SWNOVELS Chapter 45: Finally Together
6:00 AM at First Diamond Hotel.
"Sam? Sam. It's time to wake up." Fluttering her eyes open, she awoke to the voice of Ethan on a Sunday morning. Samantha hummed herself up and called for him, "Ethan? How are you here so early?"
"Aunt Diana let me in, I thought I'd wake you." Ethan was sitting on the side of Samantha's bed, caressing her hand to wake.
"Oh, gosh. What if I had drool on my face? How could aunt just let you come in?" Complained Samantha while covering her mouth.
Her words resulted in Ethan's smirk and he answered, "It doesn't matter... tomorrow and the coming days, I'll see your face every day when I wake up, first thing in the morning."
He leaned over and pecked on Samantha's lips and said, "Good morning, Sam. I had the hotel bring up some breakfast so we can leave as soon as possible. You are all ready, right?"
She smiled at her morning kiss and answered, "Yes, overly ready. The kids have been so excited, they slept at twelve talking about the possibilities."
"Daddy? Are we going now?" Kyle was the first to wake, hearing Ethan's voice. He rubbed his eyes and glanced at his father with glee.
"Yes, Kyle. After breakfast. Wake up your sister and get ready," told Ethan.
It took only two hours for the entire family to get ready to leave after having a full breakfast. At eight in the morning, they were all down at the lobby, once again under the watchful eyes of the reception and security.
Heading out to the hotel driveway, they were stunned to see a longer Maybach car. Kyle expressed, "Woah! Is this a limo, Daddy?"
"No, Kyle. It's a six-seater Maybach Pullman. It's our family car," revealed Ethan.
"Wow! It looks so beautiful!" Exclaimed Kenzie while being held by Diana.
Samantha, on the other hand, said, "It - it looks expensive."
Unexpectedly, A man of great stance, tall and wearing a black suit, came off from the driver's seat and opened the door at the back.
Ethan then introduced him, "Sam, this is Connor Scott. He will be the children's dedicated security. He is also my long-time friend, someone I grew up with as a child and had lived with us for long." "It's nice to meet you, Mrs. Wright, and children," expressed Connor.
"Wait, you said this is your friend who manages the security of your parent's home? What about that house?" Samantha asked while studying Connor. He was still like how Ethan used to be and was utterly intimidating.
"The children are the priority right now, Mrs. Wright." It was Connor who answered for Ethan. "Thus, I will serve your family from here on."
"Next week, you will be working. So as an added help, Connor and Edgar will be bringing the kids to school, together with aunt Diana if she prefers to," Ethan explained. He caressed Samantha's back and told "We will have all the help we need to ensure the safety and wellness of our children."
"Wow," responded Samantha. "This is beyond my expectations."
While Ethan had long expressed about having security specific to the children, Samantha was unsure of how serious he was about it. She honestly thought that Edgar was enough.
Still, hearing that Ethan requested his childhood friend, who had worked for his family his entire life, to be the main security of the children, made Samantha feel secured.
"Let's go... to our new home," Ethan suggested, offering his hand to Samantha.
With Diana in front, and the family at the back, they all rode in delight to the residential community where their new mansion awaited.
The kids were utterly entertained by the car's various functions and features from inside the vehicle.
"Wow! We can see the sky!" Exclaimed Kenzie, looking up to the panoramic roof.
It made Kyle remark, "This is like a spaceship car!" Lounging on his leather seat, he suggested, "And it feels so comfortable!"
It was only after Kyle had practically tried all various buttons, from windows to air conditioning and even exploring the extended desk under hidden compartments did he finally settle. He then announced, "I like this car. This is... my kind of car!"
Following a smirk, Samantha said, "I bet you do."
She was silently wondering how much it cost. "I bet... I could buy a house with this car."
"It's worth the comfort... It's for the kids and for you," reminded Ethan.
Driving past the community's main gate, Diana and the kids were already elated.
Various homes with tall gates could be seen distancing every fifty meters apart. One could say privacy was an utmost priority for the owners of these homes.
Several 'oohs' and 'awws' could be heard, especially coming from the children, and they were jumping off their seats, just seeing the community that they will now be living in.
When they finally arrived at the massive mansion, which they shall call their home, more praises came from the twins.
"What a beautiful garden!" Remarked Kenzie. "And the house is like a building!"
"More securities?" Kyle remarked, raising his brows. His eyes suddenly lit up upon the sight of various vehicles. "And more cars?"
Ethan, on the other hand, found himself taking a deep breath. Seeing the expressions of his children, he realized how much they needed to learn about the life that they deserved. He leaned over to them and said, "Here, you'll live like princesses and princes, exactly how you should have been."
"But it does not mean, you will rely upon everyone, though. You must still fix your own bed and clean up after your own mess," instructed Samantha, pointing a finger at the kids.
"Yes, Mommy!" The kids both said in unison.
Turning to Ethan, Samantha explained, "I - I would prefer they know... the basics of taking care of themselves."
"Of course, Sam," said Ethan.
The moment they pulled over into the driveway, Edgar was already there, waiting for them. It was him who opened the car and welcomed the children first.
"Good morning, Kyle and Kenzie! Welcome to your new home!" Announced Edgar happily.
The twins rushed outside, seeing a butler and four housemaids bow in front of them and greet them.
Ethan and Samantha gave Diana and the children a full tour around the mansion, just like how Ethan did with Samantha.
The children's last pit stop was the twins' shared bedroom.
Standing behind the door, Samantha asked, "Are you ready to see your room, kids?"
"I'm excited, Mommy!" Kenzie exclaimed, putting her hands on her face and her eyes twinkling.
"I want to see it, now Mommy! Let us through!" Demanded Kyle.
While chuckling, Samantha held the door and swung it open! "Tadaah!"
"Woah! It's pink!" Kenzie complimented after seeing her side of the bedroom.
"And I have a computer!" Kyle ran to his desk, eager to get started.
"That is on top of your laptop, Kyle," Ethan pointed out.
"Wow! Wow!" Kenzie rushed to her bed and bounced herself. She lay down on the bed and announced, "Mommy? Why did we have to be secret kids when this is just so nice!" "Kenzie! I told you, Daddy needs to protect us! That's why!" Kyle reasoned from across the room.
Samantha sneered, walking next to Kenzie. She glanced at Ethan, who was helping with the computer.
"Kenzie, when you guys are older, your Dad and I... will tell you why," said Samantha while lying down on the bed, next to her little girl. "What's important is, now... we are finally together."
***
In the afternoon of that day, Samantha and Ethan urged the kids to rest in preparation for an afternoon swim at the pool.
While Kyle and Kenzie were dozing off, both Samantha and Ethan were unpacking their bags, ready to arrange their shared closet.
To Samantha's surprise, however, she found their walk-in closet, nearly filled with woman's dresses, bags and shoes in her size. She shook her head, knowing it was Ethan's doing.
"I can't believe my part of the closet is almost full!" Samantha muttered.
"Hmmmm... I wonder how that happened," Ethan responded.
After Ethan finished setting up the rest of his clothes, he walked towards Samantha and wrapped his arms around her waist. He asked, "Are you happy, Sam?"
"Of course, I am. Why wouldn't I be?" She answered before turning to face him and snaking her hands around Ethan's neck. She tip-toed and pecked on his lips before saying, "Thank you so much. I've never seen the kids so happy in my entire life."
Ethan cleared his throat before asking, "I guess... I deserve a... reward."
Samantha felt her face and ears burn at his request. Her eyes turned dreamy when she asked, "What kind of reward were you... thinking about - Ahh! Ethan! What are you doing?"
Without another word, Ethan carried Samantha off her feet and into his arms, bringing her out of their sizeable walk-in closet and into the bed.
He lay her on the sheets and rested next to her, merely lifting his torso up to face her beauty.
They were both silent, just admiring each other's faces.
For seconds, Ethan studied closely Samantha's angelic face and especially focused on her succulent lips. He caressed her cheek and her lips before leaning over to cover her mouth. With only their smacks audible across the master bedroom, they shared one... two... three, and four gentle kisses.
Only after having a taste of her flavor did Ethan answered, "This kind of... reward."