Planned Baby

Chapter 31 TWINS’ BIRTHDAY

Today is the twins’ 5th birthday. Most of the guests were amazed by the scenery of the island. I feel proud whenever I hear compliments about the island, especially when they start talking about the villas and suites of the island.

“Who’s the architect of this island?” Elena, Cassie’s mom asked.

“This island was designed and built by Cabello International Corp,” Ulie answered.

Elena face me and started to give me compliments. “I also have an island but not as big as this, it was a gift from my husband. Can I hire your company to renovate my island?”

“Of course, I would love to.”

Elena handed me her business card. “Here’s my business card. I’m sorry, I know this was supposedly a vacation to you, but I can’t help it. I’m really amazed by your work now that I am seeing the actual product.” Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

“No worries. I will ask my secretary to contact you and set a meeting with you once we are back in Manila.”

Aside from Elena, other parents ask me to work with them. Some want me to renovate their rest house, and private resorts. Inviting the twins’ parents is not bad after all. I somehow build a connection with them and most importantly I got instant projects. I would love to have this kind of event in the future.

All the guests were sent to their respective villa to rest. Jace, Nick, and Luna were assigned to the one-bedroom villa since they came alone. While the twins’ classmates were assigned to the two- bedroom villa since they came either with their parents or nannies.

The party will start at lunchtime so that the guests can have enough time to explore the island.

We stay at the grand villa with the Escarrer family. This villa is obviously the largest on this island. It’s a two-story, three-bedroom villa. It also has a rooftop terrace and a large private pool within the enormous tropical garden.

The interior space is generous, airy, and mellow with warm and natural colors. The villa will give you amazing views from the tropical garden to the pristine white beach. And when the night falls, you will see the magnetic amber glow of sunset.

The Escarrer couple will stay in the master’s bedroom, Kaela and I will be sharing a room, Ulie will share a room with the twins. Though, I’m pretty sure that the twins will ask me to join them in their bedroom.

We inform everyone that the party will be held in the island’s restaurant. The chefs of this restaurant were all from Nick’s restaurant. They were on-call whenever we have a gathering or even just a vacation here on the island.

Kaela and Luna made a small program for the celebrants. They invited a clown to entertain the kids. All were enjoying themselves as they participate in the games made by the clown. They were amazed when the clown showed them some magic tricks.

Alistair is obviously looking for the loophole of the magic trick. He looks frustrated because he can’t find one. The magician notice him, and he made him more frustrated by asking him to volunteer and see the magic closely.

While the kids were enjoying themselves at the party, Ulie and I were having a good chat with their parents.

“I must say that you both raise your kids well. But are you still not considering getting married for the kid’s sake?” Elena asked.

I awkwardly smiled at her. We can’t really stop the people to pry about the relationship that Ulie and I had.

“We are contented with our relationship now. As you said a while ago, we were able to raise them well, even though we are not in a relationship.” I just said.

“I’m sorry for prying, I can’t help it because you guys look so good together,” Elena added.

“We will get there. There’s no need in rushing things.” Ulie was the one who answered.

“Well, I hope you two will end up together. I’m sure that the kids will be the happiest when it happened.”

I just smiled at Elena and did not answer more. I just felt like if I answer her she will not end this topic.

“I never heard of you being linked to anyone other than Ulie. Have you ever been in love before Ulie?” Elena curiously asks.

“I thought before that I will never fall in love with someone, but 5 years ago, I was reminded of someone I used to like.” I shared it with them.

Ulie furrowed. He looked shocked and curious at the same time. I never told him about it.

Everyone didn’t say a word. All of them were waiting for me to continue my speech.

“He was my classmate when I was in college. I was naive and a hopeless romantic girl. He was a typical boy next door. He was a sweet, smart, and handsome guy.”

“We were always partners in school activities. That’s why we became close. We were so close to the point that people assumed that we are a couple.”

“I fell in love because of how he treated me at that time. He will make me feel that I am special among the other girls. Then he kiss me and I kissed him back. I thought that we are on the same page but were not.”

“Why? What happen?” Elena can’t help but ask.

I sighed aloud then continue with my story. “When I saw him getting close with other girls, I felt jealous and I confronted him. And I was shocked with his reply.”

They all look immersed in my story.

“He told me that I shouldn’t be jealous because we are just friends,” I told them.

“What a jerk!” Janice can’t help but express her thoughts. Janice was the mom of Daniel, Alistair’s best friend.

I just smiled at her. “I agree with you. I told him, ‘friends don’t kiss’ and he nonchalantly replied ‘friends do kiss. We kiss but we’re just friends.’ After that, I avoided him and ask my parents to transfer me to another university.”

***

As I expected, Amelia and Alistair ask me to join them to sleep. Due to today’s event, the twins easily fell asleep after their shower. They look exhausted.

I was done with my night skincare routine when I saw Ulie in the room’s veranda. I went to him to invite him to sleep.

“Ellie you never told me about him.”

I frowned. “Who are you referring to?”

“Your first love!” He said with disgust.

I chuckled. “I don’t see any reason why I need to tell you about him. I almost forgot about him.”

“But you remembered him. You said it was five years ago. We already have the twins at that time. Why do you suddenly think of him?”

“It was unintentional Ulie. I didn’t recognize him when I first saw him. He looks kind of different now than when we were in college.”

He gasped. “You saw him! In-person! Did your feelings go back when you saw him? Tell me, Ellie!”

“It did not.”

“How can you be so sure? What if he told you that he was in love with you? What will you do?”

“Nothing. I will never let myself fall in love with someone like him, even if he told me he liked me. I will never fall for him twice.” I said in a cold voice.