Forever Mine

Chapter 32

Avery's pov:
It was Christmas morning. I couldn't wait to see Emma and Ella. I couldn't wait to see the presents Ella got from "Santa." I was trying to avoid the thought that this was not where I was supposed to be. Chase and I should have been together. Our first Christmas as a married couple. Hopefully expecting a little one. We would visit Emma and Ella, Evan. We would see my family. Instead I would just be seeing Emma and Ella. We shouldn't be here. I tried not to think about it. It wouldn't be long before I was home bound. Just a few more months. I could do it. So that's what I did. I put a smile on my face. I put on my slippers and made my way downstairs. I got to see them today finally, that was something. Liam had been sweet to me. Giving me rubs and kisses. I just tried to be civil for him. I was just trying to make myself comfortable. Being 5 months pregnant with twins wasn't easy. I didn't even care that it was Christmas. To me, it could've been any old day and I wouldn't know. Liam was already downstairs eagerly waiting for me. He was all excited. I tried my best to put on a happy face.

I wrapped my robe around me and made my way downstairs. We had a tree up and the room was decorated. Liam had insisted on it. I of course was hesitant but he ignored my concerns.

"We celebrated last Christmas apart and it was terrible."  He would remind me.

Always reminding me.

"Good morning! Merry Christmas!!" He's beaming with excitement.

"Good morning." I fake him a smile.

I wasn't in the mood to argue, I just wanted a peaceful day for once.

"Come on!! Sit, sit!" I have something for you." He grins.

"Oh." I can feel my cheeks getting flushed.

I wasn't in the mood to open presents. Pretend that this was normal and that I was happy. Because I didn't want him thinking that. I needed to focus my energy on getting out of here in a few months. Not pretending to be in love.

"I'm not really in the mood I just want to relax today, you know before everyone comes over." I sigh.

"Avery we talked about this it's Christmas! Of course we are going to celebrate come on it will be fun. Come on sit." He demands.

I roll my eyes and waddle my way to the couch. There was no getting out of this one.

"See was that so hard?" He laughs.

I try not to slap him.

"Here." He smiles at me and gives me a little white box.

He's beaming with excitement. I wish I felt that excitement.

I open the box and it's a gold necklace with the initials "W and L" on it as well with a heart locket. It has tiny little pictures from the ultra sound. Wren and Liliah. I felt my heart skip a beat. The necklace was beautiful. So simple. Yet so perfect. I couldn't help but let out tears. He could be so caring and thoughtful sometimes. God why did he have to be my kidnapper?

"Here let me put it on." He gives my a sweet smile.

I could feel my heart melting. My little beautiful babies. I would soon bring them into this world. They would be strong, fierce and never let someone hurt them like this. I just pray that neither of them having their fathers blood. I don't want Wren to be a kidnapper. Liliah either. I hold the necklace and play with it in between my fingers. I had forgotten that Liam even existed in that moment. I felt closer than ever to Wren and Liliah even though they were growing inside me.

I threw my arms around Liam. I couldn't even say anything. I was so shocked by his action. After a few seconds he pulls away.  He takes my hands and puts them in his.

"I love you Avery, and Wren and Liliah more than anything. I'm so lucky my life led me towards you. I can't wait to meet our children. They will be so perfect just like you. I know you're scared but keep this as a reminder to know it will be ok. It always will be now that we are here together as a family." He smiles and gently kisses my lips.

"As a family." Those words made me feel sick.

I tried to push the thought away. We weren't family. We might be connected but we were not family. The rest of the day I tried not to think about what he said. Why did it bother me so much?

I couldn't stop looking at the necklace. I had to admit it was beautiful. The rest of the day we cuddled up on the couch and watched movies together. He insisted on Christmas movies but I said normal ones. I lied and said I was tired of Christmas movies. In reality I just didn't want to think about the holiday.

I put on a dress that fit my bump. It was hard to find clothes that even fit now a days.
"You look beautiful." Liam smiles at me.
"Oh thank you." I blush.

I didn't even realize he was there.
"You've been quiet today, are you ok?" Liam looks at me concerned.

"Yeah I'm fine just having been feeling too great." I lie.

"Are you sure?" He looks at me again.
Before I could answer there was a knock at the door.

"They're here!" I exclaim.

This was the best thing that happened all day, other then the necklace that I was so oddly attached to. Saying that it was from Liam.

Ella squealed with excitement when she saw us. She couldn't believe how big my belly gotten. She was so excited for someone new to play with. I thought Emma would be more excited to see me. It hurt that she didn't seem as excited to see me. I thought since the last time we saw each other was over a month ago that she would be more excited. Something didn't seem right. Ryan was acting normal. He was excited. Liam made them drinks which made me quiver with fear. I hope he wouldn't get mean drunk tonight. I kept trying to make eye contact with Emma but she wouldn't meet my gaze. What the hell. Why was she acting so weird? All I wanted was to tell her my plan. Ella told us all about her presents she got from Santa. She was so excited. Shortly after the doorbell rang. Great. Andrew. I was eager to see Liz though. I didn't get a chance to thank her for attempting to help us escape.

After everyone settled in Ryan stood up and went over to the tree and grabbed 2 boxes. He handed one to Liam and I and one to Andrew and Liz. We all opened up the boxes.

There was a onesie in the box.

Baby Cohen
~Est. June 18~

No wonder Emma was acting weird. She was pregnant.

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