~Aoife~It’s a beautiful day. We three went to a carnival near Chinatown. It’s not only valentine’s day; it’s the Chinese new year too. And we would like to surprise our nanny. She’s of Chinese origin.Alex and I took her out on our date. Sometimes I feel lucky that I live in San Francisco. We could see all the world’s cultures—Chinese, Indian, Mexican, etc.Luckily, my son’s nanny is a noble lady. She’s one of my best support. We three entered the carnival, where we enjoyed some Chinese dishes like moon cake, dumplings, and spring rolls. Alex was more than happy. I never allowed him to feel he needed a father. Although the last time, he asked me.“Who is my dad? Mom.” It was a painful question for me, but with a smile, I answered him. “You can choose whoever person you like as your dad.”It was a joke from my side, but he took it seriously. From there, he picked different actors, sports persons, and whoever he liked as his dad. So today, he chose the great Jackie Chan as his father.

Aoife reached her office before she had to finish her pending work as Brandon announced the launch of a new company, but they were looking for partners to start this company. Aoife’s job was to find the best partner who would be interested as the new company takes time. As she entered, Maria greeted her with a wide smile.“Hello, how are you, dear?” Maria purred.Maria is an elder and worked at the front desk before Aoife. “I am tired, Maria. How are you?” Aoife hugged her.For Aoife, hugs mean a lot. She believes in spreading love to everyone, especially women. “Is this Alex? Or someone else?” Maria teased her.“Nah, it’s not Alex. It’s just a blast from the past.” Aoife chuckled.“If the blast is as handsome as our new client, I would love to have so many blasts.” Maria winked.“Cougar age, Maria. Control yourself, naughty girl.” Aoife laughed naughtily.Xander, seriously? He still has that X- factor for women to run over the hills. “Will you make your special cappuccino with foamed

~AOIFE~FLASHBACK As I progressed in my pregnancy, my mind engaged itself to take care of my swollen belly. I was in the last stage of my second trimester when I experienced my baby’s movement in my tummy.Slowly, Amara and my bond developed as a mother and a daughter. I felt like if my mother had been here, she would’ve taken care of me like this. Amara Became a mother to me. I started liking this town as the people here started loving my unborn child and me.Although, I have decided nothing about my future. How am I going to give a good life to this child? I started doing community service to engage myself.Spending time with elders in the community center. Helping small kids who came to learn painting and kindergarten activities. One day, while I went there to spend time, I saw a team of doctors settle themselves in a room as they were educating people on common diseases. I was tired after a little walk and settled on the bench near the room.“Are you ok? Miss,” a voice shifted my

He picked her up in bridal style, brought her to the back seat, and placed her softly. The tears were rolling because of her twisted ankle.“What were you trying to do?” Xander whispered.She glared at him, the flares of anger running through her nostrils.“TRYING TO SAVE YOU ASS, YOU JERK,” she snapped and immediately realized he needed to control her emotions.He didn’t know that. She bit her lower lips hard, squeezed her eyes with pain, and looked down.“You hate me so much. Right?” His words touched her heart.No, I didn’t hate you. Xander. I hate that I still love you; all you have given me is pain.You never loved me the way I did. How could I tell you? I want you, the way you never wanted me. It was you who left me.She closed her eyes and mummed her mouth as she couldn’t answer him. The more she spoke, the more it would hurt her. He took her sandal from her leg and applied the pain relief lotion from the first aid kit. “Relax,” he whispered, while applying lotion to her feet.

~Aoife~Sitting at the dinner table, I looked at these handsome men sitting in front of me. Alexander sat next to Xander. Not to mention he looks and acts like his father. Both use their left hand to eat food. Gabriel touched my hand softly as tears filled my eyes. Alexander had never felt so comfortable with a new guy. He used to take time to understand the other person, but here with Xander, he behaved as if he knew him all his life. After all, he was sitting next to his father.“Eat your food,” Gabriel whispered, looking at me.I nodded and took a sip of water. The sight in front of my eyes is what I always wanted.A husband who could love me intensely and a loving child. But Xander is not the man; it was me who loved him unconditionally and still loves him. I have never seen Xander with kids, but he was behaving like a child with Alex.“I need a minute,” I excused myself from the table and went inside to grab my tablets. Gabriel followed me.“Excuse me, let me check on her. She ne