Planned Baby

Chapter 48 PHOTOS

“Is it true that you had a secret date with Mr. Escarrer? And is it also true that you guys are planning to continue your supposed wedding?”

Hadley smiles sweetly at the reporter.

“It already came from you, it's a secret date so I can't give you the details,” Hadley said which makes the reporter more curious.

“So you are not denying that you had a secret date with Mr. Escarrer?” The reporter maliciously asked.

“If I tell you that it's not true, will you believe me?” Hadley asked the reporter instead.

The reporter laughs and shakes his head. “We have proof that of your secret date with Mr. Escarrer so it's hard not to believe it.”

“Oh really?!” Hadley acted shocked by the reporter’s statement.

“She can’t be an actress, she's so obvious with her acting,” Luna whispered, and then she rolls her eyes.

I ignore Luna’s remark because all my attention was on Hadley and the reporter.

I saw the reporter showed something on his phone to Hadley. If my guess is right, the reporter is showing Hadley the evidence of their secret date.

I can feel the pain that is starting to build up in my heart. I somehow feel cheated and betrayed.

Why didn't he tell me about the secret date he had with Hadley?

Is this his mean by settling things with Hadley? Are they back together? But isn’t he courting me?

My mind and my heart are in chaos. I know I should stop listening to them but I don't why my feet won't make any move.

“So will you still deny it, Ms. Hadley?” The reporter smirked.

Hadley smile at him. “I guess I can’t deny it anymore. But how did you guys manage to get that? I mean Ulie planned our date well.”

“Yes, he did plan it well that is why what we only know is you guys had a secret date but not the details. So care to share the details with us?” The reporter hopeful asked.

“I’m sorry but I can’t tell you details. It's still a secret between me and Kade. I hope you guys can give that to us.” Hadley sweetly said.

“Fine, but is it about your supposed wedding? Is it safe to assume that it will finally happen anytime soon?” The reporter still tries to get information from Hadley.

“I’m sorry but my mouth is zipped.” Hadley just said.

“Silent means yes.” The reporter insists.

Hadley just smiled at her. It was as if she is confirming it.

“Fine, I just take that as a yes.” The reporter said then laughed.

“Anyway, have you met the Escarrer twins?” The reporter asks Hadley again.

My forehead creased. Why is he asking her about my children?

“I haven't met them but Kade showed me the twins’ picture and they are so cute. I would love to hug and kiss them”

I will never allow you to be near my children. I told myself.

“What the?!” Luna reacted.

“Is it okay with you to be their stepmother?”

What the?! She can’t!!! My mind is screaming in anger.

“I would love to but they have their mother. Kade and I can just make kids of our own.” Hadley answered.

I can’t explain the pain that my heart is feeling right now. Just thinking that Ulie will have children with other women feels like I'm being killed.

“So you guys are really planning your wedding?” The reporter caught her off-guard.

Hadley puts her hands on her lips while the reporter is laughing. He looks like he won a lottery for getting a big scoop.

“Hadley!” Someone called Hadley.

“I would love to talk more to you but I need to go to my friend,” Hadley said then she said her goodbyes.

The reporter obliges because he already got what he wanted.

“Did you know about that secret date Jace?” Luna started to interrogate her boyfriend.

“I know nothing about it. I was busy with the turnover. Maybe the new secretary knows it. I will ask him for the details.” Jace assures us.

“No need to do that Jace, thank you for the concern but I will handle this issue with Ulie alone,” I told them.

“Friend, you know I will always be here for you. If what she claims is true, just know that I am just a call away.” Luna said with full of concern.

I just smile at her.

“But I doubt that it's true Penelope. I mean, Ulysses might really set a meeting with her but I'm sure that it's not about their supposed wedding. Just trust Ulysses. I know how much he loves you.” Jace said to assure me.

I nodded at him.

I don't know what to say or what to react. All I know is that I need to know all the details of that secret date. I need to hear it from Ulie.

Ulie and I didn't have the opportunity to talk at the event. Both of us were busy talking to other businessmen. And I also think that it's not a good venue to talk. His explanation can still wait.

I saw many reporters try to approach him but he never allowed anyone to talk to him. Even when we were on the red carpet, he did not answer any questions that the reporters are throwing at him.

I guess he was used to it already and he knows how to handle them.

When we reached home, we both went to the twins. They told us how their days went. We bond with them for a while.

After the twins went to sleep I ask Ulie to talk. We went to our usual spot in the penthouse.

I look at Ulie. He looks calm. He doesn't have any idea why I asked him to have a serious talk.

“Ulie did you have a secret date with Hadley?” I asked him straight. © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

He frowned. “What do you mean by secret date?”

“Don’t try to deny it. The reporters have proofs that you guys are meeting secretly.” I told him in a cold voice.

“What? Wait, I don't get you. Can you explain it to me clearly?”

“Don’t play dumb Ulie! You know what I am talking about. When we were on the red carpet, the reporters have bombarded you with questions about your secret date with Hadley!” I can’t hide the rage that I am feeling right now.

“You know how the reporters work Ellie!”

“But they have proof! They have your pictures with Hadley. You brought her to an expensive restaurant and book the VIP room for both of you!” I said in a higher voice.

One of the reporters approached me at the event. I wanted to ignore him but he showed me the picture of the secret date Ulie and Hadley. I don't know how I manage to act calmly though deep inside I was fuming mad and I wanted to go to Ulie and ask for his explanation.

Ulie eyes widen. “Oh, that!”

I laughed sarcastically. “Is that your only reaction?”

“Ellie that is not a big deal.”

I look at him with disbelief. “Not a big deal? You gave much effort to date her, and now you are telling me that it's not a big deal? You should have told me that what you mean by settling things with her is dating her and continuing to plan your supposed wedding!”

“You should have informed me first that you guys are dating already! You should have informed me that you are not courting me anymore!” I sade full of rage.

Ulie became alarmed because of my sudden burst of anger.

“Leave my house Ulie! Go to that girl!” I shouted.

Ulie went to me and hug me. I was doing my best to push him away but he won’t dodge. He still pushes himself to me to hug me.

“Hush now my Quinn. Let me explain okay?” He said in a gentle voice.

I am still trying to push him away. “Save your explanation! I don’t need it! Go to Hadley! Plan your wedding or whatsoever!”

“I know you don’t mean that Ellie. Please calm down and listen to me. Nothing is true with all your claims except with my secret meeting with Hadley. And it's not a date okay? Please let me explain first.” Ulie said while hugging me tightly.

Ulie calm me first. He didn't say anything. He just hugs me. When he felt like I’m already calm he started to break the hug. He looks at me intently and touches my face.

“I love you my Quinn.” He started his speech.

I will not deny it but what he said brought warmth to my heart.

“Yes, I set a secret meeting with Hadley a few months ago. Again let me make this clear to you. It's a meeting, not a date.”

“I asked her for a meeting to get straight with her. I apologize to her because I am not the man for him. I can’t give the love that she wants from me, and that I love you.” He gently said then he gave

me a quick kiss on the lips.

My face reddened from his sudden sweet gesture. Little by little my heart is being at peace.

“I did my best for her to finally accept the fact that no matter what she does, she will never win my heart because since then until now it was only you, my Quinn who owns my heart. My mind might forget the memories I had with you in past but my heart can’t. My heart will always recognize his owner which is you my Quinn.” Ulie said with full of sincerity.