Chapter 89: Birthday party
Camilla stared at her furiously and temporarily she was rendered speechless. Mirabel was right, her kids were also Rodrigo’s kids.
She was their Aunt and no matter how hard she tried to pretend about that truth, the reality is that, they are related.
“I am their mother and that’s all that matters. I refuse to acknowledge Rodrigo as their father and that implies that you share no relationship with them.
I want you to stay away from my kids. As East is far apart from West, so stay far away from them. I don’t want you to utter such nonsense before me ever again” Camilla thundered, she really was looking angry.
Mira sighed and chuckled aloud “no matter how hard you shut the name Rodrigo out of their lives, you can never shut it out of their gene and blood stream” Mira declared and walked past Camilla out of the door.
Camilla sighed softly. She knew Mirabel was right in every word she spoke. But how can she let him share her kids after calling her a whore and a play thing?
On the other hand, Rodrigo received a notification of a message from Mirabel on his WeChat. He was taking a glass of coffee and wanted to do some work on his computer.
He logged in and stood dazed as he saw the pictures. His lips parted and he smiled. He knew they were his, he doesn’t need anyone to do the introduction.
He sat down and kept staring at the pictures. They are so cute. Despite the fact that that they were sleeping, Mira ensured that she took the pictures beautifully and it looked nice.
His kids, Jade and Jude, that’s their name. He had known their names but haven’t met them or see how they are till that day.
He was happy. How he wished things didn’t turn out this way. They would have been married already, himself and Camilla. The family would have perfect.
But things have turned out this ugly. And his girl doesn’t want to understand, she doesn’t want to forgive him. The pains of his betrayal still hurts her a lot.
But one day, he hoped everything will be alright. Camilla will return to him and he would be a father to his own kids and raised them as Campbell’s that they truly are.
Maybe he needs to return to City A. He needs to see her again. It’s been a few months already since they last saw each other. She probably would have been calm and listen to him.
The next day, Steve and Susan Anderson invited Martin to come over to a certain address. He said okay and was there to meet them.
When he arrived, he saw his uncle and Aunt seated and Camilla with them. He paid courtesy and took the seat hecwas offered.
A maid came over and served them drinks. Midday through the drink, Steve Anderson started to address Martin:
“You are my nephew Martin and Camilla here is your cousin. I remembered the past, your mother and I and the role she played in my life when our parents died…”
Steve Anderson began, he told him about the benefits that comes with treating everyone equally. Wether they are rich or they are poor, everyone deserved to be treated well.
He had been mean to his daughter and now, he’s at her Mercy. For old times sake between himself and his late mother, he had pleaded with his daughter to return his company back to him.
Martin couldn’t believe his ears. He was getting his company back or better still, it was being returned to him? He really was going to own it again?
“Thank you Uncle” Martin appreciated, beaming with a megawatt smile and feeling all excited.
Camilla glanced at him and sneered. He didn’t receive the favour her father was showering on him. If her father had let her have her way, he would rot in poverty till his death.
But her father kept emphasising on his sister’s kindness. He equally wants her to understand that they are family now. But that didn’t work on Camilla’s subconscious mind.
What the heck is her business with family and ties? Someone had disgraced her and treated her like she was less than a human being, made her go to jail simply because he saw himself as the superior one and she’s the inferior one.
“You don’t have to thank me, you should direct your appreciation to the right person” Steve Anderson declared, and shrugged.
Martin looked towards Camilla, the latter wore a poker face and looked away. She just can’t refuse her father. She wish he was never related to her father and she was his daughter.
“Thank you so much Camilla. My family hurt you badly and made you went you unpleasant experience, yet your kindness prevailed over our inhuman behaviour.
On behalf of my family and I, I say a big thank you. Thank you so much Camilla and this kindness will never be forgotten or be paid back to you with evil. Thanks you once again”
The news of Martin Kim’s company back on operation was everywhere on the internet. He was returned and this time, he seemed to have a strong backing as he was seen collaborating with Jared Dickson.
Though once or twice, there were pictures of Camilla Dickson on social gathering but this time, she took up the identity of Anderson.
Was she married? She kept a low profile of her present life. No one make a mention of how she left jail, it was as if that instance was erased from every one’s heart.
She was later found to be innocent. The government declared her free and not guilty of the charges levelled against her. The Campbell’s family apologised publicly and even asked that she make a request for compensation.
But her return stunned everyone who knew her back then. Her new personality and attainment makes people whispers in secret but non could boldly ask any question.
Many assumed she’s married and her husband’s identity was reflected in her. That possibly explained why her last name changed.
That was how sophisticated she appeared when she organised a birthday party for her kids. It was low-key and only the immediate family were present.
Her kids were two years old and she organised a party for them. She wore a purple slit gown on a heeled open toes. She looked splendid and elegant.
Her hair styled into a French style and she wore a pair of diamond earrings and necklace. On her wrist was a sparkling diamond bracelet.
As she moves, her earings, necklace and bracelet were sparkling. Her make-up was light and that makes her look more charming, sweet and pretty.
Her flat belly goes well and gives a perfect physique on her curvy hips. Her cleavage left a part of her boops exposed. Camilla looked so sweet and adorable that evening.
Mirabel was happy. She goes about preparing things and getting them in order. Though Camilla had warned her to stay away from her kids, she didn’t fully stayed away but kept a distance whenever she’s not in.
But on their birthday, Mira was all over the place. Sara was happy too but cautioned Mirabel to be careful because she was pregnant.
Her belly was already protruded and everyone could see that she was about four or five months gone.
As the kids were being dressed up, she was taking photographs and sending them to Rodrigo on his WeChat. Her brother was very pleased that she was sending him pictures of his kids.
But she didn’t know that Rodrigo had arrived at City A. He hardly let someone knows his movements sometimes. When he saw his kids pictures and how cute they were, he longed to see and hold them in his arms.
Luke and Katie were there, Jared and Mira as well. Their grandparents and Sara. But their dearest uncle Justin Swaras came as well.
Justin Swaras was Camilla’s good friend. Everyone around her knows that except that their relationship and was platonic. He brought presents for the kids.
“Happy birthday my princess” Justin Swaras said, lifting Jade off her feet and kissed her Chubby cheeks. He said she looked beautiful as always.
“Jude is jealous already. Can you place me down and play with him as well?” Jade Mumbled and everyone laughed.
“Off course my princess” Justin replied, smiling broadly and placed Jade on her feet, lifting her twin brother high up.
“Happy birthday Buddy. You so cute and charming in your outfit” he said, looking at his poker face and smiled. A mini version of Rodrigo.C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.
Always expressionless or having this poker face that you don’t know exactly what is going on his little mind neither can you be certain to be right if you guess.
“Thank you for the presents Justin” Camilla appreciated, beaming with smile. He told the kids to say thanks to Justin and they did.
“My pleasure Camilla” Justin replied. He admires the kids on each passing day. No one would see such cute little fellas and not wished they were his.
Mirabel presented her gifts to them and before the glare of everyone present, Camilla pretended not to see and didn’t say thanks to her.
The kids said thanks to their Aunt. Somehow, they don’t know how related Aunt Mirabel is related to their mother except that she’s uncle Jared’s wife.
But she loves them very much. They would be together and play, go out for a stroll in the garden and even sneak them out for a breath of fresh air and but then ice cream and snacks.
Wherever they want, she gets for them. But as soon as their mother was back, the Aunt will just have at them from a distance. They knew she loved them but was always hidding her love when their mummy was around them.
Justin Swaras was lost, totally admiring the cutest when Camilla tucked at him to come over and watch them cut their cakes.
He said okay and followed. Mirabel took the photos and was sending it to their brother. When Rodrigo received the last photo where hexsaw the kids feeding Justin Swaras with cake, he became jealous.
He needs to go over and give them his presents. He got dressed in a blue designer polo and a jeans. He got them two games and two kiddies bicycles and decided to take it to them.
After the cutting of cake, there were dances. Mirabel didn’t dance but just kissed their temple before going to take her seat.
She was watching from a distance but felt very uncomfortable with the way Justin was getting intimate with the kids. Her brother was supposed to be so caring and concerned about them not someone else who they don’t share any relationship.
What annoys her the most was that, Camilla did see anything odd about it. He wants to win Camilla’s heart and he intends to do so through her kids.
Why wouldn’t Justin just find another woman and left her brother’s woman and kids alone? Somehow, she just felt jealous for her brother.
When Rodrigo arrived, the dancing was over. They were wrapping it up with a dinner. Rodrigo couldn’t come in and didn’t want to alert anyone else that he was around when he sent a message to Mirabel that he was around.
She saw her brother’s message and her eyes brightened up in excitement. She went to meet him just as he requested. She threw herself on him and hugged him.
It’s been a while since they last saw each other. Rodrigo saw her belly and smiled. He said he knew something was fishy about their sudden union.
Anyways, he wished her a safe delivery. Mira smiled and thanked him, holding his hand and tucking him to come in.
“No Mirabel, Camilla might not want to see him. Just take this presents to my kids. Tell them it’s from their dad..” Rodrigo instructed.
His masculine voice carries a lot of emotions when he mentioned dad. Mirabel saw the presents as his assistant brought them out of his car.
He is their father and yet, couldn’t come anywhere close to them. He ratwhr stay at a distance and send presents to them. This is not a pleasant experience.
She accepted it just then, Justin Swaras saw her and walked closer. Rodrigo kissed his sister temple and turned to return to his car, deliberately avoiding to talk to Justin.
“Hahahaha.. your case is pathetic Rodrigo. I not only took your woman from you but also has won the hearts of your kids.
Just look at yourself Rodrigo, you can’t even come anywhere close to your children. Do you call yourself a responsible man or father?”Justin mocked.