Your the only one I've ever loved

Chapter 30

Three years have passed, I am soon to be 21. Time has flown by so fast.

Our next chapter is about to start. Noah and Theo finish college next week. I am so excited to have them back home. Don't get me wrong, we had plenty of fun times whilst they were away from home.

But life will just be better again.

My business is thriving immensely, I have staff that have become my close friends. I am currently in the works of opening a second cafe. Everything is working out.

I just need to keep myself occupied until next week.

Today, installing all new furniture and appliances into the cafe is on my to do list.

Michael has taken the day off to work to help. He was the best thing to happen to this family.

I drive to my new location ready for the deliveries. Michael follows in not too long after with Evangeline. "Sorry, she's not slept and your mum is at work." Michael explains.

"Don't worry about it, I love seeing her." I smile as I pick her up. I tickle her in my arms and she giggles. "Mayaaa." She says in her baby voice. I can't believe she is nearly four.

My Lottie lulu is 12. Everyone is growing up.

I place her on the floor and Michael lays some toys out for her on a play mat. "That'll keep her entertained." He rolls his eyes but smiles.

The deliveries arrive and are carried through into the back where the kitchen will be. "Wow, I ordered a lot." I laugh. "We are going to be here all day." Michael laughs too.

"Oops." I shrug. We keep Evangeline within arms length whilst we build and install everything. We have a playlist on in the background to keep us entertained.

A few hours have passed and everything is starting to come together. It just needs the final touches and baking is ready to take place.

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Noah and Theo are leaving campus for good within the next few hours. My second cafe has been open and running for the past two days and they are both thriving insanely.

It's everything I've ever wanted.

I can't wait to see my Noah. I've missed him so much.

I walk into the house after dropping some ingredients off at the cafes for my employees to create more of my creations whilst I'm not there.

Evangeline and Lottie run up to me. Evangeline smiles as Lottie hugs me. I give her a forehead kiss and then give Evangeline one. They both smile with joy.

"Maya." Evangeline says sweetly. "Hunby." She pouts. "Your hungry?" I puzzle. She nods and I pick her up and place her on my hip.

"Im getting picked up to go out soon." Lottie states. "Where are you going?" I ask as I potter around the kitchen getting Evangeline something to eat. "I'm going out with Emma." She explains.

"Okay, do you need any money?" I double check. "No I'm okay." She smiles. She's so grown up, I don't know where the time went.

I place a sandwich with some chips and a few strawberries in front of Evangeline as she sits in a secure stool at the kitchen island.

"Emma and her mum are here now." Lottie smiles as she puts her phone in her bag. "Be careful." I say as I snuggle her and kiss the top of her head.

"I will." She hugs me back. "Noah and Theo will be back later." I remind her. "I would never forget." She beams with joy.

I have found them being away hard but this must have been harder for Lottie.

We get them back today.