Antonia's POV
I was not able to sleep at all last night. What Mr. and Mrs. Dolan offered me took me by surprise.
I really should take their offer since I know it will help my family. Maybe then my mom won't have to be so stressed and be working herself to death.
This is the least I can do for my mother.
I'm going to do it. I'm going to take the offer Ethan's parents made me, so I can help my family.
I call Mr. Dolan and let him know I'll do it. I'll date his son in exchange for them to pay for any and all of my fathers medical bills as well as the college debt for my siblings and I. They seem ecstatic when I told them my answer.
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I let Annette carry the flowers while Anthony carries the balloons. We get in the elevator, and I hit the button for the fourth floor.
"Remember, no crying. We only want to smile and bring dad happiness" I remind the twins.
They nod letting me know that they heard me. We get off the elevator and make a left.
"What room number is it again, Antonia" the twins ask me.
"Room 428" I answer them right as we pass room 420.
"GRAYSON" the twins end up running down the hall where he is.
"No running!" I shout after them.
Ethan pops us from behind Grayson and smiles at me sweetly.
"Go give dad his gifts guy" I put my hand on their backs and lightly push them in the room.
I see them hand him the gifts which he smiles while receiving them. Anthony and Annette jump on his bed on each side and cuddle with him.
"Hi dad" I kiss his forehead.
My mom and Mr. And Mrs. Dolan are talking about how she can spend as much time as she wants with my dad and to come back to work when she's ready. They also said she'll still get paid while she's gone.
"I'm sorry for scaring you guys the other day" our dad talks to us.
"It's okay dad" Annette responds while hugging him tighter.
My mom rejoins us as Mr. And Mrs. Dolan leave. My mother tells the kids to go with Grayson and Ethan to the vending machine because she needs to have a grown up conversation with me.
"Your father needs open heart surgery and then he may be able to recover better and faster" my mom's voice shakes.
"Open heart surgery? When" I ask.
"Tomorrow. They said the sooner the better. We'll be in the hospital for the next few days. Will you be able to watch the twins" she asks.
"Don't worry about us mom. I'll take care of the twins. Stay with dad and make sure he doesn't leave us" I tell her as I give her a hug.
The kids come back with candy and all I do is shake my head.
"Only eat a little and save some for after dinner. Go say goodbye to mom and dad. We have to get going" I tell the twins as they already start eating their candy.
They say their goodbyes without any tears; they are so strong.
"We'll walk you guys to your car" Ethan offers.
Ethan walks besides me as we watch the twins walk side by side with Grayson in front of us. I don't understand their infatuation with him
"Yes" I say while looking up at Ethan.
He looks down at me confused.
"Yes to the date" I smile.
"Ohhh, really?! There's a carnival in town. How about in a few days when your dad's back home recovering. I know you've got a lot on your mind and hands with the twins" he smiles and shows off his pearly white teeth.
"Sounds good" I grin as we make it in the parking deck.
"Thank you for walking us to my car" I thank Ethan.
"Your safety matters as well as the safety of your siblings" he shines his pearly white teeth my way once more before trotting off with Grayson.
Author's Note:
When your professor cancels class last minute is the best feeling in the world 😝
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