Chapter 393 - Three Hundred And Ninety-three: The Return-2
The third point of view:
"Hello father, I know this is sudden but we're returning home," Was all Reina said and her old man almost screamed her head off with a,
"What?!"
"I'm sorry I didn't inform you on time but it sort of happened," Reina lied through her teeth. The truth was that she had delayed telling him on purpose because she was pretty mad at him.
He knew about Angela's ailment yet didn't care to tell her? Although Reina was sure she wouldn't have believed him if he had told her, in the end, she would calm down - just as she has now. So "her being furious" was not an excuse for hiding the truth from her.
"No problem then, I guess you couldn't help it. Though I wonder why you ended the honeymoon abruptly - you were the one begging to be with him,"
"I thought the same thing too but being away from the kids so long, we discovered we couldn't stay without them," she continued with her lie.
And yes, she indeed missed her kids but being away from those troublemakers had been refreshing - seven years with them weren't exactly the best experience - if you know what she means.
"Of course, a mother shouldn't be too far away from their kids," Sakuzi acquiesced, praising himself internally for his marvelous acting. She wouldn't suspect a thing.
"So where are you now? On the plane?" At the least, he still had time.
Reina smirked as she answered, "What plane? I'm in the country already. To be exact, I should be meeting you guys at home in twenty minutes or so," she checked her wristwatch. She guessed his men he had sent in secret to watch her didn't inform him of their returning.
"What? You're almost home?!" He screamed once more.
"Why are you so shocked?" Reina was beginning to sense something was wrong. Why was Sakuzi so jumpy? Unless he was hiding something.
"Nothing, I was just overwhelmed with Joy. Don't worry, I should inform the kids of the good news," her father hung up on her before she was done with the call.
Well, he must be filled with joy - as he said. Reina leaned in towards Niklaus who had been quiet by her side all this while.
"How are you feeling?" Niklaus asked, threading his hand through her hair.
"Better," she replied, snuggling closer to him. He knew it wasn't easy for her to abandon her honeymoon and all just to meet her mo -, I mean, Angela.
"Don't worry, I'm with you all through the way," He assured her, kissing her on the top of her head.
In no time, both arrived at their place and for some strange reasons, Reina looked around, feeling as if a strong wind had blown around or more like a helicopter rotor downwash. Helicopter? Why would a helicopter be here? It didn't make sense. At all.
Reina pushed the issue to the back of her mind, and headed inside, she needed to see her children who must have been on their best behavior with father and Nadia around.
"Welcome home mother and father!"
Reina was startled out of her mind as soon as she stepped into the house with her husband, Niklaus. What the hell was that? They almost gave her a heart attack.
However, Reina's eyes narrowed and she scrutinized them. Something was amiss, her kids were being careful, which was not like them. The only time they are this disobedient was whenever they did something that was surely going to get them angry.
"Am I missing something here?" she hadn't meant to say that out loud.
"What do you mean, mother? Aren't you happy to see me and my siblings working together as one?" Isabella said to her, yet she detected a trace of sarcasm in her tone.
"No! Of course, I'm happy to see my lovely kids," Reina bent down and opened her arms wide for her kids to run into - which they did without grudges.
Maybe, she should put a bit of trust into her kids. They must have missed her so much they decided to be good for once.
"We missed you so much aunty," Neon told her sweetly and she ruffled his hair as usual. However, the boy wasn't through with his words.
"But you don't have to worry aunty, we had a lot of fun -"
Ailee quickly interrupted him by shutting his mouth with her hand. Reina's brow raised at that gesture.
Ailee explained with a nervous chuckle, "Well, he's trying to say we had fun but it wasn't the same without you here," she hoped to clear off suspicion that was boldly written across her mother's face.
"Even then, he had a mouth to say so himself," she added, "Anyway, I'll see you guys later but right now, I need to see grandfather, so bother your father,"
Almost immediately, as if their mother just reminded them that they had a father, the kids turned all of their attention to Niklaus, who had been wondering if he was invisible all this while.
Unfilial kids, Nik felt like crying.
"Hiya pappy! "
"How are you father! "
"Hi, uncle! "
"Welcome, Niklaus,"
Greetings rang throughout the house but Reina ignored them to go find her father Sakuzi who must be in his room.
However, when she passed the flat-screen, Reina paused and turned around to the television - a gesture Isabella was quick to notice. Ever since Reina returned, she had been on tenterhooks knowing many misplacements could sell them out.
"What is it?" she asked, her attention divided between the television and reading Reina's expression.
"Does it sound strange when I tell you that the television looks newer?" Reina pointed to the device, her brows knitted together contemplatively.
"Yeah, it's strange, more than strange," Isabella told her, yet feeling a bit of quilt inside that she was lying to her new mother.
"Well," Reina pursed her lips, "My eyes must be playing tricks on me. Moreover, it's been days away from home, is not exactly surprising for the confusion,"
"No, your eyes are alright. You just need rest," She breathed, the guilt increasing.
Reina turned to her and gave her a warm smile that tugged at Isabella's heart, "Thanks for taking care of your siblings," she stroked her face affectionately.
"Well, I have to go," She left.
Isabella turned around and watched her until her figure disappeared into the house. How would she feel when she tells her she had spent all her time daring instead of the kids?
"Father, open up!" Reina banged her hand on the door. She returned for him. And now he would vomit everything he knew.
"Reina dear, welcome back -,"
"Save me the flattery, I know what you did,"
"What?" the man seemed shocked by her accusation.
"Exactly,"
"I don't understand you,"
"Angela," She mentioned and saw the way color drained from his face, "Why did you hide her sickness from me?"
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