The Billionaire’s Twins Play Matchmaker – Chapter 4
“Oooo! Here it is!” Katherine excitedly cooed as she dragged Julius into the newly opened art gallery.
Though its grand opening was still a week away it was open for business. Located along East Houston Street it enjoyed proximity to several other galleries and ensured a steady stream of curious visitors. His father might not have much experience when it came to art but he knew a good location so Julius was not surprised; however, it still didn’t explain why his father bought the art gallery in the first place.
He sighed. It had only taken a day for Katherine to recover from his father’s public rejection. Julius hated to admit it but she had some fortitude. She probably thought it earned her sympathy from him but he couldn’t care less, if she wanted to punish herself by irritating his father that was her business.
s well as current. Gray’s new show was set to debut exclusively at this location and promised to garner quite the reception during its grand opening. It was rumored the illusive artist in question would even be making a personal appearance. No effort was spared to present a sophisticated atmosphere in the gallery including the rather o
for art but as he looked at the various photographs his interest was piqued. There was something captivating in the compositions whether in color or in black and white. Lighting, angle and focus all harmonized to create subtle but intriguing moods. Images were raw when they were meant to provoke the viewer and soft where they meant to inspire. He could see why M. Gray was touted as a ground breaking artist. The praise was definitely earned.
the gallery director?” Kather
She’s right over there,” the worker nodded to a woman dressed in a formal suit and skirt.
itated being unable to study the photographs at his own pace. Reaching the woman she had been directed to Katherine loudly announced, “Hello! Are you the art director?”
” the woman corrected with a forced smile. Her brown
ions in an effort to prove they were on the cutting edge of the art scene not because they had any genuine appreciation for the artwork itself.
uickly placed the woman approaching her into the same superficial category. The man, she wasn’t quite certain about. He seeme
ions.”
ay of course though he should do it for free!”
cture…”
n and ultimately hope.
k in. “Gray is an artist…not some amateur photographer.”
ine demanded.
isement seeking employment. It is a celebration of someone’s unique artistic eye and style.”
whole place shut down like that!”
to try.”
ne scowled.
person. Gray will be here for the grand opening but I can say with certainty the answer will be the same.”
ned only to find he had slipped away.
im slip away but he hadn’t headed outside. Curious she circled around one of the false walls to find Julius captivated by a series of black and white photographs.
position and slow removal of clothing were all in service to highlight her swelling abdomen. Beside each photograph was an ultrasound picture depicting the developing baby within courtesy of the Hôpital de Paris. Beside the final photograph the ultrasound depicted two fetuses cradled together revealing the meaning of the series title: Two Hearts.
eally.”
ike to hold her then? To know their baby was soon to emerge.
often make the mistake of thinking men have all the power but in truth woman do; after all, only a woman can create life.”
nly then did he feel ready to return to work. Before he left he bought the entire Two Hearts series, only the third to do
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ted late they were now running long and he would miss a much anticipated arrival.
ing him and thus no one marked his passage as he retreated to the garage where the company’s vehicle fleet was stored. Selecting one of the limos he headed out arriving at JFK an hour later.
was on time and he didn’t have to wait long. Even customs seemed to be operating efficiently and soon the passengers were steadily streaming into the terminal.
serene expression caused many heads to turn as she dragged her wheeled carry-on containing her expensive camera equipment along. Trailing her was a set of twins.
l they spotted a tall figure they were all too familiar with.
en!” the gir
exuberant twins.
en,” the girl giggled.
and often chose to remain silent. This usually meant his sister took the lead and sometimes it seemed she was just dragging him around but he was almost always in full agreement with her.
other.
Stephen we’ve known each other over twenty years. How long are you going to keep addressing me so formally?”
enty more.”
ely understood why Augustus cherished his daughter-in-law enough to defy his son.
ia asked.
nd he could not be here,” Stephen apo
ght?”
he Baccarat tonight. He’s hoping all of you wi
we?” the twins looked up at her with pleading gazes.
andfather and, quite shamelessly, they enjoyed attending parties with their mother. They loved showing off their beautiful mother to everyone.
at Saks to find some options,” Stephen announced.
sighed.
e it when you wear pretty dresses!”
’s get our luggage first.”
uated in the limo he drove them directly to the store. Augustus hadn’t just arranged them time to shop but had in fact reserved the whole store for their exclusive use. Security stood outside the doors allowing Macey to shop unperturbed by other shoppers aside from her overly eager twins. The situation made Macey uncomfortable but she decided to roll with it. She knew from experience how overbearing Augustus c
oom she emerged wearing the hunter green evening gown. It had a high neckline leaving her back and shoulders bare though it covered her chest. It fit her like a second skin
mfortable as the night progressed.
o her children.
imed clapping her hands. She loved it when her mother dressed up.
yone agreed with him. Anyone who disagreed was clearly wrong.
uch?” Macey laughed. “All right. I’ll ge
reminded.
” Macey
to other outings as well.”
omething he was used to or tolerated. He loved the twins and supported her through everything so she could hardly argue with him wanting to spend time with them.
ou think the
o match me?”
“Yes!”
aid. “Shall we check?”
!”
reserved for a single shopper she had been apprehensive. Normally clientele capable of such a feat were unbearable, rude and obnoxious. But this trio proved polite, refreshing and adorable.
ant to wear a suit.”
A pair of dress pants and a collared shirt should be more than enough.”
nto the changing room and emerged in their party clothes.
k dress pants with a white, button-up shirt. The shirt had green buttons which he liked since it also matched his mother and sister. It was cotton ensuring his comfort as well.
* * *
n fury flashed in her eyes.
ou think you are doing?” sh
” one of the guards informed her.
ed. “Do you know who I am?”
tion for as long as they wanted.
took out her phone, “If you refuse to be reasonable I’ll just have to call my fath
sequences?”
t her face warm as she angrily dialed her father. As soon as he answered she began her tirade, “Daddy! I’m outside Saks and they won’t let me in! They say the store has been reserved but thi
irritation for being called out of his meeting. “Let me call the store.”
inutes ticked by. The security personnel remained unperturbed. Ju
”
ddy I need my dress now!”
can’t afford to irritate the client who reserved the store!”
But…”
out satisfaction. After complaining about the rude curator she berated her father to have them fired only to be met with much the same excuse.
rms with Augustus DaLair she could enjoy the same preferential treatment but she dared not even call Julius after the debacle at the gallery. He made no effort to assist her in securing their photographer and then disappeared without a word.