Joan did not remember how many times she gasped. She was confused and was angered at the same time. It probably took another half an hour for her to loosen up.
She received a peck on her forehead and heard Cole say, "Let's go back home as soon as possible."
she just nodded and let go of him.
Cole got busy arranging with the hotel their flights to Los Angeles, and while he was on the phone, Joan went to the bedroom and merely curled into a ball. While comforting herself, she was in deep thought.
"Joan, you are thinking too far in advance. Anna is most likely lying," she muttered to herself.
She lingered in the same pitiful position for seconds longer and noticing how Cole had not come for her yet; she decided to give Lina, her best friend, a call. She knew Lina would have already heard about the news.
She tried nearly four times before finally hearing Lina's voice.
"Joan? Girl, are you alright? Did you hea
In one of the hotel suites of the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel, Cole and Joan were cuddling into each other's arms, ready to rest for the night in their European bed.Strangely, they weren't at all horny that evening, just merely wanting to give each other comfort and warmth.They had to admit; they were shaken but Anna's claims over Cole. However, one thing they concluded was that they did not want the situation to affect their relationship.Still not feeling drowsy, Joan caressed Cole's cheek. She traced her fingers against his well-defined face and touched on his adam's apple.Cole, on the other hand, marveled on Joan's delicate face. He pulled her closer to his embrace and kissed on her forehead first. He then pecked on her cheek and said, ""Did I ever tell you, you are so damn hot? That I am so crazy about you?"Joan wound up laughing, and she answered, "What? I - I don't know. You aren't telling me a lot of things. Why do
As Joan expected, her mother called her multiple times as they prepared to leave for California.At first, she answered her calls, but in the succeeding ones, she purposely evaded. All Jessica Belle had to say was her disapproval towards Cole, and it did not sit well with Joan. She merely spoke to her father once, assuring him that they were getting to the bottom of things.Monica had released a statement to the media on behalf of Cole and her, denying how they were aware of Anne Pierce's pregnancy.It was already at the airport, while the two waited for their boarding time at the VIP lounge, that Joan found the chance to check Monica's statement.From the internet, her words read, "Cole and Joan never knew of Monica's pregnancy. It was only after Anna Pierce's live announcement did Cole know of this. Cole would like to let everyone know that if he is the father of Anna's baby, he would take responsibility for the child. However, a
In the days that followed, Anna Pierce's party published through social media proofs of her pregnancy. It included her ultrasound results, and once again; she implied that Cole was not answering her appeal.Cole countered, also posting in his Twitter account how he and his manager had tried to schedule a meeting with Anna, but to no avail.Still, it was Anna's words against theirs. They determined that the best way to get matters clear was in front of Anna and so they went forth with their plans, tying up with Carie Umber, the host from ANN Network.She was the same host that interviewed Cole months back. Carie was at least supportive of Cole's intentions.Alexander Belle eventually confirmed that Anna Pierce will have a meeting at the exclusive club and it was to happen in two days.Monica and Cole set for the said date, but while waiting, they also received another sad news. The swimming apparel company has sent them a let
"And we were wondering if we could have the paternity test at the Saint Patrick's Medical Center where the facilities are up to date," suggested Joan Belle."I agree. Saint Patrick's is the best out there," echoed Carie while giving a thumb up. "Good choice, Joan.""A - a paternity test at Saint Patrick's?" Anna repeated. Her voice trailing off and she utterly felt her throat dried up."Yes, Anna. It is the best way to prove that Cole is the father of the child," reminded Carie, nodding her head repeatedly. "In a court of law, that is the only way we can have Cole surely take responsibility for the child.""Hearsay has no basis," Carie added.Anna was offended when Carie said her claims were mere hearsay. She sneered and said, "I am not lying! Of course, I know that!""And I am not denying you the chance to prove it, Anna. It's exactly the reason why we rushed here to meet you. We need to talk it out and also, we need to have a p
Parked twenty feet away from Christopher's car, three individuals were seemingly spying from inside a Jaguar.Cole, Joan, and Monica saw how Christopher Hale came out of the lift with Anna Pierce.They all witnessed how Christopher aided Anna in his car and drove away.From a distance, it was clear to them how Christopher and Anna were in a disagreement, seeing the frowns on thier faces. It would appear the ambushed interview with Anna, sparked an argument between the two.Earlier, right after learning that Anna went straight to the Hale Industries, Joan told Cole about her father warning her about the Hales.While finding Anna and Christopher together may just be circumstantial, but it could also mean more. It further added to their speculation.Joan and Cole first dropped off Monica at her home before they practically went around the city, driving in circles. As a couple, they were deciding as to how to proceed.
"Are you behind Anna Pierce?" Cole's question left Christopher feeling anxious. His thoughts easily ran wild, concluding they had a clue.'But how?' He wondered. Nonetheless, he was certain he left no paper trail behind. The money he used to pay Anna for her act was wired directly to her account.The only time they were seen together in public was in at the Hale Industries, earlier that day. Nevertheless, it wasn't enough to prove he was working with Anna."What - what are you talking about?!" Christopher objected while frowning altogether."Do you have anything to do with Anna claiming that I have a child with her?!" Cole repeated himself. "Do you want me and Joan to break up so badly, you'd be willing to stoop down so slow as to creating a scandal against me?!"Christopher wound up into another laugh. He said, "Even if it was me, Cole, you would not be able to link me to Anna! So what does it matter? For today, it's just A
"Who started it?" Joan asked as she put an ice pack on Cole's swollen cheek. Aside from his godly face that she adored, even the perfect body that she loved to ogle on was also bruised.Joan wasn't pleased at all. She repeated, "Did Chris punch first?"He cleared his throat and revealed, "No. I did. I punched him first."Her mouth fell open, and she smacked him in the leg, "Why did you do that?"A gasp escaped his lips, and he told, "Chris, he - he said something I did not like.""He was drunk. He reeked of alcohol. Cole, for God's sake, you should have just left," said Joan as she returned to dub against his face."You - you don't understand. What he said was below the belt," declared Cole. "But I'm not going to tell you.""If you are not telling me, then it only means it was about me," said Joan. From angry, her face turned into worry. She said, "What if you got badly hurt?""I covered myself the best way I can,"
The next day, clips of Cole and Joan's encounter with Anna Pierce at a private club were featured on ANN Afternoon with Carie.Finally, the public was made aware of how Cole and Joan had been trying to settle the issue with the Channel 5 anchor, Anna.Carie made sure to air all the couple's sentiments and wishes for Anna in order for them to come into an agreement. Carie wanted nothing more for Cole to clear his name.Following the afternoon show, assumptions were made based on Anna's reluctant approval of having a paternity test. The views of the fans easily shifted in favor of Cole and Joan.Many expressed their praises for Cole, having assured Anna that he would take responsibility for the child, following a DNA test. They also approved of how Cole did not deny his previous relationship with Anna.Aside from that, compliments were thrown at Joan Belle's support for Cole. They gave remarks of how she may very well be
A month after Joan gave birth. On a day without a caregiver, Cole alternately gave Robin and Mason a bath while Joan was resting after breastfeeding throughout the night. Cole came out from the bathroom with Mason, drying him on his crib. "Hey, buddy! You look so handsome! So much like me!" Remarked Cole. Seeing how Mason was stretching out his hands and turning red, he added, "Don't strain yourself, buddy. I know taking a bath feels so good." He put on Mason's diaper and changed him into his blue overalls before giving his little guy a kiss on the head. After looking at Mason with a grin on his face, feeling triumphant with being able to bathe and change his twins on his own, he suddenly heard a loud fart. The familiar and distinct smell filled his nostrils. "Damn." The smile on his face easily disappeared when he realized that Mason had pooped right after taking a bath and putting on a new diaper and clothes.&
Five years passed.On the sunny side of life; the Maldives and from inside a huge family beach villa, the JOLE couple was still sleeping soundly after pulling out an all-nighter, making love."Mommy! Daddy! Wake up! I want to swim at the beach!" Robin called, entering the room of Cole and Joan."No! I want to swim at the pool!" Objected Mason while following behind his sister.They both jumped on top of the bed, bouncing their bodies against in between their parents. The kid's way of waking their parents was very effective, as Joan had already awoken."Oh, guys! We are on vacation. Why can't you sleep some more? It's still seven in the morning!" Joan complained while still yawning.When Mason and Robin saw that their mother was up, they all went at it, waking up Cole."Wake up, Daddy! Wake up!" Urged Robin. "I want to make sandcastles and catch a mermaid!""Let's go swim with Kent, Katie, and
Eight months passed.From inside one studio of ANN network, Carie Umber was smiling from ear to ear in front of her audience. "Hello, ladies!""Aahhhh! We want Daddy Cole!""I'll just have baby, Mason!""Christopher Hale! Ahhh!"Screams of delight efficiently filled the space, knowing who was Carie's special guests for that day.Carie laughed at the crowd before telling, "Yes! that's right! Today, as a special celebration of father's day, we welcome two!" Carie signaled with her fingers before adding, "Two of the hottest Daddies in the city!"Shrieks once again echoed throughout the studio before Carie revealed, "And they happen to be best of friends!""Ladies, mind you... This is an exclusive interview... that will only happen on... An Afternoon with Carie!" Clapping her hands, she announced, "Let's give it up to the Superstar Model, a loving husband and now a father of two, Cole Adams!"The hoots and cheers
"Damn, Chris. You look terrible," remarked Cole during Christopher and Olivia's visit.It was Joan's third day at the hospital and she was due to leave the following day. The twins, however, had to remain as they still needed to stimulate their sucking reflex and gain weight before getting discharged.Olivia and Christopher determined to pay a visit while Joan still had her hospital room.It was on the sofas where the men were catching up with each other."I look terrible?" Christopher sarcastically asked. He pointed a finger at Cole and said, "Just wait till your babies get home. I have one baby and you... you have two."With a frown, Cole leaned back and inquired, "What's that supposed to mean?"Narrowing his eyes at his best friend, Christopher revealed, "Even if you have hired a caregiver... I tell you, Joan, being a mother would prefer to personally look after the babies... And I could say the same thing for you.
Three days passed.Just when Joan and Cole were expecting to deliver their babies at 36 weeks, the doctor announced in front of them, "your cervix is really dilating faster. I think... you will give birth tomorrow or anytime tonight."That made Joan frowned. She looked down at her belly and caressed it with concern written all over her face.Looking up to the doctor, she asked, "Will that be okay?""To be honest, we don't know for sure until they are out. Technically, they are still 34 weeks," responded the doctor. "In any case, we have already given your babies steroids to help mature their lungs. We hope that was enough intervention to make them breathe on their own."Joan felt teary-eyed, worried for her babies' condition. She asked, "What - what happens if they don't breathe on their own?""They will be put into a ventilator and given treatment to help them breathe, but let's hope that we have helped them enough, given the type of
A month after Olivia gave birth, Joan was admitted to the hospital and had been since.She and Cole left for a regular consultation with her doctor, but she was advised to remain in the hospital for complete hospital management of her pregnancy.The doctor found out that her cervix was thinning faster than expected and back then, her babies were still 32 weeks old. There was a risk of her giving birth prematurely, and Joan needed more frequent monitoring.Now, at 34 weeks in the pregnancy, and after staying in the hospital for two full weeks, Joan was feeling completely emotional.She still had fourteen days to go, but she was feeling disgusted about herself. She hated her back pains and the strain on her hips!Everything was so uncomfortable, yet, she could not even get up to take a bath, have proper waste disposal and go to the loo!She was already on complete bed rest before she was admitted to the hospital and thus; she
From inside the Ritz-Carlton Hotel's grand ballroom, many guests, dressed in formal attire, could be seen walking in the direction of the Hale Industries' anniversary party.Several cocktail tables were spread across the hall, allowing the employees to group into their own familiar party. All of them were enjoying a glass of wine and several canapes as they engaged in joyous conversations.Olivia and Christopher were mingling with the other executives in the front-most part of the venue, exchanging pleasantries with one another.Everyone was especially giving their best wishes to Olivia since she was already on her 37th week of pregnancy."I'm sure, your mother is very excited," remarked one of Christopher's directors."Yes, very much," said Christopher before putting a hand behind Olivia's back. He leaned over and whispered, "Are you okay, darling?"Dressed in a long royal-blue maternity gown, Olivia smiled at her hu
"Babe, I have good news for you," said Cole, right after they came from their monthly visit with the doctor.Joan's belly had turned six months old and her doctor's appointment has been weekly, due to the fact that carrying twins was a high risk.While Joan was getting settled in the car, she asked with twinkling eyes, "What is it, babe? Are we going to eat... ice cream?""Ah, we could stop by the shop that offers... protein ice cream," said Cole before forcing a smile."Oooh... That should still be yummy, right?" Joan probed."Absolutely," acknowledged Cole. He helped buckle the seatbelt of his wife before going to the driver's seat and closing the car.After turning on the engine, he revealed, "Anyway, my surprise for you... I don't have any projects for a week! I refused any TV guesting, and I have my new assistant take care of any urgent matters for the apparel company! So, I am free for a week! We could spe
Getting home from their dinner with Cole, Olivia and Christopher first put Katie to sleep in her own room.Since they were now married, Katie rested with her nanny in the other room of Christopher's penthouse.The entire shower time, Christopher had to accompany his wife, worried that she would slip on the floor with her eight-month belly. He helped her get dressed, especially the part where she puts on her underwear.He smirked and said, "It's like taking care of a baby."Olivia laughed and said, "Oh, you have no idea how it is to take care of a baby, darling. I'm telling you...Putting on panties? This does not even compare." She shrugged and added, "Just because I find it hard to bend does not make me a baby!""Stop scaring me." Christopher aided in putting on her sleeping dress and said, "Now... let me prepare our bed.""Okay, darling. Let me just get some water," said Olivia before walking out the door.Whi