“Okay, Carmen and Eleazar,” Bella said. “We have a court
date for January seventh for the adoption. Alec’s birth parents had their
parental rights revoked, thanks to the judge. With everything that you did for
Alec, we’ll be all set.”
“You have no idea how much this means to us, Bella,” Carmen
sniffled, looking at the paperwork that would make Alec officially their son.
“Are you sure you can’t come over to celebrate Christmas with our family? You are
an integral part of it since you have done so much.”
“I appreciate it, but no thank you. I have plans with my own
family. They’re flying in today. I have a car picking them up as we speak,”
Bella replied, a warm blush covering her face.
“Well, we don’t want to keep you from your family. If you do
decide to come, bring them along,” Eleazar smiled. “Merry Christmas, Bella.
We’ll see you in a couple of weeks.” He helped his wife to her feet, guiding
her out of Bella’s office.
Once they were out of the office, Bella collapsed against
the leather chair. She was ready for some time off and anxious to be with
Edward and Garrett. The past five weeks had been torturous. The conversations,
Skype calls and emails were great, but not the same as being with them. Her
body yearned for theirs. She wanted their touch, their kisses, their love. It’s only a matter of an hour, Bella,
she thought gleefully. She smiled happily, packing up her belongings and
bundling up to go back to her apartment.
Fifteen minutes later, Bella was back at her corporate
apartment. She walked to the security desk. “In a little bit, I will have two
guests arriving from JFK. Edward Masen and Garrett Keyes. Please send them up
once they arrive?”
Carmen D'Amato
Eleazar D'Amato
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