All Chapters of Our Beautiful Beginning : Chapter 21 - Chapter 23

LaylaAtlas and Calliope were born on May 13 at 11:35 and 11:42 pm, about a week before my birthday and two weeks after Basil's.Our babies are safely nestled in their cribs, Basil left to the waiting room to bring the whole family in.One after the other they filter into the room, Bampás, mamá, Helios, Thalia and Dante. I guess Perseus couldn't make it."Aww! Look at how small they are." Thalia coos."My giagiá are finally here." Mamá says. Gently picking up Atlas she rocks him."What are their names?" Bampás asked, me and Basil stare at each other, we've been waiting for this moment."Atlas and Calliope." As soon as the names come out of my mouth mamá instantly sobs, she puts Atlas back in his crib. "Efcharistó, Layla, efcharistó. You have given this family so much. You've given us hope for the future." Bampás' eyes are misty as he stares down lovingly at his grandchildren. "Go hold your niece, Helios." Thalia says, His face fills with fear."I'm good." He says. Basil goes to the

One Year LaterLaylaEight months ago me and Basil got remarried in a small ceremony with just family. After, we spent a week in France and enjoyed our honeymoon. He wanted it to be longer but I couldn't stand being away from our babies any longer.Life has been excellent so far, no more tragedies, no more deaths or near deaths. I can almost say it's normal, it's never going to be normal though with Basil as my husband. And I don't mind, I know deep in my gut I was meant to be his wife, to be the mother of his children.When we left for France I didn't know I was already two months pregnant with Eleni our daughter. She's five months old now and she looks just like her father, she has his dark curls, his green eyes and his natural olive tone.We're at the beach enjoying the sun, the breeze and the smell of the ocean."Mamá! Bampás chase me." Atlas giggles showcasing his right dimple, he runs in a circle with Basil chasing him. His red curls bounce with each