Chapter 102

I withdrew my eyes from him, suppressing the feeling underneath as I walked towards the cakes to light the candles.

Everyone began clapping.

"Let's sing for them, everyone." Indy said.

"Happy birthday to you." Everyone sang.

I looked towards them. I saw my kids standing at the end of the stairs, giggling.

I felt tears coming.

I watched as everyone sang and clapped for them. They seem very happy right now.

My heart melted as I watched them.

Ernest leaned down and placed kisses on their temples.

I walked towards them and knelt down close to them. I wrapped them in a hug, kissing their hairs.

"I love you, my babies." I said.

"We love you too, mummy." They said in unison.

"Aw!" Everyone squealed.

I wiped the little tears in my eyes.

I got on my feet and took their hands. I led them towards the table. I placed them next to their cakes before walking back to the others.

Everyone aimed their phones at them, taking pictures and videos of them.

"Barbie cake!" Emma squealed happily.

"Mine is Messi, yes!" Ryan said happily, making everyone chuckle.

"Thank you daddy, thank you mummy." They said in unison and I realized that I am standing next to Ernest.

My heart picked up.

"You are welcome, my angels." Ernest said as I felt him holding my hand.

My heart raced as I looked at him.

He is looking at me. His enchanting blue eyes felt like they are looking at my soul.

I felt goosebumps all over me.

"Ernie, Kim, come on, join them." Indy claimed our attention.

I released my hand from his hold and walked towards the kids. I stood next to Emma and Ernest stood next to Ryan.

I leaned down and arranged Ryan's boe tie a little before standing up straight.

Everyone took pictures of us.

Ernest picked up Ryan and I picked up Emma.

"Great! Beautiful family!" Indy squealed, taking pictures.

"Perfect family," Nikki said.

They all took more pictures of us.

Something made me look towards Ernest and I found him staring at me.

My heart picked up again.

I looked away from him as I placed Emma down.

"Time to blow the candles." Indy said as Ernest placed Ryan down.

The kids moved closer to their cakes.

"Make a wish, sweeties." I said to them.

"I wish to see Messi one day." Ryan said.

Everyone chuckled.

I rolled my eyes.

My kid is really obsessed.

"I wish mummy and daddy to be sweethearts." Emma said, making me freeze.

"Me too." Ryan said.

"Aw!" Everyone said.

"That's sweet." Indy said.

"Very sweet." Nikki said.

I looked at Ernest. He is looking at me, making my heart increase it's pace.

The kids blew their candles and everyone clapped.

"Music, please!" Indy squealed happily.

Isabel played the kids' favorite music by Taylor Swift.

"Yay!!!" The kids squealed happily as they began to dance.

Everyone chuckled.

Indy joined them and so did Nikki and Elodie.

Martha and I picked up the cakes and headed towards the kitchen.

"Martha, please set the table." I said to her.

"Yes, ma'am." She said, heading out.

I took out a tray from the cupboard and placed it on the counter.

I started with my Ryan's favorite icon. I divided Messi's face while thinking about Ryan.

He would kill me if he sees me doing this right now.

Very funny.

I began diving the cake into parts and placed them on the tray.

The music is quite loud but I can hear my kids' laughter and that of Indy and Nikki.

"Kimberly," Ernest's familiar voice made me freeze.

My heart picked.

"Do you need help?" He asked.

"No." I said without looking at him as I continue with the cake.

I sensed him walking towards me. My heart raced.

He took the another knife from thr other utensils and took out another tray from the cupboard.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"Helping you." He said, moving the knife towards the sink.

"I told you I don't need help." I said.

He didn't say anything but turned on the taps.

Sighing, I turned back to what I was doing. I have no idea what is.....

"Ow!" He winced, making my heart drop.

He is holding his bleeding finger.

I quickly walked towards him and held his hand.

"What is wrong with you?" I asked.

He winced.

"I told you I don't need help. Look at what you have done. Why wouldn't you listen?"

He didn't respond but stared at me silently.

I heaved a sigh as I walked towards the cupboard and took out the first aid box. I walked back to him and took out something for his finger.

I poured a little amount of spirit in the cotton wool and covered his cut.

He winced.

I continued cleaning his cut with it. Thankfully, it is not that deep.

"This is what happens when you are being stubborn." I said, still focused on his wound.

I took out a little bandage and dressed his wound.

"Next time, you listen and stop being...." I trailed off the minute I met his eyes.

He is looking at me with a lot of emotions.

My heart raced.

"Thank you." He said, staring at me.

I scoffed. "Thank you for being a distraction. I was busy with the cake but you decided to over do things like always."

He stared at me silently.

My heart increased its pace. His stare has grown intense.

I turned away but he held my hand, making me look at him.

My heart fluttered as he rubbed my knuckles with his thumb.

Someone cleared her throat, claiming our attention.

It was Indy.

She is smiling at us.

I released my hand from his hold and walked towards the cake.

"I came to get the cake." Indy said.

"It is ready." I said, picking up the tray and walked towards the door. I walked past Indy and towards the others.

"Mummy, see, uncle bought me a teddy." Emma said, showing me her red teddy.

"Wow, that's beautiful." I said, smiling at Bryan.

"And I got a ball." Ryan said.

"Hmm. Awesome. What do you say to uncle?" I asked.

"Thank you, uncle!" They said in unison.

"You are welcome, dearies." Bryan said as I placed the cake on the table.

"Dig in everyone." I said, walking back to the kitchen.

It is empty now. Ernest is out there with the others. So is Indy.

I decided to help Martha with the table.

I took out plates from the cupboard.

I took them out to the dining table.

Walking back to the kitchen, I began dishing out the meal in a big plate.

It smells so nice.

Everyone is going to love it.

Martha and I made it. We woke up very early to get this day set. It is a success.

I can't say less.

"Hmm, smell nice." I heard Indy's voice.

I chuckled. "I know right?"

She hummed.

I sensed her walking towards me.

"I am not talking about the food though." She said, making me furrow my brows.

I looked at her.

She is leaning on the counter.

"What?"

"The food does smell nice but your affection for my brother smells better." She said, making my heart pick up.

I faced the meal.

"I don't know what you are talking about, Indy." I said.

"You know you do. You love my brother." She said.

My heart kept racing.

"And he loves you too."

I heaved a sigh.

"I know you are hurt. I witnessed all he did to you. But he is sorry. I am sorry too."

I looked at her.

She nodded. "Please forgive us. And make the kids' wishes come true."

My heart tightened.

"They want their mummy and daddy to be sweethearts." She said, chuckling.

I dropped my gaze.

"He doesn't deserve your forgiveness. But he is begging for it." She said.

I turned towards the meal.

"I am not saying this because he is my brother. But because you two are two souls who love each other. The damage has been done. Please forgive and let go." She said.

I remained silent, stirring the meal.

She touched my arm.

"I hope you listen." She said, caressing my arm before heading out of the kitchen.

I let out a sigh.

I dished out more food and Martha took them out to the table. I took the remaining meal out to the table.

Placing the meal on the table, I watched as Ernest walked into the house with two huge toy cars. One is pink and the other is blue.

"Ah!!!!!" The kids' squealed happily beyond anything.

"Happy birthday to my beautiful princess and my champion." Ernest said.

They ran towards him and hugged him. He picked them up with his two hands and placed kisses on their temples.

"Mum! We have cars!" Ryan squealed happily.

I smiled at him.

Everyone clapped.

Ernest placed them down and they walked towards the cars.

Emma got into the pink one and Ernest got in the blue one.

Everyone chuckled as they drove.

"Yay!!!" They squealed happily while moving the car around. Everyone chuckled at their hilarious vibes.

"Elodie! Come in." Emma said.

"I can't fit in." Elodie said.

Ryan laughed, making everyone laugh as well.

"She is too big." He said.

I chuckled.

That kid is something else.

"Weee!!!!!!" They squealed as they moved around the house.

"Okay, okay, time to eat!" I said, claiming everyone's attention. They approached the table.

"Come on, children." Isabel said.

"No, we want to play." Ryan whined.

"Yes. We are not hungry." Emma said.

"Ryan, Emma, now." I ordered.

They pouted as Isabel helped them out of the car.

"I made chicken sauce." I sang.

"Yay!!!" Their moods changed instantly as they ran towards the table.

We all sat on the table.

Ernest sat on the head seat. Ryan sat next to him on his left and Emma sat on Ernest's right side and opposite Ryan.

I sat next to Ryan. Elodie sat next to me and after her is Nikki. Next to Emma is Indy and after her is Bryan and then Asher.

Martha and Isabel helped me serve the meal and took their seats as well.

Everyone began eating.

"Best birthday party ever!" Ryan squealed happily, making everyone chuckle.

"I know, right?" Indy asked.

"Yeah!" The kids said in unison.

"What gift do you like the most?" Nikki asked them.

"The car!" They squealed happily.

Everyone chuckled.

Ernest ruffled Ryan's hair.

"And my tiara. Mum bought it for me." Emma said, making me smile at her.

She smiled at well.

"And the ball uncle got for me." Ryan said.

Bryan gave him a thumb up.

Ryan did the same.

Everyone chuckled.

"I love my family." Emma said.

"Me too." Ryan said.

"Aw!" Everyone said.

My eyes moved to Ernest.

His eyes is on me.

My heart raced.

No doubt, I love the way he looks at me.

It always makes my heart race.

PAST EIGHT PM.....

We are all in the living room, seeing one of the kids' favorite movie which is Tom and Jerry.

When I say we all, I meant Ernest, myself, the kids, Elodie, Indy and Bryan.

Nikki and Asher had somewhere else to go to so they had to leave.

Indy and Bryan will be sleeping over.

Which is exciting.

I love them together. They look cute.

I trust Bryan will be the best boyfriend.

Ernest, Emma and Indy are seated on a sofa. I am seated with Ryan and Elodie on a different sofa while Bryan is seated on a different one all by himself.

The cartoon is actually very interesting. The kids would laugh at every given moment.

"It is past our bed time, mum." Ryan said, standing on his feet.

I furrowed my brows.

"Yes dad, take us to bed." Emma said, getting on her feet and grab Ernest's hand.

Ryan grabbed mine. "Let's go, mummy."

"Okay, okay, let's go." I said, standing on my feet, confused at what they are doing.

They are telling us about their bedtime?

"Good night, Kids." Indy said as they took Ernest and I towards the stairs.

"Good night, auntie. Good night, Uncle." The kids say in unison.

"Good night," Bryan said.

Ryan kept dragging me along. Emma kept doing the same with Ernest.

A few seconds later, we got to Ernest's room.

"Alright, brush your teeth first." I said, heading towards the bed to place it in order.

But what happened next took me by surprise.

I saw Indy taking the keys from the door lock.

What the....

"Come on, kids." She said to them.

The kids giggled as they ran out of the door and Indy closed it instantly, leaving Ernest and I alone in the room.

"Hey!" Ernest and I said in unison as I ran towards the door.

I heard them locking us in.

My heart picked up.

No, no.

What the hell?!