The call brought Arabella in a huge wave of surprise.
‘Eric Grant is the founder of the most excellent group of musicians…’
Her mind seemed still processing the information. Then, she was brought to the night in the lobby where he played the piano. Good was just an understatement for his skill.
He was outstanding!
She thought that night was her last time to hear Eric’s name, but she was wrong. Eric was so nice to recommend her to the group.
Did he also appreciate her playing?
She couldn’t help to think about it. She didn’t want to sound conceited, but she could always rely on her talent. The call made her mood bright even a little today.
Today, she would be with Bill and Adam to attend her son’s school event. She didn’t know such an elegant school would have an event like a family day. In Adam’s school before, she and Damien were always present. Good thing, Damien was always there to help her finish the day. It was known to all teachers there that Adam had no father and eventually the news spread like wildfire, and it came up to parents and Adam’s classmates so even Damien was there, she could still feel Adam had always been in a low spirit with this kind of event.
The difference was screaming on Adam’s expression today. His excitement and cheerfulness were extra specials. Maybe because he would be attending the family day with his real father.
His real family.
His complete family.
Bill didn’t bother her anymore when she chose to sleep with Adam at night. Thanks to Eric’s words of wisdom. It boosted her courage. Now that she was not sleeping with him, she didn’t even know if he went home every night, or he slept with Trishia or his other women. One thing she was sure of is that Trishia was taking her place as she saw them at the pool hugging the other night.
These days, she didn’t have to stay with the people in the house. She chose to stand her ground and spent most of her time visiting her mother and at night she chose to stay in Adam’s room. She had no intention of creating a fight and chaos with Kelly or Trishia. Whenever she arrived, she went directly to Adam's room and made sure she had her dinner outside. In the morning, she fixed Adam and sent him off to school with his own driver and car then she went directly to Jaime in the hospital.
Today was a weekend and she didn’t meet Bill for 3 days since she left in his room. She avoided him and he didn’t bother her anymore. In her mind, maybe because Trishia was good at accompanying him that he forgot to pester her. She knew Trishia was already in the house, but she had no time to accommodate her pretentious act. Thinking of the people in the house, she felt already suffocated. It seemed the air in the house wasn’t good enough for them to breathe.
Her train of thoughts was interrupted when she heard a knock on the door.
“Mom, are you ready?” Adam sounded behind the door.
“Coming.” She quickly answered and strode outside. Adam was very cute in his yellow shirt and black sweatpants. He gave her a sweet smile and reached out for her hand.
“Wait,” Arabella held his hand then knelt on one knee. She grabbed his rubber shoelace and fixed it. “There you go.” Arabella held his shoulders and kissed his forehead. Holding his hand, she stood up and they walked to the stair.
They would be all wearing yellow today as per Adam’s request. They would be the yellow team. Arabella had put on her yellow shirt and black leggings with a white sneaker and a ponytail. She looked like a high school student who wanted to register her name in a cheering squad.
Going down the stair, the mother and son were holding each other’s hands but soon stopped when they saw the man who was wearing a yellow shirt, sweatpants, and his rubber shoes.
Bill looked exactly, Adam.
Adam looked exactly like him.
She wanted to laugh at the sight of him wearing so casually. The man who always wore his suit and tie was nowhere to be found. His hair was messed up like he just raked it with his fingers so many times. Bill looked in their direction and she swore she saw him amused by her high school student look.
“Mom, Daddy’s look is on me.” Adam excitedly announced feeling proud of himself for what his dad had turned. She had imagined how hard Adam persuaded his dad on wearing these kinds of clothes.
Bill Sky, a domineering heartless CEO wears yellow!
Arabella held her laugh and just smirked at him mockingly. Bill looked away and his amusement was too quick and in one glance he wore cold emotions. His domineering demeanor had never left even if he was wearing a very casual sporty look.
“Let’s go.” Bill sounded lazy then he put on his black sunglasses.
Arabella swallowed absentmindedly.
Why he was so handsome in whatever clothes he’s wearing? He had this sexy figure and powerful charm that even if he wore a rag he would still be a total stunner.
Arabella and Adam followed Bill on their way to the car.
“Wait! We are ready.” Trishia hurriedly stopped them and walked forward with Kelly.
Bill stopped and turned around.
Trishia was wearing a spaghetti strap yellow satin mini dress with knee-high white boots. Kelly was wearing a yellow elegant dress appropriate for her age.
“Mom?” Bill muttered with a question mark on his expression.
“Come on son, Aren’t we part of Adam’s family? We are going.” Kelly announced dragging Bill’s arm.
Trishia looked at Arabella with rolled eyes. Arabella could imagine the message Trishia was sending her through her stare. Arabella just looked away and held Adam’s hand. They followed the three new members of Adam’s family as they claimed.
Kelly decided to use her van.
“Ah, Arabella could you hitch a ride with the bodyguards? I don’t think we can fit in here.” Kelly turned around to stop her from entering her van. Arabella looked at the customized van and she saw it was very huge spacious inside enough for them to be accommodated beyond comfortable.
Arabella saw Bill was already inside near the entrance. He was not looking at them, but Arabella was sure that he heard Kelly. Adam held her hand not wanting to let her go. Arabella smiled at Adam as she squeezed his hand a little.
“I will follow. I promise.” She winked at Adam. There’s no way she would ruin the happiness on Adam’s face. Today was a special day for Adam. He would go on a family day with his real father, Bill Sky.
“Come, Adam.” Trishia hurriedly reached Adam’s hand and pulled her inside. Adam looked at his mother worriedly, but Arabella smiled at him tenderly and waved assuring him that she was okay. Kelly sat beside Bill who was now busy on his cellphone.
“Please close the door, Arabella.” Kelly requested with a sweet stern tone. Bill had not spared her a single glance.
Still wearing her smile, Arabella followed.
She was left standing on her spot with her smile slowly fading away. Without Adam in her sight, she felt her heart become empty. Just when the car of their bodyguards passed by her, she hurriedly stopped the driver and quickly entered the back seat. It was quite awkward inside as she squeezed herself in the car with three passengers and one driver. One group of bodyguards went ahead of the van, and she was with the backup.
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