Burning Passion

CHAPTER 158: THEO'S SURPRISED BIRTHDAY GIFT

"Thank you for making my life complete."

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The next morning... 

Nikki rolled on the bed. It was warm and fluffy and the scent is the one that she is addicted to so much. It seems she hadn't had a great sleep for a long time, which she could not remember if she ever sleeps this great in her entire life.

Ah, when she was cuddled by Theo when they were supposed to make love, but she fell asleep. 

Wait! Nikki sat up on the bed. Right!

She is with Theo all night. Everything came back to her memory of what happened since yesterday morning she overheard Theo and brother Matt and then the incident in the fishing vessel, and now, Theo has a surprise for her. 

Nikki crawled in the bed toward the headboard to peep outside the window of this yacht. Her eyes widened, Nikki ran outside, climbed the ladder that leads to the upper deck of this yacht, which she saw a jacuzzi, and her eyes sparkled in excitement to soak on that later.

But what excites her most is the familiar scenery of an island only in the photos and the internet she saw. Her eyes, gleaming from delight. 

'HIRYUU ISLAND!' 

She peered at the grand hotel standing proud and tall on the shoreline, beside the cliff of this island. Far ahead is the beautiful volcano stood majestically, and on her foot is the man-made forest by the couple named Landon and Hannah Young, Chairman Shun Crow's parent's in-law. 

On her left are a hundred cottages above the ocean, and to the far right docks countless boats and yachts. It's the Hiryuu Island she had dreamed of taking a vacation or work at! 

The Empire Dragon Solaris hotel and resort, built three years ago, rapidly became famous not only for its grandness and beautiful location but also because of a folktale about a destined couple. Many do not believe it, but couples believe it.

Is she dreaming?

"Good morning." 

Greeting from a man that always made her heart flutter. Nikki turned around and watch Theo walking toward her. In his hand is a bouquet of lilies that look freshly cut. The island has a lot of them. 

"Happy Birthday, Nik…"

Theo gives her the flowers, and she blushes while taking the bouquet from his hand. It was the first bouquet of her favorite flower he personally gave to her. 

Theo gave flowers to her mother every day. But those flowers are her favorite because the flower that her mother loves is the White Rose. It was because Seth and Lucy have a story about the White Rose. 

She reminds of her parents' love story; now, she has her own to share with her children and grandchildren in the future. Maybe that future has a steep road, but as long as Theo stands by her side, together, she will fight to get through the obstacles that lie on that journey.

"Thank you," Nikki uttered, after her long thoughts.

Theo leans over and kisses her… tasting his mouth proves this isn't just a dream. He left Nikki's mouth, he saw a few teardrops rolling down her beautiful face. 

"Please, don't cry. I promise to them. I won't make you cry," Theo said, drying the tears on her face.

She snorts. After swallowing the lumps in her throat, she gives Theo a curious stare. The guy smiled, holding her face. Theo understands she is confused about his statement. 

"I promised your mother and the men not to make you cry in your entire life." He said.

Got confused, but it touched her by what Theo promised. So she reasons, "It's a tear of joy. But you mentioned… Does mama know already?" 

Theo nodded and said to Nikki. "I told her the day I learned you already are pregnant. That was after Michelle's birthday party when you lose consciousness and in the hospital." 

"Oh… I see," she glared at Theo, thinking her mother joined the force with this guy! But on the other hand, it made her happy that Theo showed bravery toward her mother even though he continued to keep it a secret with her. 

"Also the men."

"Oh, you mean even brother Matt?"

Theo nodded, amused watching her eyes widened. He added. "Even Chairman Shun Crow." 

"Hah!?" It surprised her. Overwhelms by this fact, she asked, "Don't tell me, also brother Daichi?"

Theo laughed, watching Nikki have this surprise on her face which she looks pretty cute. He replied, "Yes. And they wanted to beat me up until I turned into a pulp." 

"Hmm…"

She smirks, but there's sweetness in it, Theo cannot help to kiss her over again. He told Nikki after he parted his lips from her.

"I have to rent this yacht and a chopper, to kidnap you… I can't do that alone, so Jeremy helps me to explain to the Chairman and then, to the boys, to do the plan." 

"Really? I can't believe you guys!" 

Theo chuckled and lightly brushed his lips on top hers. "I want to tell you the truth. However, someone kidnaps you before me." 

"Oh!" So then, the reason Theo talks to Matt was about his plan! "Umm, is that what you talked about with brother Matt in the hotel and the fishing vessel, you both whispering to each other?" 

"Yeah. I asked a favor from Matt to call the Chairman to send the yacht. I originally planned to kidnap you tonight on your way home and bring you here." 

"Oh. Is that so?" 

Theo echoed his gorgeous laugh, which made Nikki blushed. He then wears a serious gaped, he uttered, "I'm glad I could save you this time. With the help of our friends, I did." 

"But I believe you already saved me in the past." 

"Nikki…" 

"Staying alive today, I am so glad I got to meet you again. Because I would like to thank you." 

"It's only a thank you?" 

Theo sounded too damn cute as a kid. Purse a sweet smile. Nikki tiptoed and kissed him. Theo holds her waist and pulls her closer. 

She pulled her lips and murmured this to Theo, "So much to thank for…" 

Theo tightens his embrace. Brushes his lips into Nikki's forehead, he concurred. "Every day, I will count how blissful I am. I can't wait to have a dozen children with you." 

"Hey!" 

Nikki blushed to imagine what Theo stated. But at the same, her chest overwhelms with joy to see the future with mini-Theo. 

"You and our firstborn must be hungry now. Perfect timing, I have done breakfast for both of you." 

Nikki rubs her belly. She's truly starving after she sleeps in. 

"Sorry, Buddy, to make you wait. Let's devour everything your daddy prepared for us." She cheerfully converses to her belly, which Theo heard it loud. 

Nikki lifted her head and peered at the gorgeous, teary green-eyed man in front of her. She could see how he was delighted to be called daddy. 

"Daddy…" 

Nikki whispered that made Theo sob. He leans to kiss Nikki on her not yet visible belly, but soon… He returned,

"Thank you for making my life complete." 

And from days onward, another page of their life they would fill in with happiness and adventures…

It is just the beginning of a new chapter in their life.. This time, they were not alone but together with their future children and family.