Embrace Love's
Ch 136's. Party invitations

Catalina sat next to Marylin and held her hand. One other hand greeted baby Mary by stroking her brother's stomach slowly.

"Hello, Honey. How are. You're healthy, aren't you?" ask Catalina.

"Yes." Yeah." Mary smiled in response to Catalina's question.

"You're okay too, aren't you, Mary? Healthy right?"

Mary answered with a nod. Then Catalina brought her body closer and whispered into Mary's ear.

"Mmmm... Did he treat you well?" whispered slowly.

Mary smiled. Know that what Catalina meant was Alric. He replied again with a nod.

"Yoana and Vincent invited you to a little party at the Bernard Mansion." Claude, who was sitting on the couch near Alric, said the reason he came with Catalina.

"A little celebration for their wedding, Joanna and Vincent invite family, some friends and employees to party tonight at Bernard's mansion. I hope you and Mary can come, too" Claude added.

Alric looked at his wife who was also glancing at him.

"Of course we will be present. Considering if Mary would attend too. You want us to go, honey?"

Mary was somewhat surprised by the 'Honey' call that Alric used in front of Catalina and Claude. He looked at Claude's face. His sister's boyfriend looked ordinary, not surprised to hear Alric's call. Then he glanced at his sister. Catalina smiled and tightened her hand. Nor does it seem strange to hear Alric's words.

"Come yes. I'd be very happy if you could attend. Leon is also ...."

Mary looked at Catalina with a little pensive, everyone there assumed Alric's normal call to her. Only his ears were somewhat troubled hearing the call.

"Did Yoana invite Serge?" ask Mary suddenly.

"I invited him. But Serge hasn't come home from a trip with Frans Humberto's crew. He did not promise to be able to attend. Besides, it's a bit of a sudden show... tonight, I don't think Serge is in a hurry to go home. I've spoken to him over the phone." Claude told Mary.

Mary nodded her head again. " all right. I'll go too."

Catalina smiled happily, then she saw Annete come in and come to them.

"Ann!" exclamation Catalina.

"Oh, Lina Darling. Diego said you were coming. I came straight here, wanted to see and see you."

"Yes, Ann. What are you doing?" catalina asked when she saw Ann still wearing an apron.

"Come, Ladies. You'll love to see my work. We're going to the kitchen now. Come ..." take her. The two women immediately got up and obeyed Annete's invitation.

"They're getting closer, aren't they?" ask Claude. Staring at Catalina who was beaming with Marylin's hand.

"Yes .. it looks like their relationship has really improved." Alric. Know how the relationship between Mary and her sister was.

"Claude .. will your sister be at the party?" ask Alric suddenly.

"You mean Simon?"

"Yes ...."

"of course. He was living in Bernard's mansion. Replaced Joanna's work, though not entirely. He's still studying under Hamilton and Vincent."

Claude narrowed his eyes, looking at Alric who looked rather worried.

"Why indeed?" ask Claude.

"Nothing ...."

Claude laughed at Alric's reply. He uttered the conjecture that appeared in his head.

"Don't tell me you're worried about that boy!? Because Marylin's gonna meet her at the party later?"

Alric shrugged both of his shoulders. Not denying Claude's words.

"A little worry a husband who knows how his wife's history with other men in the past. I think that's perfectly natural, isn't it? Mary and Simon have Leon. Proof of their past relationship."

"And Mary realized afterwards. How my sister is just an immature seductive boy. I think Mary finally knows what she's feeling isn't love."

Claude heard Alric exhale in relief. He became amused and did not want the man to feel relieved so quickly.

"Although, as a friend, I will give you advice, Alric. My sister can be very charming if she wants to. The women bend their knees with their sweet mouths and handsome faces. He can be very sweet and seductive .. Although I know he won't tease anyone's wife, Simon won't let go of the opportunity to go back to dancing or chatting with Marylin. She said she loved seeing Mary, because she's getting more beautiful and mature." Claude deliberately lured Alric. However, he was not entirely lying, for that was the image of Simon and his sister's opinion of Mary.

"Tell your sister. Someone already has it."

"Oh, no doubt Simon knows that Alric. And he also knows how you can process having Mary" Claude quipped.

Alric just kept quiet, staring at Claude with dozens of plans flashing in his head.

"Hey Man .. Don't tell me you haven't been able to charm your wife? You've been living together ... is it that hard to win her heart?" asked Claude while grinning.

"It's none of your business, Bernard .." said Alric flatly.

Claude chuckled, increasingly amused to see his future brother-in-law.

"Who would have thought? Alrico Lucca ... The young billionaire heir to the business empire Lucca .. has trouble seducing his own wife," taunted Claude.

A cushion of chairs floated up to Claude's face. Makes her laugh even harder at Alric.

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Catalina looked towards Mary who was stroking Leonard's cheek.

"Leon ... handsome boy ..." sighed Mary, then he kissed Leonard's plump cheek.

"Leon ... Mommy Mary's coming ...." Catalina whispered into Leonard's ears that were drowsy in her sling.

They've all just finished dinner. Yoana and Vincent only invite familiar people and family friends and some of their employees. To announce the status of those who are married. The hall is emptied for the dance. The party was full of familiarity, full of laughter and far from formal impressions.

"He was sleepy, Lina .." said Mary, looking pensively at Leonard's face.

"Yes, " said Catalina while looking at her brother who looks bright.

"Mary ... What's wrong?"

Mary looked somewhat surprised, then gave a slight forced smile to her sister.

"I was thinking .. if I could be a good mother to my baby later. Considering what I did to Leonard ...." Mary stroked her own stomach.

"Mary .. when it's a situation that forces you. You think of the best you can do. Without anyone you can ask for your opinion or support. The only friend who's willing to support you is Serge. And the difficulties of life you face make you think twice about adding weight to it. Now the situation is different .. You will be able to do it. I'm pretty sure .. let alone your husband, um .. he's headed this way" Catalina said.

Mary turned her head and saw that Alric was indeed walking towards them.

"Mary ... want to dance with me?" alric asked as he extended his hand. Mary looked at Alric's hand, doubtful. Then he looked around. Looking at the Bernard family friends present, there were several eyes looking at them. Of course Alric was indeed an interesting sight in the middle of that hall.

Mary doesn't mind dancing with her husband, only lately, Alric is seen trying to get closer and break through the barriers he put on their relationship. And he felt his heart begin to be troubled by it. Mary was uncomfortable feeling a rush in her veins and a quick thump in her heart when Alric was sweet and deliberately seduced her. Although Mary was not sure the man really wanted to seduce.

Mary simply nodded her head and placed her hand on Alric's outstretched palm. He'll dance. A few pairs of eyes were enough to spread speculation about their relationship. The sudden marriage of a Lucca with a fairly new model and nobody of course provokes curiosity.

"You dance. I'll take Leon upstairs. It's time for Leon to go to bed. It looks like he can't take it anymore" Catalina said. Then Leon's head jolted, as if surprised, then again drooped with his eyes closed. They all smiled looking at Leon. I thought Leon was awake, but the boy was already well.

"He's adorable" Alric said.

Catalina smiled proudly. Mary looked down and kissed Leonard on the cheek.

"Good night Leon.." said Mary.

"Good night Mommy Mary, night Daddy Alric" Catalina said as she passed. The girl passed some guests, split the hall and went towards the stairs.

"If I'm Daddy Alric, is the guy on the other end called Daddy Simon?" alric asked with a sip of his chin. Mary turned to find Simon there talking to Vincent. Simon suddenly caught the eye of Mary who was looking at him. The youngest of the Bernard family immediately put on a dazzling wide smile and winked one eye. Alric immediately pulled Mary's hand, facing Mary's body towards him.

"Don't look" said Alric. Mary raised her eyebrows hearing the annoyed tone in Alric's voice.

"I like all the members of Bernard's family except that man."

"And why don't you like that boy?" ask Mary curious. Unknowingly has started a conversation with Alric.

Alric looked smiling. She was rather happy that Mary called Simon with the word 'Bokah'. That gives Alric a glimpse of what Simon really looks like in Mary's brain.

Just a boy to Mary ..not a man. Alric smiled inwardly.

"Because he hit me once" replied Alric. Not wanting to say that the real reason was because he didn't like Simon. Simon was Mary's lover in the past. That's the real reason Alric doesn't like the youngest Bernard.

"You haven't answered my question" Alric said, hugging Mary's waist. He hugged his wife tightly, held her hand and was ready to dance.

Mary frowned. Then the melody that had begun made Alric began to guide his steps swinging on the floor of the hall. Start dancing.

"Which question?"

"On Daddy Simon."

"Oh ... Leon has Daddy Claude. But Catalina just added you. Daddy Alric to Leonard" said Mary.

"Then Simon?"

"I know the boy taught his son to call him Papa."

"Then you? "

"You mean?"

"You're Mama Leon ...."

"You heard Catalina call me what she said ...."

"Mommy Mary .. who gave birth to Leon .. and Mommy Lina who took care of her." Alric seemed to speak that explanation to himself.

Mary's face suddenly became sad. " Yes ... Leon was lucky, the Bernard Family finally looked for him. Aunty Joanna kidnaps Catalina to return her niece back to Bernard's family."

Alric nodded, looked at Mary and felt a growing sense of love for his wife. Mary's past makes Alric determined to make Mary accept herself, then make her happy.

"Well ... Simon is now responsible for his son. He'll find Mama for Leon later. In the meantime, Mommy Mary will be the Mommy for my children." Alric purposely kissed the top of his wife's head. They were still swinging slowly in the middle of the dance floor.

Mary was surprised to receive the kiss, she narrowed her eyes, looking up at Alric.

"What did you say? The kids?" Mary stopped her steps for a moment. But Alric kept swinging so he had to follow.

Alric did not answer. He spontaneously uttered his head earlier. He would not make Mary cringe at his plans to have many sons. Mary will be the mother of her children. However, he knew Mary was not ready to hear his grand plan and did not want to cooperate. He still had to seize and conquer Mary's heart first.

"Why are you quiet! What did you mean!" hissing Mary.

Alric deliberately lowered his face towards Mary's face looking up. Making the woman blink and then turn her head because their faces were too close.

"Don't think about it, Mary darling. " Alric kept staring in the depths of Mary's blue eyes. Mary tried to shift her gaze, but the look in Alric's eyes seemed to nail both of her eyeballs.

"This dress gets even more beautiful when you wear it .. a good choice," whispered Alric, deliberately saying it with lips almost touching the lips of his wife.

Mary's eyes widened, she also felt Alric's fingers hugging her waist begin to stroke her back.

"Stop your hand ... This dress was given to Annete. He chose it" Mary argued.

"To be honest .. I chose this dress, and had Annete give it to you. My choice was right .. This dress is so pretty you're wearing" whispered Alric in Mary's ear.

Mary kept her head and body away. Away from the scent of Alric that seemed to attack his entire senses at this moment. He deliberately pursed his lips, hid his treacherous heart and began to beat with a strange beat. Mary is overwhelmed, as Alric pulls her closer, refusing as Mary moves away.

"Don't stay away .. The dance is about to end" whispered Alric again.

Mary gulped, feeling her hands begin to sweat. He held his breath and hoped the song would really stop in a moment.

When the music stopped a while later, Alric kept his smile when he saw Mary's blushing face. The woman looked down to hide it.

That little bit of hue on her face proves .. I try to at least affect you, Marylin.

On the edge of the dance floor, Simon stood looking with curiosity. Simon sees the couple's relationship as developing. Curiosity made him approach Marylin and Alric who had pulled over.

"Mary .. are you tired? How about one more lap dance with me?"

"He's tired. We'll find a seat, Bernard. Go."

"I asked Mary, Lucca."

"I answered for him, Bernard."

"He had his own mouth and his own will, Lucca. If he refuses, he'll say it himself." Simon deliberately upset Alric. He looked at Marylin, deliberately gazing with an adoring gaze, a gaze which he trained as he began to seduce women.

"Come on, Mary is beautiful .. just one dance round" Simon said, winking.

Mary grunted softly, and she smiled at Simon.

"No, Simon. Alric's right. I'm tired."

"You broke my heart" Simon said, revealing a wounded face. Mary laughed so amusedly.

"You're not gonna fool me with that face, boy ... Go awayl. I really want to take a break and find a seat."

Simon grinned, nodded and said goodbye and intended to make alric riled by kissing Mary's cheek. Simon began to approach and leaned toward Mary's cheek. Alric's palm immediately landed in the middle of his chest.

"What do you really want to do? Just go, Bernard."

"You're so jealous, Lucca. I just wanted to kiss her cheek. Anyway me and him will be brothers-in-law."

"I said just go, Bernard," said Alric in a cold tone.

Simon laughed amusedly. He blinked his eyes again at Mary.

"Awas Mary ... Husband jealous. He wants you just for himself."

"of course. She's my wife, Bernard!"

Simon laughed, then left the couple. Mary set her face flat, she glanced and realized Alric did look very riled up by Simon's behavior earlier. Alric did not dispute Simon's remark that he was a jealous husband.

Of jealousy? Could it? and if it's true that he's jealous, what does that mean? ask Mary in your heart.

"Come Mary. Let's get some fresh air. We're going out there?" ask Alric. He cupped his hands to Mary's back and pointed them towards the wide door that showed a view of the pool outside the mansion. Mary nodded, then they together stepped out of the hall.

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