Sandra helped her calm down with a clear lemony soup. She felt drowsy and dozed off to sleep. Sandra quietly left the room and called Laurence to inform him.
Serenity woke up feeling much better. It was late afternoon and Serenity couldn't believe that she had slept for so long. Sandra came to check up on her after fifteen minutes.
"Feeling better?" She asked and Serenity nodded at her. "Can you go downstairs to eat or should I bring something for you here?" She asked with concern.
"My head's spinning. I don't think I can go down, " she said, apologetically. Her new family might find her behavior a little odd but she couldn't possibly go downstairs in this condition.
"No problem, Serenity. I'll get you something to eat, " she said with a smile.
Alexander at last felt relieved. The whole of last week had been a nightmare for him. He boarded his flight from New York back to San Francisco. On his way to the airport, he had bought for himself a new mobile after his last one fell from his hands and broke down. He didn't get time the whole week to do anything but look after his depressed sister, Paige. Paige, who was three years younger than him, was Mark Orbitz's daughter. Alexander loved her like his own little sister.So when she and her husband Brandon Crosby left their home in San Francisco after a fight with Brandon's parents, Alexander sheltered them in his home on Clay Street. Paige was pregnant with twins and was prescribed bed rest due to complications from her pregnancy. They both were worried and very stressed so Alexander gave them their privacy. Although he wanted to take Serenity home, he couldn't. He didn't wish to disturb Paige a
"Alex stop, I beg of you," Lucas shouted, his voice gone hoarse from the constant yelling at Alexander to stop."Stop, I love you, Alex. I won't let you do this," cried Lucas, running as fast as his legs could carry him. He knew that he was no match against Alexander's strength but still he blindly plunged into the ocean to save his friend.Alexander didn't listen to a word Lucas said. He had lost the will to live. He didn't have anyone to live for. The ocean beckoned him and he wanted to embrace it and unite with his parents in heaven. He wanted to ask them why they brought him into this world? To live like a piece of trash, unloved and uncared for?Colton along with Grant from the surf school along with two lifeguards patrolling the area rushed to rescue Alexander. They saw Lucas trying to swim after A
Serenity tested positive when she tried the home pregnancy test kits that Laurence got for her. They decided to wait for a fortnight before announcing the news of her pregnancy to his family. Serenity hid her nausea well and went downstairs often to bond with her new family.After a fortnight, they announced the good news to everyone. His parents were the happiest people on earth. Laurence took Serenity to a good gynecologist. When Serenity's parents heard the news of her pregnancy, they sent Liam over to Laurence's house to see her."You have been sick since the day of your wedding. Tell me honestly whose baby it is, Sera," said Liam when they were alone in her bedroom. Laurence had gone to work and after meeting the whole family, Liam went upstairs to have a word with her.Serenity stared at him
"You both know that I've never divorced my Aria. She still carries my name. You have faked her signature and prepared false divorce papers to get me remarried. I didn't object as it was your last wish, mom. But now that your health has improved, I can't stay in this marriage any longer," said Laurence with a fierce conviction."Yes, I want a divorce too. This was a mistake that I've been repenting for the last few months. I want my children to know their real father, " said Serenity."What can we say when you both have already decided," said his mom, her face flushed red with indignation. Serenity felt that it was a strange way of expressing her happiness. Her own granddaughter had been found and yet how could she look kind of angry?Laurence's dad didn't look happy either hearing their announcement. Lau
After Three Months"Mom, Dad, please I need to join work. Nancy's there to look after the twins. I'll express enough milk for them to last for at least four hours and then go to the office. Please," pleaded Serenity. She hadn’t been able to re-join work ever since she had returned from San Francisco, a year back. With the able nanny, Nancy Smith looking after the twins, Serenity was bored out of her mind."Not yet, Sera. Your body needs to recover. Regain your strength in three more months and then you can re-join work. But not at the moment, " said her mom strictly.“At least I can freelance from home. I’ll go crazy, mom,” she pleaded. Her mom considered it for a moment.“You can talk to your dad about that. If he agrees, I don’t have a problem
"Okay boys, you win. But I'm dirty after all that surfing. If Violet shouts, you're responsible, " Alexander said, as he strode inside the house with the twins after him. He saw Colton with his uncle Eric just opposite the main door. "Uncle Eric, how are you?" He asked as they hugged each other."I'm fine my boy. Look at you? You're all tanned and looking quite handsome. Surfing's suiting you, eh?" Said her dad as he smacked Alexander's arm lightly, making him color a little."Yes, I love it actually, " Alexander confessed with a laugh. "Where's aunt Eugene and Liam? Didn’t they come?" Asked Alexander. He knew Lucas's parents were here for Violet's delivery but he was too busy at the surfing school to drop in earlier. He waited for uncle Eric’s reply with his breath stuck in his throat. He hadn’t asked about Serenity, knowing that
The next morning their parents went to Santa Ana, a neighboring city where their mom's cousin, aunt Magdalene lived with her family. It was nearby and they could return soon when the need arose.Serenity was with the twins in the room, feeding them, bathing them, and changing them. Liam wandered into the living room to find Lucas sitting with his laptop, sipping coffee. Violet had her breakfast and was sitting inside Serenity's room, watching the babies being tended to.Liam sat down beside Lucas. "Are you busy?" He asked Lucas."No, I'm just looking at this proposal. Tell me. How have you been?" He asked."Leave me. I think Sera needs a little push," Liam confessed."What do you mean?" Asked Lucas, sh
"Let them come in, Alex," said his mom. Alexander helped Serenity with the strollers. She came inside and sat in the living room. His mom poured over Alexa and Adriel, cooing at them, making them gurgle with pleasure."Oh, aren't they cute? They must be quite a handful," she said, picking up Alexa in her arms. Alexander took Alexa from her arms and held her to his chest, nervously so as not to hurt her."She's so tiny. What's her name?" He asked, slowly rocking Alexa. She snuggled into his chest and Alexander felt choked with emotions at her behavior. He felt a strange connection to her and he had no idea how."Alexa," said Serenity, her cheeks coloring a little. Would he realize the connection?Alexander looked at her, and at Alexa. He was confus