"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
Carie's talk show granted a celebration between Cole and Joan. Even if Cole's body was sore, his brother down there was in good health!Since both of them were confined at the penthouse, they made use of their time wisely.From Cole's dining room, Cole insisted to have his dessert right on the table. He suggested for Joan to lie on top.Completely naked, Joan had her legs stretched, her bottom lips fully visible for Cole to gawk on.Cole was moving his hips back and forth, watching as his length go inside of Joan. His eyes glistened, lusting at the clear sight of him penetrating her pink hole.He was also equally bare. His chiseled torso was all for Joan to visually feed on."Fuck, Joan, babe. Can you see it?" He asked before hissing. "See me enter you?"He was aroused beyond words, marveling at how her groin area would take the shape of his tip in each of his every push. Cole was purposely pushing upward
Wet dream number one was of course to make love with Joan. His second was for Joan to give him a blow. Both had long been achieved. Thus, only a repeat was necessary.Wet dream number three was for Joan to give him a tit job and he would wind up bursting in her face.Cole determined he will have his other wet dreams for future exploration. For now, he was fine with just achieving one. He said, "Babe, we will do the rest when I am in full health."With a sly face, he added, "When I will pounce on you mercilessly."Joan scoffed and said, "Since when did you ever give me mercy?" Her eyes easily turned dreamy before adding, "Not that... I am complaining."Her words were like music to his ears. He loved the fact that he had this effect on Joan. With Joan by his side, it was certainly a dream come true. No longer will he have wet dreams of her. Everything was now a reality.It was in the evening, following an afternoon rest that
Two days passed.Joan rushed to her office, learning from her assistant about a problem with the production of the recent designs for winter clothes.The bruise on her face had lightened and with a touch of make-up, she looked good as new. Cole's bruises, however, were still obvious that Monica still did not allow him to show himself to the public.Cole merely drove her to the mall and returned to the Penthouse right after. He meant to pick her up when her day at work was over.Her day was filled with phone calls after phone calls until she got a positive commitment from her production team. It was already after lunch that she resolved the crisis at JB Vogue.The growling of her stomach suddenly reminded her how she only had coffee and toasts for the entire day."Gina, let's have lunch together," Joan called while grabbing her purse, but as soon as she opened the door, she saw how Christopher Hale was waiting by the l
"Chris, I love Cole now and I don't think my feelings for him will fade that easily. I am happy with him. Can - can you ever find it in your heart to accept that and be happy for us?" This was Joan's response to his probing.Of course, Christopher already knew this would be Joan's answer, but still, hearing it come out from her mouth was a huge blow to his pride.He sighed heavily and leaned back in his chair. He turned to the other side of the restaurant, thinking of how he had this same woman's affection once.'This was the same woman who brought him my favorite cake during my birthdays,' he said to himself in silence. 'The same woman who was always present during my events and the same woman who looked up to me with glittering eyes.''Yes, she was now gone, and I led her to it,' he reminded himself while shifting his gaze to Joan's delicate face. Only regret filled his heart."Thank you, Joan, for meeting me today," said Christ
A week passed.Anna Pierce went through with the paternity test and that day was the big reveal. She invited the press at the Saint Patrick's Medical Center.She and Cole gave their DNAs two days back, and the results were in. She wanted the entire country to know who is the father of her child, and no one does it better than the press.From outside the laboratory of the medical center, everyone lingered, waiting for the result.On one side was Anna and per party, including her father. On another corner were Joan and Cole, together with Monica.The media representatives randomly took their stand in any free spaces outside the laboratory, taking videos of the both groups, anticipating the results.In Cole's party, Monica was mumbling at the sight of the confident Anna Pierce. She softly said, "Just look at that confidence grin. How I wish I could wipe away that smirk off her face."Cole, on the other
Anna Pierce felt her throat dried. She could not count how many times she swallowed her own spew just to get her words across. She declared, "That is a lie! How - how could a respected and married politician be the father of my child?""First of all, everyone knew I am four months pregnant. It was within that time when Cole and I were together!" Anna added."That is the truth! Anna Pierce had an affair with my husband." The interruption came from an elegant woman in her late twenties. She had long, dark brown hair and wore expensive clothes. The same woman suddenly came into the picture, holding documents in her hands.Everyone was stunned to see Olivia Stern, the young wife of the man whose name appeared on the paternity test.The media easily shifted their cameras to Olivia, and they all heard her say, "For months, I have been trying to prove that my husband is the father of Anna's baby. Now, I have verification."Olivia handed
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