The Pregnant Spy

Chapter 10: The Sweet Life

A few weeks later, I was called by one of the witches I met in Virginia. She told me that Joseph has been stripped of his powers by the council and his mom has been given a second chance. She now owns Joseph's company since he's in federal prison. I planned to visit him after I have the twins. Aunt Angelica and Jonathan have been working together. She was teaching him how to master his abilities. It was pretty funny when he flew backwards and fell on his butt. Sophie started talking to a few select people who she deemed worthy of talking to. She also started entering singing competitions and had developed a modeling career. She had a lovely voice that she wanted to share. And since it would be a while before she can start working for the government, she did modeling of children's clothes and some commercials.

"Aunty Clary!" I looked over at her. I was her agent for now since I was still pregnant. It gave me something to do instead of desk work. "I got the job!"

"Congratulations Sophie!"

"I know right! I can't wait to take the pictures. It's for J-14 magazine. They heard about what I can do and want me to take some pictures and interview me for an exclusive in next months issue."

"Awesome. Let's go out for banana splits to celebrate. Then we need to plan your party for the release date of the magazine. Also, we have a meeting at five with a record label that wants you to do a few albums with you."

"Ice cream first." I agreed and we went to our favorite ice cream parlor downtown. The meeting with the record company went well and Sophie signed on. We went back to my house and found my father waiting there for us.

"What are you doing here dad?"

"Well. I still owed you a baby shower gift and I just finished setting it up. Jonathan is waiting inside so he can see it too." Highly confused on what my father could have conjured up, me and Sophie followed him in. "Come with us Jonathan." He got up and followed us. He looked at me confused and I just shrugged. Sophie was giggling and I guess she read his mind. "Shh Sophie." She just giggled more. We stopped in front of the room that I had assigned as the twins room. The only difference so far was the door. It was a cherry wood door now. He opened the door and exposed a well designed room for the twins. "Ta da!"

"Oh wow!" I said as tears welled up in my eyes. "This is amazing. Thanks dad." I gave him a hug.

"Anything for my baby girl."

"Hey! Why wasn't I invited to the unveiling?" My sister and Fred came in to the twins room. She and Fred started seriously dating when we came back home.

"Sorry. Dad just sprung this on me."

"It's okay. So, how did the meetings go today?"

"Great. I got the job and a music career."

"Awesome little Sophie! You accomplished just about as much as Clarissa when she was your age." She looked confused.

"What haven't I done yet?"

"I was a dancer, gymnast, cheerleader, and could play five instruments."

"You win. I'm not going to be a gymnast. I refuse to be a cheerleader. And I can only play three instruments." We all laughed at her little frown. I looked at the time and saw that it was almost dinner time.

"Okay. I'm going to start cooking dinner. Sophie, call your parents. Dad, call mom. Jonathan, call Aunt Angelica. We're going to have a family meal tonight." I fixed a big meal and everyone showed up to eat. We ate, laughed, and talked until late at night. Then everyone slowly started to leave except for Sophie since she was staying with me for a while. The next day while Sophie was modeling for some pictures, I talked to mom over the phone about reconnecting with Ms. Grahmyer. I wouldn't mind if she helped Jonathan watch the twins when I have to go out for missions.

After that, we headed to the agreed meeting place to do her interview for the magazine. It was at Watkins Park. They took some photos of her playing on the equipment. It was cute. After that, we went to go set her up a recording studio in my basement so when she is at my house, she has someplace to work. Then we did some party planning. We ordered the cake, ordered decorations, reserved a location for the party, and even made a playlist for the party. Everything was fabulous and the plans were flawless. I cooked dinner with Sophie helping.

"Aunty Clary? Why isn't Uncle Jonathan around much anymore?"

"Well along with his Realtor job, he is also learning how to use his powers from Aunt Angelica. So he is very busy. But I made him promise that tomorrow, if he does any work outside of making me happy, he would have to sleep outside for the next two weeks."

"That's right! Your birthday is tomorrow. I did get you a present."

"Really? What is it?" She grinned real slyly.

"You won't find out until I give it to you." I groaned in frustration. We finished cooking and had dinner. We took our baths and went to sleep. I woke up to Jonathan shaking me gently as well as Sophie yelling.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNTY CLARY!" I opened my eyes and smiled at them.

"Good morning you two."

"Here. You can have it now." I sat up and began opening the gift. It was a hand-decorated picture frame with an ultrasound of the twins.

"Aw. Thanks Sophie. I love it." I hugged her.

"And that isn't all of your birthday surprises." I smiled at Jonathan.

"I can't wait." The day was long and I received a whole lot of birthday surprises. When we got back home, I was tired. I ended up falling fast asleep.