Nathalie Pov...I didn't expect Gideon to say those words. I'm frozen shocked for a minute unable to speak. I do want to marry him of course but it's not the right timing to drop the bomb. The fact that this meeting was not about us and there are guests in the living room."What!" Everyone blurted shocked but Gideon was certain."I said I will marry her. I'm sorry if we had the honeymoon already but I am taking responsibility!" Gideon emphasized. Things escalated quickly forgetting the guests watching the unfolding live drama."What!" Jonathan bursts out."What do you mean by what? Is it because of our 12 year age gap! Does marrying now based on age? Is that what you mean!" He glared at Jonathan disappointed."Gideon calm down that's not what he meant!" Gertrude intervened but Gideon is already mad."No little sis! It is! You married him somewhat just like your age. Mom is five years young than dad but they are happily married why can't I?" He gritted his teeth hurt."Knight!" I utter
Gertrude Pov...I wasn't expecting that kind of show. It was the first time ever for us to see my brother freak out because of woman or anything. He immediately burst out without letting us justify our actions. We couldn't speak right away as we are surprised. Dad who is a strict and one-word man was stunned unbelievably. Danny find it awkward that they were still mixed with us so he ask to excuse themselves and come back some other day as we have some family matters to discuss. I don't have any choice but to let them. We will invite them on Giovanni's birthday. Jasmine bid them goodbye and thanked them.When they leave the living room is so quiet and heavy atmosphere. I look at our parents and they both have something in their mind. Thank goodness our children broke the defeating silence."Daddy I am hungry. Can we eat?" Jasmine squeaked tugging Jonathan's arms. They have a bond when she was born that's why it's not awkward for them to be together. "Oh! Sorry sweetheart. Yes, we wi
Jonathan Pov..A lot of things happened today that we should process in our minds. It was all unexpected and surprising. Gideon misunderstands me and even revealed he was never keen on me but has no choice because his sister was in love with me. I'm not shocked if he felt it that way but a bit hurt for the truth. I felt like I was choking with my own words unable to speak my thought. I was just frozen staring at them and listening until their voice become distorted away from me."Honey!""Hmn.""You know my brother didn't mean that. He just didn't expect our reaction. He drop a bomb so we are appalled." Gertrude explaining."You don't have to explain my love. He has the right to hate me at first sight. I wasn't picturesque for someone like you! The fact that I care about my sister as well. I feel and understand him." I enunciated. He deserved to get mad and speak up his mind. It was just an unexpected moment to hear that. "Oh, Jonathan!" She cried."I'm fine love. Im not bothered at
Gertrude Pov..After what happened that day, Jonathan decided to bring us home to our own house. We need to breathe as bombs keep on dropping on us unprepared. I've been back for almost two months and just a few days when my memory was recovered. I need to go back to work to lessen Jonathan's load but he insisted that I must stay longer to compensate for the years I wasn't home before my attention will be divided with my work.I give space for my brother and my parents to sort out things while I have my own affairs with my family. Luisa came back while we search for someone who will take her place though Jasmine was growing too fast and don't need a nanny anymore.We both enrolled them at the School owned by dad now after what happened with Jessica's family. The five years I'm gone a lot of things happened. I still feel terrible for her but it's the price for their injustice and unscrupulous actions. I can't imagine that she will end up in mental care. She would be a successful woman
Jonathan Pov...After two months since that day, our life goes back to where it was. My family is back and we are moving forward forgetting what happened. Our past will be a lesson for us. I admit that I am having a trust issue recently. I become a quiet critic of everything. The signing of documents was slowed and meetings with people are often to manifest properly.I am dealing with an empire not a personal business this time. My father-in-law teaches me how to handle them one by one and of these days I will be working with Gideon - my brother inlaw that I don't know if he has a grudge against me or just he hates me for who I am used to be. Well, we will work on that! Personal matters were excluded from the business. That's their family business motto or else they were downhill if they did. Their family keeps their lives private. No one knew my mother-in-law was a cancer survivor.Luisa as well is still with us, continuously training her reliever and David regularly visits her same
Gideon Pov...I was supposed to go back to Italy today for an important meeting when I got an emergency call. I have to drop my flight and call my secretary quickly to attend to my emergency.I called dad that I cant go back to Italy today as I need to go to the hospital. He called his friend to reschedule my meeting for a few days.Picking up my keys to drive on my own to the hospital aa quickly as possible. I'm worried about her. I was in a hurry walking inside the hospital and didn't notice my sister and her husband walking out. When our eyes locked I felt mixed emotions but what floated in the air was his undeniable happiness lingering. "Gideon!" My sister called again snapping in my reverie and looking at her. "What are you doing here? Are you alright?" She asks continuously unaware but her husband is a wizard to notice what is unnoticed. "My sister!" Jonathan beamed. Gertrude looks at him before locking her gaze on me with a questioning look. "I don know. I just received a
Gertrude Pov...The drama in our family happened now that we are older and can manifest things on our own. I'm blessed and ecstatic to know that my brother is soon to be a father as well. He is too old now and this is his last ride. I'm happy that he finds a beautiful and perfect woman to love and cherish for the rest of his life.I want to celebrate the blessing with them but I don't think Jonathan is into it after he expressed his feelings. Everything was a misunderstanding since the start. at least he unleashes what he feels than to bottled up and burst someday.We could not celebrate the news after that day but today Jonathan applied for leave to celebrate with me whilst our children were still in school.He is still outside now as he sends our kids to school. I started to cook something to eat when he arrives.After cooking and setting up the table. I went to our room and clean everything and freshen up before my handsome husband comes home.Before changing my clothes I caress my
Gideon Pov...I want to intervene but it's a sibling duel. I just felt sorry for my woman to feel terrible.When he delivered his reasons he really shut it sitting but didn't start to eat yet as I need to set up our table as well. I know they have both manners and are raised differently.We eat quietly and Nathalie didn't say a word but I can feel her agony. He was hurt to hurt his brother and miss him. Since the incident in our house, I never see them together or talk.After we eat I called the housemaid to clean the table as we walk towards the living room. I waited for us to settle before starting to converse. This is the moment we settle our indifference as we are going to be a family."Jonathan I know we may cross the line but your sister misses you so much. I think it's harsh that you could deny her and the fact that she's pregnant now." I tried to reason out in a way that it will not get on his nerves. He is somewhat scary when talking about the people he loves. I already saw i
Jasmine Pov...My debut party was a perfect definition of a blast! I've been having a grand party since I was born, well except when I was kidnapped my poster parent did make it happen to be a princess though. This birthday was unforgettable as I am with my family and extended family abroad.My parents were busy working to provide whatever we need and this trip is definitely what everyone needs. I saw them leave my party like a teenager, I'm happy to see them laugh and play for a while.My party ended around 1 in the morning. I invited Some of my friends to come here. Auntie Nathalie said I can invite anyone that I wanted to be part of my cotillion.Matt is one of my closest friends that I met entering college. He's cool, smart, and handsome. He doesn't want boundaries but is respectful to elders and women. Some of our friends branded us as a couple but he just shrug it off."Matt thanks for coming!" I grind seeing him. He said he'll not come as he was busy and might his parents would
Jonathan Pov...The party was a blast and memorable for everyone. Couldn't thank my sister and her husband for making this event blissful.To see my daughter laugh, dance and smile was an unexplainable feeling a parent could have. It's already midnight and no one wants to stop. They still want to prolong the happiness and bonding.I don't know how my sister sent invitations that people keep on coming. The stage where her presents lay was already full yet the gift keeps on pilling.I didn't know my daughter planned to donate her present to the foundation. Her grandparents were proud of her and couldn't believe she is already trustworthy and a good leader. The way she thinks amazed her grandparents."You are always in deep thought hon! Is there something bothering you lately!" My wife asks wrapping her arms behind me."No love! I'm proud of our daughter! She is exceptional and smart." I beamed proud of her."Yes, she is honey! Never expect she will think that way! I thought she is still
Jonathan Pov...Time flies too fast and my firstborn is now a woman. Seeing her grow up and have her own plans makes me cry. Still remembering when she was just a little munchkin plaid on my broad arms. She's small and very delicate to carry, now she's a gorgeous amazing woman.She will still my little girl who runs towards me and needed me."Daddy!" A soft fragile voice screech behind me. I wipe my tears before facing her."Hi, my princess!" I beamed happily."Are you crying?" She ask worried."No! Im, not princess. I'm just happy to see you step up for another milestone. You are now grown up and soon you will never need me." I plummeted."Daddy you will always be my first man! What your thinking will never happen!" She specified assuring me. She's not little anymore. My heart ached but happy where she become."I love you, my princess! Always remember daddy is here for you! I might scold you or ground you but my love for is unconditional. You will always be my little girl." I enuncia
Nathalie Pov...After6 years...I just remembered getting married surprisingly and having twins after yet twelve years had passed. Jonathan and I leave away each other with our own chosen families. We are both busy working and managing our household. I found a good man who treasures a woman and I can't ask for anything else.We usually have a family reunion every birthday and other family occasions. Company events were minimal and w can't bring our families there. I told Jonathan to surprise Jasmine on her debut so we ask them to come here to Italy. Gertrude was once here, but since I married Gideon, many things changed. I also heard she has a boyfriend and we practically invited him.Jonathan is whining he is not ready to see her daughter being involved in a man but she is already a woman, not a child. Sooner Giovani will introduce his and the twins, they're naughty. I miss their youngest child. She's adorable like a royal princess but her temperament is different. I bet she got my
Jonathan Pov...After 5 years...Five years have passed and our lives changed! Nathalie and I have a beautiful family now. We are happy that we both found a beautiful family to share our endeavors in life. Our parents were once friends and are now friends and families.Nathalie has two twins in five years and Gideon was so happy. He rather chooses to spend the day with his family than at his office but he needs to work. Nathalie joined us in expanding and managing the Evans and Cushe Empire for our children. Our parents were the happiest now that we are settled and taking care of their business they hardly built with their sweat and great labor.Homer often visited us and was thankful that I was a good husband and father to my children after what he did but it's the opposite I am thankful that he forced me to marry his daughter. Actually, he saves me from hell.After what happened to Gertrude giving birth to the twins. I make sure she will not get pregnant again. I'm scared of losing h
Homer Pov...Jonathan is nervous pacing back and forth in front of the emergency room. Gertrude was sent there an hour ago as his water bag broke.Every tick of the clock is terrifying waiting for her birth delivery and Jonathan wasn't him anymore. His face is already contoured worried. The way he bites his lips and clenched his fist shows how scared he is!Since he arrived here, he never speaks. I'm also worried about my daughter. Giving birth to twins is risky and the babies were big. Every time my wife gives birth before I felt my heart slowly ripped from my chest worried and scared."Jonathan!" I tried to distract him. He suddenly kneels down scaring us. Thought he fainted or something bad happens to him. While we are helping Jonathan the emergency door opened. The doctor came out. "Evans family!" The doctor called. We all crawled near the doctor."The babies and your wife were delivered safely." The doctor beamed. We relaxed hearing that but. "Unfortunately we have a little pr
Jonathan Pov...When I saw my wife sitting on one of the tables in the garden of the resort, I doubted Gideon and Nathalie's gestures! As expected, they planned this. Been three months since their wedding and we are all busy with our lives. I'm busy working end to end while tending to my wife's and kids' needs. I sneak behind her and planted a kiss on her nape surprising her."Hey! Love where are they?" She beamed startled but smiled when she saw it was me."Hi, my lovely wife!" I chimed pecking at her lips. "Don't ask my love, I doubt this is a family lunch or dinner." I added pulling her inside. And just what I expected, they book 1 room just for us! He is really serious about what he said! Whatever Gideon! I mumbled in disbelief smiling. "My brother is just worried about you! I'm not much of help right now and you have a lot of work to do." My wife enunciated apologetically. She's right though, this is what you really feel when you are a family man and love your family. Famil
Gideon Pov...We were all busy after the wedding and I haven't had the chance to thank Jonathan. He looks unapproachable but it's the opposite. He once rejected my proposal earning some negative traits on me but the actual him isn't what we always see. After the incident, Gertrude was really forbidden to work normally and on her own. She can visit the office twice a week as my brother inlaw's order. He becomes more possessive and overprotective of her. Well, she's carrying two not one! If you meet him before, you will not believe The love he showed for his family. Before I will go back to Italy for a job, Nathalie and I talked to surprise her brother. Time to give him something to cheer up. He is a man full of commitment to himself without question or complaint.Work is spicing up rapidly and he is busy more than he thought. He needs my sister's help but she can't for now. He'd rather crumble alone working just to make his family safe at all costs."Love he really needs this! He is
Nathalie Pov...When I heard the news about my brother having twins I was astounded but in love.I thought Gertrude is planning something since they were apart for five years. My heart is thumping fast worried for my brother but her reasons were genuine.That will be the most beautiful gift he will ever have on his birthday. Unfortunately, accidents happen anytime and anywhere. It is unpredictable and inevitable.I understand how moody and emotional she was as well. I'm not emotional but lazy and always hungry. It's part of the pregnancy. This is her third time and not pregnancy is the same even with cravings. Some are disgusting and nasty.The night ends smoothly and we ended up starting our honeymoon in my brother's house. It was like a reunion and it's amazing and beautiful. There is no perfect family without a day of misunderstanding. The first day waking up on my bed with my now husband and the best part was in my brother's house whom we thought doesn't agree with us. Our huge a