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“I hope you’re not taking me to some fancy restaurant. As you can see, I’m not dressed for the occasion,” Quinn remarked as Jake walked her to his G-Wagon that was parked a few blocks away from the bookstore. “And I came driving… what happens to my car?” She added.“I’ve already asked my assistant to meet us at the mall. He will get your car keys and come and drive your car to your house. No need to worry, I've got everything covered,” Jake answered. He glanced at Quinn and said, “As for your outfit, it’s not bad. You look great and comfortable. We just need to get you something warm. I'm the one who needs an outfit change.” Quinn arched an eyebrow, wondering why they needed to wear something warm. What kind of date did Jake plan? She asked him, “Where are we going? Are we hiking? You rich people do weird things. You must know, I’m lazy and I can’t climb a mountain. Besides, it’s dark. There could be wild animals in there!” Jake laughed. His eyes squinted and his lips stretched wi
The usually busy ice rink was quiet save for the soft music playing in the background. Fairy lights twinkled above, setting a romantic ambience in the calm and clear night. Quinn was in awe of the place. She could see that Jake had put in a lot of effort for her sake and this fact warmed her heart.However, the beauty of the place did nothing to remove her fear of falling on her ass. Her feet were unstable on the ice, unable to balance, so she found herself about to do a forced split... her heart raced at the thought of the pain she would go through. Just when she thought she was about to hit the ground, Jake swooped her up in his arms like a knight in shining armour. Quinn's heart pounded hard against her ribcage. She thought Jake looked so cool and sexy when he did that. Leaning her head on his chest, she thought, 'This man has a great body. These muscles... oh my." “Are you calm now?” Jake asked, looking down at Quinn who was holding on to his neck for dear life. Quinn chuckled
As the days went by, Oliver responded well to treatment and he got discharged. However, he didn’t leave the hospital since Claire would have to stay hospitalised for the rest of her pregnancy term or until they found a solution to her situation. That day, Oliver went to the office to conduct some meetings and handle some matters that required his presence after being away from work for a long time. He was back from his leave, however, he would only work for a few hours before going back to the hospital and sometimes, he would work from the hospital since he was the boss and he could work from anywhere, including having video conference meetings. Oliver walked into his office and told Thomas who was following him. “Call Miss Spark to my office.” “Yes, Sir,” Thomas responded and proceeded to perform that task. A few minutes later, someone knocked at the door and when Oliver called out a ‘come in’, the door opened and Victoria Spark gingerly walked into the office. Victoria Spark w
“Daddy, the baby is bored. You’ve read too many stories. Let’s play a game with her!” Thalia said, grabbing the book from Oliver’s hands. Oliver's eyes slightly widened. He said, "Are you saying Daddy's reading is boring you?" "No... I just want us to play games with the baby. She must be bored. I would be bored if it was me," Thalia remarked seriously.Claire chuckled before stroking Thalia’s hair. She remarked, “We can’t play games with the baby right now, Thalia. In a few years, we will be able to play together.”“Who said I can’t play with the baby? I can!” Oliver remarked. He glanced at Thalia and added, "I'm a fun Dad. I can play games with the baby."Claire arched an eyebrow. She asked in amusement, “How so?” Oliver cleared his throat. He stared at Claire’s stomach and covered his face with his hands before saying, “Where’s daddy?”He removed his hands and exclaimed, “Here I am!” Thalia broke into a fit of giggles. She said through giggles, “Daddy is so silly, Mommy. The ba
Jake scoffed. His initial shock at seeing his ex after four years wore out and her words sank in. He furrowed his eyebrows and stared at Charlotte in disbelief. What did she say? She missed him?In what world did that statement make sense? She’s the one who left and had no right to miss him. And so what if she was back? Did her return affect him in any way? No. It didn't. He nodded and smiled, saying, “It’s been a while… I’m here to see my friends, excuse me.” Jake walked past Charlotte and approached Oliver and Claire. He smiled at them and asked Claire, “How are you doing today, Claire?” Charlotte remained at the door, standing awkwardly. Did Jake just ignore her? Why? Jake never ignored her... he loved her too much. 'Is he playing hard to get?' She mused. She forced a smile and walked out of the ward before closing the door behind her. Seeing this, Claire glanced at Jake and remarked, “That was rude, Jake. She looked like she had a lot of things to say to you.” Jake sighed.
“W-What?” Jake couldn’t believe his ears. His eyes grew into the size of dinner plates and his jaw dropped to the floor. For a minute, he couldn’t move, simply staring at Charlotte, trying to process what she had said. Charlotte's words repeatedly echoed in his ears like a broken record, causing his heart to pound like a galloping horse. “What did you say?” He asked after finding his voice. “I said you have a son, Jake. Our son,” Charlotte answered. A lot of thoughts reeled in Jake’s mind. ‘I have a son? Does that mean Charlotte was pregnant when she left?’Jake gulped, his throat suddenly feeling parched and he wished he had taken that coffee. “Why did you leave if you were pregnant with my child?” He questioned, feeling a stab of betrayal. How could she still leave despite knowing she was carrying his child?Was her job more important than letting him know that he was going to be a father?Charlotte sighed heavily. She remarked, “I never knew. It was only when I got to Japan t
Jake spent some time with his son and then, he said bye and promised to spend more time with him the next day. However, the little boy didn't want to let go of his father. Seeing that Jake was about to leave, Lucian threw a tantrum and began to cry. It was only when Jake carried him that he stopped crying. Jake spent a good amount of time calming the boy and promising him that he would return to see him. Seeing his son cry for him broke his heart. How long had the little one longed for a father's love?"I'll read you a bedtime story, ok? Let me tuck you in," Jake said, soothingly. Charlotte led Jake to Lucian's room where he placed Lucian on the bed and began to read him a story. It took some time for the boy to sleep. His eyes kept opening each time he felt like Jake was leaving. "I'll see you often, Lucian. Don't worry, my son. Your father will always be around," he whispered and Lucian finally drifted off to sleep. Jake felt like a hand was squeezing his heart. His son was dep
Buzz!! [If you want to see your boyfriend, go to the Ford Paradise Hotel.] Claire Hamilton squinted her eyes as she glanced at the lit screen of her phone, reading the message she had just received from a strange number. She furrowed her eyebrows, wondering what it could be about. Her boyfriend, Oliver Ford, had not contacted her that day despite it being their eighth anniversary. After trying to call him several times, she finally gave up when his phone directed her to voice mail for the umpteenth time. Now looking at the message she just received, Claire’s stomach did a flip. ‘Could Oliver have planned a surprise and texted me with an unknown number?’ Claire couldn't help but fantasize with anticipation. She hurried to get ready for the appointment. With her heart leaping with excitement, she took her time to look good for the night. Since she had been with her boyfriend for eight years now, she assumed he was going to propose to her today. She wore a short shimmery dress tha