Chapter 59 I don't trust her
“Aurora?” Arthur called in surprise, disengaging from Anita’s hug and standing up.
Anita looked back and saw Aurora staring at her with a stern look, but she kept on a feeble smile.
“Hi, Aurora. You’re here.” Anita uttered, holding onto the couch firmly as she stood up.
“I… I came for the boys. I didn’t… mean to interrupt,”
Aurora stuttered, looking away as she walked past them to the boys’ room.
Getting to the front of their door, she felt the back of her eyes heat up. Tightening her jaws, she put on a fake grin and opened their door.
“Surprise!” She uttered, causing the boys to look at her.
“Mummy!” They all chorused in excitement and ran towards her. She lowered herself to the ground so they could embrace her.
“I thought you were joking when you said you’d see us soon. You really came.” Ryan uttered in excitement, and she chuckled, nodding her head.
“I wouldn’t hurt your feelings by lying about such a thing. I’ve missed you all so much!” She responded, embracing them tightly again.
“Have you seen daddy?” Ryan asked as he disengaged from the hug. Riley and Rowan on the other hand refused to let go of her.
“Yes, I have. He was surprised to see me too.” She answered, her smile slowly fading off as she recalled what she saw when she got in.
Theo walked into the room shortly and when he saw Aurora, he got excited.
“Miss Aurora! You’re here.” He uttered with a wide grin, and Aurora nodded, chuckling softly.
“How are you?” She asked.
“I’m very well. How are you though?” He further asked.
“I’ll be back soon, boys.” She let go of them and moved out of the room with Theo. She shut the door behind them so that the boys won’t hear them.
She let out a deep sigh and nodded. “I’m good, I guess. I was doing perfectly well until I saw Anita in the living room with Arthur.” She answered, and Theo creased his brows.
“She's Anita?” He asked in awe, and she nodded.
“I guess now that I’m not in the picture anymore, she’s back to claim him. I still can't believe he let her into the house, and now they are hugging?”
“She came in last night pretty wounded. Mr Arthur was very concerned and took care of her very well. She begged to spend the night here, and I think they ended up sleeping in the same room. Do you think they are back together?” Theo further asked, and Aurora shook her head.
“I don’t know, but that is pretty much it. I should have known this was going to happen after I heard his conversation with his therapist.” She mumbled.
“I’m so sorry, Miss Aurora. But I don’t think we should jump into conclusions here. She was in a pretty bad condition last night, anyone would have wanted to help.”
“Then why did she come here? She should have just gone to the hospital.” Aurora uttered.
As Theo stood in front of Aurora, he saw Arthur approaching from behind her.
“Aurora, can we talk?” He asked from behind, and she turned to look at him.
“Sure.” She let out a smile and nodded.
“I’ll be in the kitchen.” Theo answered, briskly walking away.
“How are you doing?” He asked, moving closer to her.
“I’m doing great. You?”
“Good too. I didn’t expect to see you today.”
“Is that why you were hugging her in the living room? Because you weren’t expecting me?” Aurora answered, still keeping on her sarcastic smile.
“Aurora, it isn’t what you think, okay? She was just thanking me for helping her out.”
“Yeah. You didn’t tell me you are now a doctor.”
“Aurora, c’mon. Nothing is going on between us.”
Aurora scoffed and shook her head. “Why are you even telling me this? I don’t want to know what’s going on between you two. I’m here for the boys. Nothing more.
“Anything can go on between you for all I care. We are not together, remember?” Aurora answered, hiding the pain she felt in her heart.
“I’m explaining to you because you are the mother of my boys, Aurora.”
“And it has always been like that. Not your lover, not your girlfriend, fiancé or wife, but just the surrogate mother of your children. I’ve figured that out for a while now. You don’t have to remind me.”
She clenched her jaws and looked away, trying so hard to push back the tears that threatened to roll down her eyes.
Arthur heaved a deep sigh and nodded. He knew nothing he could say at this point could make her feel any better.
“I’m glad you’re here, Aurora.” He added, and she bobbed.
“I’ll leave you two to do your thing as soon as I finish making breakfast for the boys.” She walked past him and headed to the kitchen.
Tears filled her eyes that she could hardly see where she was going. She hastily wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and sniffed in hard, pretending to be okay.
Getting to the kitchen, she met Anita, standing next to Theo. It seemed like they were having a conversation, but at the same time, Theo’s expression showed he wasn’t having any of it.
“C’mon, just tell me Arthur’s favorite dish. I’d be so glad.” Anita muttered, hugging Theo’s arm.
“Why do you want to know it? It’s not like you’d be here to prepare it.” Theo answered, and Anita chuckled.
“Of course, I’ll be here. I’m living here now.” She responded, and when Aurora heard this, her eyes widened.
“What?!” The word slipped out of her mouth before she could control it.
They looked back immediately, and when Theo saw Aurora, he hastily snatched his arm away from her.
“Hey!” Anita uttered with a grin, walking towards Aurora.
“What do you mean by you’re living here now?” Aurora questioned, anger rising in her as she stared at her wounded face.
“It has only one meaning. This is my house now. Why are you so pissed about it?” She asked in a low tone, pouting like a baby.
“I don’t care what you do. Just don’t go close to my boys, or you’ll be rushed to the hospital for real next time.” Aurora uttered with a firm voice.
“Woooow.” Anita lifted her eyebrows in surprise. “Who would have thought you had it in you? Don’t worry, our surrogate mother. I’m not here for the boys.” She moved closer to Aurora, moving her mouth to her ear.
“I don’t even care about them. I’m here for Arthur, my baby.” She broke into laughter and suddenly grabbed her belly in pain.
“I almost forgot I’m hurt.” She mumbled, moving away.
“Hey, are you alright?” Arthur asked as he entered the kitchen and found Anita holding her belly.
“No, I think I need to lie down.” She muttered, stretching forth her hand so Arthur could receive it. “I need help please.” She added.
He hastily took her hand and held her so she wouldn’t fall. They both walked out of the kitchen with Anita’s body weight on him.
After they were out of sight, Aurora turned to look at Theo in disbelief.
“No one would ever understand the hatred I have towards her.” She mumbled, tightening her fist.
“I’ll keep her away from the boys. I had no idea she would be staying here.” Theo responded.
“Thank you, Theo. And one more thing…” She moved closer to him and locked eyes with him.
“Keep an eye on her and keep Arthur safe. I don’t trust her.”