Is this destiny?

JoAnna laughed harder when she saw Sarah's and Sophia's expressions. Ah, what fun!

"It seems that we missed a few with lessons on sexual education…" JoAnna said while catching her breath. "…so, she does not know… When I asked Hande what she did with Ade that she needs protection, she told me that they kissed… and thaat before they use tongue she wants to make sure she is protected… because she does not want to be… a teen mother…"

Sophia patted her chest dramatically. "Goodness… how cute is that? She thinks that she can get pregnant from kissing."

Sarah narrowed her eyes at JoAnna. "Why didn't you say so right away? They only kissed. Why did you make it sound like they…" Sarah snorted instead of finishing her sentence. This JoAnna likes to crack jokes too much. Does she know that this stress shortened Sarah's life by five years?

Sarah thought about sex education lessons and they made all kids attend except for Hande who was too young at the time. However, Ade was definitely present for their last session, which was almost two years ago, but it seems that he either forgot or Hande didn't talk to him about protection.

"When can you come and talk about sex education with Hande?" Sarah asked JoAnna and added: "She should know how babies are made so that she does not embarrass herself. And while talking about making babies, I think it could be useful to have Ade present also."

JoAnna shrugged. "I'm ready anytime. We can go now. I will accept a good lunch as a payment for my educational services."

"Hey, don't leave so soon! Aiden and Jeff are working, and I took a day off from work when I found out that you are coming." Sophia protested. "I'm pregnant and I miss you. We have good food here! And besides… you need to wait for Alice and Jayden to wake up."

JoAnna and Sarah looked at the backyard and all three sisters smiled at the sight of Lia, Adam, Alice, and Jayden sleeping on the blanket under a tree, and Hero, Luna, and Bella are resting nearby while guarding the toddlers. No wonder things got silent.

"I wish that they sleep so easily at home." JoAnna grumbled. "When we are home, they are refusing to nap, like they will miss something important. Ali was never much of a sleeper, but Jay joined her in the last few months. I don't mind them staying up, but without a nap, they get too tired and cranky in the evening."

"Get a dog." Sarah said jokingly.

JoAnna made a face while thinking if the dog is worth it. "Nah. I will bring them to your place to play with the animals."

"That will not solve the problem of them refusing to sleep at home." Sarah said matter-of-factly.

JoAnna didn't see a problem with that. "That's fine. They already have a kid-friendly room at your place. We can come up with a schedule where I drop them off around lunchtime, they can play with your dogs and cats, nap, and I will pick them up in time for dinner."

Sarah was not sure how to respond to this. But then… she does not mind. "As long as you leave their nanny with them as well, I have no objections."

They all laughed. 

"How is Jeff's birthday party coming along? Do you need help?" Sarah asked JoAnna.

JoAnna was happy that Sarah is offering assistance. "I will count on you for security. Your kids are the best. For everything else, I and Biddy have it under control…"

"When are you going to find an assistant who can focus on work?" Sophia asked JoAnna.

JoAnna pressed her lips into a line. They all know that since Steve took over the Long family, Bridgette is busy. She is Steve's wife, they have a six months old daughter, and with all the things going on in Long Industries and in the Long family, Bridgette really does not have time to be JoAnna's assistant, but Bridgette feels guilty to give resignation, so she uses every available minute to work.

JoAnna hired a few people over the last two years, but they didn't last.

"Anna, I know that it's not easy to find someone reliable." Sophia said. "But you need to keep on trying. When Leah left me, I thought that I will never find a replacement, but then Pam showed up and my life is so much easier because of her."

JoAnna glanced at Sarah. "Some of your kids will graduate soon, so school will not be a problem."

Sarah was surprised that after all this time JoAnna still didn't give up on the idea to poach her kids. The only thing keeping JoAnna away was that Sarah sternly rejected her kids to work full time until they finish their school. But JoAnna is right. Some of them are almost done. "I will mention it and see if any of them are interested. I suggest that you hire two so that they can work side-by-side and that they can be a replacement for each other when needed."

JoAnna grinned. "I will hire four if needed… Tell them I pay generously."

Sophia's ears perked up when she heard that Sarah will allow her kids to work as JoAnna's assistants. "I have a lot of work. Pam could use another set of hands… and I can pay well also…"

~ Los Angeles, the Cliffside Villa ~

2:35 PM

Ade and Hande are on their way to the study room, currently walking through the garden. Sarah called them to come and she said that JoAnna wants to talk to them.

"Do you know what Sarah wants?" Ade asked Hande.

Hande lowered her head and bit her lip. She had a guess that it's related to the conversation she had with JoAnna on the previous night.

Ade extended his steps and stood in front of Hande, blocking her path and forcing her to stop. "You know something. Tell me."

"I think that Anna wants to talk about protection." Hande mumbled.

Ade heard her, but he didn't get it. "Protection, from what?"

"From having babies."

Ade wanted to say that he does not understand, but then it dawned on him. "With us? Why would Anna talk to us about that?"

"I called Anna last night and I asked her about it." Hande admitted. She was embarrassed to say those words, but JoAnna will talk about it, so it's only a matter of time before Ade finds out. And it's better if he finds out from her.

Ade blinked a few times while telling himself not to jump into conclusions, but he could not help it. Hande was super-cute while blushing and avoiding his gaze shyly, and his mind was racing... Hande talked to JoAnna about contraception? Does that mean that she wants to sleep with him? To go all the way? Well, it's not that he didn't think about it, but… later. They are still young, and he read that if the girl is too young and not physically ready it will hurt a lot. And as much as he wants to do it, he does not want to hurt Hande because making love should be wonderful for both of them... or at least that is what he read in magazines.

He leaned closer to Hande and spoke in half-whisper so that no one can overhear. "Why did you talk to Anna about protection?"

"Because our relationship progressed beyond holding hands and hugging and it's only a matter of time before we do it." Hande responded without missing a beat.

Ade froze and only his lips twitched uncontrollably. Oh, God! He was right! She wants to do IT with him! But… something didn't add up. How can she say it so bluntly? He decided to ask more questions. "What?"

"Are you denying it? Last night I felt you brushing it against my lips, so it's going to happen any day now…"

Of course, Hande is talking about Ade brushing his tongue against her lips while they kissed, but she mentioned babies and protection and he assumed that she is talking about brushing his erected member against her lower lips.

Ade is quite confident that he kept his private parts in his pants and he never brushed, squeezed or grinded against Hande inappropriately. Whenever he got hard he would cross his legs or bend to hide it somehow. Once, he put a book over it. And a few times nothing helped, and he told Hande that he has a stomachache as an excuse to leave her room. He gets easily aroused, and it's much worse when Hande is nearby, but he made sure to stay respectful.

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