

“Albert, son... It's time to get ready..." Maximo approached his little boy. "Mom will be here soon.

*

Isabella returned to the penthouse in which she had been living with Maximo, Albert, and Margaret for the past four years.

A place that had become their home and that they would leave in a very short time, because she had finally finished her studies.

The young woman smiled animatedly, talking to Margaret and Isaac, the driver who saved her and who had become her right hand, her escort, and her friend.

Opening the door of the penthouse, Isabella stopped in the room breathless, her spouse, Maximo, and their son, Albert, who would soon be four years old, waiting for her in their neat, dark, custom-made formal suits.

The young woman's vision was immediately clouded, her eyes filled with tears when she saw her two men so handsome, lately she was more sensitive than usual and somewhat crying.

- Daughter, don't cry. Take a deep breath or you'll ruin your makeup," Margaret murmured beside her, noticing her granddaughter's expression.

"Yes, I know... I'm sorry, grandma," Isabella stammered, between inhalations, trying to hold back her tears.

"Come on, Albert," Margaret said, taking the little boy in her arms. “Join your grandmother to find a bag that best matches this new dress.

Margaret discreetly left the room with the little boy, while Isaac quietly retreated to the kitchen, waiting for the order to leave for the ceremony.

"You are beautiful," Máximo commented, slowly approaching his spouse, with that intense look that still made her shudder.

"Do you really think I look good?" Isabella muttered, nervously, lowering her gaze to see herself. - I chose this dress so that it is not noticeable, it is a little loose for me...

Isabella slightly stretched the skirt of the dress, with an empire cut and pink color, adorned with sparkling stones at the height of the bust and with a long-layered skirt. It was an elegant, simple, and romantic style.

"I don't understand why you insist on wanting to hide it," Máximo murmured, detailing Isabella. “I would like to shout it from the rooftops.

“I don't want the press to make a whole circus yet... I prefer that we be the first to break the news to the whole family. It will be a great surprise.

for when we return. The young woman muttered, putting her hands to her belly, thus marking the small belly that was already sticking out slightly.

"Yes, I'm sure everyone will be surprised..." said Maximo, tilting his head slightly towards Isabella's belly. "Isn't that so, my little princess, Marianella?" he asked, turning to the belly. Isabella smiled instantly.

"Oh, Max, you're going to make me cry, honey..." You know I can't control myself afterwards. Isabella smiled, although her eyes were slightly glazed.

"I'm sorry..." he got up and approached his spouse. "I know you're very sensitive...

Maximo's hand ran down Isabella's neck, drawing her into a soft, delicate kiss.

When the let go, she was somewhat dazed, almost out of breath.

"Better?" Maximo murmured near his face, noticing how his spouse relaxed. “I love this way of calming you down when you're so sensitive...

"You're... What a cheater..." she stammered; her cheeks flushed.

"Yes, and tonight, this cheater will give you a good recipe to appease those hormones a little." Maximo's voice, sensual and hoarse, made Isabella shudder. "But in the meantime," he pulled away suddenly. "I think it's time to leave or we'll be late."

Máximo called everyone and, in a few minutes, they were on their way to the important graduation ceremony.