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It's been some time since I was here last. Summer is the one who would spend weeks on end here any time she would want to get away from father, since he never came here. It reminded him of mother.I forgot how nice it is to sit on this porch and look at the sun setting behind the horizon. "Is everyone in place?" I ask Miguel out on the porch while Autumn is inside with Summer."I have everything covered. No one will be able to get close to the house." Miguel said as she pointed to all of the men standing close by."You might wanna tell them to let me in, that is if you wish to eat dinner." Anthony said as he carried bags in his hand while one of the men didn't let him pass."Sorry, he wasn't at the house when you came before." Miguel says as he waves his hand to the man and Anthony passes through. "I know all of this is necessary but God damn this is more security than at the Met Gala." Anthony said as Miguel took a bag from his hand while I looked at him in odd."What? Your sister m
"God, how I missed this. The four of us just hanging around like the old times." Summer said as she passed us a drink as we at on the couch, Autumn's legs stretched over mine as we watched a movie."I don't know what we used to do, but I am enjoying this." Autumn said as she took a sip of juice."And here comes some dessert." Anthony passed around the chocolate cake Summer made earlier."Gosh, I don't think I have any room left after the dinner we just had, it surprises me you can eat more." Autumn said as she passed on the cake and put it down on the coffee table."That's because we only ate one course for dinner and you had three." To be fair the portions weren't that big and Anthony did cook some amazing chicken, so it's basically just protein. I can't believe I actually learned the food composition, from protein, fiber, carbohydrates, minerals, and fats. You name it, I know it. Those books were very informative. "Stop that, don't tease a pregnant woman about food." Summer said as
I was lying in bed, Autumn's head resting on my chest as she slept while sleep avoided me. My mind just didn't want to shut down, thoughts were going on repeat like a broken CD. I had the person I love the most in between my arms yet I was still restless. Afraid that these moments with her could end at any given moment but the only way out of this guilty feeling is through the truth. But there is still that selfish Domenic inside of me somewhere telling me to wait. Marry her first, that way she won't be able to kick you out so easily. Toxic? Yes, I was, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Caveman? I was, only for her, even when she didn't like it. In love, I was. I loved her more than Ramses loved Nefertiti, more than Suleyman loved Hurrem. She is the only one I would die for, the only one I would live for.I kiss the top of her head before gently putting her head on the pillow, then I turn on my side and look at her sleeping face. My eyes traveled over every feature o
"But that can't be, right? This was just my mind playing tricks on me. You wouldn't do that to me? Would you?" This was the moment I had dreaded for so long, even tho I was supposed to be happy she was remembering, I was terrified. Unable to speak, trying to get my thoughts in order to find the best way to explain this to her but I was left paralyzed in front of her."God I am so sorry." She said. What is she sorry about? I'm the one who needs to apologize. "I shouldn't have even asked you that, of course, you wouldn't hurt me. This was just a nightmare. Let's just forget about it." Did she really believe that or was she only trying to fool herself? Just tell her the truth, if she is remembering on her own maybe that's what she needs to remember everything."Autumn, that..." Come on, why is it so hard for the words to leave my mouth?"Shhh, don't say anything. Just hug me again." Autumn said as she put her hands around me and her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my hands around her and b
"... and that is why I would prefer to organize a small wedding, so I don't have to deal with a big crowd of people I don't even know." Autumn explained as we were all sitting together with her family. Well, not the entire family, Rachel, and Leo were lucky nowhere to be found."Autumn sweety, I understand your point but we are an important family, and a celebration like that is important. Two important families are eventually merging into one, that is..." Eloise seemed to be going on and on until Autumn interrupted her."This is a union of two people that love each other, a celebration of love not a show for everyone to participate in. I want to celebrate it with my family and friends, nothing more." Autumn said as I watched Richard nod his head in agreement. "If Autumn wants to make it more private then that is how it will be. We can always issue a statement to the press later and tell them about the wedding. My daughter is pregnant and if she doesn't want to be exposed to a big tie
"Relax Domenic." I say to myself as I grip the box harder then look at Alex who was looking at me amused. "I have to give it to her, even visibly pregnant she is able to score a guy." Alex jokes before walking in front of me while my feet struggle to follow. As if I didn't have enough problems now I have to deal with this man as well. When will I ever catch a break in this life? "You two seem to be having a good time." Alex said as she placed her box in between them. "He was telling me a joke. Leo is quite funny." Autumn says as she still smiles at him. Her smiles are only for me, not some random man claiming to be her family. "Where is Summer?" I ask as I look around trying not to look pissed. "She went to the bathroom, she won't take long." Autumn says as I glare at Leo."I see you are busy so I'll leave you now." Leo gets up and stands by Autumn's side. "It was nice talking to you, hopefully, we'll have more opportunities to get to know each other." He says as he takes her hand
Autumns POVI woke up feeling the sun on my face and Domenic's heavy arm over my body, I was also greeted by Prue kicking. It's such a strange yet special feeling every time she does so. When I woke up in the hospital and they had to explain to me that I was pregnant, I have to admit I didn't know what to feel for this baby. I didn't know how to feel about any of it. Waking up to a blank space in my head has been a rocky road, having to meet my family, friends... Domenic. I had to learn how to love them and trust them. But lately, I feel they all collectively hide things from me and there is no one I can ask anything, well until now.My family has their reservations about Aunt Rachel and her son, but I see them as someone who can help me take away the secrets that are kept from me.Seeing how early it still was I discreetly got out of bed without waking up Domenic and got dressed before taking the opportunity to leave the room and go downstairs alone. I'm sick and tired of being treat
"Who is Alice Moore?" Leo asks confused."Well if I'd known that then I wouldn't need you, now would I?" I say frantically as I look around making sure no one is coming."Anything particular I should pay my attention to?" I don't know what there is to find, but I am sure Domenic is hiding something from me, and it's related to her."She was close to Domenic, that should put you in the right direction." That is everything I know at the moment, but my gut tells me there is so much more to discover."What? Is this a jealousy thing?" Leo asks and I frown."Just do what I told you, and anything you find out you come directly to me. No one else needs to know I ask you this." I am sure they would all be quick to stop me from finding out whatever it is that they are hiding from me."May I ask, why did you ask me to do it?" He asks and the answer is pretty simple."I get the feeling my family is overprotecting me and I know they wouldn't allow me to pock around, so I need you to do it." He nods
Sasha lets him fall into one of our Victorian chairs while Adam and I stand in front of him like parents who are about to scoll their child. But this talk was very necessary, for the sake of our sibling bond and their friendship.I glance at Adam, silently asking him if he’s ready for this. His calm smile reassures me. He’s been patient, waiting for this moment to happen, but I know it’s not easy for him either."Sasha," I start, my voice steady but firm, "we need to have a real talk about all this because Adam isn’t some phase or fling. He’s serious, and I am too. And I need you to accept that. Not just for me, but for us...all of us.""So, let me get this straight," he says, finally breaking the silence, his voice low. "You two have been sneaking around behind my back, hiding this whole thing, and now suddenly I’m supposed to just accept it? What was all that about, huh?"Adam shifts next to me, his hand resting lightly on my back, but I can feel the muscles in his shoulders tense up
...That night... "...so now we are not only friends and brothers-in-law but I had the privilege of being his best man. What he and Autumn have is special, anyone can see that, and all I can say is that I wish them both happiness. Also Autumn I'd like to ask your permission to take him out this Friday to play ball." Anthony jokes as he finishes his best man speech. I once heard of a so-called bromance Domenic and Anthony had pretty much ever since they met each other. Summer said she found it endearing. "As long as Summer gave you permission to go." Autumn hits Anthony with a comeback. "But Friday is a no-go, we have a Lamaze class," Autumn says as she touches Domenic's shoulder. "But you are free to join us," She added to which I started connecting the dots. Why Summer looked somewhat green on her face, why she didn't eat and why would she go to a Lamaze class... "That's a great idea." Summer says and Anthony looks at her strangely. "Why would we go to a Lamaze class?" He asks an
Alex's POV I woke up with a smile on my face as the light of the day shined over my face. Despite the cold, I wrapped myself into a blanket and sat in the corner of my balcony, breathing in the familiar salty ocean air. I used to sit here and watch over the driveway, waiting for Adam's car to drive in, and while everything seemed the same, everything had changed. Now, we were together, dreaming about a future and enjoying the present. A day I once dreaded would never come was now here and the happines set in my chest could be painted in a million colours. I smiled to myself, thinking about how far I’d come. How we had come. With Adam, I had learned to be whole. I closed my eyes, letting the wind brush across my face, and took a deep breath. The salty air mixed with the faint scent of coffee surrounded me too and I suddenly opened my eyes to meet Mrs.Henrdics standing at the balcony door with coffee in hand. "Good morning." She says as she walks over to me and hands me to warm cup.
"How is Autumn?" Eloise asks us as soon as we walk in leaving her cup of tea on the living room table."She is alright, as is the baby. They are gonna keep her overnight. Domenic stayed behind but I think Richard and Sasha will go home soon." I say as her eyes travel to the spot where Alex and I are holding hands when my mother comes to stand by Eloise. The smile on her face told me everything I needed to know."So... the two of you..." Eloise gestures between Alex and me. "How long has this been going on?" She asks."A while now," Alex says. "And before you start, it was my idea to keep it a secret. I didn't want our families involved before we were sure of where this was going." "I think that was very sensible of you." My mother says as she joins the conversation. "So now that you are sharing the news does it mean it's official?" "But they didn't share the news, they were discovered in a secret. There is a clear distinction." Eloise says.Alex laughs softly at Eloise’s comment, squ
"How is she? Can I see her?" Domenic asks as he jumps to get to him before everyone else. "Miss Cromwell is fine, she and the baby girl are stable. Her blood pressure went up which caused her to faint. I'm going to recommend bed rest until the baby gets here to avoid any possible complications." The doctor says and one could see and feel the worry melt off of our backs. "Did you talk to her? Did she remember anything? Is that why she had the crisis?" Richard asked as I stepped back and took Alex to my side wrapping my hand around her, keeping her close. Perhaps it wasn't the right moment but being able to hold her in public gave me a sense of power I never had before. "We talked for a brief moment and she described to me what happened, all the excitement of the wedding and the events that happened after took a toll on her, but she remains not remembering the past." We listen as the doctor talks and Alex smiles. We didn't care about the memories so much anymore. Autumn was alright
"What happened?" Richard yells as he runs to Autumn's side, almost crushing down at the site of her unconscious body in Domenic's hands. "I'm so sorry... I didn't think..." Rachel said as she watched what her words caused. "What did you do?" Richard asks her with fury in his eyes but Rachel only stares at Autumn in shock while Leo does the best he can to hold on to her. "Help is on its way!" Alex yells as she comes back and sticks to my side. Her hands are cold as they slip into mine. I wasn't sure if it was from the cold or from the situation that was in front of us with both Autumn and Sasha. "Dont wait. Get her in the car and drive to the hospital. I'll go with you and make sure they take good care of her." My dad says as he helps Richard stand up and move away from Autumn. Domenic lifts her in the air, and her veil falls down onto the floor. The sight was heartbreaking, this day turned out to be everything but perfect. First Alice, now this. I just hope it doesn't get any wo
Miguel jumps at Alice, grabbing her hand while the other guy manages to take the gun from her, ultimately pinning her to the ground when Alex pulls me back as the rest of the family gets up and gathers up at the front. “Let go of me, I'm not done yet!” Alice yells as she struggles to free herself but to no use as Miguel ties her hand to her back. “It's over Alice, it's finally over. You won't be able to hurt us ever again.” Domenic says as he presses Autumn to his side while Miguel lifts Alice, her hands pinned at her back. “Take her to the security room and call the police. She won't escape this time, not on my watch.” Richard says while rubbing Autumn's shoulder, trying to make sure she is ok. She look pale, shook but somewhat alright. She held onto Domenic the same way Alex didn't let go of my hand all this time. “He is lying to you, everyone is…” Alice says but Miguel drags her away. She was trying to do damage to the last second she could use. So much haterade in such a s
I always found weddings to be beautiful, yet this one was special. This was about my friend, someone who I knew would always be in my life, but I somehow knew that from the day I met her. Now sitting here, watching the smile on her face as she stared at the face of her loved one, the man she chose yet again despite every odd, despite not knowing the past. A path she chose solely based on what she felt within herself, and that was love. I had my doubts about it, I had my doubts about Domenic... the things I knew about their past, the things I didn't share with anyone else, not Alex, not Richard... I saw the regret in his eyes, I saw the pain but I also saw the love... and I wish them happiness. The same one I wished for myself and the woman who was sitting next to me right now. My love. My Alex. Today wasn't just the start of a new life for Autumn, this was also the day that meant something big for Alex and me. This was the day we would finally stop hiding. The day everyone would final
"Adam, where the hell were you? We are going to be late and you still haven't changed." Mom yells at me as soon as I step through the door. "I had some business to take care of. Dont worry I'll be ready in time." "Business, on a day like this one." Mom asks, her nad on her hip and eyebrow raised scepticly. "You look great by the way, where is Dad? You should go check he doesn't get something on his suit before we have to leave... I'll go shower now, bye." I manage to ramble up and run upstairs to get ready. Luck had it that Rosie had already got my clothes ready and waiting for me on the bed so I showered, got my hair ready, and got dressed just as a text came for me letting me know Derek was booked and taken care of. One more reason to party. ... "See, there was no reason for all that rushing. I had plenty of time to finish my meal." Dad said as we got out of the car at the Cromwell mention. It’s the perfect place for a wedding...grand, romantic, and more than enough to make an