'Til I Found You (COMPLETED)

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I'd like to thank everybody who spent time reading TIFY! As we head onto the last chapter, I hope to put smile on your face. I wish to hear from you again on my other story updates.

May you have a joyful new year! ❤

The wedding day is fast approaching. Lea has made up her mind to wait for the babies' arrival before walking down the aisle, and though it wasn't the original plan, Aga concurs. He wanted to marry her before the birth, but life had other ideas. Financially, the timing wasn't quite right. Don Arnaldo offered his help, but Aga refused once more; he is determined to give Lea the wedding of her dreams through his own hard work. It may not be as grand as his first wedding, but every ounce of his soul is poured into this one. This time, he is marrying the woman of his life.

They both wake up to the sound of two babies crying in unison. Lea reaches for Simon while Aga cradles Psalm. Sleepless nights overwhelm their first days as parents to twins. They chose the names Arnold Simon and Psalm Arnold—tributes to his father, Arnaldo, while Simon and Psalm honor Lea’s father and grandfather.

They take turns during the night, and Lea handles the chores during the day. Aga has accepted a new position at another company with a better salary, which helps provide for their growing needs. Despite Lea’s insistence on returning to work when the twins hit six months, Aga isn't convinced. He wants her to resign, but the idea of being a stay-at-home mother is still a blur to her. Motherhood is the best job she has ever had, but seeing Aga shoulder the financial burden alone makes her want to help.

"Babe, ako na dito. Just go back to sleep. Maaga ka pa bukas," she whispers.

"I’m fine. We both have plenty on our plates tomorrow," he says, swaying gently. "You have the wedding planning to check on. How is it going, babe?"

"It’s going well. Jason and Emma are always a phone call away. Jason has so many connections—the wedding planners he recommended are amazing."

"That’s good to hear," he hums a soft lullaby to little Psalm.

"Why are you so good at putting them back to sleep?" she asks. Aga chuckles softly.

"It’s better that way, so you know I have all three on my side," he responds proudly.

"Nagkakampihan kayong apat ha," she jests.

He pulls her waist gently toward him. "We can always make a fourth. Besides, Eli really wants a baby sister."

She rolls her eyes. "Palibhasa hindi ikaw yung magbubuntis eh. It’s easy for you to make them, but you aren't the one struggling for nine months. Atsaka, maawa ka naman sakin, babe. It’s not easy to be pregnant, especially at my age."

"Well, if that’s the case, it should help you decide to resign," he teases, but Lea isn't quite sold on his logic.

"Are you serious? May balak ka talagang dagdagan pa? Dios mio."

His snicker fills the quiet room. It feels so comforting to stand next to him. Looking back at the times her world felt like a never-ending bumpy road, she knows it was all worth it. Life has been a tough teacher, but finding him was the best lesson of all.

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Despite her disapproval, Aga went ahead and hired a house helper. She has just given birth, and he knows manning the house alone is too much labor.