After leaving the rooftop, Drew and I headed back home, enjoying the quiet evening air. As we walked in the door, the aroma of dinner wafted through the air, making my stomach growl with hunger.Theresa smiled the moment she saw us and signaled with her hands, calling us to the dining table. "I prepared your favorite dish," she whispered softly, pulling out a chair for me.I sat down, feeling grateful for the thoughtful gesture. “Thank you.” I whispered back to her smiling. “You’re welcome dear.” She responded heading back to the kitchen. “How was your day honey?” My mom asked me taking a seat next to me. “Very well mom, howdy?” I asked her smiling. “I slept all through.” She answered and we laughed. Everyone gathered at the table and we spent the next hour enjoying dinner and one another's company, chatting about our day and sharing stories.As we finished up, Drew leaned back in his chair, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Hey, I almost forgot to tell you," he said. "There'
The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed and energized. Drew wasn’t in bed with me and I had no idea where he was, I looked in the bathroom and in his study but he wasn’t there. I got dressed and headed downstairs to the kitchen, where I found Theresa busy making breakfast."Good morning, dear," she said, smiling at me. "How are you today?""I'm great, thanks," I replied, pouring myself a cup of ginger tea. "What's the plan for today?""Well, Drew left for work or so, I assume. He said he would be back by noon, and Zach is going to school to pick up his award," Theresa said. "Catherine would be going out to run some errands, and your mom is insisting on going with her."I nodded, taking a sip of my tea. “Sounds like a quiet day at home."Just then, my phone buzzed with a text from Drew. "Hey, my queen," he wrote. "Just wanted to check in and see how you're doing. Text me back if you’re awake.” I smiled, feeling a flutter in my chest. "I'm doing great, thanks," I replied. "Just en
As we made our way downstairs, the whole family turned to look at us. Their eyes widened in amazement as they took in my dress."Wow, you look stunning!" My mom exclaimed, getting up from the couch to get a closer look."Absolutely breathtaking," Theresa agreed, smiling at me with tears in her eyes.Catherine nodded in agreement, oohing and aahing over the details of my dress. Zach, who had been quietly observing from the sidelines, finally spoke up. "You look like a real-life princess," he said, grinning and winking at me, which made everyone to laugh. Drew smiled, his eyes shining with pride. "I told you she'd look stunning," he said, taking my hand.We took a few photos together before saying our goodbyes and heading out to the car.As we drove away from the house, I couldn't help but feel like a princess, with my handsome prince by my side. The night was young, and I couldn't wait to see what it had in store for us. I had never been to a high-society event like this before, and
I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing with an incoming text from Nessa. I smiled, knowing that she was probably checking in on me after the big gala event last night.I rolled over and picked up my phone, scrolling through the messages. Nessa had sent me a flurry of texts, all of them filled with excitement and curiosity."OMG, Alexa!!! You and Drew are ALL OVER THE INTERNET!!!" she wrote. "I'm talking viral, girl! Your photos from last night's gala are everywhere! What happened? Spill the tea!"I couldn't help but laugh at Nessa's enthusiasm. I decided to give her a call instead of texting her back. She answered on the first ring."Girl, what's going on?" I asked, trying to contain my own excitement."Alexa, I'm dying over here!" Nessa exclaimed. "Tell me everything! What happened last night? How was the gala? Everyone is talking about you and Drew? You two look absolutely stunning together!"I took a deep breath and launched into a detailed account of the previous day's events,
As we finished breakfast, Drew glanced at his watch. "I have a meeting in two hours," he said. "Would you like to come with me?"I nodded, smiling. "I'd love to."Drew smiled back at me. "Great. It's a meeting with some potential investors for one of our new projects. It might be a bit boring, but I'd love to have you there. We could go out for lunch afterwards.”I stood up, feeling a sense of excitement. "I'm ready when you are." We headed back upstairs to get ready to go for the meeting. While Drew settled for a long sleeves white shirt, black pants and black shoes to match, I wore a black flowing dress with a slit by the side, a black sandals, black bag and a white hair bow. We left for the meeting at exactly eleven am, it was a thirty minutes drive. As we walked in, I could feel the eyes of the other attendees on us. Drew introduced me as his partner, and I smiled politely as we took our seats.The meeting was actually quite interesting, and I found myself paying close attention
I picked up my phone and sent Nessa a text. "Hey girl, I just got the most amazing gift from you! Thank you so much for the adorable baby luggage. You're the best!" I added a few heart emojis to show my appreciation.Nessa responded immediately. "Aww, you're welcome, Alexa! I'm so glad you liked it. I was thinking of you and the babies when I saw it.”I smiled, feeling grateful for Nessa's thoughtfulness. "Thanks, girl. You're always so supportive. By the way, how's your date going? Are you getting ready?"Nessa replied, "Yeah, I'm getting ready now. I'm so nervous! What if I trip and fall or say something stupid?"I laughed. "Nessa, you're going to be fine! Just be yourself and have fun. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes. That's what makes life interesting, right?"Nessa sent me a laughing emoji. "You're right, as always. Thanks for the advice, Alexa. I'll try to relax and enjoy myself."I smiled, feeling happy that I could help. "That's the spirit! Go out there and show him what
Drew and I decided that it was best to invite my dad’s family over to our home, and the earlier the better. In few days time, a date would be set by the judge for us all to meet in court. I didn’t even know how I was expected to feel, even though deep down, I wasn’t really happy about everything and can’t wait for it all to be over, I still had to maintain a positive attitude and mindset. “It’s weekend already, how about we all have dinner with them this Sunday.” Drew suggested, raising his eyebrows at me. “Sunday? That’s just in two days time.” I responded. “Two days is enough time to prepare, there’s absolutely no point to keep adjourning the meeting. It’s best if everything is settled and everyone gets to familiarize themselves with each other before the final court meeting.” He stated and I nodded, affirming his decisions. “In that case, I’ll have to inform my mom to pass the information down to them.” I said and got up, making my way to my mom’s room. “Hey mom.” I said stepp
Saturday morning was a lazy one. Drew and I woke up late, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. We lounged in bed for a while, chatting and laughing together.After a while, we finally got out of bed and started getting ready for the day. We worked out together, then cleaned up and headed downstairs for breakfast.My mom helped us microwave our meal before I took it to the dinning table. She smiled at us as we sat down at the table. "Good morning, Sleep well?""We did, thanks," I replied, yawning.My mom poured us each a cup of coffee, then sat down beside us. "I called your uncle this morning," she said, looking at me. "They're excited to meet you, and they've agreed to have us over on Sunday.""That's great!" Drew said, smiling."What time?" I asked."We're scheduled for 5 pm," my mom replied.I nodded, feeling a mix of emotions. I was excited to meet my dad's family, but I was also nervous. I didn’t want things to go wrong or anything out of place. Drew see
As the days turned into weeks, the excitement for the wedding grew. Everyone was buzzing with anticipation, and the house was filled with the sound of laughter and chatter.We all went on a shopping spree, getting new outfits, clothes, shoes, and bags. I tried on my wedding dress multiple times, making sure it was perfect. Nessa got her maid of honor dress, and Drew and Nicolas looked dashing in their tuxedos.Finally, the big day arrived. The house was buzzing with activity as everyone got ready. My grandparents, uncles, aunt and families all arrived, beaming with happiness.We all got into our various cars and headed to the wedding venue, some guests were already seated waiting patiently for us. Everything kicked off just immediately, I was walked down the aisle by my grandfather. I saw Drew waiting for me, looking handsome in his tuxedo. Nicholas stood beside him, his smile, contagious as he saw me. Nessa also stood by my side, smiling brightly.The ceremony was beautiful, with pe
As we woke up the next morning, my phone rang, breaking the silence. It was my grandfather calling to ask about the babies and exchange pleasantries. After a while, he asked, "So, when are you two lovebirds planning on getting married?"Drew, who was lying beside me, suddenly sat up and took the phone from me. "Actually, sir, I've have something nice planned out, and I intended to see you physically for a discussion.” he said with a smile. "We're going to have a beautiful outdoor wedding in a stunning landscape surrounded by nature and flowers. And the best part is, it's just a month away! The venue and all is under construction and would be ready in two weeks time.”I was taken aback, my eyes widening in surprise. I had no idea Drew had planned anything, let alone the entire wedding! I listened in awe as Drew continued to talk to my grandfather, discussing the details of the wedding.After they hung up, I turned to Drew, excitement radiating from my face. "You've planned the wedding?
Few days after the birth, our house was still buzzing with excitement. Zach and Catherine were inseparable from the babies, and they took turns feeding and cuddling them.My mom and Theresa were also a big help, cooking meals and doing laundry despite the presence of a new housekeeper and cook. Drew and I were enjoying every moment of parenthood, even the sleepless nights. We would take turns feeding and changing the babies, and we would often sit together in the nursery, watching them sleep.Nessa was also a big help, and she would often come over to visit and assist with the babies. She was overjoyed to be an aunty, and she would spend hours playing with the babies and giving them attention.My mom was now staying with us full-time, she was cleared off her probation and now was happily helping with the babies and getting everything back to normal. Drew was working from home, taking care of his fatherly duties and making sure everything was running smoothly.Our home was filled with
We drove through the quiet streets, I felt a sense of contentment wash over me. It had been a wonderful evening, and I was grateful for the love and friendship that surrounded us.After a while, Drew broke the silence. "I'm glad we're having twins," he said, smiling at me.I smiled back, feeling happy. "Me too," I said. "It's going to be an amazing adventure."Drew nodded, taking my hand. "We'll face it together," he said. "As a family."I felt a surge of love for him, and I knew that everything was going to be okay. We were in this together, and we would face whatever challenges came our way as a team.As we pulled into our driveway, I felt a sense of relief wash over me. It had been a long day, but it had been worth it.Drew helped me out of the car, and we walked together into our house going into our room immediately and getting ready for bed. Drifting off to sleep that night, I knew that tomorrow would bring new challenges and adventures. But I was ready, because I had Drew by m
I woke up to the sound of Catherine knocking gently on our bedroom door. "Good morning, Alexa! I brought you some breakfast. It’s almost noon.” she said, her voice soft and cheerful.I smiled, feeling grateful for Catherine's thoughtfulness. "Thanks, Catherine. Come on in." I said to her and glanced at the wall clock, it was past 11am. Catherine walked in with a tray laden with scrambled eggs, toast, and fresh fruit. "Good morning, Drew," she said, smiling. Drew stirred, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. "Morning, Catherine. Thanks for bringing us breakfast."I took a bite of my eggs, savoring the delicious flavors. "Catherine, did Theresa make these?” I asked, gesturing to the meal. Catherine nodded. "No, she left hours ago. She said she had a busy day ahead of her at the restaurant, I made them.”“Oh, you’re the sweetest. Thank you.” I said, praising her sense of thoughtfulness. After we finished eating, Drew and I relaxed for a while, before he started to work on his computer. A
***FIVE MONTHS LATER….I sat in the living room, engrossed in a book about parenthood. The warm glow of the lamp beside me cast a cozy ambiance, and the soft hum of the TV in the background created a sense of relaxation. Drew walked into the room, a gentle smile on his face, and sat down beside me."Hey, how's the book?" he asked, nodding towards the pages in my hand.I looked up, my eyes sparkling with excitement. "It's great! I'm learning so much about what to expect when the twins arrive."Drew chuckled. "I'm sure you'll be an amazing mom. You're already so prepared."Just then, Zack walked out of his room, a curious expression on his face. "Hey, what are you reading?” I smiled. "Just a book parenthood.” Zack nodded and plopped down beside us on the couch. Catherine, who had been quietly reading in her room, also emerged, drawn in by the conversation.As we chatted, Stella, our new housekeeper, walked into the room with a tray of freshly baked cookies and a pitcher of cold lemona
As the private jet landed safely at the designated airport, Nicolas was ready to drive us all back home. The ride was smooth, and before we knew it, we were pulling up to our beautiful home. Theresa, Zach, and Catherine were waiting at the door, beaming with smiles."Welcome home!" Theresa exclaimed, opening her arms for a warm hug.Zach and Catherine chimed in, "We missed you guys!"“I missed you all too, so much.” I said and hugged them back. We unloaded the boxes and bags from the car, Nicolas and Nessa said their goodbyes. "It was great spending time with you all," Nessa said, hugging me tightly."Definitely," Nicolas agreed. "We'll have to do it again soon."With a final wave, they drove off, leaving us to settle back into our routine.As we walked into the house, Theresa asked, "So, how was Paris? Tell us everything!"I grinned mischievously. "Oh, where do I even start?"Zach and Catherine's eyes widened with excitement as I began to recount our adventures. "We visited the Eiff
I woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring in my ear, I stretched my arms and yawned, feeling refreshed after a good night's sleep. I glanced at the clock and saw that it was already 8:00 am. Drew was still fast asleep beside me, so I gently shook him awake."Good morning, sleepyhead," I whispered, smiling.Drew rubbed his eyes and sat up, yawning. "Morning, beautiful. How did you sleep?”I grinned. "We're going to the Musée d'Orsay, so I guess my night went well. Nicholas and Nessa are meeting us at the museum at 10:00 am."Drew nodded, throwing off the covers. "I see. Let's get ready then."We both headed to the bathroom to take our showers. The warm water felt invigorating, and I took my time, enjoying the feeling. After our showers, we got dressed. I chose a yellow sundress with white flowers, pairing it with a pair of sandals and a wide-brimmed hat. Drew wore a pair of light blue shorts and a white button-down shirt, looking effortlessly stylish. I grabbed my camera and made sur
I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing on the nightstand. I reached over and picked it up, seeing a text from Zach."Hey, Alexa! The house feels so empty without you guys. Can't wait for you to come back," the text read.I smiled, feeling a pang of homesickness. I decided to call Zach and catch up with him and Catherine.As I dialed the number, Drew stirred beside me, opening one eye lazily. "Who are you calling?" he asked, his voice husky with sleep."I'm calling Zach and Catherine," I replied, smiling. "I just got a text from Zach and I wanted to catch up with them."Drew nodded, closing his eye again. "Okay, baby. I'll let you talk."I waited for Zach to answer, and when he did, I could hear the sound of Catherine's laughter in the background."Hey, Alexa! Oh, I'm so glad you called," Zach said, sounding enthusiastic.I chatted with Zach and Catherine for a while, telling them about our latest news and adventures and how I have everything captured on camera to fill them when I’