LOGINGrand aunty Ummul passed away a year ago, and we still miss her, especially Emma and Chloe. We had learned sign language because of her. We did not mourn too much because we knew she had gone to rest. Luke was glad we could care for her a little longer before she died. Aunty Amira was married with c
"You missed breakfast," Luke said, and she looked away. I noticed a hickey on her neck. She saw that I noticed and tried to cover it. "Come on, Luke, Aunty Amirah can come for breakfast whenever," I told him, and she smiled at me. Not wanting him to say anything else, I urged him to move on. "I ho
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 he
"Stacy.." he managed with his deep voice., but it sounded weak and defeated. I looked up gradually, and his eyes were filled with tears. "I am sorry, Stacy. I was mean to you. I should have made more effort. I should have loved you harder. I take all the blame," he said, and I shook my head and sto
Stacy. I spent three months missing Aesop. It was hard. Sometimes I wished I didn't leave, but I needed time alone. All my life, I had been in someone's shadow. First, it was my parents, then Regan and then Aesop. I never had the time to discover myself and learn my weaknesses and strengths. I neve
"Every time you feel a contraction, I want you to push," She said, and I nodded. The first contraction came, and I pushed as instructed. ONE HOUR LATER I had delivered twins. A boy and a girl and the nurses had taken them to clean them up. I was anxious to see them. They had wheeled me back to the
"My baby, my baby" was all she could manage between sobs. "Leave her be, Tia. It is time to go home; you need to rest. Pregnancies are difficult in the early stages," my father said, and when Tia did not leave Elisabeth quickly enough, he went to separate them. "I want you to pack your things and
Tia. We stayed at the cliff a bit until Luke's heartbeat steadied. We were not expecting this to happen, but Dr Green had warned that there might be complications because of the damned meds that Elisabeth took. As much as I hated the woman, my heart went out to her when she realised the extent of t
"Has Regan Adhit threatened you lately, mother?" he asked his mother, and Luke adjusted in his seat, indicating he was interested in the answer and she should answer it. Stacy was shocked immediately. She choked on the juice she was sipping immediately and began to cough. "Caleb, this.." Alpha Aes
Doctor Green came to check between Elisabeth's legs with his hands and then nodded. "Okay, Miss Barnes, you are fully dilated. I want you to push the moment you feel a contraction. Do not push until you feel the contractions, Okay?" he said to her, and she nodded and began to push, squeezing my han







