Kate’s expression turned thoughtful. “I’ve got it! We can give you a makeover, transform you into someone entirely different.”
“A disguise?” I asked, intrigued.
Kate nodded. “Yes! We’ll change your hair, eyes, everything. He won’t even recognize you. We’ll use the fact that no pictures of the new CEO is anywhere on the internet to our advantage.”
“And what if he does? What if he sees right through it? He’s not that daft uno..” I said trying to reason with her.
Kate shrugged. “Deny it, of course. Play it cool and confident. Tell him he must be mistaken there are a lot of people who look alike out there..”
I chuckled. “You make it sound so easy.”
Kate nodded enthusiastically. “Yes! Think about it, Nora. He has no reason to suspect you’ll be the one meeting him. He’ll be expecting some corporate executive, not the mother of his children.”
“He doesn’t know I’m the mother of his children..” I said, shrugging.
“Yeah that’s true, but still he has no reason to think you could climb that high. But like seriously you caught a big fish, for Kings Land to want to partner with him he’s got to be really big..”
I laughed at her ridiculous statement, ” I’m also a big fish now uno, as a matter of fact we’re on the same footing.”
“Sometimes I tend to forget you’re now a billionaire, but that’s by the way. What do you say about my suggestion ?” She asked enthusiastically.
“I don’t know Kate, it’s not as easy as you make it seem..” I responded, my voice tinged with worry
Kate grinned. “it is actually. Trust me, I’ve watched enough spy movies to know how this works.”
“Movies Kate ? you’re betting my life on movies ? you’ve got to be kidding me.”
“You worry too much Nora, take a deep breath, have got this, we’ll change your hair, eyes, everything. You’ll be unrecognizable. And even if he does suspect something, we’ll have a solid backstory in place. You’ll be someone else from New York or somewhere far..”
I laughed, at her ridiculous suggestion.”Have always known you to be crazy, but you keep surprising me everytime.”
She placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “Trust me, Nora. I’ve thought this through. We’ll make sure your disguise is foolproof. And think about the benefits you’ll be able to negotiate with him without any emotional baggage. You’ll be in control.”
I took a deep breath, weighing my options. Kate’s words made sense, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling of uncertainty. Only a fool will take such risk.
And right now I have to be that fool if I really want to keep Kings Land.
“One more question before I agree, how do you intend on pulling this off if you’re in Paris and I’m in Boston ?” I asked raising my brows.
“Good thing I and my fiance are heading to Boston to see my dad,” Kate said, a sly grin spreading across her face. “I can assist you with the makeover myself.”
“So fast ?” I asked, surprised at the pace they were going.
“Yup.. He doesn’t believe in wasting anymore time when there’s already a ring in my finger.” She said grinning from ear to ear.
“Wow have got a wedding to plan then..”
She grinned,”you sure do..”
Raising an eyebrow, I asked.”But are you sure your fiance won’t mind?”
Kate waved her hand dismissively. “He’s used to my spontaneous adventures. Besides, he’s meeting some business contacts while we’re there. It’s a win-win.”
Okay, let’s do it. But if I end up getting caught, I’m blaming you.”
Kate clapped her hands together. “Deal… I should better get to work, I have a lot of planning to do.”
I smiled, relieved. “Thanks, Kate. I owe you one.”
Kate chuckled. “You owe me several, but who’s counting?”
I rolled my eyes at her standing up to check on the kids.
“Now, let’s get down to business,” Kate said, pulling out her phone. “I’ll book us appointments at an exclusive salon, and we’ll transform you into an entirely different person..”
“Haha can’t wait..” I said rolling my eyes.
“I’m positive you can’t,” she responded sarcastically.
“You have to wait thou, besides I still have to speak with the shareholders tomorrow.”
“Yeah that’s true..”
“Will you be staying tonight ? You could help me pack some stuffs..”
“I’m yet to enter motherhood Nora, give me some breathing space, I’m going home, pack your kids stuff yourself.” She said picking up her bag to leave.
“You know you’re their favourite Aunty, they’ll really appreciate your expertise.”
“They or you ?” She said raising an eyebrow.
“Usssss !! …” I replied, twisting a lock in my hair.
“Ttcheee, I’m off, let me know when you’ll be leaving so we can prepare towards it as well.” She responded closing the door behind her.
Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to have such great people around me.
I just want to be positive her plans will work, cause I honestly don’t have another solution.
I went to the children’s room and noticed they both had their eyes glued on the Tv.
“Can I join you both ?” I asked interrupting them both.
“Sure mum.. we’re seeing Bluey..” Mia’s said climbing on my lap.
Soon, the episode ended and I decided to break the news to them.
“We’ll be going to Boston..”
“Boston ?? What’s happening in Boston ?” Mason asked, eyes wide.
“Mum is going for a business trip..”
“Can’t we stay back till you get back ?” Mia asked, raising her head to see my reaction.
“No you can’t stay back, who’ll look after you both. ?”
“The Nanny and Aunt Kate..” Mason quickly said.
Smoothing her hair I said, “Aunt Kate is coming to Boston as well..”
“When will we be coming back ?” Mason asked, dropping his shoulder in a somewhat disappointed manner.
“I have no idea sweetheart, but trust me it’ll be fun, I grew up there afterall. Besides you’ll get to see my friends, and your grandparents.” I said trying to lighten the mood.
“Are we going to see Dad aswell ?” Mia asked jumping off my lap from excited.
“You might..” I replied carefully. I didn’t want to say yes, that will put their hopes up, I didn’t want to say no either, they’ll be disappointed.
“Might ?” Mason questioned, staring at me for any reaction.
“I honestly don’t know, that’s the reason I said ‘Might’.”
“When are we leaving mum ?’ Mia asked, taking her set beside me.
“As soon as possible baby…