The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 37

The Twins Cometh

Macey woke with a sudden urge to pee. With a grunt, she pushed herself out of bed, struggling with her large stomach. She gently stroked it. It had been months since the doctor told her she was not having just one baby but two. Twins. It still didn’t seem real despite her expanding middle: twins, actual twins.

She eased out of bed and retreated to the bathroom to relieve herself. Once she was comfortable again she moved to the living room and sat on the sofa. She was grateful for the large cushions. Her back and feet constantly ached and now it seemed the twins had settled permanently on her bladder. That was something no one warned her about.

he other. Macey grimaced pushing herself up to retrieve a glass of water from the kitchen.

she was correct but another contraction brought her back to reality just as someone knocked on her door.

…yes?”

,” Victoria’s voice answered.

door is open.”

i…”

n to spy this shop…”

ia looked up. “What’s up?”

”

old back a laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation. “I need to go to the hospital.”

a suddenly shouted. “Everything is under control! First thing is…First…”

or someone who was always so put together it was surprisingly easy to throw Victoria for a loop.

ay. Then call a cab to get us there. Then call my father-in-law, or ex-father-in-law, t

take a deep breath before taking out her phone. “I’ll call the hospital and the cab. You can take the father-in-law. I honestly don’t know what to say to him.”

first number in her contacts was still Augustus.

sed it had something to do with the cab.

e. He is unavailable right now,” Stephen’s voice answered.

speaker so there was little chance of being overheard regardless of where he was.

e before he finally answered, “Miss Macey?”

l at a bad time?

the middle of a board meeting.”

ed her mouth but snapped it closed.

That wasn’t her world anymore and he wasn’t her concern. It had almost been a year already. Her marriage was over and he had moved on. No doubt he had new woman on his arm the moment the divorce papers wer

ecause dad wanted to know when I went into labor…well…I am.”

you all right? Are you alone? Do you need me to make calls for you? A

ital and she already has a cab on the way. We’ll be heading

ge transportation for Mister DaLair and he’ll be ther

. I mean…”

on Macey. We got to go.” Victoria said hauling the prepared duffle bag

p?”

stand and supported her as she waddled to the door.

It was slow going but there was no rushing a pregnant woman carrying twins.

* * *

r was bound to take awhile but it was a six hour flight so there wasn’t a moment to lose.

he was sharp enough to discern the important points buried in the mundane details.

ich was mandatory for DaLair family members. Anything short of a terminal illness was not a valid excuse for missing so a hangover meant nothing.

e could do about his brother’s recovery from his latest drinking binge. A glass with water and a quickly dissolving tablet of Alka-Seltzer™ sat untouched beside Julius and it wasn’t clear he was even awake.

ed past the inert Julius to return to Augustus’s side. He leaned close to his employer and whispered low in his ear, “Sir…it’s time. I made travel

pregnant but she was having twins.

at this time would be detrimental to mother and the babies.

e wouldn’t risk the lives of his grandchildren or their mother to do so. Julius’s comeuppance would come but it would come later: when Macey was ready to face him on her own terms. That was a day Augustus couldn’t wait to see.

issues needing attention. Yes? Good. Then meeting adjourned.”

e meeting as well but it was out of character for his father to do so. Augustus never ended

ime I want him awake and sober.”

over.”

to neglect her own care let alone her baby. She wouldn’t shun hospitals to simply avoid him. No. She would be certain to make every appointment to ensure the baby’s health.

er very far. Where would she go?

re you?”

r. “I wish I knew where she went too.”

k seat. He raised his hand to stare at the wedding band he still wore. It glinted as if laughing at him. Macey…where?

* * *

teps to the sidewalk where their cab waited.

mpatiently as Victoria carefully helped Macey inside before climbing in he

dn’t take so long.” The driver complained but put the car in drive and pulled onto the street in a jerky motion that made both of them rock violently in the back.

oiselle.”

shooting out of her I suggest you ma

face. “She’s having a baby? Right now?”

“Yes!”

weaved through the traffic.

even and calm. She eyed her phone in an attempt to time her contractions but the jerky motion of the cab ride made it more difficult to tell contraction from inertia.

s quick. She came around the vehicle armed with her handbag beating him in the head as Macey slowly pulled herself out of the cab.

tre! Tête de noeud!” Victoria exclaimed with each suc

hed as she leaned against the cab for support. “Vicki! I need

cey sank into it gratefully as Victoria wheeled her to the front desk for check in.

wild ride was certainly not part of her plan.

d I didn’t miss you two!”

to join them saying, “Paul? What are you doing here?”

as you went in. I wanted to be here for you.”

for you.”

n it be boring when new life is comi

ression that clouded his gaze. In truth she was rather embarrassed that officially she was still known by her married name. Before she left New York she had been ill and then in the hurry to depart she had forgotten all about ch

ld everyone her surname was Grayson when it came to official documents she had to use her married name.

ther coming?”

ew hours though. He’s flying in.”

I’ll show you to your room. The doctor will be up to check on you and see how y

k you.”

and suddenly raised his phone to snap a picture.

acey blushed.

question?” Victoria asked. “You’re the one who insisted on capturing everything on film. What about that photo album you’re making at home? What good is it withou

Fine. Just no close ups. I’m not even wearing concealer.”

the way you are,” Victoria laughed.

py to meet his demands. She relaxed on the bed in the hospital gown the nurse helped her into. Her legs were covering in a comfortable blanket. Despite the large window she didn’t feel the least bit of a chill.

before the show really began. Apparently there really hadn’t been any need for panic. In any case she was admitted without incident so she only had to wait.

he let her eyes wander around the room as she relaxed.

* * *

ked awake blinking as her gaze landed on her attending nurse, “Excusez moi mademois

wondering when she had fallen asleep.

chuckled.

ression suddenly fell.

k since this is likely to take awhile.”

“…Right.

ying?”

tissue she quietly dried her tears looking as tender as a mother.

ything?”

sn’t supposed to be like this…”

g this alone,” Victoria gave her a knowing smile. “Julius was supposed to be here with you.”

e and he’s somewhere with someone else and…”

’t a mistake. Love is never a mistake even if it doesn’t work out. Once you are holding your babies it will all make sense. I promise

the rock that supported her and kept her moving.

r.

d. “If you’re not careful people are going to think

membering the first day of Lamaze class. Do you remember? I was nervous abou

babies because we were unconventional. The look on your face was priceless. I thought you were going to burst.”

priceless as the look on their faces when we explained we were just friends. You know, I don’t think the

lt. We tried to explain.”

ir laughed awhile longer before Macey felt her calm returned. Victoria gave her a gentle squeeze.

re here, Vicki.”

ure you’ll know before any of us when it is time.”

ess sleep.

on. Even typing in his name did not bring much up in the search. If Julius DaLair was in a new relationship, he was being rather quiet about it.

let her go why would he still wear his wedding ring?

* * *

Oh she’s asleep.”

amous father-in-law. Without a word of explanation the gentleman entered and immediately walked to the bed. Victoria shifted ready to protest but held herself in check as the man gently patted Macey’s head and smoothed her hair as he fondly gazed at her.

here?” the man asked without looking up. When Victoria

ictoria said.

sighed. At least he hadn’t missed it. Patting Macey’s hand he moved to another chair and sat down waving off his assistant who quietly went to a corner until needed.

into her seat observing him.

ting since the passing of his wife.

ou kn

should know you.”

“And what do yo

with woman…”

urally, I would not let jus

ly she isn’t even that.”

er.”

d you son break her heart?”

His brow furrowed

s no matter what?

aying the price…as well his l

nges.”

ince she left him.”

marshaled our IT department to try and track her movements on cameras.

at illegal?”

y are public cameras after all.”

brow at that.

h maternity wards.”

said she didn’t tell him.”

s shook his head, “He hasn’t mentioned it to me or his brother so I’m not sure how he fi

elp him.”

test but he has an amazing sense of self-preservation. He knows exactly how I would react if I learned about this after the fact.” Augustus shoo

”

to the man who broke her heart?” Victoria suddenly leapt to her

should be crawling is him.”

pected. Was that how a father was supposed to talk about his son?

ce.”

d if it is

hat exactly are you planning?”

y son needs to learn to crawl for a while though it certainly isn’t pretty to watch.”

o do?”

are. Help Macey fly. The rest will have to be up to them.”

his man and she was definitely going to keep a close eye on him.