Four Hearts Beat as One

Chapter 42- A New Chapter Begins

Jasmine's birth mom is amazed! "27 great-grandchildren? Oh my, Jasmine, you have a whole tribe!" She laughs, clearly delighted. "Tell me more about them. What are their names, their personalities? I want to hear all about them." Jasmine smiles, happy to share stories about her great-grandkids. She tells her birth mom about each of them, their quirks and talents, and her birth mom listens with a warm heart. "I'm so proud of you, Jasmine," she says. "You've built a beautiful family."

Jasmine's birth mom takes a deep breath, "Jasmine, there's something I need to tell you. Your birth father... he was a kind man, a good person. He loved you very much, but he couldn't stay in your life. He had to leave, for reasons beyond his control." Jasmine's eyes widen, curious. "What happened to him?" she asks. Her birth mom's expression turns sad. "He passed away, Jasmine. But he loved you, and he always will." Jasmine nods, understanding. She feels a sense of closure, knowing the truth about her birth father.

Jasmine and Zara both tear up as their birth mom shares the truth about their birth father. They hug each other tightly, mourning the loss of a man they never knew. Their birth mom joins in, embracing them both in a warm, comforting hug. Together, they cry and grieve, letting out emotions they've held inside for so long. After a while, they pull back, wiping away tears. Jasmine and Zara look at each other, then at their birth mom. "We love you, Mom," they say in unison. Their birth mom smiles, her eyes shining with love. "I love you both too, my daughters."

Jasmine and Zara ask their birth mom to take them to their birth father's grave. She nods, leading them to a beautiful cemetery. They find his grave, surrounded by flowers and trees. Jasmine and Zara place their own flowers on the grave, saying goodbye to the father they never knew. They stand there for a moment, reflecting on their emotions. Then, they turn to their birth mom, smiling. "Thank you for telling us the truth," they say. Their birth mom smiles back, hugging them tightly. "I love you both," she says.

As they leave the cemetery, Jasmine turns to Zara with a curious expression. "Hey, sis? Do you think Dad would have liked our books?" Zara's eyes light up with excitement. "Definitely! He loved reading and writing. I bet he would have been our biggest fan!" Jasmine grins, feeling happy. "I like that thought. Let's make him proud, Zara. Let's keep writing and making our dreams come true!" Zara nods, and they both smile, feeling closer to their birth father than ever before.

Jasmine and Zara sit down together, eager to learn more about each other. They start with simple questions like favorite foods, hobbies, and colors. But as they talk, they delve deeper into their lives, sharing stories and memories. Jasmine tells Zara about her love of writing and her dreams of becoming a published author. Zara shares her passion for art and her hopes of one day having her own gallery show. They laugh and cry together, feeling a deep connection. As they talk, they realize that they have more in common than they thought. They both love old movies, good coffee, and long walks in the park. They both have a strong sense of determination and a desire to make their dreams a reality. As they finish their conversation, Jasmine turns to Zara with a smile. "I'm so glad we met," she says. Zara nods in agreement. "Me too, sis. Me too."

Zara smiles and shakes her head. "Nope, not married or a mom yet. But I do have a special someone in my life. His name is Max, and he's an artist too. We met in college and have been together ever since."

Jasmine's eyes light up with excitement. "That's so sweet! I'm happy for you, Zara. Do you think you'll get married someday?"

Zara shrugs. "Maybe. We're both focused on our careers right now, but never say never. We'll see what the future holds."

Jasmine nods, understanding. "I'm sure you'll figure it out. You seem really happy together."

Zara smiles, feeling grateful for her sister's support. "Thanks, Jasmine. That means a lot coming from you."