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"the lotus."

Friday, 3 years later.

Today is Isabell's 3 year anniversary of her death, which also happens to be my daughter's second birthday, and the day my cupcake bakery finally opens. Crazy right?

First off, yes, I have a daughter and I'm a single parent, but her father is in her life. He helps me watch over her and pays half of what she needs. Her father is George, it was a one night stand type of thing, I was on the pill of course.

The point is, I was having really bad anxiety and the doctor prescribed me herbs and it affected the pill so I got pregnant. Anyway, I wasn't involved with George romantically so he just helps me support little Irma.

Second, I opened my cupcake bakery! I have been saving and saving to do this. Of course I had a set back because of the baby and the expenses but I managed. When I told the 5SOS boys about me finding the perfect place, they offered to pay the down payment but I disagreed. It took me a long ass time to accept the money but I told them I would pay them back.

As for Calum, I haven't talked to him since the phone call when I said that Simon was spreading a rumor. The other boys says that he's been shutting everyone out but he's getting better and moving on slowly. I'm happy for him, I haven't moved on completely, but I have Irma who filled my heart from the moment I found out I was pregnant.

flashback.

i was feeling sick and it was time that i needed to know if i had some type of worm or i was pregnant. i told my mom and george, they accompanied me to the clinic. george and i were sort of close so it was good to have him there in case i was pregnant.

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"you're pregnant," the doctor spoke calmly, probably thinking that I was going to blow up.

"could you repeat that," i questioned in shock.

"you, Lupe, are pregnant," he repeated. i looked down at my stomach and i smiled. i'm going to be a mother, i know it was going to be hard but i knew i could do it. i would be graduating from high school soon and i could take college courses online.

"i'm happy for you, honey," my mother hugged me after telling me how much of a responsibility it would be along with talking to george. after we had left the clinic, we had gone to george's home and talked to his parents. they gave us the talk and we agreed, us knowing already how much work it was going to be.

end of flashback.

I mean the good thing is that our families understood the situation and didn't make it seem like we were a disappointment to them. They knew what was going on and they were okay with it because they had their first children at young ages too, younger than us.

Our parents knew that they raised us right and that we can manage along with their help. My mom and his were already predicting the gender and calling out names and planning the baby shower. I liked knowing that they were getting along since they were going to be the grandparents of my our baby.

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Today was opening day, I made today the day to honor my baby and Isabell, they are both so important in my life. I choose to believe that Isabell is looking over me and my little angel. When I had my baby, I added her name, date, and time she was born into the lotus flower tattoo I had for Isabell.

I was currently running around the bakery, making sure everything was clean and neat. I had my family take a free day in order to help me out, there was already a line around the corner!

Basically the bakery is kind off a cafe/park/playground type of thing. The bakery it's self is white with green, pink, and purple accents. It has booths and tables and in the back of the bakery there's a like playground area. The ground is grass along with pink and purple tulips all around the edges of the white fence. Metal tables with umbrellas, a swing set and playground.

"10 minutes till opening!" I looked at my watch nervously as I tapped my foot. I looked over at my little girl, she was preoccupied with instruments and her trained baby sitter. I wouldn't be able to watch her much so I got her babysitter to help.

"Let's go, you need to cut the ribbon," my mom grabbed my arm and hauled me outside to the front door. As soon as I was outside the building, I heard cheering and I smiled and waved.

"I'd like to thank you all for coming and supporting me. I'd also like to thank my mom and my family for supporting me when I'm at my highest and when I'm so low that I shut everyone out. I'd like to thank those who have been supporting me for the longest, since the first time I had my website," I wiped away the tears that were threatening to fall. "Just thank you to everyone for coming out and because it is the opening day, each individual gets one free cupcake.

Everyone cheered and I smiled brightly before taking the scissors from my mom and cutting the ribbon, signaling that the bakery was now open.

"The Lotus is now open!" I shouted. My family and I made it into the bakery and behind the counter.

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"That was the last person!" my older brother shouted as he locked the front door. I was sitting with Irma as I colored with her. All time, no matter how tired I was, I would push the tiny bit of energy to be with my daughter. I would never neglect her because she's my everything no matter what.

"That was a rush," my mom laughed as she sat across from us and grabbed a coloring sheet and started to color.

"I really appreciate you guys helping me," I smiled gratefully.

"We're always here for you," my other brother hugged me and I hugged back.

"We should probably clean up, Ma, you can stay with Irma since Jacky went home already," I kissed Irma's forehead along with my mom's and thanking her.

My brothers helped me clean up, I was mainly washing all the dishes and the cupcake stands, along with taking care of the money. My brothers were cleaning the yard along with tables and the floors. Once everything was done, I went over to the fridge and took out a huge cupcake with 'Happy Birthday Irma' on it.

I brought it over to the table and we all sang as my little girl was so mesmerized by the lit candles. I helped her blow out the candles and cut the cake. We all sat the working table and enjoyed our time together.

This the best day ever.

A/N: WOOOOOWWWWW sorry for the year skip. the end is so near, I can feeeeeeel it