Brooklyn.

Today was the twins 1st birthday and I couldn't be any more excited. The past month I have been planning their party and it finally came together.

But that wasn't the only thing I was excited for. I had news for Devin as well as all of our family which I couldn't wait to say.

I straightened my blood red sleeveless dress and walked downstairs with the twins in each of my arms.



(Brooklyn's dress.)

The estate's gigantic living room was decorated in different pink and blue ballons. In one side was a banner stuck on the wall saying 'We are One' and below it was the twins's high chairs.

I put them inside their chairs and walked into the kitchen to see the preparations coming together. Peggy smiled at me and I smiled back before checking the cake which I made by myself in the fridge along with the twins's smash cup-cakes.

The bell rang and I opened the door. Devin stepped in and gave me a kiss, "Don't you look ravishing." He said with a smirk and checked me out.

He gathered me in his arms and pushed my hair away from my neck, exposing the flesh and leaving butterfly kisses on it. I blushed red, smacking his chest lightly.

He will never change.

He chuckled, walking to the twins and kissed their foreheads. After that I rushed him upstairs to take a shower and get ready as the guests were going to start pouring in any second now.

I played with the twins until the doorbell rang. I switched on some cartoons for Noah and Joanna as I walked towards the door to receive the guests.

I opened the door and was greeted by Siera and Antonio's grinning faces. Antonio was holding a gift bag in one hand and the other was around Siera's big waist.

Yep, she was pregnant.

I ushered them in giving each of them a hug, being careful with Siera's belly. They waved hi to Peggy and immediately went to the twins cooing at them and singing happy birthday.

I laughed at their antics before walking upstairs to see what Devin was up what to. When I walked into our room, I heard rustling from the closet. I peeked inside and found him shirtless, browsing through shirts.

I licked my sudden dry lips and blushed, God damn he was so hot.

He must have noticed my gaze because he looked my way and winked with a smirk on his god like face. He beckoned me towards him and I obliged. His arms immediately pulled me towards him as soon as I was within reach and wrapped around my waist.

I tilted my face up to look at his and he seemed to smile at me with those soft eyes reserved for only our family.

"Why aren't you dressed yet?" I asked and ran a hand through his hair, fixing the mess mildly.

"Well I was doing that, until someone decided to eye fuck me." He muttered in a tone I could only put off as innocent and I gasped, harshly pulling his hair.

"You are so bad." I muttered and pouted up at him.

"Only for you, gorgeous. Now run along before I decide to throw you on the bed and--"

I didn't let him continue as I slipped away from his arms and towards the door, walking out in quick steps. I heard his chuckle from behind and shook my head, That bastard.

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An hour later, the party was in full motion. There were people bustling around, adults talking and drinking while the kids played, enjoying the different activities I had organized for them with the help of the event planner. Noah was in my mother's arms and Joanna in Uncle Sam's, who was here with his steady girlfriend Ruby.

He met Ruby a few months ago at a business conference he attended. From what I knew, sparks had flown as soon as they conversed and not long after, they were officially dating. Ruby was sweet and I really hoped it would last this time. It had lasted longer than any of his past relationships, thats for sure. Uncle deserved to be happy.

Soon enough, it was time to cut the cakes. Everyone gathered around the table as Devin held Noah while I held Joanna at the center. We blew the candles for them while the twins giggled and the sound tugged at my heartstrings. The lyrics of happy birthday rang out and they thrashed around babbling in our arms while we posed for some pictures. Their first birthday was a big ocassion, maybe not for their little minds but definitely for me. I wanted to cherish all their childhood memories. To look back at when they grow up and reminsice these times.

While everyone was sitting and eating their meals, I realised it was time to announce the big news. I stood up and everyone stared as I raised up my glass of water and made a clink sound, "I would like to make a toast," I said and looked around our table.

Devin was feeding a reluctant Joanna in her high chair and paused, raising his eyebrows in question. I smiled nervously, "Lets toast to a..new member of the Francesco family!" I said in glee, placing a hand on my stomach. Cheers rang out as people squealed and I felt myself lifted as an excited Devin twirled me around. I laughed, "Stop! Stop! I'll faint,"

Devin stopped immediately and set me down, his eyes shining with so much love, "I love you for eternity. Thank you for giving me this precious gift." His voice choked on emotion as he placed a hand on my belly and I kissed him softly, letting him know without words how much I loved him back.

"Us forever," I whispered as I pulled back slightly. The twins babbled loudly in their high chairs, wanting in on the fun. Devin laughed slightly, lifting Noah in his arms and kissing his chubby cheek,

"Us and our growing family against the world."

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a u t h o r' s n o t e;

who else missed them? i know i did. also, another member of the Francesco family is in the oven!! yay

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