Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 117

(ARIELLE’S POV)

After the awkward interview with Stephen Stone — which Rebecca and Ashley didn’t stop teasing me for, I stepped out of the restaurant to get Maverick from school. If traffic and the weather were forgiving I’d make it just in time to redeem myself for picking him up late.

I hurried out of the restaurant into the car, grateful to Big Joe as he held an umbrella over both our heads.

“Thank you,” I nodded gratefully to him, once I was settled in the comfort of the car.

“Please move as fast as you can,” I instructed, after letting out a tired sigh.

“Of course.”

Thankfully, the rain had let down into a soft drizzle by the time we arrived at Maverick’s school. I was lucky to spot an ice cream van in the corner and I said a little prayer of thanksgiving at the universe’s decision to gift me a chance to redeem myself with my baby. I didn’t plan on letting him down on my first day picking him up from school.

Usually, my mother would fuss over doing it, since he resumed kindergarten, but I insisted today. Although, I wasn’t convinced she’d hold up her end of the bargain.

Quickly, I got down from the car and ran into the school premises, hoping Laurene had sent a memo to the school authority to let them know I’d be picking up my son today, as I instructed .The smile on the security officer’s face told me she did.

I walked up the short flight of steps into the main building of the kindergarten session, nodding awkwardly to parents who were taking their own kids home. Apparently, the rains had held everyone back from doing the school run on time.

I walked up to Maverick’s classroom and let out a nervous sigh. His head turned in my direction as if on cue and the way his eyes lit up at my presence made me feel warm with joy.

“Mommy!” he screamed in delight, his tiny voice coming like music to my ears as I readied myself to pick him off the ground while he approached me with his arms wide open.

“My baby. Mommy’s sorry for coming late,” I cooed, placing soft kisses on his face.

“It’s okay, mommy,” he said through excited giggles. “I’m happy you’re here now.”

My heart melted like butter at the genuineness of his words and I had to work twice as hard not to cry. My baby was growing so fast.

“Hello, Ms. Meyers,” the teaching assistant greeted with a smile.

I’d failed to notice her through the wholesome moment I was sharing with my son. “Hello. Sorry I’m late. Something came up at work,” I found myself apologizing to her.

“It’s fine. Maverick is a joy to have around,” she replied with a smile.

I planted another kiss on my his cheek and picked up his bags from the teaching assistant as I gently guided him down to the floor and out of the building.

“So how was school today, baby?” I asked.

“It was good. Bella kissed me on the cheek and she’s so pretty,” Maverick said with a smile, like he’d just said the most normal thing in the world.

“Okay…,” I said, unsure how to react. I'm guessing Bella is his new friend.

“Someday, we’re gonna get married and live in a giant castle!” Maverick announced excitedly.

“I see. Well, I hope Bella’s parents are cool with you marrying and living with their daughter in a giant castle,” I joked, shaking my head in amusement. “What do you say? We get some ice cream while we wait for them to make up their mind,” I said, satisfied with the exaggerated wide-eyed look of surprise and excitement on Maverick’s face.

“Yay!” he screamed happily, leading the way to the ice cream van.

“Woah. Slow down, big guy,” I had to hold him back so we could cross the street properly.

“What flavors would you like, baby?” I asked once we got to the ice cream van.

“Chocolate and strawberry!”

“One chocolate and one strawberry ice cream coming right up,” the man in the van announced with a friendly smile.