Aiden was distracted by the knock on his office. He looks outside of his glass wall and saw Justin, his secretary.
“come in.”
Justin, with the folders in hand, came inside and greeted Aiden. He put the files on Aiden’s desk and said, “It seems Miss Blanche called a day off today.”
“Where did she go?” Aiden asked.
“Miss Blanche told Mr. Gion Adams, her direct superior that she had a family emergency to take care of,” Justin replied readily.
“perform a background check on Emilia… no nevermind. Go get back to work.”
“yes sir.”
Aiden felt lost and kept asking himself why did he do that? He repeatedly blamed himself as he was the cause of Emilia’s pained look. Her wronged eyes and tears that were on the verge of falling, his chest tightened from recalling it.
“you’re such a jerk Aiden Wisteria” he mumbled.
“am I really doing this?” Emilia asked Aerys, while she tightens her grip on Emilia’s hands to comfort her.
“I am with you. Don’t worry.” Aerys reassured Emilia and smiled at her.
Emilia and Aerys are in the Obstetrics in People's Choice Hospital, where Aerys' brother worked at.
Darren Clarke is a neurologist. He is five years older than Emilia while Aerys is one year older than her.
Aerys begged Darren to help them to schedule an appointment secretly as Emilia was afraid that Aiden would find out about it. She also forced him to keep this matter a secret from their parents.
Darren was shocked when he found out the news. He was hurt and a trace of regret filled his heart. He never thought someone else would find out her beauty that he painstakingly hid ever since. He was the one who suggested Emilia continue using her eyeglass instead of using contacts. He knew her secrets and hobby. He felt lost and regret haunts him now and then. Despite that, he helped her, assisted her, and stick with her.
"Brother, don't you have work to do?" Aerys asked her Darren as he was busy with his phone and many calls had kept him busy but he still insisted to stay.
"I'm fine," Darren said with his usual straight face.
Emilia looked at him and grabbed his hand. Darren flinches from her sudden physical contact but tried to maintain his poker face.
"Dar, you should go now. I am fine here with Aerys. There is no need for you to stay here. You are a Doctor and you have your own responsibilities to take care of. Okey? We will be fine here." Emilia smiled at Darren, reassuring him that they will be fine. It took them for while to convince Darren and after he left, Emilia was called in.
During the whole time, Emilia was nervous. After taking the bloodwork, urine test, and other tests, She was asked a lot of things like her personal medical history, mental health history, gynecological history, obstetrical history, health conditions that run in her and Aiden's family.
Emilia was silent when the questions were about Aiden and his family, and the Doctor immediately took the hint and no longer touch the matter.
"Congratulations once again Miss Emilia you are six weeks pregnant. just follow my advice, and tips for the foods that you should eat and avoid. Okey? congratulation once again. see you a month from now." the Doctor said after the series of questions and answers. Emilia was happy and at the same time afraid.
Happy that she finally had a family of her own, but afraid that she could only raise herself and afraid of what her parents' reaction would be. She doesn't want to have any more drama than what already had.
Emilia was the only child of her parents as her mother does not want to have more. Her parents were not in a good relationship, they were not divorced but her mother does not live with her father.
"I want to go home," Emilia said after fetching her vitamins and processing her bill.
"Do you want me to live with you?" Aerys carefully asked Emilia when she noticed her mood. Emilia shook her head and said, "I want to be alone. I'll just call you if ever."
Upon arriving home, the first thing that Emilia did was to find something to eat. After eating and cleaning the kitchen, Emilia sat in her living room and read a few articles on pregnancy before going to sleep.
Emilia woke up from her sudden urge to vomit. She immediately went to the bathroom.
"Is this what they called morning sickness?" Emilia asked herself after rinsing her mouth. She dragged her tired body back to her bed, but she no longer wants to lay down. Emilia stood up and went to the kitchen and took note of what to buy after work and prepared her breakfast.
"Good morning Miss Emilia," Rosabelle said.
Rosabelle Montemayores is one of Emilia's new team members. There are a total of four members in their team, with Emilia being the team leader. They are Rosabelle, Denver, Jules, and Kendrick.
"Good morning" Emilia smiled. Rosabelle and the others were stunned as it was new for them to witness a good mood Emilia. Rosabelle was the first one to wake up from the daze and continued to report what had happened yesterday and what would take place for the day.
"good work Rosa. you may go now." Emilia tenderly said and proceed to do her work.
After breaktime, Rosa went back to her table and noticed that Emilia used a cushion for back support and frequently took a break or went to the comfort room.
**Later That Day** By the time the last visitor left, the room finally exhaled. Silence drifted back in, soft and familiar. The sunlight had shifted into a warm afternoon glow, filtering through the curtains and landing right on the cribs, where Amilia and Eden slept peacefully. Emilia leaned back against her pillows, completely spent but content. Her hair was messy again, her lips dry, but her eyes had that unmistakable sparkle — the kind that said I’m tired, but my heart’s full. Aiden was crouched near the cribs, his hand resting lightly on the edge. He’d barely spoken for the last few minutes, just… watching. “You’re staring again,” Emilia said softly, her voice half teasing. “Can you blame me?” he murmured without looking up. “I’m just making sure they’re real.” “They are,” she said. “And they’re definitely yours. I checked.” He finally glanced up, one corner of his mouth lifting. “You sure? Maybe I should do a DNA test, just in case.” “Try it,” she said, arching
Emilia scowled. “This is so unfair! I carried them for nine months, and they don’t even look like me! This is an injustice!” The room erupted in laughter. Rachel and Lilianna were utterly amused by Emilia’s outburst, remembering their own experiences as new mothers. Rachel stepped forward and tapped Aiden’s shoulder. “I had the same reaction when you and your brother were born,” she said, smiling fondly. “I wanted at least one baby who looked like me, but your dad’s genes were just too strong. Thankfully, Tamara takes after me, so I’m content. Now, Mia, give me more grandchildren—maybe one of them will finally look like you.” Lilianna laughed at Rachel’s teasing advice. “Mia,” she said warmly, “I was just grateful you had a mix of your dad’s and my features when I first saw you. Though I’ll admit—I did wish you looked a bit more like me. We could’ve passed for twins.” The room filled with chatter and laughter before slowly quieting down when it was time for Emilia to
After that night—when Riel ended up staying over at Bea’s house after she got drunk at the company dinner—they parted ways with awkward goodbyes and exchanged contact information, promising to keep things professional. And they did. At least, that’s what they told themselves. They continued to act as usual in the office—bickering whenever the chance presented itself, pretending nothing had changed. But beneath that façade, something had shifted. Since that night, both Bea and Riel had grown strangely aware of each other’s presence. Their playful arguments dwindled, replaced by subtle glances and quieter moments. Perhaps it was because they now talked privately over chat whenever they had time—small conversations that slowly bridged the distance between them. Each message revealed a sliver more of who they really were, and before long, they began finding each other… less annoying. The change didn’t go unnoticed. Their coworkers, long accustomed to the fiery exchanges between
Weeks had passed, and Emilia’s due date was fast approaching. She was pacing slowly around the living room, one hand supporting her back while the other rested gently on her belly. Aiden sat on the couch nearby, skimming through documents. Ever since he found out about her pregnancy, he had rarely left her side. He monitored everything—her diet, her rest, even how long she was allowed to use her phone. Eventually, she was banned from using it altogether unless someone called her directly. Emilia's parents were already in the States. They had stepped out for a short walk, and though Emilia longed to go with them, Aiden wouldn’t let her out of his sight. Then, it happened. She stopped in her tracks, her eyes widening. Her water had broken. Frozen in shock, she turned to look at Aiden. His face drained of color the moment he realized what was happening. Without a word, he jumped to his feet, grabbed his phone, and called the driver. "Aunt Mei! Get the emergency bag!" he barked, e
"Yes. Yes. I will be with you tonight. Just Stop, please." Loren pulled up his hands from Aerys underwear and licked them. He smiled at Aerys and kissed her. That night, Aerys was not able to meet with Darren and Emilia. ---------- The couple went inside. There was an awkward silence hovering in the atmosphere. Emilia wanted to ask why Aiden was waiting outside. But she felt like it was not the right time to raise that question right now. Aiden went straight to the kitchen and poured himself a glass of water to calm his raging temper. After consuming two cups of cold water, he grabbed a clean glass then poured water for Emilia. When Aiden came in, he saw Emilia coming out of their room. Emilia was wearing a loose comfortable clothes, and her face was free of cosmetics. Aiden smiled when he realized that Emilia was wearing his shirt. She looked fresh and young. Emilia's appearance was incredibly charming, and Aiden also finds her sexy and seductive in some ways. Aiden could no
Like any day, people get excited when their shift ends. Aerys tidied up her area while waiting for the next person assigned for the night shift. "Do you want to come with us to drink, Loren?" Hearing some voices, Aerys looked up and saw Loren and the others coming down. She glanced at the wall clock and saw it was time for her shift to end. 'She's late.' Aerys kept on glancing at the employee's area, hoping that the person to relieve her would be there. It was a company policy for the reception booth to be left unattended. "I'll pass," Loren said with a smiling face. But his eyes hid annoyance. From the first day Loren's co-workers started t