Raina Williams
"My babies, I missed you already..." I hugged the energetic twins as they both ran in my arms. They make everything worth it, even having to deal with their father and his bullshit, they make it all worth it.After the long hug, I stood up straight to acknowledge the man standing in front of me, looking devilishly handsome just like the first time we met, its like he gets younger by the day.
"Maya already prepared your breakfast so go say hi to aunty Maya." I said to Ashton and Ashley and at the sound of Maya they scurried off, they loved her a lot sometimes I'd even became jealous but I love Maya too she is truly amazing.
"Morning Raina." Angelo greeted and I couldn't help but feel affected by the way he talks to me, it sends thrills all over my body, I hate it...
"Morning..." I replied at the awkward scene which I did not want to endure any longer.
"So how was your dinner ?" I decided to ask sincerely. If she makes him happy then why should I be step mother in this Cinderella story.
Because you love him.No I don't.
Yes you do.Shut up, I'm getting over him. I debated with my mocking conscience."It was wonderful, thanks for asking." He paused playing with his car keys.
"My mom said you should give her a call." He cleared his throat.
Angelo's mother was always so nice to me, she is like a second mother honestly."I will." I smiled. Things have just been awkward between us since that phone call or rather sincee he got a girl friend.
"Well let me get going." He concluded heading out the door.
"Bye." I muttered when the door closed.
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The day was spent with myself and my two angels watching movies well rather cartoons and lazily talking about most of their encounters of the week."So what did you do at granny's house ?" I genuinely asked.
"We baked cookies but Ashton didn't bake, he only wanted to eat." Ashley sticked out her tongue at Ashton who simply shrugged before saying
"Baking is for girls."
"But its fun." I tried reasoning.
"Sometimes..." Ashton deadpanned while playing video games which he practically played everyday any chance he got but that would have to change because they would be starting first grade soon.
Sometimes I saw more of Angelo in Ashton than myself, the way is realistic about everything and never fails to act mature like when Ashton told Ashley that Santa doesn't exist...I mean how does a five year old come to that conclusion honestly I had a feeling Angelo was behind it maybe he told my baby all that crushing his imagination almost immediately.
Well Ashley is like me, she has a hard time making friends unlike Ashton and she is so observant about other people's feelings like when she asked me if I loved her daddy, I lied and said no but they both know that this is how things will always be between mommy and daddy. Leaving twins to do whatever they were occupied with I decided to call Angelo's mother.
"Hi Martha." She always interjected that I call her Martha than Mrs. Le roux.
"Oh goodness is this Raina." She said in awe.
"Yes, I was just checking up on you." I smiled sitting next to the island in the kitchen.
"Are you okay dear ?" She suddenly asked sensing sadness in my voice which I'm trying so hard to hide.
"I'm fine, how are you ?" I strayed.
"I'm fine Raina after spending the day with my two favourite grandchildren, I couldn't be more happy."
"They always love to visit you."
"You should come to dinner tomorrow, just Alma and her husband, you and the twins as well as Angelo and Yaya." My heart stopped at the last mention.
"I would love to but I wouldn't want to intrude, I'm sure I can just drop off the twins."
"Don't be Silly, Raina you are part of the family you wouldn't be a intruder."
"I will see if I can make it."
"Of course you can, I haven't seen you in a while it would be great just to catch up....Richard and I will not take no for an answer."
"Okay fine." I said after thinking about all the excuses in the book to come up with.
"I can't wait dear." She said excitedly.
"Same here." I lied.
How awkward will it be with Yaya there!
"Don't worry yourself about Yaya, this is just a phase my son is going through, he will soon realise you are the one for him." She convinced.
"I hope so." I saidd biting my bottom lip.
"You know, a mother always knows what's best for their children and Angelo belongs with you."
"But let's not jump into conclusions." I supervened a grin sprawled across my face. Any girl would be very lucky if their mother in law or so spoke to them like that.
"I have to go dear. Take care." She said.
"Okay Martha see you soon." I smiled before hanging up.
My most brilliant achievement was my ability to be able to persuade my wife to marry me." ~ Winston Churchill.***They got married in spring symbolizing new beginnings as the leaves fell off from the brunches. It was a beach wedding, Raina looked so beautiful. Her dress simple yet elegant, Her father walked her down the aisle and also served as the priest who got them married. The twin's wish had finally came true, they always dreamt of their parents finally getting married then they could finally be a normal family. In the process of planning for this wedding, Angelo had never even had the stress that he had with Yasmine Bruyne. He had not even once had second thoughts about marrying Raina infact he couldn't wait for the day, to officially call her his own, to officially call her Raina Le roux. It felt perfect like hand in glove. Raina felt like this - Everything - had been all just a dream. She felt as if maybe something would happen that would destroy her upcoming happiness. She f
"Blood may be thicker than water but love is thicker than anything." ~ Goldie Nash***Raina Williams.Tabula Rasa : New Beginnings.Everything was different, I felt happy. Angelo took me out on a date and I would have never guessed he would take me to Starbucks. He seemed determined to win my love and I was determined to see him disappoint me so I would just be like...I knew it! He didn't give me that opportunity, he listened attentively when I talked. I told him all that had happened the past two years that we had given each other space. He gave me these glances that made me feel like I was the only girl in the room. All I wanted to do was jump on his bones everytime we touched, the sexual frustration was getting to me. He composed himself and Angelo had never done that, anytime we needed to fuck,we would fuck. I had never seen this gentleman side of him. I tried tempting him when we were alone in the car, i could feel his erection as I straddled him on his seat but he still insiste
"You can't force anyone to love you or lend you money." ~ Jewish Proverb***Angelo Le roux."Brad, i swear everyone on that table was just waiting to stab me with their forks." I sighed explaining what had occurred two nights before."Just leave their daughter alone, mate." Brad sighed heavily probably annoyed by my blabbering."Not you too." I whined."I mean Raina is-""Is mine, she has always been mine from the first time I met her, the first time I took her innocence." I said sounding a little more possessive than I would I like to sound."Hey too many details." Brad playfully hit my arm making me give him an evil eye, he knew I was joking."Anyways enough about me, you are going to be a daddy." I said in an obnoxiously mimicked voice."Stop stop stop, you flutter me too much." He said in a sarcastic manor taking a sip from his beer."And I'm obviously the God father right?" I asked."About that Haydeé had another suggestion.." He said with a hint sadness."Why, i mean I'm the be
"Women are from Earth. Men are from Earth. Deal with it." ~ George Carlin.***Raina Williams.It was almost six pm and my parents were still not here anyways, I told them to be here at seven. Tim was conversing in a conversation about football with Angelo who had Ashley sat on his lap while Grayson typed away on his phone. I was in the kitchen with Cathy just making some few finishing touches to the dishes that we would later serve. Ashton was also playing video games not minding anyone. He had became an addict over the years, it took a while to get him to stop playing whenever he started. I still couldn't believe Angelo was here, when I woke up this morning, I didn't think this is how my day would go but so far everything had been civil and good."He loves you."Cathy said out of the blue making me stare at her in disbelief. I could never get it in my head that Angelo loved me even if he said it with his own mouth. I just- i think I told my body, heart and soul to accept that he cou
"A friend is someone who knows about you and loves you just the same." ~ Elbert Hubbard***Raina Williams."What the fudge are you going to do?" Grayson said in an irritated voice. "Why is he here? Did you call him? This is just great my BESTFRIEND FINALLY GETS OVER HER STUPID ASS FIRST LOVE THEN HE DECIDES TO POP OUT OF NO WHERE JUST GREAT." He yelled a little louder for my own liking so I immediately hit him on his left arm."Ow- that fucking hurts." He said in a hurt but amused tone."Gray, calm down first of all he is their father and hell no I didn't call him. He is here for them, it's their birthday and I don't think you and I or anyone should have a problem with that." I explained calmly."Did you see the way he was looking at you? that sexy devil-" i immediately stopped him from talking. Gray had the epitome of jumping into conclusions even if it wasn't necessary."We need to get back down stairs." I gave him an assuring smile."Okay but I'm watching him." He let out a sigh a
"Life is just one damned thing after another." ~ Elbert Hubbard***Angelo Le roux.Rejection, how exactly do you deal with that? This had been something, I had never ever experienced in my life. Remembering kindergarten when I first told a girl I liked her, she immediately gave me a small shy kiss on the cheek and ran away. Third grade, i kissed a girl for the first time and I loved it. Seventh grade, i didn't have to chase girls because they chased me. Sophomore year, girls practically threw themselves at me ; even at that age I still couldn't ask a girl out. As funny as it sounds, all I had to do was nod my head and say yes if I liked the girl back because they did all the talking apparently and I never listened. Senior year, i had already slept with half of the cheerleading squad. I didn't know if girls liked me because of my boyish charm, my reputation or my families reputation. Bottomline is rejection and I were never in the same sentence.When she said no, I didn't expect it we