Planned Baby novel Chapter 11

I don't think it's right to eavesdrop on their conversation.

I decided to go back to Jace’s table.

“What happened, Ms. Cabello? Why did you come back here?” Jace asked.

“Ulie has a visitor, and I don't think it's right I disturb them. Also, you guys are supposed to come with me to this meeting, right?” I said instead.

It's true, though. They suppose to come with me to the meeting. But these two are here busy talking with each other.

I saw them blushed. I lift my right brow. Something is fishy between this two.

I just shook my head. It's not my concern anymore if there's going on between them. They are both single.

“Sorry, Ms. Cabello. It slips my mind that Mr. Hearst is in his office now. I will inform Mr. Escarrer that you are already here for the meeting.” Jace said instead.

“No, it's okay. We can wait; we are not in a hurry. Also, who is Mr. Hearst?” I asked curiously.

“Mr. Hearst is our exclusive partner. All our branches here in Asia we're exclusively tie-up with Hearst Restaurant Group.” He explained.

“Also, Mr. Hearst is Mr. Escarrer’s best friend. Well, they became close because of this partnership.” He added.

I nodded. So they are best friends? No wonder they sounded so close. They talk casually with each other.

I suddenly remember what I heard from them a while ago. For some reason, I felt disappointed with what I heard.

I am disappointed to hear from Ulie that he uses my pregnancy to be free from the arranged marriage. Though, I understand him a bit. In today’s generation, no one wanted to be in an arranged marriage. That is too old fashion.

It made me think or question his affection towards me and the twins. Is he acting like that because he knew that my pregnancy is the answer to his problem?

I felt pity towards my twins if my assumption is correct. I don't care if what he is showing me is fake, but not with my twins.

They will be hurt when they found out that the reason why their father is giving them his attention and affection is that he is using them to get rid of his problem.

What should I do?

I was back from reality when I heard the door of Ulie’s office open.

I think his meeting with Mr. Hearst is done.

“Ellie?”

I lift my face to face him. I gave him a forced smile.

“Why are you here? I mean, why didn't you come to my office instead of waiting here?” he said.

Jace was about to answer him when I responded first.

“Jace told me that you are still in a meeting with Mr. Hearst. I told him that we could wait till you are done with your session. We are not in a hurry.”

I don't want him to have a hint that I heard his conversation with his friend.

“Okay, but still, you should be in my office than here.” He said.

I smile at him.

“By the way, Ellie, I liked you to meet Nicholas Hearst, the CEO of Hearts Restaurant Group. Nick this Penelope Quinn Cabello, the President and CEO of Cabello International Corporation.”

Nick offers his hand for a handshake.

“Hi, Ms. Cabello, nice to finally meet you, and you can just call me Nick.” He said in a friendly tone.