217 Goodbye, Sweethear (1/2)

As soon as the kids came inside the

house, Mr. Wayne met them.

”Go up and change. We will go out for dinner. Then you can play all you want afterwards. ” He announced happily as he hugged and kissed his two grandchildren.

”Really, Lo? Where are we going?

How long will we be there? ” Jian's eyes glowed in excitement as his questions came one after another.

”How about me? ”Jianna pouted as it seemed that her grandpa was only talking to his kuya.

Mr. Wayne laughed in amusement at her childish reaction. She was so lovely to look at,her cute face was such a little replica of hermom.

”You will be playing also, of course,my love. Just prepare your swimwear. ” Mr. Wayne assured her as he lifted her into the air.

Jia and Anthon, who followed behind them, were astonished.

”What's the occasion, dad? ” Anthon asked, wondering if there was any special event he might had just forgotten.

Mr. Wayne looked up,still with sparks of joy in his eyes.

”Nothing. I just want some fresh air. The weather is just too humid.” He reasoned out.

Few hours after, Mr. Wayne took them to a five - star hotel in which one of its attractions was the famous waterpark. The highlights of the sprawling water complex include three towering waterslides, a lazy river pool, and a pool with beach-like shoreline. But before the kids were allowed to indulge in the water paradise, he took them todinner first.

Their dinner was set up near the beach. Aside from the magnificent nature backdrop, the table arrangement itself,implied a romantic set up. Red roses centerpieces,scented candles, cream and burgundy tablecloths...

Jia felt that something was really brewing up on Mr. Wayne's head but the moment they were seated around the table,her question was answered.

”Jian, Jianna,listen to me first. I bring you all here because I want us to celebrate. ” He said enthusiastically.

The kids then fastened their gaze at him right away, feeling excited at the mention of the word 'celebrate'.

”Is it someone's birthday, Lo? ” Jian asked.

”It's miiiine. ” Jianna butted in,never understanding yet the time element of a birthday.

Mr. Wayne shook his head. ”No,you don't get it correctly. ”

Jia and Anthon were already getting curious but they just kept their silence. Never did they expect that he also knew about giving surprises.

”I know it! It's your birthday! ”Jianna made a guess again.

Mr. Wayne laughed again at her innocence.

”I want us to celebrate ahead...” He took a long, close look at Jian who was already dying of curiousity.

”What,Loooo? ”He exclaimed impatiently.”

”...your mom and daddy Anthon's wedding! ”

Jian's brows creased as he ran his gaze to all of them, making Anthon skip his breath.

Jia, on the other hand, fidgetted and got nervous. Her son was already eleven years old and he already understood their status. And besides, Jim was so expressive in caring for them and was so loud about his thoughtfulness.