It was afternoon time. The sun was shinning bright up in the sky. The environment was peaceful. The distant sound of birds chirping, dogs barking at strangers and passerby's, children playing in the park. Their loud giggles and screeches which she found irritating at some point of time, now felt like a sweet melody, giving her a feeling of joy and completeness.
Holly sat near the window, just gazing outside absent-mindfully. The calmness and joy that was spearing through the air, stirred some very good memories in her mind. Some memories she would never be able to forget, even if she tired. A small smile played on her lips.
The sound of the door bell brought her out of her daze. Oh right ! I was supposed to babysit kayden and his friends today....
Kayden specifically wanted to spend the day with her. For some reason Kayden really loved talking to her baby bump. Although she was just three months pregnant, a small bump was visible. He wanted to show all of his friends the new baby. For an eight year old boy, he sure was very smart. She smiled at the little innocent faces staring at her from the door. All of them looking at her, except kayden. He. was staring at the bump with a cute little frown on his face.
"It's gotten big aunt Holly. Is the baby alright in there ?", he asked looking at her. "Kayden... No hello for me ? It seems like you come to see only my baby and not me.", she said in a teasing tone. "N-No. Its just that..." Kayden's head was lowered and there was a slight glint of pink gracing his cheeks. Holly just chuckled along with Ornelia who was standing there with them, little Sammy on her hip, her thumb in her mouth. Holly ushered all the kids inside. As Ornelia was in a hurry, she left immediately after telling her son and his friends goodbye and instructing them, to not to cause too much of trouble.
All the boys were sitting quietly on the sofa, waiting for her to come. "So, What do you guys want to do ?". All of them looked at each other, unsure. Kayden got up and took hold of her hand. He brought her the to sofa and made her sit. "We would like to know your story aunt Holly. How did you and uncle Ethan get married ? And what happened after that ?".
"Are you sure ? Aren't you guys a little too young to know about our story ?", she asked, skeptical whether she should tell them or not. "Nope." Kayden popped the 'P'.
"Oookkaaaay...." Akward !
"But first ! I want to know all of your names." They were five boys, including kayden. "Hello Mrs.Mars. My name is Marcus and I am eight years old." A boy with dark brown hair and soft hazel eyes said holding up 8 fingers. "Mark ! All of us are eight." Kayden gave Marcus a Whatever look. It was funny to watch these kids behaving like grown ups. Holly chuckled softly. All the boys introduced themselves. Their names were Marcus, Carter , John and Nathan. Now she had to tell her story.
Well..... Here goes nothing....
"So... Let us start now." Holly said awkwardly. All five pairs of curious eyes snapped towards her.
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After I had announced to my family in front of the others that we were engaged, my father had been furious. The decision to agree to his proposal was rash and hasty. My father did not like Ethan at first. I mean.... at all. He used to taunt him every time we had dinner with them. But Ethan being the charmer that he is, eased his way through my father's tough facade. My mother... well she loved Ethan the moment she saw him. My aunt was no different.
