Burning Passion

CHAPTER 100: BUILD HIS OWN FAMILY

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MAINLAND HOSPITAL

After Theo left, Ben and Jeremy continued their conversation…

"What are you planning for Theo?"

"Nothing. I'm just encouraging him to help run our company."

"Is that so? How about the ongoing choice of surrogacy?"

"I guess, no one he could pick out, yet."

"So? You will go for yourself instead?"

"What? How could you say that? Besides, isn't that would be a big question if I announced I pregnant someone and it's from my sperm cells?"

"Why not? All you need to do is look for a perfect woman to agree for the insemination procedure."

"You're not making sense, Ben. What are you talking about now? Can you reveal the climax instead of having many turns?"

"Jeez, you and Theo truly are brothers. But there's no thrill to take a shortcut, you will miss a lot of fun…" he curled his mouth. "I'm just trying to reveal it slowly."

"Now then?"

"Okay, fine." Ben picks up his TAB on the table and browses some files on it. "Here is your sperm count result."

"Oh..." suddenly, his chest pounding loudly.

"Hmm..."

"Ben!"

"All right!" he grins. "No worries! It is above normal, so it means? You could have pregnant a woman naturally since you could walk."

"And why are you smirking?"

Ben laughed. "You brothers have had the same moods. This is common humor between men!"

"I know that. But what are you referring to now? I should get a woman to get pregnant?"

Ben smiles widely. "Come on! You are 35 years old! You should not stay a virgin forever."

"Ben Ryan, get out!"

Doctor Ben is laughing hard. "You are boring. You should enjoy your youth."

"Says who's an expert?" Jeremy rose a brow.

"Hey! I have a fianceé!"

"Oh? Then I will tell her how unlucky she is to marry you!"

"Heh. You wouldn't know."

"I'm watching you."

Still had that huge smirk on his face, Ben sat up from the couch. "Okay. My other patients are waiting for me," said Ben, striding toward the door and peeps out, "Erika?"

"Doctor Ben? What is it?"

Ben glanced at Jeremy whose face still flustering red.

"Ben Ryan!" it worried him what this nosy doctor will tell Erika.

"Don't forget to tell me your first time. It should be me to know first."

"What the-- you better get lost!" he blurts out. He's too embarrassed by Ben's jests.

"Good luck!" he winks at Jeremy before he turns to Erika who's confused at what they were talking about. "Take great care of your master. He's too moody."

"Ben Ryan! Stop spreading false facts!"

Ben continues laughing even he's outside. "Tell me the good news soon!"

"Shut up!" Jeremy exclaimed. He can't believe how nosy this doctor is. If all the boys were here, this is not the only tease he would get.

He looks at Erika, who's puzzled by what is happening to them. She met his gaze, who averted it quick before she looked at him again.

"Are you all right, master? Do you need anything?"

"Erm, nothing. I am fine. You can go back to your work," he said and watched Erika bow to him then close the door.

"Damn it, Ben!" he cusses. That guy. He's jokes are overbearing. He knew he could not walk for many years until the recent year. Typically, he won't care about that stuff.

One day, if the table turns, he will annoy that guy mercilessly. He will get him real good.

Anyhow, it gladdens him to hear the good news.

He was healthy. It means he can build his own family.

There is a gleam in his eyes. He wanted to share this news with his mother, but she did not learn about this yet; that he could walk now.

But he needs to be patient. In perfect time, he will reveal the truth.

Also, about Theo, he does nothing about Nikki. He needs to push him further. He's doing his best to bring them together, but his brother is too slow. Now, someone who will interfere in his plans… that he needs to do something about Min Xi.

Jeremy picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, Anna?"

"Brother Jeremy?"

"Yes, it's me. How was the preparation going?"

"Oh, are you inquiring about the dresses? I almost finished making them, in about… 2 days, they will get done."

"Finish doing?" he's confused and lost.

"Aren't you called to ask about the dress? Mr. Roland told me that these dresses were needed for the model in Theo's project."

"Oh, Theo's designed? Ah, yes. He needs that…"

'Hm, how interesting.' Jeremy grins. He was wrong. Theo moved at his own pace. He just needs a little help, and yes he will lend a hand.

"Um, is this mean, it was Theo who designed these dresses?"

"Yes, Anna. He enjoys making art of everything."

"Oh…"

"But don't get it wrong. He is straight," he corrected, might Anna suspect of Theo's sexual orientation.

"Oh, no! Not really. I was more amazed. And this is a rare talent for a man who likes to design female dresses! Wow!"

"So, can I ask to keep it a secret?"

"Sure! No problem! I will make more dresses if Theo designs more."

There is an excitement in Anna's voice.

"Anyway, Anna. Aside from the dress, I want to discuss the Show you were organizing next month."

"Erm… I was having some problems, so I am looking for sponsors to follow the original concept."

"Great!"

"Hm? I'm sorry?" it confused her.

"Ah, don't misunderstand. I called you to offer Shang's as the major sponsor for the Show."

"Seriously?" Astounded, she did not expect that she would hear wonderful news instead.

"Yes, Anna. However, I have a request."

"Sure! Anything as long as we can provide it to you, brother Jeremy."

"Don't sweat it, it's not that big. I just wanted to place Min Xi as one of the main models."

"Is that it? No problem! It was an honor to have her!"

"While she's staying here, I want her to have plenty of work. Can you provide her with the resources?"

"That was easy, brother Jeremy! I will call the team to give this news and to talk to our other major sponsor to make Min Xi endorse their brands."

"Good. For any updates, reach out to Erika. I will inform her about this, and then she will contact you for our final arrangements."

"Understood, brother Jeremy. Thank you so much! You really save us!"

"Don't mention it, Anna. Small thing. I will hang up this call to talk with Erika."

"Sure, brother Jeremy. I'll wait for her call to discuss the project."

"Goodbye." He ends the call. He reaches out for a button. It was a buzzer to let Erika know he was calling her.

"Master Jeremy?"

"I proposed to Anna," he began but paused when he noticed that there was a shock in Erika's face. "Is something wrong, Erika?"

"Erm, the proposal you were saying about…" she stutters her words. 'Shit! What is she doing?' she scolds herself.

"Ah, I offered sponsorship to Anna's for her event."

"Oh. You mean… erm, Miss Anna's Fashion Month event? Oh, that's what you mean as the proposal?" 'Shot! Why did she panic?!'

"Yes. I want you to call her and discuss the event of what they need. After then, let Kyle know that I have resources for Min Xi. Since she was here, I have plenty of jobs for her."

"Understood, master," she bowed and left the room hastily without waiting might Jeremy has more to say.

Jeremy left puzzled. Erika acting strangely. Did he do anything wrong? He cannot help to ask himself.

Meanwhile, Erika holds her chest: breathing in, breathing out. She's stupid showing such emotion in front of Jeremy. After she heard him saying he proposes to someone, the only thing that registers to her head is Jeremy asking someone for marriage. She did not process her brain that it must be Anna Lawrence he's talking about; because it shocked her. She thought her heart would break apart.

"Don't be too transparent, Erika!" she is murmuring while dialing her phone.

Meanwhile, Jeremy looked outside of his floor-ceiling window. He contemplates the past. He could recall most of what happens that night. But some episodes are still vague to him. He presses his head. It hurts every time he attempts to remember them so hard. Maybe this is an effect of his treatments, taking high doses of medicines.

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Bonus Spoiler: HAPPY HUNDRED CHAPTERS!!!

"Theo, wake up! Theo!"

"Hmm… Jeremy, what happens?" he reached his head. It hurts too much. It seems he shoves hard into the steering wheel.

"Hurry! They take Nikki away! Ugh…" he groaned in pain.

"What? Wait, you're hurt badly!" he's staring at Jeremy whose feet are stuck under the car when they crash into a lamp pole.

"Just save Nikki!"