Destined to be yours… - Chapter 43

Aly told Elijah, Luke, and Dave the whole story. Brett kept silent, just listening to her girlfriend. There were times he’ll creased his forehead or closed his fist as a sign of annoyance particularly At Aly’s secret admirer.

“When was the dessert thing started?” Elijah asked. “Just recently.” Aly said. “Wait! I remember when we ate at the restaurant nearby, the waiter gave her a free dessert too and said it was on the house.” Brett said. “Hhhmmm, maybe we can start from there.” Luke said. “I’ll send some men to investigate.” Luke continued. “Are we not over reacting?” Aly said that made the men looked at Brett. “As I have said before, it’s better to be early than to be sorry at the end.” Brett said.

“About the men who were roaming around, I’ll look on the cctv of the village and the places nearby.” Elijah said. “For now, just continue acting normal but always be on guard. I’ll assigned my men to look out for you so nothing to worry about.” Luke said. Aly sighed. Brett held her hand letting her know that everything will be ok soon.

“Have you not get on someone’s nerves before?” Elijah asking the couple. Brett and Aly looked at each other. “I didn’t.” Brett said. “Really? There are no love triangle included?” Luke teasing Brett. “Shut up!” Brett said and the others laughed but Aly is still thinking.

“Scarlet.” Aly said after a while. “Who’s Scarlet?” Elijah looking at Brett that made the latter only shrugged his shoulders. “Your ex?” Luke said smiling at Brett. “Of course not. I’m a one woman man.” Brett said grinning then winked at Aly.

“I had a misunderstanding with her before. Do you think she can do it?” Aly said. “Even a girl can do anything foolish when she’s in love.” Dave said smiling at Brett. “I’ll let my men take a look at her too. Luke said.

The couple bid their goodbye to the three men and drove away from the house. When they reached home, the kids were already sleeping. They took showers alternately and laid on bed.

Aly sighed deeply. “Hey, don’t overthink, you’re safe, no ones gonna hurt you.” Brett said embracing her. Aly burried her face on Brett’s neck. “I know, it’s just that I’m not used to it. We’re living quietly then a problem like this will arise.” Aly said. “Everything will be over soon. Elijah and Luke will take care of it.” Brett said and Aly nodded.

“I will come to the laundry early tomorrow.” Aly said. “Why?” Brett asked. “I will talk to the courier and ask him about the sender of the desserts.” Aly said. “I’ll come with you.” Brett said. Aly nodded.

“Let’s sleep. I know your tired and stressed. I’ll asked your payment on the debt you owned me when this is all over.” Brett said winking at Aly. Aly understood Brett and blushed. “Thank you, I’ll doubled it with interest.” Aly said. “You better.” Brett said then kissed Aly goodnight.

Because it was Saturday, the kids are still sleeping. Nanny Laura, who will be staying at the house 24/7 from now on, is busy cooking breakfast. The couple went out from their room already prepared going to the laundry. “Morning, Laura.” Aly said. “Morning Ma’am, Sir.” Laura said. “Our parents will come here. I don’t know the time yet and…” Brett didn’t finished his sentence because the door bell rang. “I think they are here now.” Aly said.

Brett opened the door and their parents came in.

“How are you dear?” Mrs. Andrada asked while hugging her daughter. “I’m alright, Mom. Don’t worry.” Aly said seeing her mother’s worried face. “I think you better stay in the house. Let Amelia handle the laundry.” Mrs. Andrada continued. “Mom, that’s not needed. I’m with Brett and his friends will take care of me.” Aly said.

“Brett don’t ever leave Aly. Don’t you dare to take off your eyes on her. Don’t ever blink if necessary.” Mrs. Navarro said seriously looking at her son. Brett and Aly smiled.

“Don’t worry, Ma, Mom. I’ll never gonna let anyone hurt my wife.” Brett said. “You better!” Mrs. Navarro said.

“Brett.” Mr. Navarro called his son and signalled him to follow his father outside. Mr. Navarro looked at Mr. Andrada too and the latter nodded and followed them.

The three ladies knew that they will have a man to man talk. They just continued their conversation.

“Don’t you want to ask your Uncle for help?” Mr. Navarro asked.

Brett’s uncle is a Lieutenant General of the Armed Forces.

“It’s only a small matter, Pa. Besides, I already informed Elijah and Luke about that and they were on the move.” Brett said.

“Do you have any lead of who they were?” Mr. Andrada asked. “As of now, Uncle, my friends are tracking them. We gave them names and they will secretly investigate them.” Brett said. “I’m counting on you, Brett. Don’t let them hurt my daughter.” Mr. Andrada said seriously. Brett nodded.

The youngsters woke up and felt excited seeing their grandparents. They ate breakfast together. The couple bid their farewell going to their offices while the kids prepared themselves because their grandparents will bring them to the mall.

“Morning!” Aly said to her staffs. “Morning, Sir, Ma’am!” The staffs spoke at once. “Did he arrived already?” Aly asked Amelia. “Not yet.” Amelia answered. “Call me when he arrives. We’ll be in the office.” Aly said and Amelia nodded. But before Aly and Brett could enter her office, a motorcycle parked infront of the laundry.

“Excuse me, can you tell me who the sender is?” Aly said. The delivery man felt a little fear seeing Brett is looking at him seriously. “I’m sorry, Ma’am, but I’m only doing what is ordered me to do.” The man answered. “From now on, don’t bring any kind of dessert here. I don’t care what will do about your deliveries. If you continue doing this, I’ll call the police.” Brett said that made the man sweat and only nodded. The man immediately left the place. Just after few seconds, a car followed the motorcycle.

“You scared the man.” Aly said. They’re inside her office. “I just warned him.” Brett said. “Are those Luke’s men?” Aly said pertaining to the car. “Yeah.” Brett said. “They work fast.” Aly said. “They should coz I will kick their balls if they will not.”

Brett said smiling. Aly rolled her eyes.

“Are you not going to the shop?” Aly asked. “Nope, I will guard you.” Brett said. “Go, I’m safe here. Luke told us last night that his men will watch over me.” Aly said. “Have pity on Dave, you’re always leaving him alone.” Aly said. “He’s alright there. Besides, I’m avoiding my fans.” Brett said smiling. “Fans?” Aly asked curiously. “Your husband here is a good looking one so I have many admirers.” Brett said proudly. “Really, why don’t you go there and entertain them well.” Aly said raising her eyebrow. Brett smiled. “Nah, their president is here with me so I better be with her all the time.” Brett said. “Me, president of your fan’s club?” Aly said innocently. Brett nodded. “You’re head over heels with me, right?” Brett said smiling devilishly. Aly rolled her eyes. Brett laughed. “I think it’s the opposite.” Aly said

Brett shaked his head for a No answer. “Do you want the interest of my debt?” Aly said teasing Brett. Brett nodded excitedly. Aly smiled. “Then behave.” Aly said. Brett positioned himself like a dog wagging his tail. Aly laughed hard.

“Boss, we have to stop delivering desserts to the laundry.” The man said entering his boss’s office. His boss furrowed his forehead.

The delivery man was sweating and panting because he had to drive fast. When he left the laundry and half the way through, he noticed a car tailing him. He felt nervous so stepped on the accelerator and entered a private alley. It was a shortcut going to their restaurant. The car wasn’t able to follow him because the way was only for small vehicles like his motorcycle.

“We lost him.” One of Luke’s man reported. “Don’t worry, we have plenty of time.” Luke said.

“Her boyfriend told me that if I will not stop delivering desserts there, he will report me to the police.” The man said. “Ok, then we’ll stop for a while.” His boss said. The man dropped his jaw. “But Boss, she already had a boyfriend, why still pursue her? Girls are swarming around you, why don’t you choose from them?” The man was curious enough to ask his boss.

“They are only in a relationship but not married yet. Besides, I’m making friends with her only. Is that bad?” His boss asked and the man only shaked his head for a no answer.

“I have an idea, I will be delivering the desserts tomorrow so she will not be curious anymore. We met already and maybe we can start being friends then when they broke up, I’ll court her immediately.” The boss said while his staff only sighed.

“My boss was hit by cupid’s arrow.” He said inwardly.