CHAPTER 6: 3 KIDS

Alexander

The next day

As I sat in the booked car, driving me away from the airport, questions upon questions lingered on my mind.

Questions upon questions lingered longer. Will I ever find her? Would she ever want to have anything to do with me? Would she even want to believe that I've really changed?

I was ready to do anything just for her to accept me back. Maybe she was my guardian angel after all and I just might have lost her forever. The time read 2pm on my wristwatch, going to the hotel would leave me jobless. I rolled the window down and marveled at the beauty of Carlton, it has really been a long time since I stayed away.

My conscience kept poking me but I decided to not pay attention to it.

"Take me somewhere nice," I said to the driver. "I don't want to go to the hotel yet."

"Yes sir," he said, changing the route he was taking.

My attention was diverted to my phone, an unknown number was calling. I picked up at the second ring, curious on who it could be. "Yes, who is this?"

"My name is Cindy, I want to believe I'm speaking with the billionaire, Alexander Pierce."

"Yes you are, how may I help you?"

"I was sent to warm your bed tonight, it could be for a night. It could be forever, it depends on whatever you want," she said seductively. "And I'll need you to send a detailed description of your location to me and perhaps send a driver to pick me up. I'm a lady that doesn't like to be kept waiting."

For a moment, I was proud of Nancy, just like the kind of ladies I liked but then a part of me felt greatly insulted. A lady talking to me like she owned me.

"Miss Cindy, I believe I have the right to do whatever I want and however I want it and you are in no position to tell me that. I will communicate with you soon enough, if you will excuse me," I dropped the call and rang Nancy immediately. 

"How many times have I told you not to give my main cell line to strangers?"

"I'm so sorry Sir Alex, it must have skipped my mind."

"Beg your God that she doesn't mess up tonight or else you suffer the consequences."

After a while, the car halted and I saw that we had arrived at a park. It was filled with kids and parents, irrespective of it being a work day.

"We are here sir," he said, switching off the engine.

"Are you serious? Is this your definition of somewhere nice? A park, really?"

"Trust me sir, it's a lovely place. My family and I come here every weekend," he said, patronizing the park to me.

"You said you and your family. As you can see, I'm alone and most certainly still in my work clothes."

Tired of arguing with him, I got down and surveyed the environment. I straightened my suit and walked around, I bought a few things and sat under a shade, beside a little boy who munched on his cotton candy.

I ate quietly and emptied the bottle of water in my mouth. Satisfied, I sat a little longer.

"Do you care for some?" The little boy stretched his snack to me.

Grateful for his sharing nature, I smiled, answering in a very polite way.

"No I'm full, thank you so much."

"Are you sure? I can tell my aunt Jane to give me another one," he said.

No I'm really fine, I've had my fill," I showed him the wrap of the things I bought and held my tummy.

After a while of being quiet, his voice came again. "What's your name?" He asked, taking me by surprise where his guts came from.

"My name is Alexander Pierce and what's yours?"

"I'm Aiden and I have 2 siblings. Albert and Aurora. They are over there playing," he stretched his tiny finger to where the other kids were. I could see the splitting image between the trio.

"Oh, you are triplets," I said.

"Yes we are. My mummy always said that after I came out, then Albert came out, she thought that was the last one until the tiny head of Aurora showed."

I couldn't help but laugh at his statement. "Could you call your siblings for me? I want to say hi to them."

"Sure," he ran as fast as his tiny little legs could carry him. As soon as he spoke to his brother, his face went into a frown immediately, almost making me wonder what he must have said to him.

Reluctantly, the 3 of them made their way towards me.

"I'm sorry I had to drag you away from your fun but I just want to meet you. Aiden is a really smart kid and I would love to say hi to the rest of you."

"You told him your name?" Albert charged at his brother and Aiden looked away immediately.

"Fierce Albert, I'm not here to harm you," I said, breaking into a short laugh.

"You told him our names?" Albert faced his brother again who quickly hid behind Aurora.

"It's alright Albert, don't be so dramatic," Aurora cut him off.

She stepped forward. "Hi Mr, my name is Aurora. What's your name?"

"The princess amongst the princes. I'm Alexander Pierce. Nice to meet you," I stretched my hand out for a handshake, engulfing her tiny hands in mine.

The other boy walked forward, grumpily introducing himself. "My name is Albert."

"Oh Albert, the protective one. It's so nice to meet you," I gave a small laugh, moving closer to his ears and whispering. "It's always good to be protective but don't overdo it. I once lost a good woman because of my selfish nature."

He was still a child, I wasn't expecting him to fully understand but the expression in his eyes told me he could connect a bit with what I just said.

"Yes sire," he nodded briefly, releasing the frown on his face into a small smile.

The little drama at that point brought me back to the beginning. I felt complete with the kids around, even knowing that I don't know them anywhere from Adam. 

Knowing I took her babies away forcefully, I questioned myself again, more sincerely this time. Was Melissa ever going to let me back in her life?