I got up on the bed when I heard the baby crying; I didn't know who he was at first, so I just picked him up and tried to make him stop crying. Later, I realized it was Loki who was crying.
"Why is the baby crying?" I asked, swaying my body slowly.
When Eugene returned to my room, he looked at us with worry. He started to walk closer to us to check on Loki, but Thor's loud cry startled him, and he dashed to the other crib.
"Hey... what happened, hm? Daddy is here," he said sweetly as he carefully lifted Thor.
"We'll need to clean their bodies later so they can sleep comfortably," I said, noticing the twins' loaded diapers.
He approached me while holding Thor in his arms. We're now facing each other, holding the twins. I smiled when I noticed he couldn't take his eyes off Loki. He can't decide who is going to look first.
"I think they're starving," Eugene stated. While still holding Loki in my arms, I nodded and walked over to the milk formula and bottle on the other side of the bed.
However, because I can only use one hand, we must both assist one another. We might still be confused and lacking in knowledge if we hadn't decided to learn how to take care of a baby.
We even hired a personal instructor to help us deal with a situation like this.
"Done!" he exclaimed happily after the two baby milks. We sat on the bed and placed the two squirrels on the bed with a baby pillow.
"Oh, he's too hungry haha," I laughed as I watched Thor eagerly sucking the milk from the bottle. I looked over at Loki, who was doing the same.
"I feel bad, I think we starve them," he chuckled, happily watching the two.
"I hope this is enough for them; we don't have breast milk here," I worried, remembering that babies should drink milk from their mothers.
"It'll be fine, don't worry too much," he said, but I know he's worried as well.
We let them rest for a few minutes after they finish the milk before preparing the bath.
"It's fine, the water temperature is now good," I said as I dipped my hand in the water.
"How?" Eugene asked.
"How, what?"
"How can we bathe them at the same time? I don't think I can do it alone, what if I let them go? the soap is slippery," he worriedly asked.
"Let's put one of them in the crib first," I said, lifting Loki to be laid in the crib, but when I landed, he immediately began crying, so I lifted him as well.
"Shh, okay..."
"Thor, let's go," Eugene said as he attempted to place Thor in the crib, but it cried as well.
We were both shaken as we looked at each other. We tried putting them in the crib a few more times, but the twins were being particularly mischievous, so we did nothing but wipe them down and thoroughly clean them with wipes and warm water on a towel. They fell asleep immediately after we cleaned them.
"It's finally done," Uge said as he slid onto the bed.
"It's a little exhausting, but it's also a lot of fun," I said as I lay beside him.
I turned to look at his face; I saw him nod and yawn, which made me smile, but it was quickly replaced by a shocked reaction due to his sudden look at me.
When our eyes met, I was at a loss for words... Now that I'm looking into his eyes, I can feel a loud and painful throb in my chest. When he gets so close to me, I gasp.
"Hey, w-what are you doing?" I lightly push his chest, but my hand stops pushing him as soon as I feel the hardness of this man's chest.
It's as solid as a rock and kinda... squezy. I was terrified when I realized he was already sleeping.
I quickly sat down and covered my face out of shame. Eugene is sleeping, but I thought he was flirting with me! I even caress his chest!
"Gosh, Laura, the hell is already burning for you..." I said to myself before throwing myself back on the bed and covering myself with a blanket.
I was deep asleep when I heard a loud cry. I got up lazily, trying to figure out what the noise was.
"What's that noise?" I ask, terrified, wondering whose cry it is.
"Why?"
Eugene got up in the bed beside me, which surprised me. Oh, we share the same bed... and,
When I realize the noise is coming from the twins, I immediately jump out of bed. What the hell, I'm still not used to hearing cries in the middle of the night.
Eugene also stood up and went straight to Thor, who was now crying.
I began to prepare milk for them. I should not fall asleep. What if I didn't wake up quickly? They'd be hungry all night.
We fed them right away after we finished making the milk.
Eugene and I were sitting next to each other, holding the twins in our arms and feeding them. I yawned as I looked at the clock, four o'clock in the morning...
"Sleep baby," Eugene hummed tiredly trying to put Thor to sleep.
Later on, the twins finally sleeping so soundly. We carefully place them in their crib.
When sunlight enters the room through the glass window, I close my eyes.
"It's already morning," I pointed out.
I approached the glass window and pulled back the curtain, revealing the city view to us.
"Let's take a nap for a while, Laura," he suggested, but I ended up staring at the ceiling, unable to sleep.
I look at the clock, then at the twins.
"It's already six o'clock in the morning, he must be in the office by eight," I murmured, looking at Eugene, who was finally asleep.
I got into bed slowly so he wouldn't wake up. I fix their blankets before leaving the bedroom.
I begin by making fried rice, bacon and egg, and stewed cornbeef. Eugene is a big eater, so he usually eats a lot in the morning. I sipped coffee before returning to the room to wake him up.
"Eugene, wake up..." I gently wake him up so that the twins do not wake up. I don't want to disturb them while they are still sleeping.
"Laura..." he called out lazily, and I helped him in getting up. "What time is it?" he asks.
"Six forty, don't worry, you still have a lot of time, go to the dining room first and have breakfast. I'll just prepare your clothes," I said quietly.
"Hm, thank you," he says as he walks out of the room, still drowsy.
I suddenly smiled as I was deciding what Eugene should wear. It seems that I was his real wife, preparing breakfast for him and choosing his outfits... I sigh.
"Stop thinking nonsense," I said to myself, slapping my lips.
I leave Eugene's room after I prepare his clothes. I went into my room before going to the kitchen to check for the twins. I smiled when I saw the twins were still asleep.
"You have a meeting today and warehouses to visit, as well as an investor meeting at 3 p.m. and a dinner meeting for the new product that you discussed with Mr. Sandler Mindragon last time."
While looking at my small notebook, I continued reminding him of his schedule for today.
I noticed that my boss had no reaction to what I was saying so I closed it and sipped my coffee before starting to eat. Besides, he didn't have to memorize his schedule because that was the secretary's responsibility.
"W-wait—"
When I remembered I was his secretary, my eyes widened in shock.
"Hey!" I yelled, pointing at him with my fork.
"W-what?" he gasped, wiping his mouth from the coffee spill caused by my sudden outburst.
"What are you going to do now? I can't come with you; I'm your secretary, but I have to take care of the twins! How are you going to survive without me?" I panic.
"I forgot to tell you that we don't have to go to work for a week," my brow furrowed."What do you mean? Is that all right?" I asked, and he shrugged."I'm the Boss, Laura. I can do whatever I want," he said trying to be arrogantly, I just laugh at his face. "OK, Sir," I said quietly as I stared at him, but Eugene just laughed and finished his coffee."And there's an agency that can help us with the babysitter," he said, which surprised me.When did he do that, exactly?"That's really quick, but please make sure they can be trusted.""That's why we've taken a week off work. The two helpers will arrive later at lunch, we'll monitor them for a week, and if they're good, we'll be more reassured." "He explained to me in a serious tone, assuring me that he will not 'just choose the person' and that children's lives would be put at risk."But I couldn't help but worry. I've read a lot about how bad things can happen when a child is left with someone else. My heart skipped a beat when I fel
"Oh my gosh!" she exclaimed in surprise after I dropped the folder on the office table. I looked up at her."If you don't have anything important to report right now, you can leave," I said sternly. I could see her confusion and nervousness on her face as she turned around. "And, next time," I said as she turned around, "don't spread any humor if you don't know what happened; if you don't respect other people, just think of your job; you didn't want to lose your job, did you?"I ignored our age difference. I knew she was older than me and that I should respect her... But why should I respect someone unworthy of it?"I'm sorry, Ma'am. Laura! I'm sorry, I can't do it again," she said.She is now facing my table and constantly bowing her head."Don't apologize to me; I'm not the victim of your gossip.""Ma'am..." she said nervously, and I just smiled at her while making a sarcastic face in front of her so she knows I'm pissed right now."I'm just telling you that you should apologize to
I've been out of work for three years. I did everything I could to make the kids and Eugene happy during those three years. Nothing special has changed in our relationship.I'm not sure if he has feelings for me, but based on his actions and sweet words, it appears that he does. I'm not sure, despite how sweet and gentle he is to me if we don't give a label on our relationship. That's nonsense.Our relationship has been fine for the past few years; we haven't hidden anything from each other, but in the last few days... Eugene's strange and secretive demeanor catches my attention. It appears that something is going on that he does not want me to know about."Ma'am, you're already awake? Oh, you also cook breakfast; I'm sorry I woke up late; I didn't realize you'd wake up early," Perla apologized when she noticed me sitting in front of the dining table."No, it's fine, I just woke up earlier than usual," I say, smiling and averting my gaze as I notice her eyes on me."Sir didn't come h
"Daddy!"When they notice their father, the twins shout in perfect harmony. They've both become energized now that their father has arrived.I didn't look up to him; instead, I let the kids call him while I cleaned the spaghetti sauce splattered on the floor to keep myself occupied so I wouldn't have to talk to him."Hello boys, how's it going? Wow, Jollibee!" he said to the twins as he played with their hands.When he approaches the twins to kiss them on the cheeks, I take a step backward."Mommy gave this to me and Loki, Daddy," Thor tried to explain; he and his twin were not very good at speaking in long sentences, but they tried very hard when they did."Oh wow, did you say thank you?" he asked, wiping Loki's cheeks with the remaining sauce."Did we?" Loki asks, his face serious. I couldn't help but smile as I watched Loki's bemused expression when he asked Thor for help. Eventually, they don't remember anything and suddenly stand up."Awe!" I uttered in joy as they wrapped their
When I walked out of the room, I noticed him standing outside, and when he looked at me, his eyes were drawn to my hand. I was carrying two large bags containing my belongings.Before he sat on the sofa, I heard him click his tongue and stare at the luggage I was carrying."So you're leaving," he said coldly, shrugging his shoulders."Well, it's been years; just close the door when you leave," he said sternly, it's like he's talking to a total stranger.Is it because he doesn't care about the years we've spent together that he can tell me to leave like nothing? That's so cruel of him.I took a big step away from him, tightening my grip on my bag. I went straight to the twins' room and quietly entered to say my goodbyes. But when I finally saw them, I dropped my bags as soon as I shut the door.I approached the bed slowly and noticed them sleeping in each other's arms.When I began sobbing, I covered my mouth to avoid making any noise. Looking at their faces made my lips quiver. When t
"I can't bear leaving the kids in your care right now while seeing you act like this. I know I don't have the right to take the children away from you and bring them with me, but I'm begging you... just for the sake of the twins and the promise I made to Gail that I would take care of them, please have mercy and allow me to take them with me." I utter while kneeling on the floor.I can't afford to leave the twins in his care. How can I sleep peacefully knowing he'll neglect the twins and go to his woman? How can I think clearly when I know that every time I think of them, I imagine them seeing things that are inappropriate for their age?I don't want Thor and Loki to grow up seeing their Father do bad things in front of them. I don't want them to grow up resentful of their Father. I'm afraid the twins will grow up seeing their father do bad things and assuming it's right, so they will do the same in the future. "Please, they need me." They need someone to guide them; they are young,
The twins immediately fell asleep when we arrived because they were both strained. I walked quietly out of their room and collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted. It would be difficult for the twins if we continued our journey to Siargao. I'm planning a trip to Siargao to see one of my properties. We don't have to flee the country to avoid Eugene. All that remains is for us to take a step back."That childish man..." I murmured as I stared out the glass window. I can see a lot of lights coming from various cars. It's a stunning view... enough scenery to refresh my mind and heartI honestly don't intend to leave Eugene for long. I'm not that bad to take his children away from him. I wouldn't abandon Eugene, just as I promised Gail.And I also know that I can't afford to be apart from him. He is one of the most important people in my life; he is like my own family, so I doubt I can be away from him for too long. Besides, the children need the presence of their father.I'm not sure why I'm su
The dining room is packed with men with large bodies, each carrying a weapon. When I looked at the table and saw what they were looking at, I was too stunned to say anything. Gail's picture was on the table, along with the old man and woman's picture; who are they? I was even more surprised when I saw a picture of myself with the twins.I take another look at the people who are now staring at me. Eugene's nervous and shocked expression tells me that he didn't want me to see all of this."W-what... Eugene, what is all of this?" my voice trembled as I asked him, still terrified of what I saw.I saw him signal to the men to leave us alone first. When they passed by, I tightly closed my eyes, just looking at their big body and big weapons made me nervous. When they were completely away from me, I just breathed a sigh of relief."Why are you here? Why did you come back?" he asked, holding his head."Stop hiding anything from me now, Eugene! Just tell me, what exactly is going on right now?