129 A New Life
Tia
SIX MONTHS LATER
Luke and I woke up late, so we had to rush to prepare for breakfast. Chloe and James were peaceful babies, and even though they had nannies, we checked on them at night to ensure they were alright. They were a blessing. Paul was growing well too. Doctor Khalifa had said his heart was now in good shape, and he could do whatever he wanted, which was great news. Our lives were back on track. Diamond corp was running again, and we had entered a highly beneficial trade agreement with Santa Braee, which was bound to help our poor territories improve. Everything was moving fine. We were at the peak of our happiness, and I was grateful to the goddess for the bliss.
Luke and I got ready and arrived at the lounge. Alpha Aesop and Stacy were there. They usually got there before everyone. He had trimmed his beard and hair. He also gained some weight and stopped wearing Pyjamas to breakfast. Grandaunt Ummul was there with her caregiver. Aunty Amirah was missing, and I did not want to imagine why. Caleb and Kimberly were there, too, completing our household.
The breakfast moment we all used to dodge in the house became the best part of the day. We caught up on each other’s lives and discussed our activities over a carefully prepared delicious meal. Stacy did not stop bringing life to our table. She argued about things she did not know, which were cute and funny. Aesop respected and loved her. It was as if he was a different person altogether. They went for functions together, and he helped her with her organisation. Things were going well. “You two are late,” Aesop pointed out, and Luke and I apologised for our tardiness. “Let up, darling. It is not easy taking care of three children simultaneously,” Stacy said, coming to our defence, and I thanked her through the mind link. She winked at me, and I smiled. We were both constant participants in the underground fight club. It was our pastime, and Aesop and Luke usually came to support us while we kicked arse. Luke had legalised it, and women now had equal opportunity in the academy and the military force of the Woodclaw island, just as it should be.
I grabbed a croissant and was about to take a bite when Caleb cleared his throat to get our attention. We were attentive, and Kimberly showed us the engagement ring on her finger.
I squealed with Joy. It was long overdue. Everyone was happy and relieved that she finally said yes.
“Congratulations, you two. I wish you the best marriage can bring. I am glad you finally said yes, Kim,” Luke said, and she smiled. “So when will it take place?” Stacy asked, obviously wanting them to get it over with, and Caleb smiled.
“Next week Saturday. Kim’s mother wants to have a small party for us,” Caleb said, and I was happy for him. Who would have thought they would end up together. I remembered the day
guess her perseverance and love paid off. I was happy for her. She went through a lot and survived it. She did not allow the coldness to break her. Instead, she
hands on mine and
him. I needed the break and time away from
I linked back,
we’re away.”He told me, and I was excited. I did not feel like working that day,
up for lost time which was understandable. I wish we could move the office to our wing so we could not hear them, but that will be
bedroom, we
Aunty,” Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck She
breakfast whenever,” I told him, and she smiled
her giggle as she
I wonder if it were the same as in the past or even
for the joy he brought to the table during breakfast and Stacy for the fun we have outside, especially in our clubs. It was as if everyone had healed completely. Aesop finally got the revenge and closure he sort, and Stacy got her freedom. Caleb moved on,
SUOMI
was blissful. I promised to carry the bliss with me and make sure nothing takes
sat on the picnic mat and crashed his lips on mine. Somehow I knew I would never get
(A Glimpse into the
I blessed the goddess for giving him to me. He was my favourite. James looked like his father, while Chloe looked like me. We had another son after the twins and named him Tristan, and he had a key mark too. He was just sixteen and was still at the academy training as a business administrator. Tristan managed to show up for his sibling’s
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