Long Journey of Tough Women
139. Change of Plan

In the face of things that might threaten our salvation, it takes wisdom and ingenuity to overcome what harms us. Other alternatives are needed so that we are not wrong in taking action. Eda Sally

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Erik walked hurriedly towards the room as he was afraid of leaving Yuana for too long. After all, she wanted to talk to Yuana about her pregnancy.

Garrick chattered incessantly because he was carried by the dady. The baby looks very happy.

Upon reaching the room, Erik saw Yuana sitting on the sofa while raising both her legs. When she saw Erik coming in with Garrick, Yuana extended her hand to Garrick. The baby immediately moved down so Erik gave it to Yuana.

"I love you my son." Yuana said while kissing Garrick repeatedly. The baby just laughed in response to Yuana's treatment.

"Why did you get out of bed? Don't you get dizzy anymore?" Ask Erik worried.

"I felt better after a while of closing my eyes. What pain did I have, brother? What did the doctor tell you?" Yuana asked curiously.

"I hope you're not angry or disappointed if I say so." Erik said as he shifted and sat beside Yuana then hugged Yuana and Garrick.

"Is my illness serious? Why do you behave like this? Don't scare me, Erik!" Yuana asked suspiciously.

"Yes, seriously! And I want to talk seriously too. Whatever I say later, you promise not to be mad at me. Ok?" Erik said while kissing Yuana's cheek.

"Say it quickly. Don't make me curious and scared." Said Yuana pouting.

"Yes dear. I'm sorry about earlier. There is no serious illness. It's just...." Erik hangs up his sentence because he still doubts whether Yuana will accept her pregnancy or not.

"Why only?" Ask Yuana quickly.

"Just you're pregnant baby." Erik said in the end.

Getting pregnant? Poor Garrick was a kid. I don't want my son to be lacking attention. How am I supposed to split the time to take care of this pregnancy and my son?

"I'm sorry dear if this condition makes you burdened and disliked. I hope you're not mad at me." Erik said expectantly.

Yuana had yet to respond to Erik's words. He is confused to be happy or sad.

"Darling!" Erik said after a while and Yuana still has not responded to her pregnancy.

"Please don't think about anything that's not about your pregnancy. He is our flesh and blood. I'm glad to hear this news, because it's your first time getting pregnant and I'm by your side." Erik said excitedly.

"I don't mind because it's all happened. I was just thinking about Garrick. I'm afraid I don't have time to take care of it if I'm pregnant. I don't want our son to be less attentive than me." Yuana explained the reason.

"I'll help you take care of Garrick. You just have to direct what I have to do, and I will do it as you wish, so that our child's development is as you expect." Erik answered excitedly.

"If you take care of Garrick, then what about the office work?" Ask Yuana.

"Just calm. There are still Mr. Walker and Arthur. Except for things they can't do at all, and then I'll step in. However, I'll keep an eye on them if there's free time."

"Garrick can already play alone so I won't be too bothered." Answer Erik.

"All right! I respect your every decision. It's just, I don't want Esy babysitting Garrick anymore. Garrick doesn't need a babysitter anymore. I want our children to be independent. Therefore, he should not be too dependent on the nanny" said Yuana.

"ah! I almost forgot. I want you to see something." Erik said while taking out the thing he had picked up and thrusting it at Yuana.

"Why is Celine's photo on you?" Do you love her so much that you still keep her picture?" Yuana asked repeatedly as she got up from her seat.

"Sit down! You haven't heard my explanation, so don't draw your own conclusions." Said Erik while hugging Yuana tightly.

"Hey! Listen first. This photo fell out of Esy's pocket. So I think Esy has something to do with Celine. I don't know what the fuckin' woman planned. Clearly, Esy was his man." Erik answered explaining.

Yuana looked at Erik with a question mark. He did not believe what he had just heard.

"That means we're in danger. You better fire him as soon as possible. Tonight you fire like you said. He has to leave here tomorrow." Yuana replied in the end.

"That's what I'm considering. I want to know the plan, so I hope you are patient. Don't get fired just yet. I'm gonna go see him and tell him that he only has two weeks to work for us, because Garrick doesn't need a nanny anymore."

"So, as a bonus we give it two weeks before it stops." Erik explained at length.

"Why should we still have a chance? Do you want to be wrong between us and the new wretch you're gonna fire him?" Yuana Protest.

"Didn't you trust me? I want to catch him with that damn woman. This time he must be eliminated so that he does not appear again." Answer Erik.

"It's up to you, Rik! I don't want anything to happen to Garrick. My son is too young to bear your burden. So you solve your problems with that woman, and don't involve me and my son." Yuana held back the anger.

"Please! Please don't be angry. I don't want us to fight. Ok! If you don't want Celine to get caught, I'll fire Esy right now. Anyway, here is Garrick! Please do not get used to fighting in front of our children" replied Erik.

"There must be someone who helped him out of that place of exile until he launched his action." Erik said to himself.

"So, that means Celine didn't get out of here. I'm sure he's in town so he's always watching us and Esy." Yuana muttered softly.

"I was already suspicious when I saw Esy's appearance. Do you remember when I asked for Esy's hard file?" Ask Erik.

Yuana just nodded hearing Erik's explanation.

"When I told you to take Esy for a walk to introduce her to the state of our home, I hurriedly walked into the workspace carrying Celine's data and checked it with a tool I usually use to check the authenticity of a document."

"And it turns out that his data is all fake. I've also had a couple of hidden cameras in every corner of the room you don't know."

"Do you want to know something even more surprising?" Erik asked Yuana.

"Say it quickly! Why didn't you tell me all that?" Yuana protested.

"Because I don't want you to mind and worry. And the surprising thing you need to know, Esy has been wearing a wig to cover her disguise." Answer Erik.

"Huh?" Yuana

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