Planned Baby

Chapter 40 FAMILY DAY

I decided to stop forcing Quen to tell me about my lost memories. I know he means well, he always did. He is my best friend after all. I still want to know the memories I lost but at the same time, I’m scared to find them out. I feel like those memories will have a big impact on my relationship with Ellie. I just can’t figure out exactly what it is.

Ellie and I were free from work because today is Saturday. Weekends are always dedicated to our twins. When the twins came out from the world, Ellie and I agreed that we can be very busy with work from Monday to Friday but our time during weekends will be solely for the twins. Our work can’t disturb our weekends no matter what happens.

And I think we did a great job because the twins are very understanding whenever Ellie and I were busy with work. Ellie sometimes goes home very late for two or three consecutive days and the kids will not be able to see her presence during those days. They never complain because Ellie never missed a weekend with them.

“I’m so excited to go to the amusement park!” Amelia said can’t hide her excitement.

“Dad, did you ask Auntie Kaela about our plan today?” Alistair asked.

I frowned. “No. Why will I tell her?”

Alistair pouted his lips. “I’m sure Auntie will want to go with us.”

“I’m sure she will but your Auntie is busy preparing for her business trip in the States,” I explained to him.

Alistair's eyes widen. “She didn’t tell me! How long will she stay there?”

I just shook my head. Alistair has a crush on her Auntie Kaela. I can’t understand why she likes her Auntie?! Kaela is nothing but a childish adult. She’s my sister and our age difference are not that

huge but because of how she acts, I feel like our age gap is 5 or even 10 years.

“I don’t know honey. But you know that your Auntie Kaela will be the one who will handle the upcoming hotels in the States since we need to expand our hotels in America.” I explained to him.

Since my engagement with Adelson was canceled, our hotels need to give special attention to our branch in the States. Adelson was dominating the hotels in the USA and we need to keep up with them. Kaela was the one assigned the task. She is the best person for the job because she studied there.

“Why Alistair’s face is like that?” Ellie said when she went down to the living room.

The kids and I were waiting for her to finish with all her beauty routine so that we can finally go to the amusement park.

“It’s because of Kaela’s business trip,” I told her.

She just nodded as she understands the situation.

“Alistair you need to understand that Aunt Kaela is not really staying here in the Philippines. She was only here because she wants to spend more time with you and Amelia. If you want, you can go with your Aunt Kaela when you are already an adult. You can even study there if you want and even help her to manage the hotels.” Ellie said to encourage him.

But Alistair pouted more. “But I’m not into hotels mommy. I want to be like you and I want to take over your company so that you can relax and spend more time with Daddy.”

“Oh my! My son is so sweet! I love you, baby!” Ellie said then she gave a warm hug to our son.

That’s my boy!

“Hey, mom! I want a hug too!” Amelia said while pouting her lips.

Ellie chuckled and went to Amelia to give her a hug and a kiss.

“What about Daddy?” I said pouting my lips as well.

The twins went to me and gave me a kiss and hug. I pouted again. “What about you Ellie?”

Ellie’s face reddened. “Stop acting like a child Ulie! Let’s go!”

I look at the twins and ask for their help. They went to their mother to convince her.

“Mom please can you also hug and kiss dad? Please!” Amelia and Alistair said showing their puppy look to their mom.

“Just kiss and hug me, Ellie, please,” I said in unison with the twins.

Ellie can’t do anything but agree with the request. She went to me and hugged me.

“You sneaky perv!” She whispered to me.

I just chuckled and hug her tight. “I envy the kids that’s why I ask for a hug also.”

"Whatever! Can we go now?” She said as she breaks from the hug.

“Sure, after this!” I said then gave her a quick kiss on the lips and then I went out of the house.

“You?!” I heard Ellie say as I was near the door.

Ellie can’t call me a pervert because she doesn’t want the kids to hear it.

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The first thing that we did when we arrived at the amusement park is to dine in Amazon Grill because we haven’t had our lunch yet. We also took the chance to plan everything that we will be doing for the whole day.

After our lunch, we went first to see the Agila EKsperience, the pride of this amusement park. Agila Eksperience is the first flying theater in the Philippines and the largest of its kind in the world! It’s a nice activity, perfect for all, especially with the kids. They will learn to appreciate more the beauty of our country.

The building for Agila Eksperience is a 9-story and 6,000-square meter glass-encased building. I must say that this building is an iconic addition to the amusement park landscape. How I wish I was the one who designed it. I have huge respect for the people who did this project.

“I’m so in love with this iconic design!” I can’t help but utter.

“Should I be jealous of this building?” Ulie butted in.

I just rolled my eyes at him. Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

We went first to the Enchanted Forest. Through the chambers, an ancient talking map ushers us through the magical Hall of Elements. I can see the amazement in the eyes of the twins. The wizard welcomes us to the Enchanted Forest and reveals his mission-it was a task that can only be completed with the help of his might friend AGILA (theater).

We proceed to the theater. In the theater, they will show the nature story unfold in stunningly vivid, larger than life aerial cinematography splashed across the enormous 544-square meter screen, and hear an 80-piece Philharmonic Orchestra render magical music that delights the spirit while they will lift off the ground via a moving seat equipped with multi-sensory special effects of wind, water, and eagle-like motion.

It was a great experience. The kids enjoyed it the most. It was something that you will feel proud of for your country. A stationed photographer took photos of us.

“Here’s the claim stub sir. You can have your photos in any of the photo outlets.” The photographer told us.

“I got it! Thanks.”

After that, we went to some kiddie rides like Air Pterodactyl, Bouncing Boulder, Boulderville Express, Dino Soar Us, Stone Eggs, Dodgem, and the Grand Carousel.

The kids look tired from all the rides that they did but they look so happy. We bought some food to regain their energy. We never forget to take pictures of them on each ride.

Ulie did some games to show off to kids. The kids were amazed when Ulie did the High Striker, this game shows the physical strength of a person. Ulie needs to heave the large mallet and hit the base to send the ball up the pole to the ring bell. And he did it! He won the prize and gave it to Amelia.

He then looks for another game to win so that he can give the prize to Alistair. Ulie chose the Amazon Hoop. He needed to shoot the two balls in the hoop. He can’t cross-throw the ball. I didn’t know he was good at shooting. He shoots the ball effortlessly. He then asks Alistair to choose the prize.

The night came and it was time for the Sky Wizardry show. It was a show of wondrous music and dazzling lights in the sky (fireworks), it was synchronized to the amusement park’s theme song.

It was a great experience for the kids. There are other shows that we’re not able to watch. But we can always go back here to watch.