Surviving The Aftermath [Book Three]

Epilogue

Demi

Ayla and Kyra sat beside each other; Isaiah fast asleep in Ayla's arms. I think it's safe to say they love him.

"Congratulations, Baby."

"Thanks Mom" I glanced up at her with a smile. She leant down to wrap her arms around me.

"How are you feeling?"

"I hurt like crazy but he's made it all worth it."

"How much did he weigh?"

"8lb 12oz, he's my little chunk."

"He's the biggest then?"

"Yeah, Kyra was only 6lb 8oz and Ayla was a preemie, she only weighed 4lb 6oz. I feel like I've pushed out a boulder" mom lightly laughed at my slight exaggeration. "He's so worth it though. He's so handsome, and he looks so much like his daddy" mom nodded as she ran her fingers through my hair.

"He has your nose though."

"Kobe said the same thing" our attention fell on Ayla and Kyra as Isaiah released a whine.

"Mommy, I think he wants you."

"Stay there, Peanut, while Bebe grabs him" Kobe leant over to grab Isaiah from Ayla. He handed me Isaiah and I smiled as I cradled him against my chest. "What's the matter, Baby Boy?" his gentle whines turned into louder cries. "Are you hungry, Zay?" I adjusted my gown and he almost instantly latched on.

"Mommy, what he eating?" I glanced up at Ayla and Kyra who were looking at Isaiah with an interest.

"He's eating mommy's milk."

"We have milk at home. Why he drink from there?" she pointed at my chest, the smile on my face just widening.

"It's not the same milk that you drink, Baby. It's special milk for Isaiah. You used to drink this milk too when you were a baby."

"Oh."

"Do you two want to go and get some lunch while Zay eats?"

"Yeah, I hungry."

"You want to give mommy and Zay a kiss?" Ayla leant forward first and pressed a peck to my pout.

"I love you, Peanut."

"Love you too, Mommy" she then leant down to press a kiss to Isaiah's forehead. "Love you too, Zay."

"And he loves you too, Baby" she giggled as she let Kobe lift her off the bed. My attention then went to Kyra. "Can I have a kiss too?" she giggled as she leant to peck my lips. "I love you so much, Baby Girl."

"Love you."

"You want to give Zay a kiss?" she nodded and leant down to kiss Isaiah's forehead too. "Love you, Baby" Kyra held her arms up to mom who lifted her onto her hip. She pressed a kiss to the top of her head as she cradled her against her side. "Have a nice lunch, Babies. I'll see you all later" they gave me a wave as they headed from the room. "What do you think of your sisters then, Handsome?" I lightly caressed his hand that locked around the tip of my finger as he continued to eat.

"The girls seemed to like him" I lightly laughed as I glanced up at Kobe who lowered himself into the chair beside me.

"Your wording is tremendous" his eyes rolled.

"You know what I meant" I nodded, pouting my lips and he leant to press a quick peck to my lips. "Hopefully, we can go home soon" I glanced down at Isaiah.

"That would be nice. I'd love to be in my own bed."

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"Careful, Babe" I winced as I climbed from the car, thankful to finally be home. "The girls are watching Zay with your mom, so just take your time, okay?" I nodded, allowing him to help me up the path. We had to stop a couple times due to the pain. I was thankful when we stepped into the comfort of my own home. "Where do you want to go, Baby?"

"I want to go and see my babies" Kobe nodded and pressed a kiss to my cheek as he led me into the living room.

"Mommy, Ky holding Zay" I smiled as my eyes landed on Kyra who had a wide awake Isaiah settled in her arms.

"She is, and he looks pretty happy" she lightly giggled. Kobe helped me to sit down on the sofa and I smiled as Ayla cuddled herself into my side. I pressed a kiss to the top of her head.

"You tired, Mommy?"

"I am a little tired, Peanut."

"You should go sleep" I lightly laughed but my heart swelled at her concern for me. "We watch Zay" I leant to press a kiss to the top of her head. "He okay, Mommy."

"I could do with a drink" I glanced to Kobe who nodded.

"I get it" Ayla shot up off the sofa.

"Go with Bebe then, Peanut" Kobe held his hand out for Ayla and I smiled as she slid her hand into his.

"She seems better" I nodded, turning back to mom after I watched Ayla disappear into the kitchen with Kobe.

"She does. She hasn't had a nightmare in a while. She's called Kobe 'daddy' a couple of times."

"You think she knows what she's saying?"

"She knows."

"Maybe you should let her. When did she last see Max?"

"She hasn't seen him in like 3 months. He hasn't contacted me at all since the argument we had and then she hadn't seen him for weeks before that. He's not even tried and I'm not trying anymore. It's down to him" Isaiah whined from where he sat in Kyra's arms but settled as I ran my finger along his cheek. Ayla walked around the sofa, holding the plastic cup and I smiled at the look of intense concentration on her face. "Thank you, Baby" I took it from her. She climbed up onto the sofa and cuddled into my side. "My perfect little family" I smiled over at Kyra who beamed over at me before she glanced back down at Isaiah. I glanced up at Kobe as he stepped around the sofa and took a seat on the other side of Ayla. "I love you."

"I love you too, Baby" I couldn't love my family more than I do. Everything's finally looking up.

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