Serenity paid the cab driver and trudged up to the backside of her mansion. It was 9 o'clock at night and her family might have just completed their dinner. Her appetite was gone and she didn't have any wish to face anyone at the moment. Still, she had to inform her parents of her arrival, so she reluctantly walked into the main building, straight to the dining room. "Oh, sweetie, you've come back? Sit and have dinner with us, " said her mom, coming forward and hugging her. "No, mom. I ate on the flight," she lied. She just needed the privacy of her room."Are you okay? Is your work in San Francisco done or do you need to go back?" Asked her dad. "Done, dad. Can we talk tomorrow, please? I'm too tired," she said and everyone stared at her. 

The next morning a more exhausted Serenity was pampered with a relaxing beauty bath before getting her ready for her wedding. She closed her eyes and allowed Kathy to do as she pleased. She wasn't interested to see how she looked. Dreams that she shared with Alexander regarding their perfect wedding day played on her mind and fresh tears appeared in her eyes. "Don't cry, sweetie. You can always come and stay with your parents. I'm about to do your makeup. It'll be ruined," Kathy said, wiping her tears lovingly. Her mom came into the room and looked at her. She hugged her to her chest. "Every woman gets married and lives with her husband, sweetie. It's nature's way. You can always come home to us, visit us but we'll be happy to know that you're happy with your husband," she explained to her.Serenity nodd

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

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

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