se, where she could independently work when not in the hospital. As soon as I walked into the clinic, the fragrance of

aby stroller. They belonged to Xavier who was now three years old and didn't need them. Inside the

ke this," she threw a packet filled with

them. It isn't as good as breast milk, but they are the best tha

dn't need to check the temperature because I knew Lucy had already checked it. By the time I

o it, sucking greedily and soundly as the milk disappeared in a few mo

s going to

aring at me intently. In a moment, her features twisted and it looked as if she was about to cry. At

I have done

she eagerly drank up all of the milk in the bo

mmensely satisfied as a small smile graced their lips

k them up. It won't ta

e, take y

uring their weights and stuff, a ver

How could I work that way? I was sure as hell not going to leave them alone, let alone leave them with someo

work from the office or just mail it to me? Come on, technology was

ng me from my reverie. I to

call

ked i

oming to work, can you ple

her off , "I won't be

ome on, we are best friends! It is no reason to ditch work! You know how much

iously screwed up

itated, "Uh...a situation to sort out. Can yo

orried?" She said, and I could almost i

ad had, before the two little additions appeared in my life, who might be temporary even. Allie was t

could say was permanent in

, but something has happened. S

ill be there by five-t

ed on my best fr

gotta work babe. Laters." Sh

igh

e care of them side by side?" Lucy asked as she was checking Raine u

somehow see if I could work from home, if p

as it

itch ca

ow's your vacat

earing her throat. "

s fi

t I am not supposed to be bothered by a

! Y

keep the excitemen

to let off steam."

nths then? I thought she had let off en

m home or something? Actually I have to take care of my...um...niece and nephew since their mother died while giving bir

father?"

of years go when he was

ade my bluff

ves?" Oh no. Her voice sounded suspicious and

I had last met her when I was four,

ce, I'm kind of busy right now. I'll let him know,

t my phone

e b

team in Paris with her husband? I thoug

y going to meet the infamous billiona

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doing. I, for once, know that you have taken the right decision. You will surely be an amazing moth

y had apprehensions about my decision, but Lucy's words eased my mind to a certain extent. I might be g

yone had a

to clear my mind. It was past five-thirty and I was waiting for my dearest bestie to make an appearance because

parents. She already knew about the stress I had to face due to the increased workload since Larissa was vacationing. Now, adding two newborn bab

en in love with them, their deep blue eyes and their cute butts - so much that ev

t was self

ther within you - and that is what the blue eyed twins did to me. They had cast a spell o

on their heads, watching their blue eyes, that were open wide, surveying th

hree days. I had already fed them twice or thrice, and got their cute, little butts cleaned - I mean n

I literally felt like one, dead and unfeeling. I was ready to sacrifice my sleep for the two, but it didn't mean that my sleep

ep as much as

there too; not that I actually tried it, you know, there are chances that I would h

my reverie when I he

the wom

en got up walking towards my bedroom and kept t

o get a

oor and opened it - only to find an impatient Alexandria standing and scowling in front of me, her foot tapping on the floor. I gave her a sheepish smile and opened the door wider to

oman looked

house was turned upside down! Never! Never do this- wait? Did yo

I did

't smell anything, or maybe I had gotten used to t

don't lie. I

farty anecdotes, she was inter

!" was all

p, once again bursting with energy as s

my room, all that cam

My.

*******

hose motherfucking bastards..." crunch, crunch, c

f them. I don't want 'fuck' to be the f

e had changed into my sweatpants after Ryan peed on her. That was right after I narrated

ound her favourite pair of jeans soaked up in baby piss, I instantly kne

nearly choked back a sob when she said that she was proud of me an

friend intensified m

but just like me, food was her priority and it seemed that

e wrapper and threw it in the dustbin that I had kept for the baby wi

ttrac

I kept her on one side of m

e she sq

owers! Like, the Terrence Powers! God's gift to us ladies, the Greek

speaking further. I couldn't be more thankful at that time: there

ep. Slowly, but surely, his eyes started drooping, his eyelids closing around those beautiful deep blue eyes. He

at the same time. It was creepy, watching Raine and Ryan wearing ide

nd their parents, just wanted to keep

is

ting there, watching the three of us with a soft smile on her face. I h

ds?" She asked me, as she watched Raine and Ryan, t

r, my voice still soft as

ow what to do, and what they need, it's so heartwarming to keep watching you." She gushed as she held out her hand. I took Ryan in my

ith Lucy in the morning where she explained me everything, but I think it is actually the love I fee

for a moment

o according to what the kids need. Are you sure you would be able to do it alone? Don't get me wrong, I'm

at Allie a

kno

y have no idea how Larissa thinks he is going to help, but that is the only option I

asked, "At what time a

my mobile, scrolling t

s office at noon. Ive alrdy t

noon and, thankfully, tomorrow is a holiday. Can you please, please, please b

She said with a small smile as she uncurled R

l grin and resisted

that I could take care and protect

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eeding them, and also don't let

few lines for about thirty two times now, so you don't have to worry. Now you jus

, just as she pushed me out of my apa

ell. A best of luck co