SURPRISE

"THE HAPPINESS IN YOUR LIFE DEPENDS UPON THE QUALITY OF YOUR THOUGHTS."

"what the hell" i roared in anger. they both turned their attention from TV to me.

"language girl" she said sternly and walk around to give me bone crushing hug.

"no lecture what did you do to my house and most important how did you get in there" i said irritated , and head more in to check , clothes spread around, kitchen in a mess , chips packets on couch, is there tornado came..

" ah nothing its just we wanted to see you but you are not there so we thought to surprise you , but it got little messy you know i am not a good housewife and you are forgetting that i have a spare key of this house" she replied sassily. i control the urge to roll my eyes.

"Greta you don't have to do that and wait did you say we, did you take her here" i shouted at last part and turn around to look .

"well kind of" she trailed off .

" you why did yo-- i was cut of when someone hug me from behind my legs. i sign deeply , and look down to see her innocent eyes.

her hair in a cute bun and she wear a knee length pink dress , her arms tightly wrapped around my legs pouting at me.

i bend down to her level and pick her up in my arms and hug her " how are you princess" i ask as kiss her cheeks.

" i am good belle, neene is so irritating " she answer in her sweet baby voice as she pinch my cheeks with her little cubby fingers. I hold her hands in mine kissing her knuckles, and hug her. A tear rolled down my cheeks as i hugged her tight.

"ugh yeah , says who" greta replied and emma stuck out her tongue at her.

" can we eat first " greta said sarcastically.

"yes! belle we made dinner for you" she said excitement visible in her voice . i smile at her.

" really then lets have it" i said and place her in her foot. " let me change first" i said enter in my room after taking a quick shower i change in comfortable clothes and head to kitchen. where they both sat in our seats, emma sat next to me and greta across us .

in front of me there is creamy tomato spinach pasta and sesame tofu. i feed emma first and then ate mine, we talk about things , where emma telling me about her school how she punch a boy who try to bully her, i laugh at her how she fist her hand and punch in air with angry face she look so cute , she resemble him so much.

after we were done i help greta with dishes and read emma story she is a fast asleep , i kiss her forehead , cover her. i sign and walk out of room and head downstairs where greta was sitting in couch watching tv , i sat beside her.

"shoot" she said without looking me and i didn't look at her i know what she is talking , she can tell with one glance, that something is wrong. i take a deep breath and told her everything . she heard me out giving her full attention. i feel good after telling her everything. greta is in her mid forties , she is there for me when i hvae breakdown, she held me in her arms when i started to cry in middle of night. she is like mother to me.

who support me with everything never ask the reason it is right or wrong.

after our talk , we head to my room our respective room , i lie there watching my little princess sleeping peace fully , carefree . i lie there next to her and hold her in my arms and kiss her cheeks, soon i drifted in deep sleep.

I woke up next morning seeing emma in my arms sleeping peacefully. i kiss her cheeks and head toward bathroom , i did my business and walkout to see her sitting on bed rubbing her eyes.

" Good morning princess" i said and walk to her she open her arms for me to pick up and i did .

" good morning belle" she replied cutely and rest her head in my shoulder, i smile at her.

"lets get you ready" i said and take her to bathroom , i wash her hair and body , after bath and help her to wear her clothes and let her hair down .

Greta smile at us " come breakfast is ready" she said and take emma with her. And i start to get ready. i wore a black pant with peach pearl drape frill blouse. i let my hair down and curl at end to make it natural curl and applied little amount of make-up. i make my way to kitchen area where they both waiting for me. we finish our breakfast and greta grab her and emma's bag .

" so leaving?" i questioning knowing the answer. "yeah she have school tomorrow" Greta replied and emma pouted at me in disappointment.

" don't worry I will come to you whenever you want Em" i said ruffling her hair a little .

she gave me bright smile and said " promise".

"yes my princess" i tell her she squeal with happiness.

" ok lets go bella you will be late " greta said taking her bag and walk out .

" i took her hand in mine and walk to elevator and press the lobby button, doors open in five minutes and we walk out to head to her car. i sat em in back seat buckling her seatbelt and took passenger seat soon, greta sat on her seat and start the engine which roar to life.

we grab a coffee in our way and chocolates for Em we reach at my destination i bid bye to greta and Em who has tears in her eyes.

"i don't want to go" she said as tear slid down from her sparkling eyes. i gave her kiss in cheeks and told her its ok , i got out of her car and start my walk to building entrance when Emma called me.

"Belllleee" she said and i turn to her direction, she got out of car and run towards me she jump and i pick her up in my arm.( dramatic I know but it not feel like to me, being away from someone whom you love is everything but dramatic)

"you won't leave me, right! " she ask in her voice which cracking because of sobbing.

" i won't leave you baby never ever" i said and kiss side of her head. she looked me with her pleasing eyes and i nodded my head in positive and remove her tears with my thumb ,greta came and took her from me she nodded at me assuring me she will handle her.

" next week i will come" i said and she was beaming at me like i gave her favorite teddy.

"promise" she said and showing me her pinky finger for me, i held her with mine " promise" said and sealed our promise..

greta hugger me " don't loose your hope" she said, grabbing emma hand she walk toward her car.

she smile at my direction and I wave my hand to bid our bye and i turn to enter the entrance, where my eyes caught his , staring at me curiously and keenly as wanted to figure out something . i gave him tight smile as i enter further .

"Good Morning sir" i greeted which replied with he nod and walk towords elevator and i stop there waiting for hailey.

" aren't you getting in" he ask in his monotone .

" i am waiting for someone" i replied politely . he nod and stand there watching me carefully not leaving my eyes, i thought he would leave but he didn't move a bit .

i stand there awkwardly when felt someone hand in my shoulder and i turn to see who is it .

" rose thanks for waiting for me" kyden said and hug me. i rose my brows in confusion and about to ask him when saw Mr. Bruce behind in elevator and greet him.

"good morning mr. bruce" kyden said which he ignored . he eyes him a little and spoke

" are you wanted to come or planning to stand there" he said sternly while glaring me.

i clear my throat and replied " yes mr. bruce" and enter, kyden was about to enter when he stop him.

"take another " he said more like command which kyden nod quickly, his aura is always scream not defy me . i feel bad for him but the more i feel bad for me because now i am alone in the lift with him.

he press the floor button and stand in the middle where i sat quietly in the corner playing with the phone looking down and cursing myself for entering here. i was babbling in my mind when i heard him.

" who is he to you" he said with slit irritation , i look up to meet his eyes he is so close to me , i didn't relise when he move. i move back a little to create more space .

' because you are busy with your shit in your la la land' my ever so conscience stated and i mentally roll my eyes .

"rose" he said with more irritation, i composed my self . " who " i ask finally adjusting the question he asked .

"the man whom you were waiting earlier" he ask sternly.

" I don't discuss my private life sir " i said with smile staring at him.

" uh huh" he said and step forward coming more close and i step back only to hit my back end of corner , he put his hands both sides of me caging me from going anywhere.

he gently grab my hand as he slowly lean back a little , his lips mere inches away from mine a little push and his lips would touch mine.

" don't thin-- he couldn’t complete because elevator doors open with ding sound. He move back and stuffed his hand in his pocket.

" we've lot to discuss ms. Rose " he said and leave, I held my hand in my chest claiming by breath and walk out quickly.

I head to my office and sat on my chair taking a deep breath, I switch on my computer and check ms. Black schedule and send him. I walk to coffee machine and made two cup knowing well he will be there as well . Grabbing my i pad and tray I head to ms. Black office door and knock twice .

"Come in" I heard mr. Black said and enter.

" Good morning mr. Black" I greeted him and handed his coffee , he nodded and I turn and did the same with mr. Bruce .

" ah rose you came in time, I have something to tell you take a seat" mr. Black said and I nodded at him.