~Cute pearl and Big Papa
Gabriela and Lucas gathered around Duncan. He was three years today and they were hosting him a luxurious birthday party. Nothing short of happiness possessed them as they watched little Duncan grow into a cute smart boy.
On the side of Gabriela she was relieved to have Duncan as her child at least in these two years Azuaka had not shown his ugly face, claiming paternity of the child. She believed Azuaka had moved on and even made babies that stole his attention from Duncan.
Lucas had gained a strange love for Duncan that he nicknamed him Cute Pearl for a pet name and Duncan had grown fond of calling him Big Papa. The father-child love between them often left Gabriela with jealousy.
But she had no choice – she was having the best time as a mother and a wife. She had it rosy now; her husband had regained his sight and today was the third birthday of her cute son.
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The birthday was themed CUTE PEARL. Gabriela spent a whooping amount of money into luxuries which left guest wowing upon visiting the venue. Cake was top notch and mountainous.
Guests and neighbors trooped in to celebrate with Duncan who was hounded with gifts of all sorts. The cake was cut and guest had a busy merry time chatting with friends and associates.
Aku and Steve came as a company and Gabriela was stunned to see them together. She argued if Aku had agreed to his marriage proposal and if she had found the father of the twins in her womb.
Aku gifted Duncan a bouquet of expensive flowers and set of gold wrist watch.
“This must have cost you fortune, boss.” Gabriela said immediately after welcoming her with a hug.
Steve stood aside staring at them, with all smiles. “Your son deserves the best, Gabriela. He is such cute boy.”
Soon Lucas walked into their midst and Gabriela introduced him officially to them, “Once again this is my husband Lucas, who was once blind but today he can see…”
Steve interjected, “I was about asking that. Congratulations, Mr. Lucas for the successful surgery.”
Aku forced a smile, “I knew you when you had the accident that cost you your sight and today, I am happy you can see with your eyes and you know what your son looks like now.”
Lucas tittered hugely, “I am short of words. I never knew I would see this day and to think of the fact that I could see my child and wife with my eyes again leaves me dumbfounded. Indeed I have a wonderful wife.” He held Gabriela on the waist. “She has been loving and supportive in my trying moment. And you can see the cute son she gave me. Am I not blessed?”
“Oh you are!” Aku added, and tried not to show emotion that Lucas was fathering Azuaka’s child, and why Gabriela wouldn’t tell him the truth.
“Oh ma’am, thank you so much for the countless contracts you gave my wife to support us and, that gold watch for my son is just too much for a kid. We are grateful, ma’am.”
They were yet speaking when Azuaka pranced into the party ground. Gabriela was the first person to see him before Aku. He was donning a tuxedo and a bow tie, looking all dashing and too innocent for trouble. But Gabriela saw a reserved trouble in his blue slim eyes,
Once their gaze met, Gabriela got a beep on her phone and it was a message from Azuaka;
Let’s meet in the restroom.
She read the message and saw Azuaka walk in the direction of the restroom. Aku noticed their communication and movement and she pretended to be too busy with Lucas.
“I will be right back,” Gabriela said to them and disappeared in the crowd.
The door to the restroom slammed, once she entered, “I hope you came for peace?” she sounded and perched at the door.
At the time Azuaka had his back to her. “My son is three years today and I feel disappointed that his mother kept it a secret from me.”
“What fucking son are you talking about? Duncan is not your son…” she fidgeted as she feared not to escape the fury in his eyes this time around.
“Keep shut! Keep shut! Bitch!” he cursed and she flinched, “I just gifted that boy an artwork for a birthday gift and when I looked into his eyes I saw me. Can’t you see? Can’t you see he resembles me? Do you need a magician to tell you that you became pregnant of that boy the night we fucked in Brasilia!”
“You lie! You lie! Azuaka! You have come to ruin my happiness! I knew it! Please return to your wife and make your babies. That boy is not yours.”
“I am sorry to disappoint you, dear. My wife has been diagnosed of premature ovarian failure. She will never get pregnant and we don’t want to adopt since I have a son with you. I have come to reclaim my son, Gabriela!”