29 Chapter 09 - Scarlet Meet Angela

~REGAN'S P.O.V.~

My eyes went to her sexy legs. She was wearing short shorts, a sleeveless shirt and an apron while her hair was tied in a messy bun. Even though she had already gave birth to our daughter, she still maintained her sexy figures. Suddenly, I had the urge to embrace her from behind like I used to do before but I stopped myself. I kept on observing every move she made before I cleared my throat to get her attention.

"You're here." She simply said while putting the ingredients into the pot. Then she turn on the burner.

"Yes. I just got home."

"Good for you." She answered indifferently and that make me chuckle.

"Don't I at least get a kiss?" I teased her, wanted to see her angry but beautiful expression.

"Excuse me! Why would I do that?" She hissed and crossed her arm on her chest while glaring at me. She really changed a lot. I have never thought that one day I could still see the expression she's making for past few days. She's became strong willed and even though I loved her sweet and innocent self, her wild, stubborn and confident self was not bad either. Infact it was a huge turn on.

"Don't get mad. Okay, I will just go upstairs and change before you punch my face." I said smirking at her.

"Anyway, make sure not to put any peanuts. You know, in case you forgot about it." I said while walking away.

"I won't because Scarlet is allergic to it too." My steps halt and I faced her again.

"Wow, what genes I have. She even inherited that from me. My poor baby." I said with a teasing smile which made her blush profusely. She looked like she's about to explode in anger so I rushed to the stairs.

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The morning after that, it was the start of my vacation but I still needed to work at home. There were a lot of work that I must do but it was better this way than not having any time with Carina and Scarlet. Even though she kept on insisting for me to give her a personal room, I didn't comply to her. I woke up before her and did my morning routine before leaving her alone to give her more time to sleep.

I went to Scarlet's room to check on her and to my surprise, she already woke up but still lying on her bed, thumb sucking.

"Good morning princess. Did you sleep well?" She nodded and got up. She wrapped her hands around my neck sleepily. I helped her took a bath and brushed her teeth. I felt so happy doing all these stuffs. All these were new to me and it made me excited knowing that I am the father of this cute little girl. After helping her dressed up, I brought her downstairs and we ate breakfast together. We were almost done eating when my phone rang. I frowned when I saw who it was. I stood up and went away from the dining table. Fiona was with Scarlet now.

"Hello."

"Hello big brother! How are you? It's been a long time." She said enthusiastically as if everything was normal but the truth was, we never saw each other for a year now.

"How are you my ass Angela! Tell me where are you right now or else I will find you and you don't want that to happen! You told me you needed some space and you needed to get away for a while but you never come back other than sending me a message telling me not to look for you!" I said in anger but that I was also relieved that she contacted me after all this time. I heard her chuckle and that made me irritated.

"Relax Regan. I called to tell you that I'll be coming back for good."

"Good! When?"

"Actually, I just arrived here at the airport. I will just take a cab and go to your penthouse. I need to stay with you for sometimes if it's okay with you." I looked at my wristwatch and it was already 9.30am

"Just stay there and I will pick you up. I am not staying at my penthouse right now. You don't know my current location so it will be best for you to wait for me. I'll be there in about 40 mins.

"40 minutes? Just tell me your address and I'll just take a cab there." She said, the usual stubborn attitude of hers.

"I told you, I will just pick you up. I know you have a lot of stuff with you. Wait for me there." I said with finality and cut off the call. I went back to the dining room where Scarlet and Fiona are. She has already finished eating by the looks of it.

"Princess,I need to go somewhere. Bea good girl and wait for me here okay? Her eyes widened and ran to me.

"Where are you going daddy? I want to come with you." She said while hugging my legs.

"But princess..."

"Please Daddy. I want to come." I heaved a sigh and picked her up.

"Fiona, we will be out for a while. When Carina wakes up, tell her that we'll be back as soon as possible."

"Okay sir."

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I parked my car and we walked to the arrival area. I was walking slowly, holding hand in hand with my Scarlet. I was used to walking fast and hated people who walks slowly but with my daughter, I felt so happy just watching her walk cutely.

When we arrived at the arrival area, I immediately saw Angela who was sitting on one of the chairs with her stuff infront of her. She looked bored and annoyed. I knew she always hates waiting. When she saw me, her face brightened and ran to me excitedly. She hugged me tightly and I hugged her back. I missed her so much.

"Oh my God! I have missed you so much big brother. How have you been?!" She asked enthusiastically. She never changed.

"I am fine. Anyway, you have a lot of explaining to do, young lady!" I said to her using my most authoritative tone. She rolled her eyes and was about to say something when she looked down and saw Scarlet who was thumb sucking silently while staring curiously at her.

"Oh, Hello there cutie." She said and squatted down to level their heights

"Hello." Scarlet answered, still staring at Angela.

"She's cute. Who's she Regan? Don't tell me she is a child of one of your women? Don't tell me you're into a married woman now?" Angela asked treasingly while ruffling Scarlet's hair gently.

"Daddy, who is she?" Scarlet spoken for the first time since we got here. Angela's eyes widened and then her forehead creased as she stared at me curiously with questions.

"Daddy? Did she just call you daddy or have I gone insane?"

"You're being ridiculous. Anyway, she is Scarlet, Carina and my daughter. Princess, meet your Aunt Angela. She is my sister." Angela's expression made me want to laugh at her. Her mouth hanging open in shock.

"What?! You have already found her and you have a child?!" She almost yelled at me when she recollected herself.

"Yes. I will explain to you later. Let's go." I said and I pushed her cart while she was the one who carried Scarlet in her arms. When we were in the car, I explained everything to her.

"Wow! You're so lucky. I mean, she left you few years back but you still managed to find her. And there's even an extra bonus, this cute little angel here." She said and pinched Scarlet's cheeks lightly and Scarlet giggled.

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~ CARINA'S P.O.V. ~

I woke up when I heard my message alert tone. I blindly reached for it on the beside table and checked who it was. It was my father asking how we're doing. I quickly replied and got up from the bed. I went directly to the bathroom and did my morning rituals. After I was done, I got dressed and went to Scarlet's room but she wasn't there. I frowned and went downstairs. When I went to the kitchen, I saw Fiona washing dishes in the sink.

"Good morning Fiona. Where is my baby? I asked her and sat on the stool near the kitchen island.

"Good morning too Ma'am. Scarlet is not here. She went out with her father." My blood instantly boiled in anger of what she said.

"Did Regan mentioned to you where they are going?" She shook her head no.

"Sorry Ma'am but no. He just told me to tell you that they're going out and will be back as soon as possible." I faked a smile at her even though I wanted to call Regan and yell at him.

"Your breakfast is ready Ma'am. The other maids already prepared it on the table." I nodded.

"Okay. Thanks. Anyway, don't call me ma'm. Just call me Carina."

"Okay Carina." She said and smiled at me. I turned around and went to the dining.room and. ate my breakfast alone. After eating my breakfast, I went to the living room and watched a morning news. I was bored but at the same time pissed off. 'How dare he took Scarlet with him without even consulting me? Ther nerve of him!' I huffed and brought out my phone from my short's pocket and dialed my father's number.

"Hello sweetheart! I am glad you called. How's everything there?" I sighed.

"Everything is fine dad. What about you? Don't over work yourself. You know it's not good for your health." I heard him laughed and that made me scowled. Whenever I say these things to him, he always finds it amusing.

"Dad! I am serious!" I said with irritation.

"My goodness. My daughter is upset. Tell me, is Regan the reason?" He said teasingly.

"Of course not! I am just not happy because he took Scarlet out without my knowledge.."

"Sweetheart, you don't need to be upset. Maybe he just wants to have a bonding time with his daughter." He said which made me more irritated.

"Dad, are you siding with him now?" He chuckled.

"Of course not sweetheart. I am just saying that naybe he didn't want to disturb you or something."

"I-I don't know. Anyway dad, I wanted to ask you this for quite sometimes now. Why did you allow us to come with Regan here in the US?" I asked him. He didn't answer right away. After few sconds, he started talking again.

"I heard his side if the story and that made me realized that you need to go with him. I know he made mistake and hurt you before but all I want is for you to be happy. I want you to face the shadows of your past. Anyway, I will talk you again soon I have a meeting in five minutes. Bye sweetheart. Tell Scarlet I miss her." Before I could response, he already hung up the phone. I heaved a sigh and leaned back my head on the sofa. 'What did he mean by his side of the story and I need to face the shadows of my past?'