The C.E.O'S shattered heart (MxM, C.E.O X C.E.O)

Chapter 17. Chasing cars

Ocean led me to the kitchen after Charlotte left. I wasn't surprised when I saw how massive the kitchen was. The chefs were busy preparing breakfast for the staff. They looked in shock at me when I walked into the kitchen. Ocean introduced me to everyone, then explained to the chefs what I wanted to do. The chefs agreed to let me cook the meals. I asked Ocean to watch the kids, then started preparing the ingredients for a nutrient-dense soup. I had some spare time on my hands, so I made fruit and vegetable salad for the kids. The chefs observed me while I garnished the salad. I chuckled when I heard one of them say, "It seems like we have a perfectionist on our hands, guys." I went to freshen up after setting the table.

Ocean ran towards me the moment I walked out of the bathroom. "The children are about to wake up!" yelled Ocean while motioning me to follow her. I ran up the stairs then slowly opened the door. The kids were still lazing around in their beds. The children didn't even look up to see who had walked into their room. They looked cute in their pastry pattern pajamas. I walked carefully towards the window, then yelled while opening the blinds, "Rise and shine, munchkins!" All three kids jumped up in surprise. They squealed when they saw me standing in front of the window. The kids quickly climbed off their beds, then ran towards me at full speed. I took a seat on the floor to make sure that they didn't get hurt. "Uncle Zachariel!" yelled the kids while throwing themselves at me. I groaned in pain when Dominique's head hit my chin. I chuckled then uttered, "Calm down, kids. I want to leave this mansion alive today."

The kids giggled while rubbing their faces against my chest. Jacques grinned at me, then uttered, "I'm so happy to see you, uncle Zachariel." Genevieve placed a kiss on my chin, then said, "We missed you so much, uncle Zachariel." I placed kisses on the kids' cheeks, then said while tickling them, "I have missed you guys too, munchkins. Let's have lots of fun today." Dominique clutched my sleeve, then asked me, "You haven't forgotten about our promise, right, uncle Zachariel?" I shook my head, then answered Dominique with, "Of course not, little penguin. I came prepared." I burst out laughing when the kids started dancing around me. I ran my fingers through my hair while gazing at the kids. I suddenly noticed Alexei. He was leaning against the door with his hands in his pockets. Alexei looked more relaxed at home. I couldn't help but think that he looked handsome in his light blue shirt and black pants.

Alexei smiled at me, then greeted me with, "Good morning, Zachariel." I stood up, then addressed Alexei with, "Good morning, sir." Alexei sighed, then uttered, "You can call me Alexei when we are not at work, Zachariel. I can't let you call me sir in private when you are doing so much for my children and me." I nodded at my boss, then responded to him with, "Okay, Alexei." I then looked at the kids and said, "It's bath time, kids. I have prepared something delicious for you all today, so hurry up." The kids looked in surprise at me, then ran towards the bathroom. Alexei gazed at me while I played games in the bathtub with the kids. He helped me dress the children. Alexei smiled while looking at the kids when I had finished brushing their hair. The kids looked great, but I knew that it wouldn't last for long. Genevieve was already trying to pull out her bunny hair ties. Genevieve instantly stopped when she heard me say, "The bunnies will cry if you stop them from doing their job, Genevieve." Alexei chuckled when Genevieve uttered while stroking the bunnies on her hair ties, "I'm sorry, little bunnies. I won't pull on you anymore."

Ocean helped us bring the kids downstairs. I led the children to the dining room, then said, "Breakfast will get served shortly, little masters." I smiled when I heard Jacques ask his father, "What do you think uncle Zachariel cooked for us today, daddy?" Alexei stroked Jacques's head, then answered him with, "I don't know little Jacques. Let's wait and see." Jacques grinned when he saw Ocean and me walking into the dining room with trays full of food. Dominique, Genevieve, and Jacques gasped when I placed small bowls of noodle soup in front of them. The triplets giggled when they saw the animal-shaped vegetables floating in the soup. Ocean put the fruit and vegetable salad in front of the kids, then said, "Enjoy your meal, kids."