Chapter 12
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2021-07-19 18:01
ADOPTED HEIR **Pictures**
Isabella's P O V
Felicity stood in front of my desk while I sort out some files.
"Isabella, I know you understand all that was discussed in the meeting room. I'm sorry I didn't discuss that with you privately first but came out in public with it. But you really need to get married before you turn 35, that way, the board members will respect you more." Felicity said.
"You didn't get married and everyone still respects you." I replied without lifting my eyes to look at her.
"It's totally different, they know my situation. They know it is impossible for me to be with a man." Felicity said.
"Then tell them my situation too. Tell them I'm too busy to be with a man." I retorted.
"I know you are very busy so I'm not going to ask you to go on blind dates. Richard and I have selected a couple of guys for you. We are going to test them all and see the one that fits your character a lot. The man that will marry you has to understand you first because you are a tough case. I'm going, take care." She concluded and started leaving.
"And um...that reminds me, about your travel to Buford." She said.
I quickly lifted my eyes to concentrate on her. She walked back to me slowly.
"You're turning 34 on Thursday so you'll have to leave for Buford on Sunday night, you'll arrive there Monday morning. You'll have enough time to explain things to them, that brings us to your interview. The interview everyone wants, you have to record the interview so I'll release it on your birthday. When will you be chanced to do that?" She inquired.
"Um..okay, today is Thursday I'll be creating time for the interview on Sunday. I'm afraid Sunday is the only day that I can do that," I said.
She nods her head.
"Good. I know you can't wait to see your kids. Heard they are grown ups now. Don't worry I'll be sending you their pictures later today," Felicity said and smiled.
She walked out of my office after that. I let out a huge sigh of relief.
I thought she was about to tell me how she has changed her mind about me travelling down to Buford Wyoming. I was so scared. I'm glad she hasn't changed her mind.
I'm happy that I'll be seeing my kids for the first time in my life. How will I even explain things to them? What on earth will I say to make them understand?
Will they even believe that I'm their mother because literally speaking a lot of people still thinks I'm 25. Just the way Felicity has managed to keep her skin so young, she has managed to do the same thing to me. My skin still looks very young and soft. Well, I guess I'll have to start with the way it all happened for them to believe me.
I placed my hands on my chest in happiness. Now that I'm thinking of it, I think I'm glad I have them in this world, tho I haven't properly met them but I still love them regardless.
*
I packed my stuff and entered the car opened for me by my guard. He shut the door and my driver starts driving the car out to the highway.
A whatsapp text enters my phone and I checked the sender to be my adoptive mom.
*Are you on your way home yet? These are the pictures I've sent my agents to recruit since they were babies.*
I watch as the pictures kept coming in one by one till they are over 300. I start downloading the pictures one by one and after that went to my gallery to view them.
I start viewing the pictures from when they were still babies.
Oh goodness! They are so cute. They are so so cute.
Did I really give birth to these Angels? Scrolling through the pictures, I didn't know when tears started rolling down my cheeks.
I got to when they are about 5 years of age. I kept crying till I got to when they were about 14 and stopped.
Oh gosh. Goodness! I'm finally gonna be meeting you guys in person. You don't know how much I missed you guys so much. I thought crying out loudly.
"Ma'am. Ma'am," my driver and guard turned back worriedly to call me.
"Leave me. Just concentrate on what you are doing," I say to both of them.
Without looking up at them, I can tell that they are both pulling a confused look on. I placed the phone on my chest and continued crying.
I'm finally going to meet you guys. I hope you two forgive me. I hope you two can really forgive me for not raising you the way a mother should raise her kids.
It's no one's fault that I'm incapable of being a good mother.
"Ma'am, we are here." The guard announced. I quickly opened the back door and got out before they could come down and do it for me.
I went straight to my room and sat down on my bed. After crying for a long time, I opened my phone again and started checking the pictures.
But... Why does Kendrick really look like Nathaniel? I thought they'll be identical twins, I didn't know they'll both resemble both Nathaniel and I.
Kendra resembles me a lot while Kendrick is a carbon copy of Nathaniel.
I laughed sarcastically. What is God trying to do making them like these?
Now once I look at my son's face, I'll be seeing Nathaniel instead.
That cocky bastard.
There is no way my son will behave like him even tho he resembles him a lot.
But regardless, I love them both so so much. I'm happy I gave birth to them too.
A knock came at my door then.
"Ma'am, dinner is ready." My head chef announced.
"I am not hungry. You guys can eat it." I say.
"Ma'am please, if madam finds out about this she's going to fire me. Please come out and eat, even if it's just a little, please, she has warned me to always makes sure you eat." My head chef plead from outside.
She kept pleading and pleading until I replied her.
"Okay, just keep my share at the dinning. I'll eat it when I'm ready."
"Okay ma'am. Thank you." She thanked and left.
I turn my full attention back to my phone.
Should I call Grams? She might be sleeping now, I don't want to wake that old woman up. I'm sure she must be really old. I'm glad she is still alive for me. What will I have done without that woman?
I don't know how I'm ever going to repay her for all she's done for me. She's really a great mother.
*
I got to the office the next day, feeling more alive than ever.
"Ma'am," my secretary ran up to me as usual and we both entered the elevator.
"What is it?" I asked.
"Ma'am, there is someone waiting for you up stairs in your office." She said.
I turn to look at her, confused. "Who is it?" I asked.
She took her eyes down at my question.
"You should probably see for yourself." She replied.
The elevator opened and I stepped out of the elevator and went straight to my office without hesitation.
And there he stood.
David.
"Hey beauty," he stood up from the couch and walked up to me.
"I'm back. I came straight from the airport to see you. Have you missed me?" He smiled.
"Oh, you are back." I rolled my eyes at him and went behind my desk.
"Shouldn't you at least act like you are happy to see me? I heard your mom is looking for a suitable husband for you. Should I tell her that I'm interested in her pretty daughter?" David asked coming to stay beside me.
"David, I was happy you left the country. But I'm also glad you came back successfully, things hasn't changed here one bit. I'm still as busy as ever." I said simply.
"I know. I read the article, your mom made you the heir to Queen's empire. It was bound to happen anyways, there is no one more capable than you in managing this huge company. Congrats." He congratulated.
"Thanks." I mumbled typing away on my laptop.
"So, since I'm here, you should probably do me a favor by escorting me down. I want to leave now, I'm glad to see you in good shape," David requested.
"Sorry, I can't, David. I'm busy with work. You can leave on your own or I can call in my secretary to escort you." I replied coldly to him.
He kepts quiet for a minute before speaking up again.
"I won't take offense. Don't worry. I'll just go prepare something for your birthday." David grinned and made to leave.
"Wait." He stopped.
"Don't prepare a thing for me. I won't be celebrating my birthday here. I will in a different place then. I'm just telling you so you won't waste your time and money." I explained and went back to my work.
He shook his head.
"Okay, but I'll still celebrate it with you when you get back. See you." He waved and left my office.
Oh David. I'm sorry but I don't have time to think about guys like you when I have my kids to worry about.
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