#12 :: A Change Of Heart.

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NIA'S EPILOGUE

A Year Later

What a year I've had! Who would have thought it? Just as my career started taking off I got into my first relationship which ended up with me being pregnant and not with the father!

But as I stand here in the midst of my girls first birthday I can look back on it all and say it was definitely worth it. Yes, that's right; I had twins! Winter and Storm. I know I know, what kind of names right? The day I gave birth it was winter and there was a really bad storm! The names stuck as that's all they came to mind.

When I found out I was pregnant with twins I didn't tell anyone. I kept it to myself until my baby shower. Anxiety did set in many times for me as I was nervous. I didn't think I could do this on my own. Two babies that need my undivided attention? Nevertheless I was going to do my best. That's when me and Tia had decided to live next to each other. Between our parents and the girls we've had so much support. Of course no one is with me twenty four seven and these girls didn't want to let me sleep when I first gave birth to them but now a year later we have a steady routine.

I have taken time out from my career. I want to be a full time mom as that's what comes first. However, now the girls are one I will do a photo shoot with them. I've kept the girls out of the spotlight as much as possible but as today is their first birthday I guess I'll show them off a little.

I was in my kitchen sorting out the cake when Latrell walked in.

"Hey Nia..." He said with what looked like one hundred bags full of presents.

"You sure you got enough there?" I said.

"I didn't know what to get them and then I had to duplicate whatever I got just in case they both want to play the same thing at the same time." He said sounding flustered.

I laughed.

"Yeah... this is why the girls love you. You spoil them rotten."

"Anything for my babies." He said.

I smiled.

Latrell stuck to his word, he's seeing his therapist. He even asked me to attend a few sessions. I did, I must say I do understand him a bit more and I almost feel sorry for him. He has a lot he needs to deal with. Nevertheless from the day I gave birth to now he's been here spending time and building a great bond with his daughters. If there is one thing I can say it's that he's an amazing father.

"So... you thought more about what I said Nia?"

"Not this again Latrell."

"Yes! I want my family back. I know I fucked up and I'm working on it as you can see. But I'm not going to stop until I get my family back. It's been a year now and we get along better than ever before so what's the problem?"

"What's the problem? I'll tell you. You. Hit. Me. Yes, I know you're sorry and you will never do it again but on the same account there's a part of me that is uncertain. That uncertainty doesn't sit well with me. I tell you all the time how far you've come and I thank you for being in the girls lives; because really you don't have to be here, but you're here because you want to be, because you love them two girls out there and that's what it's all about. Winter & Storm. Do I still love you? Yes. Am I in love with you? No. Relationships are the last thing on my mind. The girls are a handful and I'm slowly going to get back into work. Don't ruin this Latrell. This here what we got is perfect. The girls have both their parents in their lives and we are able to co-parent and get along." I said as I lit the candles on the cake.

"You're never going to have a change of heart are you?" He asked as he helped to take one cake.

"I don't think so...I'm sorry Latrell. That ship has sailed." I said before we carried out the birthday cakes.

That was the truth. I knew I would never be able to forget that he hit me and whilst I felt this way I knew it would never work.

The rest of the day was a success. The girls had a great day. I was really pleased with myself. I didn't think I could or would be able to pull any of this off and I did. Who would have thought it. Nia, a mother to two. It's still taking some time to get used to but it's honestly a great feeling. I am now ready for the next chapter of my life and I honestly can not wait to see what life is gonna bring my way!

THE END.