It was because Ethan was leaving for a business trip on Friday, that he dropped by the condominium on a Thursday night. He only had a few minutes to spare, but he wanted to see the kids.
He realized how the video conference calls did not satisfy his yearning.
Ethan came in with treats for the children and a bouquet for Samantha.
When Samantha opened the door for him, he handed her the flowers and said, "Good evening, Sam. They are for you."
With a flushed face, Samantha pursed her lips and accepted the flowers. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ethan. They are beautiful."
"Daddy!" Kenzie was the first to run to him, this time jumping at him. She easily became secured in his father's strong arms.
"Kenzie! What if your Dad did not catch you? Don't do that again." Samantha scolded, nearly raising her voice.
"It's okay. I'll catch my little girl always," assured Ethan. "I got her, Sam."
"Wow! Daddy, Mommy has flowe
Saturday 5:00 AM."Good Morning, Sam," Samantha heard Ethan's husky voice on the other line.She bit her lip, feeling a little excited at getting a call from him so early."Good Morning," she responded before clearing her throat."Did I wake you?" Ethan asked."Yes, but, it's fine. I have to prepare breakfast, anyway," Samantha answered. "How was your flight?"Last night, Ethan only sent her a message, saying that he arrived rather late due to a delayed stop in the Middle East while refueling.Ethan took a private jet, flying across the Pacific. He did not like sharing a space with other people, other than John and his executives."It was okay. It was boring as usual," declared Ethan. "I never liked long flights. On my next business trip, I'll take you and the kids with me."It was a cold morning, and the sun has not shone yet, following Ethan's words, Samantha felt her cheeks turning warm.Hearing
The time came and went.It was Tuesday, lunchtime, the day of Ethan's return to Braeton City.From school, Kenzie, and Kyle, together with Samantha, were on their way to the airport to meet Ethan.Ethan wanted to have lunch together, right after landing.Parking by the side of the runway, the children waited while seeing several airport officers go up and down the private jet.It did not take long for the children to see John Garcia stepping down, and they immediately knew their father would be the next.From inside the luxury car, Kenzie said, "Let's go out to meet Daddy!""Yeah, I want to meet Daddy as well," announced Kyle. "I want to see his plane!""Mommy!" Both of them pleaded."It's okay, Miss Davis, they can go off to meet Mr. Wright and they can see the plane if they wish to," said Edgar.Only after Edgar's suggestion did Samantha and the twins got off the car.&nb
"You know... you are like Mary Poppins' bag." Samantha pursed her lips, turning to Ethan before announcing, "You come in a bag, full of surprises."That made Ethan give out a genuine smile. He leaned over to Samantha and declared, "Speaking of surprises, you sure gave me the biggest... surprise in my life."Samantha chuckled and suggested, "Showing up, having two kids?""I suppose," with his business-like expression, he said while leaning sideways, maintaining the stare at Samantha.While munching on her popcorn, Samantha realized how rarely Ethan looked at the screen. She whispered, "You are barely watching.""I'm listening," Ethan answered.She glanced at him for a second and said, "You did not eat any of the popcorn.""I'm feeling all tired from the trip. I can't move my hands. Do you mind... feeding me?" Ethan said it so casually, it did not seem like he was making a move.It utterly made Samantha giggle while s
"Are we going home after this?" Samantha asked, realizing it was still nearly six in the evening."No, Sam... The night is still, young," Ethan responded. He then moved closer and whispered to her ear, "I have another surprise for you.""What is it?" She asked, turning to his athletic face.She nearly fainted, seeing Ethan's well-defined jaw-lines, and while she had seen this before, she could not help but appreciate it once more.Samantha found herself lost in Ethan's intense brown eyes as he glanced at her for a second. She heard him say, "It's a secret. We still have two itineraries for today."Ethan did not miss pinching lightly on Samantha's cheek before reaching for her hand.They wound up walking hand in hand, out of the cinema and to the lift. Still, the mall attendant was with them all the way.After the mall, Edgar drove them to the Wright Diamond Hotel where a few of the company's employees saw
Samantha wasn't sure why, but she was starting to feel nervous. She kept asking herself, 'Why are we going around this house?'She already had an inkling, especially after seeing the kitchen. Besides, what was the use of showing her such a beautiful kitchen if it was not for her? Moreover, the butler and the maids addressed them like they were a married couple.'Stop it, Sam! You are making assumptions!' She scolded herself right before Ethan showed her the master bedroom.When Ethan presented her with the biggest room in the mansion, she flushed outright. While she adored looking at the sizable bed, her mind was thinking of something else. She brushed away her thoughts and remarked, "Wow! I really am jealous of the bed."Sitting on the mattress, she remarked, "It must be... really comfortable to sleep on this bed."She immediately eyed Ethan's reaction and heard him chuckle for the first time that night. She thought, 'This man is hidin
"You told her about the kiss limit," reminded Ethan."I know. I hate it when they remember these things... my kids are just too sharp," Samantha responded before forcing Ethan's hands off her waist. She smiled and pecked on his lips again. "Let me get the kids.""Hmmmm," Ethan's typical response.Before letting Samantha go, however, he put a hand behind her neck and savored for one last kiss.His actions made Samantha chuckle as she forced herself free from Ethan's hold. She whispered, breathing against his lips, "I'll be back."While Ethan turned on the lights to the living room, Samantha walked in the direction of their bedroom.It did not take long for Kenzie and Kyle to walk back out with Samantha, both puzzled for the late evening wake-up call. Kyle was especially still sluggish."Hi guys," greeted Ethan while remaining to sit on the sofa.Kenzie went straight into Ethan's lap and said, "Hi Da
Once again, Samantha was under the watchful eyes of The Wright Diamond Corporation employees.The very next day, Ethan set up a meeting with his lawyers to draft the marriage agreement between him and Samantha.While Samantha took back her initial qualms to signing a legal document with Ethan, he still insisted.It was because he wanted Samantha to feel that she was in control in going into this marriage, that he went through with coming up with a legal arrangement.The company's CEO personally fetched Samantha from the lobby, together with John, Ethan's assistant.Like the last, they walked hand in hand, going to the lift and into the conference room.In front of Ethan's most trusted attorneys, he instructed, "Include in the marriage agreement all of her conditions.""Yes, Mr. Wright," both attorneys acknowledged alternately.Samantha nearly chuckled at what they were about to do, but since
Friday Afternoon at the Wright Diamond Corporation.Ethan and John were busier than ever.Ethan's family was two days away from moving into their new mansion, and there was a holdup at the car company for the new Pullman Maybach that he requested.It was a six-seater Mercedes luxury car, perfect for a family of five, including Diana Turner.As the kids were getting older, it wasn't practical to have them sit on their laps for long in Ethan's standard Maybach. They just had to have their own family vehicle aside from his business car."John, tell them that they have a day to deliver the car or they are going to get a personal visit from me! Make it happen!" Ethan ordered from his desk."Yes, Mr. Wright! I'll... threat them if I have to," answered John before retreating back to the door.Just as John Garcia exited the CEO office, another figure came in.A slender, tall, and alluring