CHAPTER FIFTY FOUR: MARRIED 

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"Xavier! Aria! Are you ready for school?"

The house was dead silent for a second before I heard the patter of feet. I smiled wide knowing that they made themselves known, 

"We are mummy! Are you ready for work with daddy?"

Aria asked, hugging my legs. I crouched down and wrapped my arms around her small frame and picked her up, 

"I'm ready when you are baby so the real question is are you ready?"

She lifted her arms in the air and eventually cupped my cheeks, squeezing them before giving me an Eskimo kiss. I heard another pair of feet, Aria turning her upper half. Instantly her face lit up and she squealed in delight, 

"Daddy! You're awake!"

His eyes fell on us both and he approached us whilst fixing his tie, 

"There's my girls,"

The corner of my lip tugged upwards and I had the urge to fix his words, 

"Last time I checked I wasn't a girl,"

He came over to us in no time and picked up Xavier. Noah himself smirked with a raised eyebrow. He then looked at Xavier, the both of them having a silent inside talk. It still amazed me knowing that Xavier was literally Noah's twin.

It also amazed me knowing that they understood each other without any words because they both looked at me and spoke one after another,

"Daddy says sorry. He is going to fix it,"

I give a questioning look to Xavier only to shift my gaze to Noah, 

"I'm sorry. You're not my girls are you?"

Aria whined a little at his words, 

"Daddy..."

"You're not my girls because you Aria are my princess and mummy right here..."

He spoke sliding beside me so that he easily held onto my waist. He gave my waist a slight squeeze, saying the words with so much intimacy and love, 

"... is my queen,"

It never eased to amaze me knowing that Noah still was able to make my heart flutter and cause a firework in my stomach. We held out gazes, me noticing that his pupils dilating due to the heat of the moment. We both broke apart due to Xavier, 

"And I'm daddy's prince!"

Noah blinked first, looking away. He exhaled deeply before speaking with enthusiasm, 

"Of course you are bud! You're daddy's extra smart prince!"

It was now Xavier's turn to speak smug, 

"You hear that Ari? Daddy said I'm his smart prince,"

At his words Ari became fidgety, the small jealousy for love growing. Before it got out of control I spoke without a second to spare, building up her confidence, 

"Forget about him Ari. Mummy knows is that boys are super super smelly,"

She looked up at me innocently, 

"Really?"

I gave her a fake shocked face agreeing with her,

"Of course! Remember that time when Xavy farted and I said that it was so smelly that the fart monster was going to come and take him?"

She gasped remembering the moment, her hands covering her lips. I spoke a little quieter trying to make Xavier a little jealous, 

"Remember what I said when Xavy went to bed that day?"

She giggled cutely, nodding her head. I brought index finger to my lips and winked, telling her to keep it a secret. The tables flipped, Xavier now whining at Noah. We both look at them seeing them have a battle on who could look cuter to argue back. I shook my head now speaking, 

"I see you're wearing what I picked for you,"

Noah looked my way, his hand leaving my waist as he took a step back. He spun on his feet giving me a three-sixty spin, 

"What can you say? My queen makes very good fashion choices,"

I looked at him from head-to-toe seeing him wear a different color scheme that what he normally would. He wore a matching checkered three piece set, his tie the shade of brown/burgundy color. 

I look at Aria and question her,

"What do you think Ari? Does daddy look handsome?"

Her being the cheeky one, she thought deep and hard. She rubbed her chin like she had a beard making both me and Noah laugh at her. Noah took a step forward and kissed her forehead, speaking for her,

"Of course daddy looks handsome! Princess Ari can't a say anything because I'm too handsome, right bud?"

Xavier didn't answer because he was too busy feeling the cotton texture of the suit. He sighed like he was disappointed on not getting a response. He only breathed out, 

"I'll take it as a yes since you're in awe with the material of it,"

He breathed out through his nose, now looking back at me, 

"Ah speaking of getting ready, I thought it would be a nice idea if we dropped off the kids together since we're all up early,"

"Yeah mummy! Can we all go together?"

Xavier spoke with hopeful eyes. I looked at Xavier and then to Aria who just gave me a pleading look. I then looked at Noah and spoke in a defeated voice, 

"Fine. I'll go get ready. Can you make sure that the twins eat something. Breakfast is laid out as you can see behind you. I'll be down in about ten minutes,"

Noah walked over and took Aria out of my arms, now heading for the table. He placed the twins down in their seats as they began to eat. He came back to me and stood a few steps away. He hid his hands behind his back, leaned forward and spoke quietly for me to hear, 

"I did the courtesy to pick your outfit since you picked mine,"

I raised my eyebrow, 

"I don't know if I should be worried or not,"

He took a daring step, his hands now intertwining behind my back. I raised my hands, placing them on his chest only to feel his soft thumping heartbeat. He dipped his face close, bringing his lips to my ears, 

"It's for later... you'll be needing it,"

I was pretty sure that I shivered physically because Noah chuckled deeply making my insides churn all over the place. I pushed him back a little making me meet his darkened eyes. He bit his lower lip that just made me squeeze my thighs together. 

Seeing him do that made something twist and turn inside me. The desire to have sex warming up slowly and painfully. Not wanting to be sexually frustrated, I remove one hand from his chest and bring it to his lip. 

I hold his chin with my index finger, the pad of my thumb removing his lip from his teeth. The course of my action clearly turned him on because he gasped sharply like he was desperately holding back due to the twins being around. 

His hands fell to his sides like he was hooked in a trace. I suck in my lower lip, flashing him a wink as I backed away from him. My eyes met Xavier's as I called out, 

"Make sure you eat everything okay baby? Mummy will be back in a few minutes,"

He nods giving me a thumbs up. I glance at Aria who danced in her seat, munching away on her toast, 

"You too Ari!"

She doesn't look my way, doing the same thing as Xavier. My eyes finally fall on Noah, giving him a pointed look, 

"Make sure you eat something,"

He looked away, a scoff leaving his lips as he muttered loud enough for me to hear,

"How can I if you're leaving me?"

I disregard his implied dirty words and make my way up the stairs. Not being able to keep my excitement at bay I take the stairs two at a time, reaching the bedroom in no time. I push the door handle down, eyes instantly falling on the bed where my outfit was laid. 

I walked up to the bed seeing my outfit up close. It was fair to say that Noah put in a lot of thought into it since what he chose for me fit perfectly with what I chose for him. I smiled widely, picking up my burgundy turtle neck top that perfectly matched his tie. 

I glanced back at the bed seeing a pair of my checkered skirt that would, without a doubt, match his three piece suit. I licked my lower lip loving everything that he had chosen. I placed the top back on the bed and undressed myself, rushing to the bathroom to take a shower. 

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It didn't take long to finish showering, me now leaving the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body. I quickly slipped on my undergarments and wore my outfit that Noah picked. I walked into the walk-in closet with my lip wedged between my teeth and had a whole outfit look. 

I gasped, taken back by how perfectly everything was. I turned slightly to the side, seeing my bum shape out slightly. The skirt wasn't that short, falling just around mid-thigh. The turtle-neck top hung against my curves and breasts, defining my whole body. I couldn't help but mutter,

"Guess I'll be fucked tonight,"

I walked out the walk-in closet and made ways to my dressing table, applying a burgundy colored lipstick and a thin coat of mascara. I wore a dangling pendant as well as a few rings on my fingers. 

Even though my hair would annoy me I kept it out in waves, completing my whole appearance. I nod to myself before grabbing my clutch. I walked out the door, now heading downstairs. As I reached down closer I heard the twins and Noah speak, 

"Daddy,"

Aria called with caution. Noah hummed in response. There was a hesitate pause before she continued speaking, 

"Daddy do you think that you and mummy with get ma.. maird?"

I made it to the bottom of the steps and sat down, wearing a pair of heels. Not only that but it gave a me a little time to eavesdrop on the matter that Aria brought up, 

"What do you mean princess?"

"Ari wants to know when mummy will wear a ring on her finger daddy,"

Xavier spoke. His next set of words made my heart clench,

"All our friends mummies have a ring on their finger and we wanted to know why mummy doesn't have one..."

For an odd reason my heart sped up, the back of my neck now feeling a little sweaty. It didn't a second to unscramble Aria's word that she failed to say correctly. Married. I heard Noah take a sharp intake of air, 

"Do you mean married princess?"

I could only image Aria nodding at his question. For a second I felt his words quaver like he was trying to think of something to say. I couldn't handle what he was about to say so I stood up and made ways to the kitchen, trying to signal them that I was approaching them. 

I made it to the door seeing Noah's attention fixed on Aria. Out of the three of them Xavier was the first to meet my eyes. He smiled widely, pointed at me and called out loud, 

"Mummy's here! Mummy you look beautiful!"

At his words Noah turned his head only for his mouth to hang open, his fork slipping through his fingers. I keep my eyes glued on Noah for a second watching him as he looked at me from head-to-toe. 

I already knew that he was thinking of endless things that belonged in the bedroom yet he would somehow make it happen in the office. It got to a point where I had embraced it, loving every second of it without a shame. 

Xavier removed himself from his chair and made ways to me. I crouched down to his level, tucking some hair behind my ear and smiled, 

"You think so?"

I asked. He only leaned forward and kissed me on the lips, making some on the lipstick transfer onto his lips. I chuckled playfully using my finger to clean it off. I ruffled his hair and spoke, 

"Go on you cheeky monkey. Quickly put on your shoes and we'll get you to school,"

He smiled widely showing me his teeth. Before he left the kitchen he kissed me this time on the cheek, rushing past me. I stood my place waiting for Aria as she walked over to my shyly. She had her hands hidden her back and spoke with her eyes trained on the floor, 

"You look pretty mummy,"

I pouted before mustering my energy, 

"Why are you looking at the floor? Did mummy do something wrong?"

She met my eyes shyly and spoke like she thought something wrong, 

"I want to be pretty like you mummy,"

From behind Noah approached us and crouched down, 

"Why do you think that princess?"

She leaned against Noah's touch and mumbled, 

"I want to be pretty like mummy,"

I shuffled closer to them both and held her face in my hands, 

"Baby you already are! Do you remember what everyone say when they see us together?"

She shook her head, 

"They say that you are beautiful! You look even more beautiful than me and why wouldn't you! You have mummy's eyes..."

I pointed at her eyes, 

"... nose..."

I bopped her nose making her giggle, 

"... lips..."

She closed her eyes, 

"... hair..."

Noah spoke holding my eyes. She leaned against his touch, me speaking lasting, 

"... and most importantly a beautiful smile that makes everyone love you no matter what,"

She opened her eyes and questioned, 

"Do you think so mummy?"

"Baby everyone knows so. Nana, nan, grandma, grandad, Auntie Mia, Uncle J and Uncle Leo. Everyone baby..."

"... and not to forget the whole most important people in your life princess,"

Xavier came back to scene and rested against my hold. He must've picked up on what we were discussing on since he was silent and listening attentively. Aria looked over her shoulder, allowing Noah to tuck the loose strand of hair that hindered her eyesight, 

"Me, mummy and Xavy. We all think you're beautiful and do you know why?"

"Why daddy?"

"Because you're everyone's little monkey, right?"

Noah spoke looking at both me and Xavier. Aria looked our way and I couldn't help but smile proudly, 

"You betcha. You're the best thing that has happened in our life baby. Never forget that and don't let anything say otherwise,"

"If they do, you come to me princess and I'll go all Hulk mode for hurting my princess,"

She giggled, her eyes shimmering in content. She covered her mouth to hide her happiness but Noah didn't let her, 

"Don't hide that beautiful smile! I want to see it until I become old!"

She moved her hands away and screamed at the top of her lungs,

"GROUP HUG!!!"

Everyone chuckled, Noah speaking for everyone, 

"Group hug it is!"

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The twins were at school and we were at the company. Needlessly to say, our presence of walking in together was sure to make rumors around the place. We walked in, hand-in-hand with people looking at us. 

I smiled at a few employees that I knew due to working with them in meetings whereas Noah kept a stern and business like emotion plastered. I rolled my eyes at him and continued conversing with a few employees before we had to leave. 

In no time we reached our floor, leaving the elevator still hand-in-hand. Daisy and Tanya were together when they looked our way with an impressed look. Neither of them said anything until we approached them. 

I liked holding Noah's hand since it gave me a sense of comfort and confidence so I kept holding on, giving it squeeze here and there, him doing also. Tanya looked at the two of us before chiming,

"I smell a couple radiating major hot sexy CEO couple vibes,"

She jokingly fanned her face, looking at Daisy who tried to suppress her smile. I ignored her childishness and questioned, 

"How does my day look like today Tan?"

She turned on her iPad, had a skim-read and then turned it off. She smiled at us both and said, 

"You both actually have a meeting together with your father and brother Mr King. That's all that's planned for today,"

"You do know that you can call him Noah right? I mean Ed, Luke and Daisy do,"

She gave me a tight smile before speaking, 

"I'd like to keep the formalities at work. He is my employer by the end of the day and besides... Luke and Ed are his mates,"

I scoff, my arms folded against my chest. Noah took the chance to snake his arm around my waist, pulling me close to him so that he was able to rest his chin on my shoulder. I could already feel him smirk, 

"You do realize that I employed you right? Me not him,"

She gave me a look before stating, 

"He's the one funding my pay,"

My eyes narrowed, 

"I'm the reason why the pay is high,"

"Yeah but-"

"Ladies..."

Noah intervened professionally, 

"Let's end the topic here okay? I believe the meeting will start soon correct?"

Tanya looked at Noah and smiled, nodding at his question. I rolled my eyes at her and muttered under my breath, 

"Wait til I tell your fiance about this,"

For an unknown reason I felt a annoyed so I stormed off in a little strop before stopping mid-way. I looked over my shoulder to see all three of them look at me with a smug look. I rolled my eyes and walked back to them, reaching out to hold onto Noah's hand. 

He looked down at our now intertwined hands, him stumbling behind me as I dragged him towards the elevator. We stepped inside, now facing Tanya as she still stood in place with the iPad pressed against her chest. 

I couldn't help but eye her engagement ring that was shining brightly from where I stood. I couldn't help my thoughts wonder back to what the twins had said about me and Noah being married. 

A part of me wanted something like that, something that I could proudly show off to everyone and say that I was fully off the market. I bit my lip imagining how it would be... that was until I felt Noah leave a wet kiss against my neck. He whispered seductively, 

"Someone was a little jealous back there,"

I don't say anything. I couldn't. Instead of saying anything he simply placed his hands on my hips and guided me against the wall. I didn't resist, my hands snaking around his neck. His lips hovered against mine but I couldn't handle the teasing. 

I pulled him forward, attaching my lips against his. We kiss, the air between us becoming warmer and warmer. His hand roams around my body, sparking a new sense of desire to overtake my body. 

Slowly and gradually his hand goes lower, cupping my leg up so that I was balancing on one leg with his support holding the other. I could feel myself becoming wet as seconds past, our kissing now becoming fierce. 

We pull apart breathing hard. I licked my lower lips, eyes fluttering open. The automated voice of the elevator breaking the momentum, 

"You have reached floor ten. Please keep clear as the doors open shortly,"

Noah released my leg and pulled back, allowing me to fix my skirt. We stood side-by-side still breathing hard. From the corner of my eye I caught him roll his head to the side. He spoke in a deep voice, 

"This isn't over,"

I pushed my hair back and spoke breathlessly, 

"I should be the one saying that... not you,"

We both looked at each