Chapter 1609 - Two Months Passed (2)

It was the first week of November when Master Hollow demanded from others to call him Hong. Sarah looked it up and saw that 'Hong' means 'Great' in Chinese, and she wondered if that is really his name or he just wants everyone to call him 'the great one'. But it's less complicated and no one dared to say anything at loud because Master Hollow (aka Hong) has a nasty temper, so they all went with it.

By then, Hong was out of his wheelchair and he was actively participating in morning training sessions by giving advice to the kids.

Sarah and Aiden saw that the old man is enjoying, even though he grumbles most of the time. It's a part of his personality, or maybe it's due to his age. Probably both.

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Aiden's birthday was on November 17 and Sarah and Aiden were unable to leave for a few days due to missions and other things which piled up, so Sarah booked a villa next to Lake Tahoe. She cooked for Aiden and pampered him the whole day which ended with the two of them holding each other and gazing at the stars.

On the next day, Sarah and Aiden returned to the Cliffside villa and Aiden's eyebrows shoot up when he saw MV Augusta, Claudio F4CC motorcycle with a big red bow on it and a banner 'Happy birthday'.

A huge smile bloomed on Sarah's face. "I am happy that I got to surprise you."

It took some time for Aiden to recuperate. Other than being limited edition and looking awesome in black carbon-fiber body, that motorcycle has a Ferrari engine!

Aiden reminded himself not to drool. He needs to be cool. His wife is watching!

"Thank you, love…" Aiden pulled Sarah into a hug. "The day at the lake was amazing, and this is a cherry on top of the perfect cake. How about I take you for a ride?"

"Don't forget the speed limits. You don't want a ticket." Sarah reminded Aiden when she saw a gleam in his eyes which is unmistakably exposing his desire to fly on the highway while mighty beast roars under him.

"To give me a ticket, they need to catch me." Aiden grinned like a boy ready for mischief and saw that Sarah's hands are occupied. "You got two matching helmets."

"I knew that you would want to take it for a spin without a delay and that you need your copilot." Sarah said cheekily with a wink while gesturing toward two black leather jackets on the side.

Aiden liked that Sarah said she is his copilot. He is her copilot as well, in everything.

They spent most of the day on a motorcycle, taking breaks to refuel and to eat on the way. Both of them enjoyed it very much. The experience of the breathtaking views along the way was enhanced when they stopped in the dense foliage and made love on top of the motorcycle.

"Thanks, love..." Aiden said while peeling his eyes away from the motorcycle with difficulty when they returned home in the evening. "This was the best birthday ever."

Sarah was happy that Aiden's smile reached his eyes.

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Since September, Aiden planned a winter getaway for him and Sarah to celebrate their six-monthiversary on December 9, and he had everything figured out. They will take their kids to Switzerland and spend a week there, teaching them to ski and various other activities. On December 8, he and Sarah will go on their own little adventure and return three days later. Aiden's plan included exploring the snowy mountains, building an igloo, sleeping outdoors, romance, and the two of them… perfect.

However, the veterinarian (who was being 'kidnapped' regularly from Texas) got in the way of Aiden's plans when he said that Kitty will have her cubs at that time.

"The two cubs are doing well, and you should expect them between December 5 and December 15…", the veterinarian said and shrunk when he realized that Aiden's expression darkened. 'Did I say something wrong?' The old man couldn't wait to be 'un-kidnapped' so that he can return home.

Just as Aiden feared, Sarah was not willing to leave Kitty, but she understood his desire to do something special on December 9.

"Can't we go somewhere closer? Does it need to be Switzerland?" Sarah pleaded. "I can't leave my baby on her own when she is about to have her babies. If we can be within two-three hours of travel, that will be acceptable. And Sophia's baby is due on December 13…"

Of course, Aiden gave in. How can he fight against those arguments?

He arranged for everyone to go to Mammoth Mountain in the first week of December, and he and Sarah went on December 8 to the private island which Jeff owns with a goal to return two days later.

The Mammoth Mountain is in California and only three hours away from their home, and the island can be reached in less than two hours, when they travel with helicopters, so Sarah approved.

For their five days long stay at the Mammoth Mountain, they booked one whole side of the mountain with the resort on it and got lodging for everyone.

Other than Sarah, Aiden, and their kids, Charlie and Emma also stopped by and Charlie brought his cousin Corey.

Corey is a 15 years old boy who lives with his mother, and Charlie's second Uncle (aka Thomas) is Corey's father. Thomas didn't cause more trouble for Charlie after he was chased away from the main villa, and David and Aileen didn't make their appearance either. Since then, Charlie confronted two more of his relatives, taking their stocks for himself in the process and solidifying his power as the patriarch of the Smith family.

Uncle Thomas didn't acknowledge Corey as his son, even after the DNA testing which proved their father-son relationship, and Charlie decided to take care of the boy.

Corey's mother didn't want to move onto a property owned by the Smith family, but she accepted financial aid directed toward Corey's education and other expenses Corey might have. Charlie pulled some strings to move Corey to a better school and bought a two-bedroom apartment on Corey's name so that Corey does not need to commute. Charlie saw that the boy is smart and good in nature, and with the approval from Corey's mother, Charlie took the role of Corey's mentor. In a way, the boy reminded Charlie of his former self, when he was left without parental protection, and Jarred took him in as his own son.

A few times, Charlie brought Corey to the Cliffside villa, and Corey blended in with the kids perfectly. That is how he ended up joining them for their stay at the Mammoth Mountain.

Everyone had a blast. For some of the kids, it was their first time to see the real snow. The days were filled with skiing lessons, making snowmen, snowball fights, drinking hot cocoa, and sharing fun stories around the fireplace which is in the middle of the lobby of the resort which was only for them to use. One afternoon they had an igloo-making competition and Aiden taught them survival skills in the snow.

Hero, Luna, and Bella were in the middle of every event and they enjoyed it very much. The teenage-pups didn't like it when their parents (aka Sarah and Aiden) took the gondola to the top of the mountain. Why are they being left behind? Other kids had to put extra effort into playing with the pups until Sarah and Aiden came blazing full-speed down the mountain about one hour later.

The group returned from the Mammoth Mountain on December 6, and on the next day, Sophia gave birth to her baby boy (6 days ahead of his due date). They named him Adam. Now they are a happy family of four. Lia is not showing much interest in her baby brother, but she only ten (and a half) months old and her main focus is grabbing things so that she can pull herself up into a standing position. Felix is ecstatic to be the father of two. For him, life does not get better than this.

As planned, on the evening of December 8, Aiden and Sarah went to the private island which is owned by Jeff. The two of them enjoyed their six-monthiversary relaxing on the beach and snorkeling, and the day ended with them making love on the rooftop terrace before they moved to the bedroom. It was just the two of them, on the whole island. 

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