Chapter 52: Jace Is Mine

“I appreciate you for saving my fiance’s life. Perhaps, the story would have been different and ended in pain and loss if you hadn’t played the card well and saved his life.

But beyond saving Jace Hudson, I saw your acting…”

“… I must commend your acting skills, they are top notch. But being a drama queen will earn you nothing!

You won’t get beyond a mere compensation, that’s the best you can have. So, don’t try earning Jace Hudson’s love with your acting skills.

He is engaged and we are getting married. Take your mind off him except you want him to get a taste of the juicy part between your legs and then, he’ll come back to me…” Tayo Dante was saying when Genesis snapped at her.

“Get out. If you want to be protective of your fiance, go and do it elsewhere, my friend has no eyes for him”

“Hmmm…you are intelligent. But I just needed to let you know anyways”Tayo declared and stood up “Jace Hudson is mine and can never condescend so low to fuck a dirty woman who lives in the ghetto” Tayo declared and threw a bundle of notes on Arianna.

Genesis took it and fling it back on her face but the latter ignored her and walked out. She turned and smiled seductively at the bodyguards, blowing him kisses quickly and walked away.

“What will I not experience in this life? This skinny woman came to warn me to back off from Jace Hudson?” Arianna seethed.

“She’s a loser who lives in the consciousness that she would lose Jace. Her fear is making her act irrationally. Forget it Aria, she’s not worth it” Genesis declared flippantly.

As Tayo Dante was driving out of the hospital, Jace Hudson’s chauffeur drove in. The car was tinted and Tayo had no idea who passed by her.

Jace stepped out of the car and his bodyguard held the door for Eli to step out. The little boy practically jumped out and walked over to his father.

The father and son pair were dressed in an identical suit. Their haircut was of the same style and like his father, Eli wore a shade. Jace looked beside him, holding the hand of his son and started making their way into the hospital.

People were stopping by and glaring at the pair. Many brought out their phones and were taking pictures. The employees bow slightly when the CEO gets close to them.

Eli was not told to be calm and walked with prestige but he used his initiative. Since he was dressed like his daddy, he should act like him as well.

Jace’s cook had prepared Breakfast, a nutritious meal at Jace’s instruction and stepped out of their car and caught up with the boss.

When Jace arrived at the door, Eduardo walked over and held the door for him and Eli. Jace went in after Eli. Eduardo stepped in and shut the door behind them.

Arianna turned to see who stepped in this time and her eyes rested on Eli. Her eyes brightened with excitement and raised her hands to stretch them out to Eli when the pain gripped her as if she was slashed with a knife.

“Ahhh…” Arianna moaned in pain. “Careful Arianna” Jace said and went to her but Arianna passed him an irritating stare. Jace paused and made eye contact with Arianna that Eli was there.

“Mommy” Eli chimed for joy and ran towards Arianna but Jace stopped him by lifting him gently into the bed and at the sides where Arianna’s wound would not be affected.

“Eli” Arianna said and her voice choked. She held Eli with a hand and kissed his temple. She wouldn’t let the boy go, her lips stayed long on his temple and Arianna’s tears gave way.

“I missed you, mommy,” Eli said, his eyes moist. The boy really missed his mom. He asked his dad several times to take him to his mommy or let his mommy come and stay with them, but he would say his mommy cannot live with them.

“I missed you more, baby” Arianna stuttered. She sniffled. Her eyes had gone red and her nose sour. She ran her hand on Eli’s hair and was impressed with the style of his haircut.

She subconsciously glanced at Jace and saw they both were wearing the same suit and haircut. She must say that her son was wearing one of the most expensive suits in the world.

Jace Hudson was wealthy and classic. His clothes were top notch and latest editions. And now, Eli was wearing one of such clothes.

Her eyes and Jace’s locked and she turned away gently. He really looked charming and handsome. She must say that the guy is cute and attractive.

“Why didn’t you come and see my daddy and I?” Eli asked, placing his head on his mommy’s chest. Arianna shivered, her body was still sour.

“Your daddy is so busy. I don’t want to bother you both” Arianna said and passed Jace an unfriendly stare. The latter avoided her gaze this time.

“I thought you don’t love my daddy and me. I was worried mommy” Eli said, tears in his eyes.

“Of course not, honey. How can I not love your daddy and you? You are both so important to me. And besides, why are you Crying now?” Arianna replied.

Jace felt his guilt was poking him like a needle. He couldn’t believe that Arianna would hide all his misbehaviour from Eli. She even told him that she loves him and Eli.

“You are the first person that is crying. I’m trying to do exactly like you’re doing ” Eli replied and Arianna laughed. Eduardo smiled broadly and Jace smiled too.

She kissed Eli’s temple and said “Okay, no more tears baby. You look so cute and handsome, my love” Arianna complimented. She looked him up and down at the designer shoes he had on.

“Thank you mommy. I’m looking like my daddy. Aren’t you going to say that my daddy is also cute?” Eli said, glancing at his dad, the latter hid his hand and gave Eli a thumbs up. The little fellow smiled.

“Of course. You are looking great Jace” Arianna said but the smile on her face disappeared. She quickly turned back to Eli and smiled broadly.

“Thank you, Aria,” Jace said. He felt his belly sweet at Arianna’s compliment. Even though he knows it wasn’t coming from her heart, he cannot help but be happy.

“Good to see you alive again, Miss Jason,” Eduardo said. He walked over and bowed slightly before Arianna. From the other night, when he knew Arianna was the young master’s mother, his respect for Arianna doubled.

“Thank you Eduardo. I’m grateful for your good wishes and love” Arianna said, smiling broadly.

Just then, Genesis was through with her bath. She stepped out of the lounge and was surprised to see Jace. She sighted Eli and chimed “My godson is here”

She walked over and lifted him off Arianna’s side. She carried him and hugged him tight. She kissed the nook of his neck and Eli giggled. He couldn’t stop giggling.

“I love you, I miss you, I cherish you.. I…” Genesis got stuck and turned to the happily smiling Arianna “tell me more adjectives to use, Aria?”

“I can’t do without you,” Jace said, his eyes fixed on Arianna. The atmosphere became condensed and everyone stared at him as he looked dotingly on Arianna.

“I can’t stop loving, whatever,” Arianna said, enjoying the vibes of the moment and totally ignoring Jace’s words and impression he was creating.

“Oh yes, I can’t stop loving you, I will keep loving, missing you until your daddy takes the initiative and says he loves the right person, not some skinny woman who claimed to be engaged…”Genesis was saying, kissing Eli’s lips.

“Gene,” Arianna said. She frowned at her friend but Jace has gotten the message. Something had happened behind his back. Skinny woman who claimed to be engaged to him?

He turned and passed Gene a glance. “We’ll need to talk CEO Jace,” Genesis said and placed Eli down. He nodded and turned to glance at Arianna. He quickly diverted her gaze elsewhere, totally avoiding meeting his gaze.

The cook brought the meal and Jace said “Son, stay with the cook, Your mom and dad need to talk, okay?” He said and Eli nodded.

“Wait for me in the car” Jace instructed and beckoned to Eduardo. The latter bowed slightly and lifted Eli off his feet.

“Will you let him see me again?” Arianna asked, her gaze fixed on Jace as if she could descend on him any moment.

“Yeah, everyday,” Jace replied.

Genesis waved Eli a good bye as the three of them left the ward. She set the patient table. Jace said he brought breakfast for them both and Genesis said okay.

She would leave her meal and eat the one brought by Jace’s cook. “I will feed her” Jace said and Arianna said “Hell No”

“Yes, CEO Jace. I won’t even let you feed her. We don’t want your fiance to walk in here and tongue lash us again” Genesis declared.

“Don’t say anything, Genesis” Arianna cautioned.

“Fiance? Which fiance are you talking about?” Jace asked.