Unexpected Love

50. Meeting Family

The sun had barely risen when Lucy and Angela stirred from their slumber, their hearts filled with anticipation. They carefully lifted their newborn twins, Alaya and Alora, from their crib, cradling them against their chests.

In the quiet serenity of the morning, they nursed their babies, the soft coos and suckling sounds creating a lullaby of love. Afterward, they dressed the girls in matching pink dresses adorned with delicate white flowers and frilly socks.

The sight of the twins in their outfits made their hearts skip a beat. Today was the day they would introduce Alaya and Alora to Celina, Nyla, Grey, and Tim.

Both mothers knew how important it was for their support system to meet their daughters. They shared a glance, the weight of the day's significance evident in their eyes. Angela leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to Lucy's temple.

"Ready?" she asked, her voice low and gentle. Lucy nodded, her hand reaching out to squeeze Angela's. "Let's do this," she replied, a mixture of excitement and nerves lacing her words.

As they finished tidying up the house, they heard the doorbell ring. Lucy rushed to answer it, her heart pounding in her chest. When she opened the door, Celina stood there, her eyes immediately drawn to Alaya and Alora. "Oh my goodness, they're perfect," she gasped, reaching out to take Alora from Lucy's arms.

As she cradled both girls, her face lit up with pure joy. Celina couldn't contain her excitement, planting gentle kisses on each of their foreheads. "I best be their godmother," she declared, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she turned to Lucy.

"I already want to steal them from you," she added, cooing at the twins. Angela chuckled from the kitchen, her hands busy preparing refreshments for their guests. *Celina's love for them is palpable,* Lucy thought, her heart swelling with gratitude. "Of course, you already knew that," Lucy replied, smiling widely.

"But don't think you're getting off easy. You'll have to babysit a lot." Celina laughed, her eyes never leaving the girls. "Deal," she said without hesitation.

Celina playfully tickled their chubby cheeks, setting the tone for the day ahead—one filled with love, laughter, and the strength of their incredible support system.

Moments later, the doorbell chimed again, announcing the arrival of another guest. As Lucy moved to open it, Celina clutched Alora and Alaya protectively, knowing full well who was coming.

Grey, walked in with a warm smile on his face. His eyes fell upon the twins, and it was as if the world around him faded away. "May I?" he asked politely, his voice filled with longing.

Celina rolled her eyes playfully, reluctantly handing over the twins to him. "Fine, but don't expect me to share ever again," she joked. Grey chuckled, cradling Alora gently in his arms. *Look at him, such a softie for these girls,* Lucy thought, her heart warming at the sight.

"They're growing so fast and they've only just been born," Grey said, his voice filled with awe as he looked at both babies. Lucy smiled, nodding in agreement. "We can't believe it ourselves," she replied.

Angela walked in from the kitchen, carrying a tray of drinks and snacks, her gaze softening when she saw Grey holding Alora and Alaya. "You're going to spoil them," she teased, placing the tray on the coffee table. "As if you two aren't doing enough of that already," Celina retorted, eliciting laughter from everyone in the room.

With Alora and Alaya nestled securely in his arms, Grey looked down at the twins, his expression serious yet tender. "You two little angels have no idea how much you've changed your mommy's lives, do you?" he said, his voice filled with emotion.

Lucy and Celina exchanged knowing glances, both understanding the weight of Grey's words. "I promise to protect you both with everything I've got," he continued, his eyes meeting Lucy's and Angela's.

His declaration hung heavy in the air, a testament to the deep bond they shared. Lucy felt her throat constrict with gratitude as she watched Grey interact with their daughters. *He truly is like a grandfather to them,* she thought, her eyes misting up.

Angela walked over, placing a reassuring hand on Grey's shoulder. "Thank you, Grey," she said, her voice thick with emotion. "We couldn't ask for a better grandad for our girls." Grey smiled, patting Angela's hand gently.

"It's an honor," he replied, his gaze never leaving the twins sleeping faces. Lucy's heart swelled with love for this man who had become such an integral part of their lives.

She knew that with Grey by their side, Alaya and Alora would always be safe and loved, just as they were with Angela, Celina, Nyla, and Tim—their chosen family.

The doorbell chimed once more, pulling everyone's attention towards the entrance. Tim, stepped into the apartment, his eyes immediately searching for the twins.

Seeing them in Grey's arms, he made a beeline towards them, his grin widening with each step. Without missing a beat, he gently scooped Alaya and Alora from Grey's embrace, holding them securely against his broad chest.

Lucy couldn't help but laugh at the sight of him, two tiny girls dwarfed by his size. Tim's gaze softened as he looked down at Alaya and Alora, but his tone was mischievous when he spoke. "I'm going to teach them how to swear and how to annoy their mommies," he declared, causing Celina to gasp in mock horror while Lucy and Angela exchanged amused glances.

Grey chuckled, shaking his head. "Over our dead bodies," Lucy retorted, playfully swatting Tim's arm. Angela simply rolled her eyes.

"Just remember, payback will be twice as sweet," she warned, her voice light-hearted. Tim merely laughed, cuddling the girls closer. "I can handle it," he said confidently.

Just as the laughter died down, a final knock echoed through the apartment, signaling Nyla's arrival. She burst in, her eyes alight with excitement. "I can't wait to meet them!" she squealed, rushing towards Angela.

The two friends embraced, Nyla's enthusiasm infectious. Tim grinned, surrendering the twins to Nyla's eager arms. As she cradled Alaya and Alora, her own daughters, Lila and Leah, peered curiously at them from behind.

Lila, carefully held her one-year-old sister Leah, who couldn't contain her excitement either. "Oh my God, they're adorable!" Nyla exclaimed, showering the twins with kisses. Lucy smiled, her heart brimming with love as she watched Nyla interact with the girls.

*It's like they've known each other forever,* she mused. Nyla knelt down to her daughters level- showing the girls the twins.

"This is Lila and Leah," Angela said, gesturing towards the two little girls. "They've been dying to meet their new friends." Lila stepped forward, her shyness evident, but baby Leah was already reaching out to touch Alaya's tiny hand.

Nyla looked up at Lucy and Angela, her eyes brimming with tears. "God this is making me so emotional," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. Lucy felt a lump form in her throat as she nodded.

Their chosen family had come together to celebrate Alaya and Alora's first week in the world, and it was a moment she knew they would cherish forever.

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