Nicholas kissed Josephine's forehead and smoothed out the messy strands of her hair. "You smell so good," Nicholas said. "And you haven't answered my question." Josephine looked up and met Nicholas' piercing eyes. She played with Nicholas' shirt collar. "Which question?" Nicholas smiled and stroked Josephine's pink cheeks. She had noticed many times that whenever he and Josephine kissed or had sex, Josephine's pearly white skin would turn pink and that color would last for at least fifteen to twenty minutes. For Nicholas it was an amazing thing and he was determined that only he should see it. "Why are you crying?" Josephine was lucky because she had put the DNA test documents she received from Lynn into a drawer and Nicholas didn't get to see them. "I... missed you and was thinking about when you'd be back," said Josephine shyly.Nicholas wrapped his arms around Josephine's waist and nuzzled her neck gently. "Now that I'm back and it looks like there's something I need to do,
"I don't want you guys to go home," Nicholas said as he tightened his hug on Josephine. "You should have accepted my offer to stay here."Josephine laughed and kissed Nicholas' chin gently. "We agreed on this, babe," said Josephine.Nicholas sighed. "Yes I know."Josephine kissed Nicholas' chin again, this time giving him a small bite as well.Nicholas looked at Josephine. "Baby, why do you like to kiss my chin?"Josephine was surprised to hear the random question. "Your chin is nice and firm, I like it and besides, standing like this or when in your arms, I can only reach your chin without having to stand on my tiptoes."Nicholas laughed and kissed Josephine playfully on the lips. He kissed Josephine's lips for a moment before letting go again. "You are funny, baby.""I am not funny, Nicholas, I am just short," snapped Josephine with roll eyes."Whatever, but you are mine, funny or short, no problem at all. Now, come on out, the kids are probably waiting," Nicholas said.The triplets
Thomas Jade knows very well about the Genesis Group, a business giant that controls the industry not only Metronine, but even half of the world.He knew that this time, the Genesis Group was his only hope after failing to make a deal with the Cosmos Group because Jeremiah Kane didn't like Lindsay's actions towards his sick mother and broke off the business talks which were even at the introduction stage.However, one thing that made Thomas a little worried was, he had never before faced the new president of the Genesis Group, who had been in power for several years and made the Genesis name stronger and fluttering with his bold and innovative steps.The young president rarely appeared and was mostly behind the scenes, moving his trusted people to play on the field. Hearing that the president himself would meet him and negotiate with him today, made Thomas a little nervous."Don't worry," said Melisa when they were about to leave the house to the hotel where the meeting was held. "He's
"Josephine, are you done?" asked Irene, when she saw Josephine undoing her bun in the women's locker room.Josephine combed her hair with her hands while turning to Irene who looked tired. "Yeah, Irene. You got the night shift again?"Irene sat on a chair by the window, massaging her neck. "Yes. I have to change my schedule, which I had shifted to Inez and Danny last month, when I was allowed to accompany my mother who was going to have surgery."It's nearly four o'clock in the afternoon and Josephine has done well in her day's work. She has managed her schedule well so that in the next few months she will not have too many night shifts.While Nicholas was away in Italy, Josephine often took on night shifts to deal with loneliness. She couldn't stand sleeping in Nicholas' bed, in Nicholas' room, without Nicholas.After Nicholas returned and Josephine found out that he was the father of the triplets, Josephine decided to manage time so she could have more time for Nicholas and the trip
Josephine and Flower leave with Lucas for the Duck King restaurant, which was chosen by Melisa. Throughout the trip Josephine and Flower didn't speak to Lucas and thought of him like a driver because they were both sitting in the back.Lucas tried to strike up a conversation, but Josephine and Flower completely ignored him and were engrossed in talking to each other. Lucas finally fell silent."Mommy, are they going to hurt uncle Nicholas?" asked Flower worriedly, in a low voice and whispering in Josephine's ear so Lucas couldn't hear her."Of course not, honey," Josephine replied in a whisper. "Uncle Nicholas is such a great and powerful person, there's no way they could hurt or beat him. I guess instead, they need my help to do something about Uncle Nicholas.""Don't we need to tell Uncle Nicholas about this first?""No need honey. Uncle Nicholas is busy and he isn't well either. I can take care of this myself, so let's not disturb Uncle Nicholas for now."Josephine held Flower's ha
Josephine's cold demeanor and sharp gaze made the atmosphere tense."What do you mean, why?" asked Thomas confused."Is it so difficult to answer that simple question? Why? Just explain all the whys you feel you need to explain to me," Josephine answered calmly.Melisa lost her temper seeing Josephine's cold reaction. She exploded like a sack of flour and became half hysterical."Josephine, you are too much!" Melissa snapped harshly. "You are so rude, unscrupulous, and arrogant! Why do you have absolutely no sympathy for your father who is in trouble?"Lindsay took Melissa's hand, asking her to calm down, but Melisa pushed her hand away. "Shut up Lindsay, I can't take it anymore. She's underestimating us too much.""But, mom--"Flower was surprised to hear her loud voice and saw her terrifying face. She grabbed Josephine's skirt and held it tightly. Josephine calmly stroked Flower's head with a smile."Its okay, honey, don't be scare. I can handle this," said Josephine gently. She loo
"Mommy, how about this, your lip is bleeding all the time and it's starting to swell," Flower said, looking worriedly at Josephine. Josephine stared at her reflection in the mirror. It was true what Flower said, the corners of her chapped lips started to swell. The adrenaline that was bubbling up in Josephine against Thomas meant that she felt no pain as the hard slap flew to her cheek, only shock and then anger. But at this time, to cheer Flower up so she wouldn't be too shocked after the incident at the Duck King restaurant, Josephine invited Flower to stop by the ice cream shop and the two of them were in the shop's bathroom, Josephine had just seen her wound and just felt the pain. "It's okay, Flow, it doesn't hurt too much and the swelling will go away after compressed with ice cubes," Josephine replied soothingly. "Don't worry, honey."Flower handed a tissue to Josephine while sobbing. "I hate them so much! I'm going to tell uncle Nicholas about them later. Uncle Nicholas wi
"Oh shut up, Nic, don't keep teasing me. " Josephine snapped angrily.Nicholas chuckled as he poured the hot water from the faucet into the basin."You miss me?" asked Nicholas as he dipped his hand into the water to check the temperature.Josephine lowered her head. She cursed her short mind. How could she shamelessly think of something erotic when Nicholas asked her to the bathroom? It's so embarrassing.Nicholas was wrong too, why was he in a state of irritation and anger after learning what happened to Josephine, he looked even more handsome and sexier?"I... yes... I miss you," muttered Josephine. She had promised herself several important things recently.Cutting ties with the Jade family was one thing and being more honest and open with Nicholas about her feelings was another.Nicholas approached Josephine who was sitting on top of the toilet and bowed to Josephine's face. He lifted Josephine's chin with his forefinger then kissed the tip of her nose and the side of Josephine's