The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 16

Julius pulled into the parking lot barely containing his excitement. He was really going to spend the entire day with his family. March had been just as excited when Julius explained everything the previous night and was all too happy to take his brother’s workload for the day.

Between the excitement of the previous night and anticipation for the day he hardly slept but he wasn’t tired. Julius stepped out of his vehicle straightening his maroon, leather jacket. He dressed casually: black jeans and polo. Not wanting a repeat of the previous night he stopped at a shopping mall for proper car seats and promptly had to ask a random lady in the parking lot how to install them into his car. Wounded pride aside, at least, he felt prepared for the day to come. Julius leaned against his car trying to keep himself calm when he heard excited shouts.

“Mister Jules!” Aria called waving from the backseat of a Mercedes SUV.

oviding them but decided not to worry about it for now. Julius would settle with his father eventually. Today was about his family.

ling their excitement when their mother said they would spend the day with him. Phase Four was going very well. Julius smiled as the pair danced around him eager for their outing.

isplaying the Eiffel Tower. Her hair was tamed with sparkly barrettes. Both looked ready for a full day of adventure.

ted?” Julius chuckled.

onytail sway. “Mommy said you’re taking us to the zoo!”

you two want.”

camera equipment. Watching her Julius recalled how she was always snapping photos even as a little girl. Most of the pi

u have?” Julius asked.

dle. She wanted to work, liked to work and needed to provide for her children herself. It was the same mentality and work ethic her father instilled in her, the same ethic his father instilled in him.

here to take pictures,” Macey answered hesitating and refusing to meet his gaze.

g why she always seemed shy in his presence. Where was the confidence she exuded when she slapped Katherine to defend her children? Or the feistiness when she threatened to knee her solicitor i

er way. She was absolutely gorgeous, especially with the subtle blush on her cheeks.

mber,” Julius nodded causing her to look up. “Every family function, vacation, gathering, birthday and anniversary…You were a

erent. Was it because he had been so dismissive of her in the past? Or was it because he was the one person she always hoped to impress? She wasn’t sur

pped closer pulling Macey into his embrace and kissing her temple.

her.

her reaction. He liked to see her self-assured and strong. She should always feel that way especially around him.

e going t

ur it was important to encourage their parents’ interaction but knowing their mother had never been actively pursued romantically they didn’t want her overwhelmed. Luckily their father seemed to understand and was being very gentle. There was no doubting the passion in his gaze. Aria wanted to clap and dance for joy but refrained. She and Caden had to keep cool head

mother work can in peace.”

a kiss.

y, we’re

her daughter a tickle, “I’m serious now. I bett

. We promise,” the pair said in u

and she wanted them to know him. If she were being completely honest with herself, she wanted him to be a part of all of their lives again.

ll be fine,” Julius promised. “

a in case the kids need something.”

est to be prepared and in her rush out the door she hadn’t packed them a bag as she usually did. Julius took the keys with a nod and a confident smile she hoped he wouldn’t regret before she turned and left them with a wave.

kids Julius turned serious, “So what do you two want to do first? Do you want to see the gardens? Do you want to eat? Or…should we hit the zoo?

“Zoo!”

hand saying, “The Zoo it is.”

* * *

e to the zoo entrance and the kids were practically bouncing in their seats the entire time. It had been years since Julius went to the zoo, not since Jude was a kid. He forgot how crowded it could be and how lively. The twins seemed

point. Lifting up the twins he held them so they could see the sea lions lounging on their rocks and playing in the water. Aria giggled at their antics while Caden craned his neck to see the ones underwater performing flips and cartwheels.

ain in time to witness a training session with the keepers and one of the large male cats. They followed the paths toward Jungle World where the fruit bats proved a surprising hit. Caden eagerly soaked in the information from the keepers about how bats used

quickly dyed their tongues red and blue.

e never had Ice

had granita, but not th

eak German?”

d. “Aria’s better at it than me.”

more,” Aria scoffed.

he way they were.

ht you lived in Paris.”

ve been to Barcelona, Milan, Venice, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Dublin…we’ve been to a lot of places.”

ous projects took her many places. When they didn’t have school they traveled with her. This earned them many envious stares from their peers most of whom never left Paris let alone the country. Others scorned them because they only had their mother whose work was unorthodox but neither of the twins let that bother them. Their mother was the best person in the world.

u speak French too?”

rolled her eyes.

children were not bilingual, they were trilingual. Or at least Aria was as Caden stressed he didn’t know German well. Would they never cease to amaze him? Suddenly his phone vibrated. Taking it out of his pocket he glanced at the text message

ked.

e.”

” she perked up.

at should I tell him?”

usand words.”

lling Aria into his lap.

with their Icees. Once the twins gave thumbs up for the picture he sent it to his brother picturing the smile that was sure to grace March’s fac

!” Caden sa

ther.

but he kept snapping not wanting to miss a moment. He was beginning to understand what motivated Macey while she took pictures during family vacations.

farm animals even making friends with a curious alpaca. Julius heard alpacas could be temperamental but this one seemed eager for attent

a twin on either side as neither wanted to ride in the basket.

ed.

lius challenged.

and earned a chuckle from him.

know much, but I know a few things. It’s lat

h!” the twins clapped pleased their father knew his way around the kitchen.

to the checkout. He handed the items to the twins and they placed them on the belt for the cashier. She smiled sweetly at the f

Are you shopping with you

inner!” they proudly announc

inside Julius organized the pans he needed and got to work. Placing the twins on step stools he had them assist where they could. Surprisingly the twins seemed quite adept and he was certain they assisted their mother with similar tasks before.

phone. Julius smiled at her inquiry of where to meet them. Winking at the kids he replied for her to return to the villa before focusing on the task ahead.