LilyIt didn’t take longer when we arrived at the event place. Mandy had to find Iris, while Wade and I parted ways after entering the main floor where the ball was going to take place.I decided to take the table on the very corner just to make sure no one, even Iris, could see us. Attending this exclusive party won’t be possible without Wade and anyone who’s going to recognize us would be surprised, so might as well be cautious not to make any commotion.Evan and Zoey who were beside me were very much amazed seeing everything around. I couldn’t thank Wade no more for allowing my twins such experiences I know I couldn’t give to them.“We’re gonna get some snacks right there!” Zoey announced and before I could say a thing, they both pulled their tiny hands from my grip and fled away.I was about to follow them when Iris showed up in front of me, blocking my way.“Oh, look who’s here? I never thought low-class people were even allowed to enter even just to serve.”“Please, Iris. I don'
Lily“Are you okay?” Wade asked, clutching both my shoulders with his eyebrows furrowing.I nodded to assure him in response.He let out a deep sigh, looking back at Iris who just walked away before facing me again. “I need to go after Iris and settle this.”Without waiting for me to say a thing Wade turned away and I watched his back vanish from my sight.The fact that he defended and stood for me against Iris, I should feel happy and thankful for him. But rather, I feel otherwise.Being left alone only reminds me that whatever happens, he’s still going to end up with Iris and I will be alone.Of course, he would go after her! I am being so irrational, I know. But that’s how I felt.Accepting that, I turned back to our table where Evan and Zoey sat with Mandy. She rushed to me and helped me fix my wet hair and face.“I really hate her. How could she do all of this in front of a little child like Zoey?” she irritatedly murmured, reapplying some makeup she used earlier.I remained sile
LilyThe party ended at almost one in the morning. We got back home with Wade but he never bothered to speak even a word to me the whole time.I thought he was just maybe tired. However, the need to thank him took over me. Plus, thanking him won’t take much longer and I’m sure I am suppose to do it now.He was halfway reaching his room when I stopped him.“Thank you for what you have done tonight. If it weren’t for you, Iris wouldn’t have stopped at all,” I continuously say.Wade just looked at me with his tired eyes, not saying anything.I pulled Evan and Zoey with me and asked them to as well as thank Wade for bringing them into the party.As soon as they opened up their mouths to thank him, a smile suddenly formed into his stone-like face a while ago.His expression softened and even said good night to them before leaving.And I was left puzzled. So only Evan and Zoey can make him smile? While he will not even bother to say a word to me?I was left definitely confused and even sta
LilyIt was pitch black outside when I left the restaurant. I opened up the umbrella I had as the rain poured heavily and started to walk back home.The good thing is that Mandy was there to look after my twins as I decided to pay off the remaining hours I needed to work.When I arrived at our house, Mandy was already gone which is what I have expected given that it is already late at night. Evan and Zoey were already asleep. I got ready to sleep as well when I heard Evan whimpering.I knelt down in front of him, gently shaking his shoulders thinking he was probably having nightmares.“Evan, Mommy’s here,” I called, caressing his shoulder, but his whimper grew louder and this time it sounded like a whimper from pain.I placed my palm over his forehead and anxiousness filled me as I felt his high temperature.“Mommy,” Evan whimpered with his eyes shut as beads of sweat formed on his forehead.He was so hot and the only thing I knew I should do was to bring him to the hospital.I rose
LilyEvan and Zoey were both seated in the back seat while I was in the front passenger seat. I kept looking back at Evan to see how he was doing.His eyes were still heavily shut as he embraced himself with the jacket I let him wear.“What happened to him?” Wade questioned.“I don’t know either,” I began, shrugging. “I left them with Mandy because I needed to work extra hours at the restaurant and when I came back they were already asleep. But before I could sleep with them, I noticed Evan’s whimpering and had a high fever,” I explained, hugging myself as the coldness of my wet clothes began to hit me.I didn’t notice that almost half of my shirt was wet because of the heavy rain outside while my hair was dripping wet causing me to shiver in coldness.Wade tilt his body to grab something on the backseat while keeping his other hand on the steering wheel and his eyes on the road.I didn’t realize what it was until he handed me a black jacket of his.“Thanks,” I timidly replied, before
LilyWade let out a deep sigh, staring at me with his tender saddened eyes.Puzzled, I furrowed my eyebrows. “Why are you looking at me like that?”“I hate the father of Evan and Zoey for leaving them all to you. They are such an adorable kids to be abandoned like this. They deserve a happy and complete family.”I forced a smile as I swallowed the lump building in my throat perhaps with guilt?I understand where Wade is coming from, but I can’t help but feel somewhat guilty.He knew the complete opposite of the true story. But I know why I chose to lie. I had my reasons.Silence enveloped us until I noticed an elderly woman who was sitting in front of us smiling from ear to ear as she watched us.I returned the warmth of her smile when she opened her lips and said something that made my face turn hot.“You have such a lovely family.” She was widely smiling, slowly nodding.I threw my eyes at Wade but he was looking at the elderly woman in front of us with a hint of a smile on his lips
LilyThe day after Evan was brought from the hospital, they decided to attended school. I was hesitant to let him go as I am afraid that he might not yet be at his best.But he really wanted to go to school, so I’ve got no other option but to just make sure he’s really fine.I planned on staying at the house to do some chores and just in case his teacher calls me for Evan, I will be able to attend as soon as possible. While Wade was out to somewhere I had no idea.As a knock rang behind the door, I went to attend to it. I wasn’t expecting any visitor today, not even Mandy so I was surprised to know someone’s outside.“Lily, can I talk to you for a minute?” the seriousness of Aiden’s voice immediately made me nod, widely opening the door to let him in.There was no hint of joy on his voice including his face as if he’s here for something serious and important.I lead the way to the dining table as he followed.“It’s about your twin sister, Lauren,” he announced, pulling out a chair on
LilyBut would it make any difference if I by any chance answered that text message? I could have save Lauren from anything that might harm her. But I did not.Am I the one to blame? She left her twin babies with me leaving me no other choice but to stand as their mother.“Lily? Did you hear me? Did Lauren had left anything?” Aiden impatiently asked.I told him everything that I remembered before leaving. But he doesn’t seem to be satisfied with it.“Is that the only message the text was containing? Did you read it through? Or remember the number at least?” Aiden continuously asked, leaving me surprised and in awe.I understand that he wants to find Lauren for me, but the dedication and time he was putting here is undeniably questionable.He seemed to be doing this not for me anymore. I wanted to think he actually knows my twin sister, but I also knew I would only be fooling myself to believe that.“That was the last thing I could remember,” I declared, apologetically looking at him.