The Billionaire's Twins Play Matchmaker novel Chapter 15

Julius pulled up in front of his brother’s brownstone. Parking he hurried to Macey’s side holding the door open for her. Immediately slipping an arm around her he led her up to the front door. She blushed under his care but she didn’t try to push him away. It was nice to be taken care of for once.

A knock summoned the maid who smiled broadly at them. Edie had been March and Rose’s maid for over twenty years and knew Macey quite well. She had high hopes for Julius’s marriage before it came apart. Now that Macey had returned and brought their children Edie’s romantic heart was already envisioning them to together though she was smart enough not to say so aloud.

“Good evening. Mister DaLair…Miss…Grayson…the Master and Madam are this way with the kids,” Edie led the way to the living room where Aria’s delighted screams issued.

Stepping inside they found the living room had been torn apart to make a blanket fort. March burst out from the center to collapse it as Aria and Caden struggled to escape.

“Hurry Caden! The boogieman is coming!” Aria yelled as they ducked and crawled their way free.

“Fee—Fi—Foe—Fum!” March called.

“My goodness, March!” Rose admonished as she entered carrying refreshments and snacks on a tray. “You’re worse than the children!”

Though she complained Rose smiled. March had been the same way when Jude was young. Father and son played many such games, building and destroying countless forts.

“Mommy!” Caden suddenly said noticing the new arrivals.

“Mommy!” Aria echoed as they rushed up to her throwing their arms around her as she knelt to catch them.

“There you are,” Macey laughed. “Having fun with your uncle and aunt?”

“Yes!”

March chuckled giving Julius a curious look. Naturally he wondered what happened to their father and how Julius took his place. Despite his confusion March stayed silent. It was enough Julius and Macey were in the same room and even seemed on good terms. It was definite progress.

“Mister Jules!” Aria exclaimed holding out her arms in a clear gesture for him to pick her up.

“Hey, peanut,” Julius greeted with a smile and hoisted her up holding her close as Aria hugged him tight. Aria giggled as he blew raspberries against her cheek before reciprocating.

“Your cheeks aren’t scratchy anymore,” Aria laughed.

“Well thank you,” Julius chuckled.

The others watched the pair with a mixture of emotions. March and Rose were happy Julius finally had the opportunity to spend time with his children though confused by the name Aria called him. Macey was conflicted. She was glad to see him accept his children but wondered if it would last. Though neither Aria nor Caden complained about the lack of a father Macey felt it nonetheless. She also wondered why they addressed him if they had already met. When exactly had they been introduced?

“Oh, have you met?” Macey asked.

“We met at grandpa’s work,” Aria said. “He taught us games on his computer!”

“Is that why you didn’t get any work done?” March asked with a chuckle.

Julius shot him a warning look. He felt no shame in the time he spent with his children. It still felt like a dream and nothing would destroy its magic. Macey studied at him still looking conflicted. She couldn’t help but wonder why he hadn’t introduced himself as their father.

“Is it time to go home, mommy?” Caden asked.

“Yes, it’s time to say goodnight to your uncle and aunt. We have to be up early tomorrow.”

“Okay.” Aria and Caden returned to their uncle and aunt giving each a hug. “Goodnight, auntie, uncle.”

“Goodnight, angels,” Rose cooed. “We’ll see you again soon.”

“And then we’ll play more!” March agreed tickling Aria to illicit giggles.

“Bye!”

Macey herded the twins out to the waiting car followed by Julius. He saw his brother’s curious gaze but there wasn’t time to explain how he and Macey met or why he was there instead of their father.

They would talk later right now it was time to get his babies home and into their beds. He was glad he had driven the BMW instead of one of his sports cars but he hesitated realizing he didn’t have the proper car seats for them. Macey assured him it would be fine for one ride.

The drive was full of giggles as the twins related their night. They had dinner with their aunt and uncle and afterwards played several games. March had experience with toddlers thanks to raising Jude and like Rose was eager to test his dormant skills. Julius found it a rather difficult drive listening to the happy giggles. He never wanted it to end.