Chapter 21

Layla

Atlas 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