My Paradise

Ch. 39

*Fast forward 2 years*

Skylar's POV
Today is the the girls 2 birthday party. I can't believe it. They have grown so much. Everyone has grown a lot. Star and Michael had their 3rd kid. Elie and Lucas are engaged. No one has heard from Kelsey. Ever since they said she got out everyone has been worried but that's all forgotten now. Me and Marcus have never been happier. A few months ago he took me Belgium. At first I thought it was gonna be weird but it was actually fun. We went to Brussels and walked around a bit. It was so beautiful especially at night. And their fries were the best things I've ever had. But sadly everything good thing must come to a end. I might come back here again. As a family trip. I was outside setting everything up. Everyone was coming over. We decide to get two inflatables. One with a water slide. Of course I got it because 1 the kids would love it and two so would I. Every since having Brooklyn and Heaven, I've been acting like a six year old. Probably because I'm always playing with them. Baby toys are surprisingly amusing. Sometimes I find myself playing with them when the girls are asleep. Marcus just stared at me. But I ignore it. The inflatables just got here. I went to the front to greet the guys and led them to the back. "Set them up away from the pool." I instructed them. I don't need anyone flying in there. Heaven almost fell in the other day. I almost had a heart attack. Luckily I caught her before she did. She has this fascination with water. I feel like she's gonna be a swimmer which is predictable. I swam for 10 years for my school and on a travel team. Brooklyn is more like Marcus. She loves dancing around listening to music. Sometimes I find her and Marcus jamming out somewhere. Oh yeah they can walk. They started at 8 months. I thought it was a little early but the doctor said it was normal. He said that they were actually really smart for their age. I believed him. I found both of them using a chair to get some cookies out of the cabinet. I thought they were gonna fall but I was mistaken. They actually pulled it off. I found it amusing. I still took the cookies from them though. They got mad. I think they learned how to make Marcus give them what they want. After I took the cookies they went to him and he gave them two each. I just shook my head. She kept smiling at me like I'm their heads they were saying "haha! We still got cookies. In your face!" I just frowned and forgot about. I have some crazy moments with them but I still loved them to death. I finally got the banner set up. Marcus was inside playing with them. I heard a knock. "I got it." I said running to the door. It was Star. "Hey sister!" She said hugging me. He had a train of kids behind her. Two boys and one girl. Knowing how she felt, I got along with Rosalie, that's her name, just fine. She was the oldest. She loved coming over and playing with Brooklyn and Heaven while Toby and Jacob, her brothers, would play with Marcus and Michael. Every time they came someone would end up in the pool. Usually it was Michael but occasionally it was Marcus or one of them. The were goofy but I like them so it was okay. The immediately went out back to the bouncy house. "You can go back there Rose." I said to Rosalie. "I'm okay. Where are Brooklyn and Heaven?" She asked. I pointed to their room and she ran in there. Soon Marcus walked out. "That girl is gonna steal our children." I said jokingly. He smiled. He kissed my forehead and went to talk to Michael. They haven't seen each other in a while. Star was in the back watching Toby and Jacob. Who knew 10 year olds could have so much energy. More people started coming. When kids are little there birthdays are really for the parents. About 5 and up is when the party is really for them. I laughed at that statement. My dad came with a really big present. "Dad I told you nothing big. The girls are gonna be spoiled if you keep doing this." I said staring at the high box. "Hey! I'm and their granddad. I'm supposed to spoil them." Damien came in and said "you never spoiled us." I laughed. "Well I'm not your granddad. I'm your dad. My job is to discipline you." "And boy did you do that." Tristen mumbled coming out of nowhere. I smirked. "Well I guess you can put the box under the table. Seeing as it won't fit on the table." I said walking them back there. Toby and Jacob tackled Tristen and Damien. It was the funniest thing ever. My dad stayed in the back talking to Star. Sometimes I thing she fills the hole that Luna left. Now I'm not saying she's replacing her but she's definitely part of my family. Mostly everyone was here. Elie and Lucas weren't here which was weird but Marcus said they were coming so I didn't worry to much. Rashaad came and he had a girl with him. Me being his big sister of course I had to bother him about it. I asked him the basics. You know where did they meet, is she nice, where does he see them in 5 years. I might have went overboard but still. We decided to go ahead and start without Lucas and Elie. Lord knows what they're doing. We all gather around the table where of course Heaven and Brooklyn were standing. We had to move the cakes, yes each of them got their own cake, because they wanted to play in it. We put two candles in each of them. Brooklyn's was peach and navy blue and Heaven's was mint green and pink. It was cute. We all did the whole happy birthday thing when we heard a truck pull up. Everyone walked around the house to see what it was. It was a mobile petting zoo. "What the heck! Marcus did you get this?" I said looking at the animals. He shook his head. Then Lucas and Elie appeared. "Do you like it?" They both said. Yeah but what did you do all this for?" "The birthday girls of course." The animal keeper pressed a button and the truck turned into a runway. He had a mic and speakers. It was so much fun. The kids sat in the grass. Everyone else just stood up. As the animal keeper brought out the animals you could hear everyone gasp at the different creatures. He even had a white tiger. Not gonna lie, my inner child came out. I began ooo'ing and Marcus was laughing at me. I punched his shoulder and returned my focus to the animals. They were so cute. Jacob asked if they could touch them. The animal let them touch the snake, frogs, baby alligator and the tiger cub. I fell in love the tiger cub. But Baradi wasn't to happy to see pet another animal. He was at the door whining. I looked at him and laughed. For a wolf he sure is a cat sometimes. We all enjoyed the animals. Lucas and Elie really out did themselves. But everyone was craving cake since we got interrupted. "Who's ready for cake?!" Rashaad said. I knew he was gonna be he first to crack. But I would be lying if I said I didn't want any. Everyone walked back but me and Marcus. I stood there just thinking. "Are you okay?" He asked interrupting my thoughts. I turned to him and smile. "I'm happy." I said burrowing my face into his chest. He smiled. "Were you sad before?" He asked sarcastically. I gave him a dirty look. "Does everything have to be a joke to you?" I asked as we walked back. "Yes. Then I have a reason to laugh." He said smiling. I rolled my eyes. This day has been great. All my family and friends are here. My two little girls are growing up. And the My man is still by my side. Why did I deserve this? "You don't." A voice said behind me. Then I felt a sharp object in my side. I look down to see a switch blade in my stomach. Deep. I look up at everyone who's just staring at me. Or at least I thought it was me who they were staring at. "Marcus..." I said before I dropped. All I saw before things went black was...

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Hello krabbies! I'm sorry to say that this is the last chapter of My Paradise. Some of you probably could tell from the cliffhanger. But yeah. There will be a sequel coming but I don't know when. If you guys dm me ideas or message me maybe you'll get a sequel sooner than later. We'll see. Anyways I want to say think you for all of those who I stayed and read this book from start to finish. I know it wasn't the best of books but I'm glad you have it some credit. It was my first book so I was nervous at first. To all of those who vote on ever chapter like gissele_2003 and @B13ok17 thank you. It means a lot that you guys voted and commented. If you guys want a feature comment on the story you would like the feature. I love make characters for you guys. Make sure to check out Saved and No More Rivalry. It would mean even more to me. See you guys soon. And remember...

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