How Deep is Your Love

Chapter Thirty: Parental Rights

Aliona licked her lips as she felt Iker wrap his arms around her, they were waiting outside the court room where it would be decided who would get parental rights over the twins.

Aliona closed her eyes contently as Iker rested his good hand on the swell of her stomach, she was wearing a maternity skater dress in colour block paired with black high heels with peep toe.

The blonde was currently twenty-nine weeks pregnant and it was currently the second week in March and the couple were preparing to finally put to rest the case between Iker and Daniel.

“It’ll be okay,” Iker murmured as he took her hand, his hand was no longer in a cast and everything was looking well so far; the blonde nodded her head as he kissed her lips as Daniel arrived with his parents.

Aliona ignored the glares that Cassandra and Stefan offered her; they had always disliked the blonde and were more than pleased that their son was attempting to take the twins from her; it was something that they had always talked about and wanted.

“Don’t let them get to you amor… the twins will be coming home with us,” Iker said as he glanced over at Daniel, who would be representing himself; he smirked as he looked over at the couple before he turned his attention back to his parents.

Iker’s lawyer approached the two with a smile, he was confident that everything would go well today and that there was nothing that Daniel could do to win this case.

They didn't have to wait long before they were called into the court room, Iker linked his fingers with Aliona’s as they headed inside and were seated on the left of the room; the blonde shifted nervously as they all took their seats.

The couple’s parents were all in attendance as well as a couple of close friends of the couple, all wanting to be there to support them after two months of fighting for a final result.

“Por favor be standing for Judge Clarisse Fernandez,” someone called as the judge entered the room, she was looking over the case file as everyone stood; Iker took his fiancée’s hand as they were all seated again.

“This is the court case for parental rights for Liam Andrew and Lola Adriana Garcia,” Clarisse said making Daniel nod his head as he shot a smug look at Aliona, who ignored him; the judge pursed her lips as she looked at the man defending himself. She watched him for a moment before she spoke.

“Senor Valdes… I would like to remind you that it is against the law to attempt to bribe a judge,” Clarisse said making Aliona look at Iker worried while Daniel frowned at the judge’s words.

The judge looked over the file in front of her as she checked the evidence that had been presented before, she shook her head before sighing and closing the file.

“The court of the city of Madrid hands full custody of Liam Andrew and Lola Adriana Garcia to Senor Casillas and Senora Garcia,” the judge said making Aliona sigh out in relief, she closed her eyes as she heard Daniel object to the results; Iker rolled his eyes as he squeezed his fiancée’s hand.

“Senor Valdes… you haven’t been involved in your children’s lives in nearly five years since their birth, furthermore your ex-fiancée has given evidence on the fact that you have a violent temper and it has been deemed that you are unfit to have any rights to the children,” Clarisse said making Daniel stare at her while his parents sat quietly as if not believing what their son was being accused of.

***

Aliona grinned as she cuddled Liam and Lola to her body, Iker watched her with a grin on his face; he couldn't believe that it was all finally over and they would never have to deal with Daniel again.

“Does this mean we get to stay with you?” Lola asked as she moved away from Aliona, Iker picked her up and held her close; he couldn't believe that they were finally his, this was his family.

“Yes, you get to stay with us forever,” Iker said making Aliona smile as she looked at him; the Spaniard grinned as he moved to sit next to his fiancée, he loved spending time with her and the twins.

Lola grinned as she cuddled into Iker’s arms, it was clear that she liked the idea that she didn't have to go and live with Daniel; she didn't even see him as her father.

“How about we order pizza?” Iker offered making Aliona look at him, he smiled at her as the twins cheered at the idea; he wanted nothing more than to relax with his family after a day like today.

Aliona moved off the couch and headed for the kitchen while Liam moved to cuddle with Iker and Lola, the Spaniard held the twins close for a moment before he told them to pick a DVD for dinner while he helped Aliona.

Heading into the kitchen, Iker rolled his eyes as he spotted his girlfriend looking for a menu; he chuckled as he moved towards her and wrapped his arms around her.

“Go and relax… I’ll sort out dinner,” the Spaniard murmured making his fiancée turn around and look at him; he rested a hand on her stomach and smiled before he pressed a kiss to her lips.

“I love you,” Iker said as he held Aliona close, he didn't know what he would do without her in his life; he knew that he could have gone really downhill when things with Sara had ended and if it hadn’t been for the blonde then he doubted that he would have made it this far.

“I love you too,” Aliona said as she kissed his lips, she allowed him to hold her close while she rested her head against his; the two of them felt completely content and couldn't believe that the thing with Daniel was over.

***

“You don’t want to help me anymore?” Sara asked confused as she looked at Xabi stood in front of her, he nodded his head as he glared at the woman that had cost him one of his best friends.

“I thought I was doing the right thing… if I had known what I know now I would have never helped you,” Xabi spat making Sara flinch as she looked down at her hands, she knew that she shouldn’t have given the stories to the reporters but she had wanted to have some small part in Iker’s life.

“Listen Sara… Iker is happy with Aliona and you have to move on with your life,” Xabi said shaking his head, he knew that she was now only thinking of herself, she had never wanted to make sure that Iker was happy with Aliona.

Sara opened her mouth to defend herself but stopped when she saw the look on Xabi’s face, there was nothing that she could say that would get him to open up about Iker’s life now; he had stopped speaking to her months ago and was only doing so now because she had turned up at his home.

“Afron will be waiting for you at home… stop thinking that Iker will ever take you back and move on, he’s happy now and in love,” Xabi said as his wife walked into the room, she glared at Sara who nodded her head knowing that she was less than welcome here after all that she had done.

The brunette licked her lips as she offered Xabi a small smile before she turned and walked out of the house, she knew that he was right and it was time for her to move on.