SOLD TO THE MAFIA | SAILUBPON

CHAPTER 26

It had been one of those days for Pon. From the moment he woke up, the stress had been creeping in, bit by bit. The twins, though a constant source of joy, had been particularly fussy that morning, demanding constant attention.

Pon had been running around trying to soothe Zai and Pahn, but his energy was quickly running low. The house, normally a sanctuary, had started to feel like it was closing in on him.

By the time Sailub came home from a long day at the office, Pon was sitting on the couch, his shoulders tense, and his face weary from the day's challenges.

The twins were napping in their cribs, a rare moment of peace, but Pon couldn't shake the feeling of being overwhelmed.

Sailub walked in, his presence filling the room with a sense of calm. He immediately noticed the tension in Pon's posture and the exhaustion in his eyes.

"Hey, my beautiful baby" Sailub said softly, stepping closer to Pon. "How was your day?"

Pon looked up, his eyes a little glassy, but he managed a weak smile. "It was... a lot. The twins have been so fussy today, and I feel like I'm not doing enough."

Sailub knelt beside him, his hand gently resting on Pon's knee. "You're doing more than enough, Pon," he reassured him. "You're an amazing mom, and you're doing an incredible job with them."

Pon sighed, the weight of his worries pressing down on him. "I just feel like I'm failing sometimes. I can't even remember the last time I took a moment to myself."

Sailub reached up, cupping Pon's face gently in his hands. "You're not failing. You're doing great. You're just tired, and that's okay. We'll get through this together."

Pon closed his eyes for a moment, leaning into Sailub's touch, feeling the warmth of his support. It was moments like this that reminded him that he wasn't alone in this journey.

Sailub leaned forward and placed a soft kiss on Pon's forehead. "I'll take care of the twins for now. You go rest for a bit."

Pon nodded gratefully, standing up with Sailub's assistance. As he walked toward their bedroom, he could already feel his body relaxing.

Sailub had always known just what to say, just what to do to make him feel better. And that's exactly what he needed right now.

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A couple of hours later, Pon had rested and was feeling a little better. He walked back into the living room to find Sailub sitting on the floor, the twins in front of him.

Zai and Pahn, though still small, were now standing up on their own, their little legs wobbling as they balanced.

Pon's heart swelled with emotion as he watched the twins attempt their first steps. Zai was the first to take a hesitant step forward.

his little hands reaching for Sailub, a determined look in his eyes. Sailub grinned, encouraging him with a soft voice. "Come on, little man, you can do it."

Pon watched in awe as Zai took another unsteady step, then another, before he finally tumbled into Sailub's arms. Sailub laughed softly, lifting Zai into the air. "That's my boy," he said, his voice filled with pride.

Pon couldn't help but smile, his stress melting away in that moment. "He's growing up so fast," he whispered, sitting down beside Sailub.

Sailub turned to him, his eyes full of love. "They're both growing up too fast. But I'm proud of them."

Pon nodded, his gaze soft as he looked at Pahn, who was now trying to follow in Zai's footsteps.

Pahn's first attempt was wobbly, but he steadied himself and took a tiny step forward. Pon's heart fluttered at the sight of their little ones, so determined and full of life.

As Pahn took another step, the room filled with a sense of quiet joy. "Look at them," Pon said, his voice full of awe. "They're already trying to walk."

Sailub smiled, his hand resting on Pon's shoulder. "It feels like just yesterday they were born. Now they're already taking their first steps."

Pon leaned against Sailub, feeling the weight of everything they had gone through together.

The sleepless nights, the stress, the moments of doubt it all seemed so small in comparison to the joy they felt in that moment, watching their babies grow.

As the twins continued to practice their first steps, Sailub and Pon exchanged a quiet glance, a silent understanding passing between them.

They were in this together, and no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them as a family.

When Pahn finally took his first successful step and tumbled into Pon's arms, Pon couldn't contain the tears that filled his eyes. "They're both perfect," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.

Sailub wrapped his arm around Pon's waist, pulling him close. "They are," he agreed softly. "And so are you."

Pon smiled, the weight of the day's worries lifting off his shoulders. For the first time in a while, everything felt right.

They had their family, their love, and now their twins were taking their first steps toward the future.

Sailub and Pon sat together on the floor, their arms around each other, watching their children take their first steps as a family.

The noise of the outside world faded away, leaving only the soft sound of the twins' tiny footsteps and the quiet laughter of the parents who had created a life full of love and possibility.

It was a moment they would never forget one that marked the beginning of so many more milestones to come.

And as the day slowly turned to night, Pon and Sailub knew that no matter what came next, they would always have each other and their family to lean on.