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KELLAN has a wide smile across his face while working in his office. Yes, he already went back to work last week. Even though his vacation was over, he wanted to extend for another week but his secretary kept on bugging him because there was a lot of work that already piled up at the office for him to do.

If it was up to him, he wouldn't go back to work just yet and be with Gaelle more but he couldn't extend his vacation anymore because he was gone for almost a month and he couldn't afford to take another vacation even if he wanted to.

It's already been a week since the two of them came back home to Manila. Everything happened so fast. Gaelle already informed her parents about their relationship and like they were expected, they weren't happy at first. For them, it was still too early for their daughter to get married. According to them, they've been planning for Gaelle to manage their business in Paris someday.

They wanted to teach Gaelle how to manage their business because she would be the one to inherit someday. She was their only child that's why she would be the one who would inherit their business someday so she must learn how to manage it; the earlier, the better.

But when they informed them that Gaelle was pregnant, they couldn't do anything other than to give their blessing to them and their upcoming wedding. Her maman Belinda was so mad at him. According to her, he took advantage of the weakness of Gaelle. Because of her anger, she almost punched him in the face through the screen of the computer if that was possible. Thankfully, they just talked with them through skype, if not, she would've slapped or punched him because of so much anger.

Kellan wanted to go to France to personally talk with Gaelle's parents but he had a lot of piled up works at the company not to mention that he didn't want to leave Gaelle, especially that she's pregnant. He doesn't want her to fly with him either because of her condition. He doesn't want to take the risk especially that her doctor said that she shouldn't strain herself and get stressed out.

France is far from the Philippines and flying all the way there could trigger her stress and fatigue.

When Gaelle couldn't go home to France the day she was scheduled to go back, she called her parents to inform them that she wouldn't go home for a while. That was when he decided to have a proper talk with her them as well.

Gaelle's parents would be arriving in the Philippines one week from now so that they all could have a proper talk together. Kellan would formally ask for their daughter's hand in marriage.

He was pulled out of his deep thoughts when his secretary came in. He left the door of his office half opened so that she wouldn't need to knock if she needs to go inside his office. She was the only one who has an access to his office and if some other employee needed to talk to him, they should talk to his secretary first.

"What is it, Izabel?" he asked her. It's been three years since she became his secretary and she was the only one who lasted that long. Each of his previous secretaries weren't all that serious and even tried to flirt with him. That was what he hated the most to an employee.

He's the kind of person that's dedicated to his job and he liked to separate his personal life from his job. He's a very serious person when it comes to work and he expects his employees to do the same. Professionalism is very important for him too.

HIs father died early that's why all the responsibilities in their company became his. When he was still in college, he didn't have any plans of managing their business. Even though he took up the course that his father wanted for him, he never planned on managing their company because he didn't have any interest in it. He couldn't even imagine himself just sitting in an office and doing nothing but paperwork and meetings. But everything changed when he met Gaelle. She was the reason why his eyes got opened to the things that he should be doing in his life.

He didn't know why but her effect to him was really different. That kind of effect that was positive and urges him to do his best in whatever he does. From the first time he laid his eyes on her, she already got him good.

"You have a visitor, sir" his eyebrows furrowed because of what she said. He wasn't expecting any visitor.

"I am very busy, Izabel and you know that. Having a visitor is the last thing I wanted right now" there was a hint of irritation in his voice. She was about to answer when somebody spoke behind her.

"Looks like you're very busy. I'll just come back later" he stood up abruptly when he recognized that voice.

"N-No, chérie. It's not like that. Sure, I'm busy right now but I can take a break just for you" he took back what he said just now right away. A sweet smile stretch her lips and then came in. She was so beautiful with her pink dress paired with flat sandals. Her long hair was tied into a messy bun and she really looked breath-taking.

Her beauty was really one of a kind. The kind of beauty that even though you keep on staring at her, you would never get tired. Instead, the more you stare at her, the more beautiful she gets.

He couldn't contain himself and rushed towards her for a tight hug and passionate kiss. She automatically responded to him hotly. When their lips parted, Izabel was already gone. She might've left right away because of embarrassment of witnessing the kiss that he and Gaelle shared just now.

Knowing Izabel, she's very conservative and reserved.

He closed the door and then pulled Gaelle to him for another hot kiss. It's just been a couple of hours that they haven't seen each other but it felt like it's been a long time since the last time he hugged and kissed her.

"I missed you" he said huskily the moment they pulled away from their kiss. She pursed her lips.

"It's just been a couple of hours that we haven't seen each other but you already missed me that much?" she teased. He sat on his swivel chair and then pulled her to sit on his lap.

"Why? Don't you miss me?" he asked as he hugged her by the waist affectionately. She rolled her eyes and squeezed his cheeks.

"Oh, you...Fine. I missed you too that's why I brought you this" she said and then showed him what she was carrying. His forehead knitted as he looked at what she was holding. He didn't even notice that she was carrying something.

"What's that, chérie?"

"I made you lunch. I hope you like it" his eyes shone with happiness. His fatigue of working since this morning went away just like that because of her presence.

"You didn't have to bring food for me, chérie. I don't want you to strain yourself. Our baby might get affected if you get tired"

"I'm okay, chérie. This is good for me because it serves as my exercise. It's worse when I just stay at home without doing anything. Don't tell me, you don't want homemade lunch?" she asked with an eyebrow cocked up.

He chuckled and then tightened his arms around her even more. Feeling her warmth against his body felt so good. Her sweet scent was addicting. It's always as if she just finished taking a bath.

"Of course not. I'm actually happy because you took an effort to make lunch for me. Thank you, chérie" a sweet smile occurred her lips.

"That's good then. Wait here, I'll take it out and prepare it for you" she was about to stand up from his lap when he stopped her.

"Let's stay like this for a while" he requested. She chuckled softly but she agreed. They stayed like that for a couple of minutes. Later on, he went to bring out the food from the lunch box and they ate it together.

"I guess you deliberately brought food here so that you could eat lunch with me. Am I right?" he teased. She swallowed the food in her mouth first before she answered.

"Why? Do you have a problem with that?" she asked sassily as she raised an eyebrow at him. He chuckled with amusement. He really liked it when she's being sassy and a little bit grumpy like that.

"Nope. I actually like it" she sneered at him and then continued eating. He stared at her again. He really enjoys watching her every move. Ever since she got pregnant, her appetite increased. Even her appetite in bed increased as well and he's loving it!

"Why are you staring at me?"

"Nothing, really. I'm just enjoying watching you eat"

"Hay, Kellan. You really say corny and silly things sometimes. Just continue eating" he laughed but he didn't answer. A couple of minutes more and they finally finished eating their food.

"What time are you going to finish here today?"

"Around 4:30. Why?" he asked her curiously.

"Hmmm...I'm just wondering if we could go out today. I'm getting bored at home. Jillian is still in school and mommy is still at work in the hospital. I wanted to go out but I didn't want to go out alone. That would be boring" he caressed her cheek and then stared at her pretty face lovingly. He suddenly felt guilty because he'd been doing nothing but to work all day these past few days and he couldn't be with her except at night.

"Okay. I'll try to finish all my work load for today so that we could go out somewhere"

"Really?" she asked excitedly like a kid. Her blue eyes shone with happiness. He couldn't control himself and kissed her. It was just a gentle kiss but full of adoration.

They talked for about 10 minutes more before he accompanied her to the parking lot. They kissed again until she finally stepped inside the car.

"See you later, chéri. I'll just wait for you at the house. I love you" His heart skipped a beat and he couldn't help but to smile widely in happiness.

"I love you too, chérie. Don't worry, I'll make sure to finish my work early today" Then she drove off with a smile.

He went back to his office and continued his work inspiringly. He tried his best to finish his work load for the rest of the day until he finally finished them all at 3 pm. He excitedly stood up from his swivel chair. He was preparing to go home when his cellphone rang. An unknown number.

"Hello. Who's this?"

"Kellan, you need to come over here! Brett is sick. I don't know what to do!" he suddenly panicked upon hearing what she said. He hurriedly went out of his office and then went to the elevator to go to the parking area. Then he drove to Beatrice's house. Because of so much worry for his son, he forgot his promise to Gaelle.

When he arrived at Beatrice's house, he quickly stepped out of his car and then knock at the door. He was so worried thinking that his son was sick. A couple of seconds later, the door finally opened by someone. The smiling face of Beatrice came into his view.

"Where is Brett? How is he?" he entered inside.

"He's okay" he scowled at her because she looked happy without any hint of worry on her face. She didn't look like panicking just like she portrayed when she called him at the office a while ago.

He was about to speak when he heard a little voice squealed behind him.

"Papa!" when he turned around, he saw the happy face of Brett while running towards him and then hugged him by the legs. Happiness and relief filled him when he saw that he was fine and obviously wasn't sick.

He hugged him and then lifted him onto his arms.

"Papa, mama said that you're going to take us out today. I'm so happy" his son said full of excitement on his face. Even though he said those words inarticulately because of his age, Kellan managed to understand it. He looked at Beatrice's direction. The two were already dressed up and obviously waiting for him.

"What is the meaning of this, Beatrice?" he asked her firmly. He was happy to finally see Brett again but he couldn't help but to get mad because she clearly lied at him.

"What? I thought you wanted to see Brett?" She asked, feigning innocence. He gritted his teeth. He couldn't believe that she would use their son to have her way again. Even though she haven't said anything, he knew that she was planning something again.

"Papa, where are we going?" The innocent voice of Brett interrupted the words that were about to come out of his mouth.

"It's a surprise, Brett"

"Yehey!" he even raised his hands because of so much joy and excitement.

"Okay. I'll take Brett out. I'll just bring him back tomorrow" he said and was about to march his way towards the door when Beatrice blocked their way.

"And where do you think you're going? Of course, I'm coming with you. Our son wants to be with his parents so I should come as well"

"Yes. I want to be with mama too, papa" Kellan's eyes squinted in anger but Beatrice ignored him and went out of the house without waiting for them. When he followed her, she was already inside his car, which he forgot to lock a while ago because of so much worry.

He wanted to shout in frustration. Being with Beatrice was the last thing he wanted.

"Beatrice, can we talk?" he asked her after he buckled up Brett in his car seat. Beatrice got out of the car right away to his further surprise. He pulled her to the back of the car so that Brett would not hear them.

"I'm sorry, Beatrice but you can't come with us. Gaelle and I already have plans for today"

"And did you really think that I would agree to that? If you don't want me to come then you can't take Brett with you as well! If you want to be with Brett then let me come too. Take it or leave it!" she answered sternly.

"Beatrice, don't make this hard for me. You know very well how much I want to be with Brett. Don't be this selfish"

"How dare you call me selfish? I already gave you couple of chances for you to choose us but you still chose that woman over us! Remember this, Kellan; if you want to be with Brett, I must be with you as well! Me and our son are the ones who has the right to you not that b*tch of a woman!" Kellan's temper almost went down the drain because of what she said. His fists clenched tightly because of anger.

"Don't ever call her that, Beatrice! You know that she's not like that. And how many times do I have to tell you that Gaelle is the one who owns me because she's the one I love! I only have a responsibility to Brett, not to you!" instead of getting mad just like what he was expecting her to be, she smirked.

"Then no Brett for you" she said and was about to turn her back on him when he stopped her by the hand.

"I am begging you. Let me be with him even just for today. I can't take you with us because I already promised Gaelle that I would be with her today" he let down his pride and begged just for the sake of being with Brett. Even though he didn't want to do so, he did it so that he could be with his son even just for a day.

"Choose, Kellan. I'll allow you to be with our son but you take me with you as well or you go home to that woman and you will never see Brett ever again" his body stiffened because of what she said that he couldn't even react right away.

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