Joan and Charlie finished adoption procedures and they have arranged a room for her in their house. But Joan did not want to keep Julie in another room.
What if she won't hear her cry. She kept the cradle in her room and Charlie bought a new wardrobe for Julie's dress and things. They become parents in one day. Responsible and loving parents.
She employed a new maid for household chores because she want to enjoy being a loving mother.
Two days passed with Julie and Charlie took leave from work. He stayed at home these days. Three of them were in heaven. Excited moments of their life. The smile of the kid, her cry, her gestures everything caught their attention. Julie is now more used to Charlie and Joan. She need either of them near her always.
Charlie decided to throw a party to welcome Little Julie and only family is invited.
Family means... Sheila, Joseph, Fred, Lea, Hanna, Joy, Jesse and Alan. Also Charlie's two sisters.
Charlie's sisters were married. Sophie and Heidi. Sophie is a bit rough character and a show off person. Heidi was the exact opposite. Heidi is elder and she does not have kids. Sophie has a daughter, a teenager.
The guests arrived for dinner. Lea and Jesse came there at first with Sheila and Hanna. They thought to help Joan. They know well that she cannot handle all the chores with Little Julie in her side.
Once Joy and Fred came there with Joseph, Sheila asked everyone to gather in front of her and Joseph. She want to discuss something serious.
Sheila said,"We are here as a family and I believe; for this family I have 3 kids and their spouses and their kids. Fred, Joan and Joy and their family is what I meant. And you all consider me and my husband same as your parents. Am I right."
Joan and Joy said together, "You are right mom.. we are your kids."
Joan continued,"We consider you as our parents. Sorry for everything."
"No more sorrys Joan. No time for us to brood over the past. I want you all to look into something seriously. It is not necessary that we should come from the same womb to be siblings. Relationship comes from heart. If I and my husband can accept you all as our kids, Joan and Charlie accept Little Julie and Lea and Fred play the parents of whole kids in an orphanage, it only shows the love and warmth and broad mindedness of we all. This is something that arouse envy in others, especially in narrow minded people. So never loose to any such idiots in that aspect. You are what you are. Of course we were through a lot of confusion and it ended up for good. We had loses but we can overcome and be satisfied and content with what we have now. But others may not be aware of this. Also we need to tell the world about our new member. So Charlie and Joan should throw a real party than a family gathering, including business partners and all. Remember, from now on, we will see who were our real friends and enemies. As long as you all stand united, nothing is gonna break you. We all know Joan and Fred were married for sometime. Others find it confused to see a good relationship between you all. Only we know that she was a virgin when she married Charlie. Obviously, public is not aware of this and there is no need to explain this to any. But you all will face comments from others... We can close the mouth of any number of jars but not a single human being. Be a barrier to each other. Don't hesitate for that."
Sheila loves them all but at the same time is worried about such things. Who else other than her is the best to give this piece of advice.
All including Hanna and Alan listened to her. They all nodded in unison.
Joan said, "Mom, we will. We are happy to do so. Past cannot be corrected, no rewinding possible anymore. Mom, I have decided something in my mind and Charlie is happy with that. I want to know the opinion of all of you. "
Joseph: Say it. We are all here.
Joan: Dad, you know am dealing all the company matters now. I am the CEO there and I want my brother to take charge of it. I wish to settle as a full time mother and house wife. Dad I want my brother to receive his deserved share in family wealth and I don't want him to be known as illegitimate son but he should be the legitimate heir. Charlie supports this idea and I want you to give the final say.
Joseph noticed her politeness... Love transforms humans... He turned to Joy.
Joy:. I already have a startup and it is progressing nicely. I don't want any property because father never liked that idea. Charlie should handle it.
Charlie:. Who told you that father don't like you? He does not want Joan's mother to go beyond limit with this issue. It will only give negative publicity to you. That is why he kept quiet. He had his will before his death and gave it to Adv James. According to that, you are the heir. Just because of the rivalry we hid that. I apologize for that again. Now we are all one. We want to do according to his will. All she need is to maintain her share.
Joseph:. They are right. Now it is your duty to run this and run your own firm. Charlie will help you to take care of the family business as Joan is the next top share holder. Joan is gonna declare your brotherhood to her. No need to explain anything. Your father's will accepts that. Who else care about it then? Nobody will question other than those narrow minded blood suckers about whom your mom spoke about before.
Joy agreed at last. He was more happy being acknowledged by his sister than the property or position he got.
Charlie's sisters came after half an hour and they all were chatting happily. Sophie, the crooked woman was sitting near to Little Julie. Julie started crying and Joan came running and Lea followed her.
As soon as Joan speak to Julie, she stop crying and listened to her mom.
"Oh my cute little pie, you woke up,. Mamma will feed you now and change your diapers. Today is your day my darling.". She took her to the other room.
Sophie said, "Acting like a real mother. Nonsense. He could have divorced her and married someone else. How bad a lady cannot give birth. Nonsense acting. Cheee"
Lea: "Its not acting Sophie.. It's true love and sometimes a bit greater than true love. Why you know?, one needs a heart full of warmth and love and a broad-minded heart could only love a baby like her own kid. That kid is really innocent as well as her mother Joan. Don't use your harsh words towards them. Consequences will be too far for you to afford. The mum and kid and their dad is happy this way and if your bloody mouth spit out a word against them, you know who I am, wife of Mr Fred Holland, I am enough to deal with you. I pity you and Charlie to have a sis like you. Karma."
With each word, her anger rose and all were watching Lea. Nobody interrupted her. They are seeing her this much angered for the first time.
Heidi : You are right Lea. 100% right. I am happy for Charlie and Joan to take this decision. It would have been the same for me if my husband's family allowed us to do the same. All are after heir complex and I am loosing the chance to be a mother.
She was pouring out her frustration. Sophie remained silent for the rest of the time and no body sympathized her. Joan was totally unaware of this incident.