Chapter 27: Chapter 27

**BEAUTY'S POV**

Shell told me everything in details about Bruno and his present situation.I felt for him,I never thought it would be that hard for him to move on.

I don't think I can face Bruno too after what happened between him and my twin Shell.

"It's all my fault,it didn't get to work like I planned,I actually messed up and went on bed with him,we kissed and...

"Shell! don't say that infront of her"Jessi cautioned her in a low whisper.

"Am fine Jessi,I am just worried,I thought I was the one hurting the most ,but I was just being selfish and inconsiderate, I left Bruno all by himself,he never hurt me intentionally,he did everything he could to get back with me but I was dumb to realize that earlier, I wanted to love on so much that I ended up breaking him..also i couldn't face my feelings,instead I kept concealing it".

I damped my dry face with my handkerchief.

"Beauty if you start crying, I will cry too,this isn't your mess only,I contributed to it,even after Jessi's warning"Shell stated.

"There's still time.. to ...make amends you Know"Jessi contributed.

"I agree with Jessi,never say never,there's time for amendments you have to give your best shot"Drew said,his English was smooth this days and flawless it made me proud.

I smiled back at him.

"Thanks for your support Drew"

"Yeah he is a crazy good-looking guy,thanks handsome"Shell cuts in.

"Oh..you welcome"Drew giggled.

"You Korean?"

"Shell! he is Thai I told you before, I can't really pronounce his name so I just call him Drew"i snapped at my sis.

"Oh hy again Drew"Shell snapped,Drew smiled back at him.

I slapped my forehead my sister is so opposite of me .

"I love his dark skin tone,it is sexy ,he reminds of a k-pop idol,Exo kai"

"Sorry Drew,she is this annoying".

I looked up and found Drew staring at Jessi,who was busy with junior, creating the mother-son bonds, in some kind of manner,that made me smile.

"Drew her name is Jessi".

"What"

He said absentmindedly,his cheeks red with embarrassment.

I giggled at how cute he looked.

"Jessi"i said mutely stressing the words so he can read my lips.

Jessi looked towards to us,quickly Drew pretended to be admiring the ceiling,before now.

I chuckled loudly.

"So you had a son for Bruno all these years and kept it from us? your family....,Jessi do you Know about this,well ofcourse you do,you are the magical hod mother!!"

Jessi glared at her angrily.

"Well I don't want you to think that I am not yet to get over Bruno,since I made a promise to let go and move on after my accident,I am sorry that I had to keep it a secret from you.

She sighed and smiled at Junior.

"He is a sweet boy,Bruno might change his mind seeing him,all we need now is to get Bruno back,and you are going to do that Beauty,i am sure he will listen to you,I know he still feel something...

"What if he doesn't"I asked.

I was trying hard to sound normal,but i was actually scared about what his reaction is going to be, not untill now have i realized the pains i blindly subjected him to.

"First let's tell Mom and Dad that they're are grandparents"Jessi said excitedly interrupting in my thoughts I smiled back at her.

She picked up her phone from the table and dailed the number,i looked over to Jessi and then to Drew.

"You two will make a lovely couple".

I said in my mind.

"Why is the number not going"Shell snapped annoyed and kept dailing the numbers.

"Uncle Drew"Junior called out pointing at Drew.

He looked uneasy to go meet him,cus of Jessi I guessed,he is so cute,It's obvious he loved Jessi at first sight sorry Shell ,I ship these two.

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The next day I visited the company,no one actually recognized me with sunglasses also there were no suspicious looks because they had Shell with them all along.

I was really hoping maybe to see Bruno,I went to the CEO office but ...someone else replaced him already.

"This is unbelievable, I actually sensed the behavior difference but I thought it was actually you, so Shell is your identical twin sister?"

Mrs Kate asked shocked.

I nodded with a smile.

She was the one whom Bruno made the manager before he left.

"I tell you, I recently I noticed the striking resemblance between you and the new fashion sensation ,little did i know it was actually you! it was you ,it was you all over the fashion mazagines!,our own Beauty and to to think that you are now the owner of the popular BOLD & BEAUTIFUL FASHION brand,the CEO of the company?,I'm completely blown away,i know you can do it,you are going to inspire our girls alot".

"Thanks Mrs kate,you are also my inspiration, I talked about it in one of my live interview in Kerry Jones show,I am grateful to you ,you are a great teacher and counselor"

"Oh please I did nothing,really nothing you did this all by yourself,I am so proud honey,and oh our fashion show is fast approaching, will you please be our host for the upcoming fashion next month,I can't wait to introduce you to everyone".

She said excitedly,i smiled back.

"I am honored"

"You look amazing, I mean you've always been this amazing but with a alluring confidence"she continued gushing over my looks.

"Thanks, I'm flattered"i said blushing.

After some silence

"Ma'am..

She looked up at me,paying attention.

"please can you help me with some information?"

"Ofcourse whatever you wish our Beauty ".

**BRUNO'S POV**

"Dude you got visitors".

Philip,a friend i made two years ago,and also presently my roomie ,came into our room and informed me.

I was suprised to hear that,it is possibly not a gang from the other night at the club.

"Visitors?"

"Sure dude,a nice looking lady and her son"Philip said feebly.

"You got to be mistaking man,I don't think I know who those are".

I pulled out a cigar stick and lit it.

"I'm gonna let them in man,she been crying and pleading ,I never wanted to bother you afterall"Philip stated heading outside.

"Who the heck are these people ...?"I said in my mind ,with my hand thrust into my pocket and the other holding a cigar,i walked to the door to have a look.

The door opened and to be sincere,I burnt my finger with the cigarette stick, that was when I realized it wasn't a dream like I thought few secs ago.

"Bruno that's your daddy".

My heart fastened,the little boy who looked exactly like a young version of me,hid behind his mom,scared of my looks I guess.

I was really ashamed, all I did for these years was gamble ,drink and clubbing not to talk of lying with everything on skirt.

"Hello Papa"the little boy said to me from where he was hiding at his mother's back. Beauty laughed a little.

"Come on!don't hide away from your daddy".

She said keeping her voice steadily and cleaning the tears flowing down her cheeks,her fingers crossed,shaking at her sides.

My feets was glued to the floor,i prayed that for this dream to be a reality.

The boy stepped forward,a little step,another one till he gets to me and hugged on my knee.

"Papa".

My heart melted in a way that I couldn't hold back.

"I know you hate me already but please don't hate him..

Her voice breaking.

I looked away trying to hide my wet eyes.

Controlling the urge to shove junior aside and hug her till day break,I was itching for her all these while.

"I thought it was the right thing to do,so you can bring him home anytime,he is your son anyway,also i.... missed you...so much".

I looked up and my wet eyes met with hers,she waved at the boy and left for the parking lot,I couldn't say anything I might start crying out loud so I held back.

"Daddy,mom is leaving"junior said pointing at her almost crying.

Beauty started her engine and drove off

"I want to go with her"Junior whined sobbing,i was still staring at Beauty's car untill she was out of sight.

Philip peeped at us from the room then he walked towards us.

"Man you are crying like a baby,is she the lady you talked about before?"

I nodded and smiled sadly,it was nice seeing her again even though I was angry ,I still feel like having her in my arms and feel her touch again.

"Well she's really good looking,if i am you I will give her another chance,she's hot..

One look he knew he had to stop making such admirable statements about my woman.

"Dude I am just appreciating her beauty chill"he chuckled.

I looked down at Junior,he pulled his hands out of mine and ran out towards the roadway,I ran after him and brought him back.

"Mummy!!"he cried out loud.

I hugged and consoled him,he was crying really helplessly.

"Hey don't cry,everything will be fine okay,we will go to mummy only if you stop crying.."

I kissed his forehead and carried him for a walk in the neighborhood,we bought some sweets and snacks,he eventually slept off .

I got to a barber shop and got a good hair cut,still carrying Bruno in my arms.

I looked at my reflection on the mirror, didn't expect a change of mind this quick but no matter how hard i tried,my heart can't let go of Bea,she is a weakness i can never overcome.

Her last words brought me back to life,for to years plus I have never felt this way.

"You missed me....yet you ignored me and left all these years,I tried to reach you...

I stopped as soon as I noticed the barber giving me a weird look from the mirror

"Did the spray hurt that much ?"

I dried my eyes and smiled at him.

"I am fine"i replied.

After the hair cut,i paid the cashier and took junior home.

I put him on the bed with my friend and slept on the floor

It was a one room apartment,I shared with Philip,those years I lived recklessly and survived through gambling.

I don't want to raise my kids this way,i had to return home.

I couldn't sleep throughout the night,I kept thinking of Beauty,I was like an excited kid ready for a new adventure.

I went to my old bag and brought out the ring,blew off the dirts and dusts covering it,I guess I never actually let go of her.

"Well I guess you are hoping to get to her finger , right? You missed her too right?"I said to the ring ,smiling sheepishly.

Okay am I taking to a ring?

"Beauty..."I gasped with a deep sigh and closed my eyes.

I tried falling asleep but I can't tell if it was the excitement or the uncomfortable floor.

But one thing ,I waa sure,my head is only alive for Beauty,she's everything I got in there at the moment.

**BEAUTY'S POV**

That night I couldn't sleep,I have never been seperated with my son Junior,it felt even more lonely that now I know about Bruno's location but still can't be with him.

If he choose to cut off all ties with me except our son,I will appreciate it atleast,he would be a great father for our son.

I sighed and stared out of the window to the dark sky,my mind full of thoughts.

"I love you Bruno ...so much that it hurts,those memories,the tour,the bathroom,the day you saved me,they were the best moments of my life..(sobs) ,how did we end up this way".

I let the drops of tears rolling down my chin to flow freely.

"Hey"a soft voice sounded from the door entrance of my room.

I quickly dried my face.

"Drew ...emmm hy... ain't you supposed to be asleep"i said to him,avoiding an eye contact.

"Well I know you'd be awake since Junior is not back home yet,do you think he will bring him home soon?"he asked concerned.

I forced a smile

"I think so".

"It will be okay,I will let him know it wasn't easy for you too,I know how you were the first time I met you and now am so proud of the strong woman you've become"

I chuckled out in tears.

I got up and walked to him then i hugged him crying.

"Hey don't make me change my mind about letting you go"

He teased.

"Jessi loves you"

I whispered.

He looked at me in a sort of way ,i winked and smiled back.

"So you think she will like me?,she seems not interested in.. ...... men I thought she might be gay"

"What.."I snapped amused.

"I mean your twinie,kept gushing over my looks,but she didn't even look at me twice"he said sadly.

"Oh you were expecting her eye contact!"I snapped.

He blushed

"No Ofcourse,just being observant"he said shamefully.

"Drew don't hide your feelings".

"Jessi had a though past,I hope she opens her heart for you too"

I said in my mind sadly.

"Alright yes,I think she's uniquely beautiful"

Drew suddenly snapped interrupting my thoughts.

I laughed out.

"You really got so red and nervous,if you love her that much I will help you my good friend".

I hit his arm playfully.

"Ouch!!..he snapped out.

We both laughed out.

" Goodnight Bea"l"

"Good night Drew"

I walked with him to the door then i watched as he disappeared into the dark.

I locked my door and went back to the bed ,but I still couldn't fall asleep.

The next morning,Jessi and Shell were literally about breaking my door down,with the hitying and bangs.

I wiped my eyes, yawning

"What's your problem!!"

"You have a visitor! guess who"the both shouted in chorus.

My eyes opened widely,quickly I put on my jacket and

rushed out to the Sitting room, getting to the entrance door I paused at a pace ,nervous.

"Well I wonder who she was hoping to see"Jessi teased.

"Bruno ofcourse..it depends on the exact Bruno"

Shell contributed.

I looked back and frowned at them,Drew was just smiling.

"Go ahead open the door"

He said.

My fingers were hot and sweaty.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breathe,then i opened the door.

I found junior dressed in a classy suit ,Bruno was at his back they were dressed in uniform

Before I could do or say anything

Junior went to his knees, holding on his daddy who did same,hot tears dropped down my cheeks,my lips vibrating,I covered my mouth to hide my nervousness.

Bruno brought out the ring from his pocket,his eyes wet.

"This ring has only one bearer,same with my heart,you..my heart choosed you ,even over your identical twin... promise me you never leave my side,till death,be with me Bea,let's start our story afresh and this time i am never going to let go"

He went mute staring deep into my eyes,I was speechless I don't know what to do anymore.

"Please marry daddy,he really loves you soo much mom"Junior contributed.