cool: an adoption story ; jonas brothers

25- Now We're Older (the end)

2017

"Babe, could you get Valentina's shoes on for me?", I asked Aidan.

Aidan and I were going to take Alena and Valentina to the park.

Valentina Angelina Jonas was born last October, days before Halloween.

It's now September of 2017, and Aidan and I's birthdays just passed.

We're 14, and freshmen in high school.

I know everyone's been worried about me since I heard the news.

But, after hearing the full story, I came to terms with the situation, and eventually got over my anger.

I still couldn't believe it.

But, I'm so happy to be a part of the Jonas family.

I wouldn't be a part of any other family.

As you may have noticed, I also changed my middle name.

It only felt right.

As Aidan and I pushed the double stroller holding the girls, we walked to the park making small talk.

I sent Alena off to play, Aidan going with her while I went to feed Valentina.

Alena was playing in the sandbox, so we moved closer to watch her.

As I held a sleeping Valentina, I put my head on Aidan's shoulder.

"If we stay together, you think we'll have one of those?", he asked.

"I'm not trying to end up like my parents, Aide.", I replied.

He laughed.

"But in the very far future, maybe. I haven't really thought about that.", I sighed.

As the sun began to set, and I pushed the stroller, Aidan had his arm around me.

"I love you, Aidan Ryan Gallagher.", I whispered, as both girls were sleeping.

"And I love you, Ashley Danielle Jonas.", he replied, kissing my cheek as I flushed red.

Man, he still had a way to make me blush, even after a whole year of dating.

But we're only human, right?
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