4

Alexa

"I miss you so much!" Thea hugs me tightly. She always does that whenever she meets me. It's never changed.

"I miss you too, I thought you didn't want to meet me anymore," I said to her and she hit my arm. "Auch, what's that for?" I rub my arm.

"For you not to be so emotional, woman. I'm here just busy with works and kids. You know my kids are wild and I am tired to handle them. I am happy since you text me to meet up today," I can't believe she just said that her kids are wild. I mean kids are kids but her kids are funny. I can totally understand that. "Let's go in. I am starving and I have so much to talk," We walk into the restaurant. 

"So, first, tell me how's your life now, It is better?" She asks. I don't want to tell her that I suspect Jared to be cheated on me so I just nod my head and smile. "Good, I know Jared is the best man for you and your kids. By the way, Are Helena and Austin good? What about Gabriel and Gabriella?" 

"So many questions huh?" I said.

"Of course. I want to know how my niece and nephew doing," Even though Thea has her own kids, she still cares about my children and I am grateful for that. "Well?"

"The double G is at New York spending time with Elijah there since they are on holiday now," The double G is Thea's idea to call them that. She said that their name is too long to mention it one by one so she came up with the idea to call them the double G. I never understand what is going on in her mind. She always comes up with something weird but it is can be used. I have no objection actually. 

"I can see he is now a responsible man since  Joseph invite them for dinner back when we in New York. At least he actually treats Rebecca like a wife. So, the double G will be there until?" I can see that. He is really changed and if I don't know him, I would fall for him but luckily god showed me the other side of him and close my heart from giving him the second chance. Even though he is different now, I am grateful he treats his wife like how a wife should be treated. Rebecca must be so happy. 

"Until their holidays over," She nods her head. "About Helena and Austin, they both at home with Sandy. They ask when you want to meet them. They want to play with your kids, of course," I said and she chuckles. "When they know about I am going to meet you today, Austin is so excited to meet with Alex, Dylan, Harry, Ethan, and Carl and for Helena, of course, she can't wait to meet Charlotte," 

"I see, well I am staying here I think for a week and let's bring them to meet later," I nod my head.  

"So, what about you? I can see you actually glowing and getting prettier, are you planning to have another baby?" She looks at me with a palm face when I mention another baby. I can't help but laugh at her reaction.

"You know Joseph never kidding when he said he wants a lot of children and here we are, having 6 kids. I think that's enough but you know, I kinda want to have another girl because my poor charlotte is getting too comfortable playing with boys than a girl," 

"She's going to be the tough girl when she gets older. At least she can protect herself and you won't be worried about her," I said.

"Are you kidding me? She is now four and she already knows how to punch his brothers. Her punches are strong though. The thing is, Carl is weaker than her. She's the one who bullies her brother. I have no words for that," Her life is full of laughter and every time I heard her story about her children, I can't help but laugh so hard. Her children are funny. "Oh, and another thing is, I think, I am going to get another girl this time. I guarantee that." I raised my eyebrow when she said that.

"Hold up, I thought you used to say six kids in the house are more than enough?"

"You think I will let Joseph let the boys rule the house? I am going to make a girl team too. I need my scout," She said and she looks serious. I don't know what to say.

"Sure... Thea. I am happy that you actually plan for another child. I wonder how many more you will get pregnant?" 

"I think two more," 

"What if it is a boy again?"

"Then we try again," Thea and Joseph really trying to open a nursery of their own. I don't know what's going to happen when they actually have 10 kids. God, That's a lot. "You will meet a new baby next year," She said and I look at her wondering what is she talking about. Then, I realizes she is talking about what.

"No way, Thea?" I look at her. " Don't tell me you are-"

"Pregnant! Yes, babe, I am preggy again. I really hope this time it is a girl. I don't know what happens if it another boy coming out," I can't believe her. She is actually serious about having another kid. 

"Thea, I'm so happy for you!" I hug her and still cannot believe she is pregnant again. "Looks like Joseph have to be ready to take care of a newborn baby," 

"Yes, I am hoping he will not leave me in the house again like the last time. I swear to god he is reckless, "We laugh at that.

Spending time with Thea is sure the best time I've ever had. Time really moves so fast when you are having fun. I can't believe it's night already and I guess it's time to say goodbye to my best friend.

"I will bring all the children to your house soon, So, be ready for the whole mess they are going to make at your house," She said and hug me before getting into her car. I wave her goodbye and she drives away. I can totally say that she and Joseph are just meant to be. They are so happy with each other and I think their love just keeps giving them a child. 

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Helena and Austin are already asleep. So, I went straight to my room to freshen up. The door is halfway open and I peek inside to see Jared sitting at the edge of the bed talking to the phone. I don't know what am I doing, but I just stand there and want to hear what is he talking about. 

"I can't go tonight."

"...."

"She will get super suspicious if I said there's another emergency call," He said and I actually surprised. Did he really have another woman behind my back?

"I will call you tomorrow when I'm at the hospital,"

"..."

"Okay, bye,"

With that, he hangs up the phone and I walk slowly to Helena's room. I feel the tears coming down from my eyes and I quickly wipe away. He cannot know that I've been crying. I sit beside Helena and kiss her forehead. "Mommy loves you," I said. I look at her and decided to get out so that she won't wake up. 

"You're home," Jared said and I see that he is from downstairs. "I don't hear anything, how long you've been home?"

"Not too long, just a few minutes. I went to the kids' room to see them for a bit," I said and he nods his head. I follow him into the room. "You're not going to the hospital tonight?"

"Nope, I will be by your side tonight," He said and smile. I will usually be happy when he is staying at home but after I heard the phone call from him and that mysterious person, I don't feel excited or anything right now. "Babe, are you okay?" He asks me.

"Yeah, I am. I just feel tired," I replied.

"Are you sure? You look like you keep something from me. I didn't get married to you yesterday, Alexa. Tell me what is happening," He holds both of my hands and looks into my eyes. How am I supposed to tell him that I am having a feeling that he is cheating on me. I'm not going to say that to him. 

Hell no.

"It's just that, you know..." I stop and look into his eyes. "Well, umm I went with Thea today," 

"Okay... and?"

"She told me that she is pregnant!" I said and act all excited to make him actually believe that it is the thing I've held in. "She's pregnant with their 7th child. Can you believe it?"

"What? Woah! I can say they love to have kids huh? I can't wait to congratulate them," He said and I smile at him.

"I know right. Well, that's it actually. I will freshen up a bit then join you," I said then kiss his cheek and walk into the bathroom. 

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