Chapter 19: The Dinner Surprise

This was an excellent opportunity to work for the B&NWALT company in the United States. It will give our company credibility with other smaller companies in the USA. When we received confirmation, Kadie asked, " Will you go Cal?" Cal said, "Hacking is my thing; contracts are Bonnie's." He implied that I was the one to go. I was hesitant as I knew returning to New York would place me close enough to the Walters. Even if I stayed in a human City like Queens or Long Island, I could still be discovered since I would be in Manhattan, where all the main businesses were located. Working with B&NWALT could still expose my whereabouts to the Walters and Rossen family. I had covered my tracks well, and I would hate to be discovered by the families. I could not take the drama with Elise.

I said, "Cadie, I am not sure I want to go to New York." He smiled and said, "Bonnie, it was four years since you were last there, and it is only for six months. If it gets too stressful for you, we can always beg Cal to come to your rescue." With much apprehension, I said, "Yes, I will go to set up our New York Office and take care of the contract."

I was leaving in a week. Cadie booked three tickets while I bought suitcases for my twins and me. I began to worry. What if Brian met me? How will I react? I know he couldn't have married Elise because the Mate Bond will tell me if he's having intimate moments with another woman. I am told it is the most excruciating pain that will run through my body, and I can even bleed through my nose and mouth. What if this man found out I had the pups? Will his family take them away from me? With those thoughts in mind, I decided my twins would stay hidden no matter what happened.

With my mind made up. I decided to colour my kids' hair black, like Cal's and Cadie's. We visited the salon and took out their iPads, compliments of Uncle Cal. They sat through the process like little geniuses. Cal taught Brady how to hack and said he was becoming a genius. Some of his dad's DNA for sure lingered in him. We packed our suitcases the day before the flight, and I placed the tickets in my bag. With much apprehension, I got the kids dressed as I did the same. Cal and Cadie took us to the airport. They were sad to see us go. We walked through immigration. They said," Bea and Brady, "New York is a big city; always stay with Mommy and take good care of her." They both answered. "OK, Uncle Cal and Uncle Cadie. The brothers waved to us as we walked to the aeroplane while shouting our names and blowing kisses to Bea as she sent air kisses back to them. The pups were excited, but I dread going to New York.

As we entered the plane to New York. The pups asked, Mommy, can you take us to see the big lady?" I replied, "Yes, which big lady?" They said, "The green lady, mommy." I knew they were referring to the Statue of Liberty. They fell asleep after eating a hefty Cayman Airways meal. The flight was about three and a half hours, and my twins slept through the flight. When we arrived at the airport, it was nine-thirty pm. We then went through immigration and saw someone waving as we walked to exist. My friend Elizabeth came to pick us up. Her eyes opened wide when she saw the twins. Then she grinned, "She knew instantly who they belonged to. Although their hair was coloured black, the family resemblance was evident. They closely resembled the Alpha and his brother. I asked Elizabeth, do you think you can keep this a secret?" She promised, "I will keep this secret and never endanger the twins. She said, "I took the week off to get you settled in." I expressed my gratitude to her. "Thank you for being kind to me."

The next day, I met with the team to sign the contract. I called an Uber and met the other two parties at the NARO restaurant in Rockefeller Center. All parties arrived. During lunch, the conversation was light and lively. I was introduced to Theodore Jackson, the Corporate lawyer convening the meeting. After lunch, we discussed the contract, and when I saw everything was favourable, I signed the contract. After the first six months, it allowed us to buy shares in this fast-growing company. Theodore invited me to join the shareholders' dinner that evening.

After the meeting, I immediately called Cadian and Callum on a three-way call. I said, "The meeting went well. I signed the contract, and their lawyer said we can invest in the company shares after six months." I could hear the brothers' excitement. I said, "I am attending the shareholder's dinner later." My business partners said, "Do us proud, Bonnie." I replied, "I got you."

I went shopping for an evening dress. I ended up in Versace and selected a golden gown that made me look young yet mature. A high neck and the slit complimented the plunging back and showed off my tanned thigh. When I selected jewellery, I decided to go with metallic colours in blues and greens that caught my eye and highlighters that reflected well with my complexion. I called a make-up artist who arrived an hour before the party. That gave me time to spend with my twins before I went out. When the twins said, "Mommy, can we watch some TV." I said, "OK, watch TV while mommy is showering. As soon as I was finished showering, I heard the doorbell ringing. Elizabeth opened the door to the make-up artist. I got dressed, and then Elizabeth led her to my room after I texted her to send the make-up artist to me. She asked about the colours she needed to select. I gave her my pallets, and she worked on my face. With make-up perfectly done, I went to the door and called, Can you guys take a look?" They came to take a look. My pups said together as they always do. "Mommy is a princess." I said, "Thank you, babies."

I called another UBER, which took me to my destination. Dinner was at the Hotel Baccarat Grand Salon. Everyone was meeting at the bar for a pre-dinner drink. I walked in and was greeted by Lawyer Jackson, who escorted me to the shareholders. I met twenty shareholders; then, as I was about to take a drink from Theodore Jackson, I smelled him. I froze on the spot. I could not move for a moment until Jackson said, "This is for you." I shook my head and said, "I need to use the washroom." I rushed to the bathroom, hyperventilating. I tried calming myself down with deep breathing. After giving myself enough time to adjust my breathing and psyche, I returned to the bar only to realise everyone went to the Grand Salon.

Everyone congratulated the B&NWALT for getting one more coveted company assigned on a contract. At this point, I realised that the contract signed by our company allowed B&NWALT to access banks in the Cayman Islands as they now have an associated company from this legislation. This was a clever way to access a financial centre jurisdiction without tax. That means their company's money will be tax-free if they use a Cayman Islands bank. When the announcement was made, someone said, Now I invite the Chairman of B&NWALT to address the shareholders. I was not surprised when Brian got up. It all made sense. B is Brian, N is Nathan, and WALT is shortened for Walters. "OMG, what did I get myself in again?"

As I stood by the door, I heard the master of ceremonies introduce the Chairman, so I entered quietly and was ushered to the head table. I felt blue eyes tearing into my personal space throughout the meal. I barely ate my dinner, as delicious as it was; it tasted like sawdust. My nervousness was getting to me in the wrong way. I lowered my eyes so my champagne and his blue eyes would not clash.

After dinner, I went to the lobby when cedar wood and the orange scent wafted to my nostrils. Then I felt a hand on my shoulder and another guiding me away from the doorway. I said, "Sorry, you have the wrong woman. Then I heard him whisper, "No, I have my Mate!" He guided me through another door to his Bogatti, opened the door, and placed me in the passenger seat. I am beginning to hate this Mate Bond. I could not refuse the Alpha. He didn't ask for my address but drove us to Central Park.

Once the car was parked, Alpha Brian could not keep his hands off Bonnie. He held her tenderly and kissed her. She returned his kisses, then pulled away as she heard Damian say, "Hello, little mate." Sheena replied, "Hello, Big Bad Boy."