Chapter 214 - Twins Birthday (1)

The day for the long-awaited birthday party for the twins had finally arrived.

In the morning, DX was busy looking at the clothes that Old Mo picked out for him when Kai Xin called.

"Hey, how's-"

Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by her.

"You invited the kids from the orphanage?"

"Yeah."

With a sigh, she asked, "And you did not think to tell me about it?"

He waved at Old Mo who immediately left the room before asking, "Are you mad?"

"No, but..."

Kai Xin looked at the clothes she picked out for later before continuing, "...I wish you didn't do that."

"Why not? I just want the kids to have fun."

"It's painful for them, DX," sighed Kai Xin as she sat down on her bed.

She hated it whenever people decided to celebrate their child's birthday at an orphanage.

Even though they meant well, it was upsetting to the children at the orphanage, especially the younger ones.

The last time they had such a celebration at Zi Han Orphanage, Caleb who was only three at that time asked Kai Xin, "Is my mummy coming to pick me up? Is she going to celebrate with me as well?"

Not just him. Most of the children asked about the same thing.

They had to watch the parents doted on their own child while they were reminded of their own parentless status.

The parents brought them presents but very often, the presents were inferior to the ones they bought for their own child.

What was worse was that they made the kids at the orphanage to smile and pose for a photo when they were feeling everything but happy.

Kai Xin eventually talked Mrs. Wong out of doing such a practice anymore.

The donation received by the orphanage was good, but it was bad for the children's psychology.

Instead, through AVENGE, Kai Xin doubled the donation made to the orphanage.

"Kara...Don't worry about it. Do you really think your man is as blind as that?" asked DX as he looked fondly at the full-blown ceiling to wall photo of him kissing Kai Xin or 'K' at the fair.

"What are you planning?"

"There would be a few childless couples who would be attending the party. I know for a fact that some of them have been thinking about adopting a child of their own and I'm hoping that they would be interested in adopting one or two from Zi Han Orphanage."

Given how Zi Han Orphanage tended to accept children with medical conditions, prospective parents were not that keen of adopting from there for fear of the heavy medical bills.

DX had thought about it and he felt that it would be better if the children were adopted into the upper society.

"The people that I'm talking about are rich enough. Money is not an issue to them and the children would be receiving the best treatment."

"Would they love the kids?" asked Kai Xin worriedly.

She saw how the rich treated their own illegitimate children and she was worried that they might treat the adopted ones in an even worse manner.

"My little minx...Do you think that I would allow the children to go to a family that would love them any less than how we love our twins?"

When she heard him said "our twins", Kai Xin could feel the heat rising up her face.

He was making it clear to her that she would eventually be the twins' mother.

.....

Since there would be kids of younger age attending, the twins felt that it would be better to have a Masquerade themed party.

After all, a lot of political figures in the country had RSVP-ed.

If it was a Halloween themed party, going through the security would be a major headache and it might cause unnecessary delay.

Compared to his own birthday party, the security team for the twins' birthday party was even bigger.

In fact, DX had to order for extra security teams. This was important because the Duanmu Family, various ambassadors and the President of the nation would all be there.

Since this was an important job, DX preferred to use someone he trusted. Hence, Callum was tasked with dealing with the matter of security.

To avoid any mishap, DX asked Head Manager Han to help Callum with the logistics.

"I don't need a babysitter!" Callum protested when he saw Head Manager Han and Old Mo entering his room at around 3 p.m.

"I'm sorry, President Shenlong," said Head Manager Han after a proper bow.

As he stood up straight, he explained, "I am merely here on the order of President Du. He is afraid that you might mess up again."

"Once!" Callum groaned. He made a mistake once and that tyrant kept holding it over his head. It was just a paparazzi who somehow snuck in!

As if Head Manager Han knew what Callum was thinking about, he added, "President Du said that luckily it was a paparazzi. However, he cannot take any chance that there might be assassins."

Callum threw his hands up and growled, "FINE!"

Picking up one of the walkie-talkies from his desk, he threw it at Head Manager Han who managed to catch it without any change of expression.

He then printed out the detailed guest list that was about 10 pages thick as well as all the details of the team of securities both internally and externally.

Handing it over to Head Manager Han, Callum asked, "Can you memorize their faces before 5 p.m.?"

Head Manager Han nodded, "I'd do my best."

As he glanced through the files, Head Manager Han asked, "The President is bringing his 12-year-old grandson. Have you set a team of guards to protect the boy?"

Callum gave him a wry glance before asking, "Do I look like I am an idiot?"

"No, President Shenlong. I'm sure you have thought of everything thoroughly. So, what would you like me to look after?"

"You will be taking the West Wing where the adults would be hanging out at while Old Mo will cover the East Wing where the kids are in..." said Callum.

He pointed out at the layout of the house and added, "I would be overseeing everything but my station would be at the South Wing where those bloody preteens would be at..."

Looking at Head Manager Han, he warned, "Remember, only the ground floor is accessible to guests. You see the name and picture with asterisks on them?"

Head Manager Han nodded.

"Other than everyone from the Du Family, she is the only one that is allowed to access the rest of the floors."

Head Manager Han thought and even though his facial expression was calm, he was groaning inwardly, "Isn't this Ms. Zhen? This might be a more tiring night than I thought..."

...

At around 5 p.m, people started to drive into the compound of the mansion. By 7 p.m, the atmosphere was buzzing.

While the parents were hanging out at the West Wing, their children were left to run amok at the East Wing where there was a circus, a mini fair with Merry Go Around and bouncy castles.

In addition, there was a petting zoo with soft, cuddly small animals for the toddlers to play with.

There were tiny little stalls that gave out candy floss and snacks to provide fuel for the little ones.

There were even bumper cars for both the older kids and the younger children to play in.

For those around the twins' age, they were playing at the South Wing and fighting it out at the various arcade games that were placed all over the garden.

At the left side of the South Wing, a large screen was set up where two groups of preteens were cheering for their own team as they raced against each other.

Instead of a normal racing kit, they were playing in a modified Porsche and Lamborghini that was designed by Callum.

In addition, they were also getting first hand experienced at playing a game that was set to be released next month.

From the balcony, Callum groaned whenever he heard the children shouting.

"Bloody preteens..." thought Callum in annoyance as he placed his hands over his ears.

Meanwhile, the older kids were hanging out with the adults as they learned to master the art of socializing.

"Where are the twins?"

Old Madam Du was conversing with the teenaged son of the ambassador of France as well as his father when she heard the question.

When she turned around, she saw her son standing there in a dashing dark blue three-piece suit. However, she frowned at his choice of tie.

"Is that really appropriate?"

DX knew that she was talking about his tie with teddy bear prints and nodded, "It's totally appropriate. Where are the twins?"

Shaking her head at his style, she answered, "In their rooms or at the South Wing. I haven't seen them."

DX frowned. He went to their room earlier but they were not in. DX talked with the ambassador of France for a moment before excusing himself to go search for his sons.

While he was walking towards the South Wing, he heard someone yelling at the top of her voice.

"MAMA!"

He turned and saw Layla walking behind him.

She was dressed in a tight body-hugging dress with a phoenix embroidered on it as well as a slit at the side that goes all the way up to her thigh.

With a smile, she picked up her daughter who ran straight into her arms and hugged her tightly before walking over to DX.

"Say, Quinn. Did you give your Godfather a great deal of trouble?" asked Layla before she kissed her daughter on the top of her head.

"No, I'm a good girl!" said Quinn proudly. She was dressed in a limited edition light blue evening gown that reached her knees.

Near her right waist, there was a brooch with the emblem of the Du Family.

"Darn it! I was hoping you give him as much trouble as possible!" smiled Layla as she talked to her daughter.

"Godfather is kind of strict," whispered Quinn.

Layla kissed her on the cheek and told her to go find her god-brothers, "Mama will come to find you shortly."

"Quinn, tell Lyle and Jack to answer their phone. I think they are too busy playing," said DX before she ran off.

Like a good girl, Quinn nodded before she ran off to look for the boys.

Meanwhile, Layla turned her attention back to DX. They walked back towards the East Wing and along the way, DX took two glasses of wine from a server and handed one to Layla.

As they walked, he took a quick glance at the slit on her dress before asking, "You do know that this is a party for children, right?"

She shrugged, "This is the most modest dress I brought with me."

Somehow, he had no trouble believing her words.