Surrogate Mum

The news of Wayne Investments’ latest triumph stormed the net. The company outshone every rival across America and topped the global charts, ranking so high. They cut across so many business sectors ranging from oil to jewelry, from household stocks to luxury goods. The Wayne's name was literally everywhere. And at the heart of it all was Finn Wayne, the last son of the esteemed family, who had lifted his father’s empire to heights no one thought possible just barely months after being declared CEO. ❤︎….❤︎ Location: Wayne's Mansion ❤︎….❤︎ Three black jeeps rolled through the heavy gates of the mansion and halted before the grand porch. Escorts hurriedly stepped out in unison and one hurried to open the second jeep door, bowing as a tall young man emerged. Finn Wayne adjusted his suit, his sharp gaze already fixed on the butler waiting at the entrance. “Good evening, Sir Wayne,” Richard greeted, falling in step beside him as they both headed in. Inside, uniformed servants bowed low as Finn passed before quietly resuming their work. “Where’s my wife?” Finn asked as he mounted the marble staircase with his butler next to him. “Lady Adella went to the florist’s shop and Lady Sylva is at the cottage overseeing the latest renovation,” Richard replied, pausing at the door to Finn’s chambers. Finn nodded , taking his briefcase from the butler. “Thank you Richard. How is your son?” “Doing fine, thanks to you, sir,” Richard said with a smile. Finn patted his shoulder warmly. “You’re a good man. Send for Sylva.” He said and opened his door, going in. ✧ Sylva came in ,rushing up the stairs, her face glowing as she beamed with bright smiles. Her husband was back at last! Once she was at his door, she knocked lightly. “Come in,” Finn’s voice called and she stepped in, shutting the door behind her. “Finn!” she exclaimed, hurrying into his arms where she kissed him passionately. “How was the contract signing?” she asked, helping him undo his buttons. “It went smoothly. Mr. Fodd was easy to convince,” Finn replied with a faint smile. “I told you so,” Sylva teased with pride and chuckled before drawing him into another kiss. This time,with intent. ✧. ✧ A young lady strolled into the kitchen with her usual gentle grace where she met some maids cleaning up. “Good evening, Lady Adella.,” the maids chorused. “Why are you two still up? It’s nearly midnight,” Adela asked, tilting her head with a sweet smile. “We’re finishing up here already my Lady. Do you need something?” one maid replied. “ I just want to get my husband the coffee he loves.” Adela said warmly. The maids exchanged knowing looks, smiling. Everyone in the mansion knew Sir Wayne adored the coffee only Lady Adella made. ✧ When Adella entered Finn’s study, he immediately looked up from his papers, his heart swelling with pride the moment he laid eyes on her. She had always been his first love and wife. “My love,” he breathed, standing to meet her and she smiled as they shared a really short kiss due to what she was holding. “I brought you coffee,” Adela said, handing him the mug gently and he took it, carefully supporting it with the saucer. Gently,Finn took a sip, closing his eyes in delight as the flavor swirled on his tongue. “Perfect! As always.” he exclaimed and placed it on the desk before facing her. “How was the contract? I never really had the chance to ask you since your favorite wife was busy rubbing herself all over you.” Adella sneered with an eye roll and Finn laughed, caressing her hair. “Ella…” Finn chuckled, touching her hair. “I have no favorites, okay?. I love you so much.” He assured and she tried hiding a blush. ✧ Adella let out a tired sigh heading to her room when she met Sylva along the hallway. “If it isn’t the woman parading herself all over the mansion,” Sylva sneered. “Don’t start, Sylva. I’m not in the mood for your drama,” Adela sighed and Sylva burst into a really sarcastic laughter. “Oh, I won’t stop Adella,” Sylva pressed on. “Finn is mine and mine alone. And trust me when I say this,the moment I give Finn a son and an heir, you’ll be thrown out of this house.” Sylva deadpanned and Adella scoffed. “With that battered womb of yours? After all those abortions in your teenage years? Oh, I doubt it.” Adella sneered. “How dare you..!” Sylva snapped, her face flaming with anger as she glared. “You started this b!tch,” Adela sang as she swept past, leaving Sylva burning with fury. No matter how much she tried to trample on Adella, she always found a way to hit her back and hard. All Sylva knew she needed was a son. And she was determined to get one at any cost as soon as possible. Adella has to go. ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎TIME SKIP ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ Adela watched the children play at the orphanage home, her best friend Ambery beside her. “You pour your whole heart into these kids Adella. I see how much effort you invest in giving them a better life.” Ambre said softly and Adella slipped off her dark shades, her gaze tender. “Since I don’t have children to call mine yet, why not love these ones like my own?” she replied sour and Ambre smiled. “You’ve only been married for two years. It could happen anytime soon.,” Ambre reminded her and Adella scoffed. “And if that witch gets pregnant first? If it’s a boy, I will lose everything. I will lose my stand.” Ambre said nothing anymore. She knew her friend was right. Sylva was barely even up to a year in that house all because of family ties and it was all at the expense of her friend's peace. “Let’s go say hello to the reverend . Our golf game is up on us.” Adella spoke up, fixing her dark shades back on and they headed towards the church building. ✧. WEEKS LATER. ✧ Adella gasped,eyes wide open as she stared at the test strip in her hands. Positive. It showed positive! Tears filled her eyes, threatening to fall. She was finally pregnant! Adella bolted out of her room heading to meet Finn who was in the living room. As expected, Sylva was still there with him. Adella immediately wore a wide smirk and stood in front of Finn who noticed the smirk etched across her face.. “What happened? You look cute,” Finn noticed, and she chuckled. “I’m pregnant, honey!!"Adella announced,her smile so radiant. Sylvia immediately sprang off the couch in shock, like she just got stung by a bee. “What sort of joke is that, Adella?!” She demanded but Adela rolled her eyes, completely ignoring her and facing Finn, who stood up with furrowed brows. He then took the test strip to confirm it's true. “Wow! Congratulations my love! We are going to be parents soon!” He exclaimed, hugging her tight, then pulled away. “This is great news!” He enthused, and Adela chuckled. “I'll be going to the hospital tomorrow for a proper checkup.I know so much that it is going to be a boy.” Adela gushed, and Sylvia scoffed, storming out of the living room. ✧. ✧. ✧ Adella was already two months gone, and somehow Sylva also got pregnant, but two months later than Adella did. The scan showed that they were both expecting boys and Adella knew she finally had an edge over Silva, because her due date was three months earlier than that of Sylva. So why worry? She would be the one to birth the heir. Adella stood before her mirror, caressing her bare stomach, then smiled lovingly. “You have no idea how long I've waited for you, son. I am going to show you off to the world. I promise to fight for your place in this family," Adella said quietly. She heard a knock on her door, then let her shirt drop. “Come in," she said, fixing up her hair and the door opened. Adell6 grinned immediately, on seeing Finn. “Hey, how's my wife and unborn son doing? He asked, shutting the door, and headed to where she stood,kissing her lightly before sitting in the chair nearby, and began to play with her swollen stomach. “Hey, son, you're two months away from being in my arms, you know. Please look a lot more like me” Finn said, and Adella laughed, softly holding her waist. “And why should he look like you?” she asked, staring at his face, and Finn shrugged. “You're too pretty you know that and I don't want him to be so hot that he'd seduce girls without even knowing.” " Looking like me is enough. I am handsome enough.”Finn replied. “Aw, don't flatter me, Finn. Jeez!.”Adella laughed, and he smiled, standing up. “I love you so much, Adella. Never ever forget that, Finn muttered, searching her amber eyes, and she nodded. He leaned in and claimed her soft lips, savoring the taste of it when the door suddenly banged open, causing them to jerk out of the moment, and they looked to see Sylva standing by the door, fuming hard. “Are you nuts?” Adella snapped, getting really upset, and Silva glared at her. “What is the meaning of this, Slyva?” Finn demanded, and she scoffed, facing him. “She isn't the only pregnant wife that you have, Finn. I also need your attention.” Sylva yelled, and Finn was stunned to the core. “I have been with you all day, Slyva.” He reminded. “Well, that is not enough.” Sylva spat and Adella groaned as she ran her fingers through her hair, then walked up to the door, giving Sylva a very mean look. “The next time you barge into my privacy like this, you'll understand exactly why I am the first wife of this house.” Adela warned, and slammed the door at her face. With a huff,she turned and faced Finn, who walked up to her, pulling her in for a hug. “I'm so sorry about that, my love. Sylva has been on edge lately.” Finn apologized. “She has always been that way. Come cuddle me to sleep.” Adella whispered, and he nodded, kissing her temple before moving to the bed. ✰ ✰ ✰ ❤︎….❤︎ Location: Hospital. ❤︎….❤︎ Sylvia sat before the doctor, who went through her ultrascan results. “Your baby is in great health ma'am, just like you. You are doing a really great job in taking care of yourself.” The doctor said, and she smiled. “Of course I am, but this isn't why I'm here. Sylvia replied, and he furrowed his brows. “What are you here for, then? Are your medications finished? I could prescribe more for you.” He offered and she chuckled. “No, doctor, there are more than enough left. I actually need a favor from you.” She revealed and he creased his brow. “I want to deliver my baby before the due date. Two months early, to be precise.” Sylva revealed, shocking the doctor. “What the hell? Madam, that is not possible.” He exclaimed. “Oh, please, there is nothing that is impossible in cases like this. I want to have my baby early, at all costs, and you are going to help me, else I'll have your license seized.” Sylvia threatened. ✧ Adela nurtured the flowers close to her where she sat on a stool with a handmaid next to her. “You are really taking great care of them, my Lady. They bloom so well.” the maid complimented, and Adela chuckled, trimming one. “I picked interest in floristry, hence my love for it, which is why I'll be introducing that part of the business to my husband once I give birth.” “We could expand to Asia, too.” Adella replied, smiling bright and the maid chuckled. “Master would be so pleased, " she said, and Adella nodded. She tried to reach for another flower when she felt her baby kick, and she groaned in pain, holding her stomach. “My lady, are you okay?” The maid asked worriedly, trying to help her, but Adella weaved her off. “I'm fine. It's just him kicking me.” Adella replied, rubbing her stomach. “He has no idea how much he hurts me by doing that.” she sighed, and the maid smiled, watching her rub her stomach tenderly. “Maybe you should go in and have some rest. We could continue tomorrow.” the maid suggested. “Nahh. I must round this up. I have been leaving this undone halfway all week.” Adella said and carried on. ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎. TIME SKIP. ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ᴥ︎︎︎ The maids served their master and ladies dinner before stepping aside. Finn gladly led the grace before they began to dig in. Adella loved the taste of the chicken stew the moment it made contact with her tongue. It was divine!, “Awwn Charity, I always enjoy your meals. Hopefully you will keep making them for my son.” Adella said as the cook standing by bowed in honor. “It would be my greatest pleasure, ma'am.” She replied, and Sylva scoffed, highly irritated. “Get out of here! All of you!” she snapped, waving the maids off, and they scurried away. Adella rolled her eyes at Sylva's attitude, and they kept eating in silence. She suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, and it made her scream as she clutched to her stomach. Finn quickly dropped his cutlery and got on his feet, rushing to her side. “What is it?” he asked, soaked in worry, and Adella began to breathe heavily, trying to stand up with him supporting her by the waist. “He is coming, Finn! Our son is cominggg!” Adella cried in labor pain, and water instantly gushed out from between her thighs wetting the furniture and the floor. Her water had broken, and Sylvia watched in shock,eyes as wide as saucers. Adella had gone into early labor, three days before the actual day! “Richard!’ Finn yelled, supporting Adella, who cried in pain as he led her out of there, carefully. The butler rushed to meet them. “What is happening, sir?” He asked. “She has gone into early labor. Go to the nursery and get the blue baby box next to the white cot and meet me at the hospital.” " Hurry," Finn ordered, and Richard rushed away while Finn took Adella out. Sylva, trying to recover from the shock,quickly got off her seat, heading up the stairs, where she met Richard coming out of the nursery with the box. “Richard.” she called, and he faced her. “Yes, ma'am.” “Take the other box, too. I am giving birth tonight. Get my jeep started.”Sylvia ordered, and walked into her room, leaving the butler surprised. He knew that she wasn't even close to her due date, so how possible ?! As the driver took them to the hospital, Finn tried keeping Adela calm, but the pain seemed to overwhelm her. His phone rang, and he quickly picked it up. “Yes, Richard, he responded. “Lady, Sylvia just got into an early labor as soon as you left.” “We are currently on our way. Richard notified, sounding so tense. Adella heard it, every single word and knew immediately that Sylvia was up to no good. “All right, then. Meet us at the hospital,”Finn responded, and ended the call, facing Adela, who sweated and panted so hard while groaning in pain. “You'll be fine, Ella. I promise you. Just a little longer.” he assured. ✧ Finn paced to and fro listening to the labored screams of his wives. He could tell that they were in so much pain. The ER was where the labor took place, and Finn hoped that his wives and sons would make it out safely. Richard tried to assure him that his family would be safe, but he never calmed for a bit. Two sharp cries of babies suddenly filled the air, and Finn gasped, facing the door. In no time, two doctors stepped out, taking off their masks. “How are my wives?”Finn asked, completely soaked in worry. “They are safe, and both fine. Congratulations on your new-born boys, Mr. Wayne.” one of the doctors replied, and Finn heaved a huge sigh of relief. “Who gave birth first, doctor?”Richard asked. “Surprisingly, the babies came out just at the same time. One of them was still premature, and has been incubated. Please excuse me.” The doctor replied, and walked away, followed by the other. Richard faced Finn, who smiled widely. “Congratulations, sir.” he said, and Finn laughed, hugging him tight.