The Trap

Chapter 72

Hi readers! Sorry it took so long. I tried to edit this chapter, but I couldn't because there's so many moments! I hope you enjoy this!

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During the next few weeks, Simon and Paula spent time alone with each kid. They did whatever their child wanted to do. It seemed to make the kids content with their parents leaving for a week.

Even though the kids were taking it well, it made things worse for Paula. She was missing them more and more and they haven't even left yet. She did however keep her mind off of it by writing and editing her vows to Simon. This was a serious matter and she hoped that he was working on them too and not just going to wing it. She was also busy packing and repacking her and Simon's suitcases, the children's suitcases and their away bags to stay with the Willis brothers, Sydney and Mason and Beth kids at the Baker's. Also she made arrangements for Honey to stay at a kennel that wasn't too far from the airport. Even though Paula tried to keep busy, she couldn't get used to the idea of being away from her kids for an entire week. Paula couldn't think of a time she was away from them that long.

Then came the day that Paula had been dreading for about a month now. Today was the day that she would leave her precious children behind in another state. She was sure that was a part of why she was taking it so hard. It wasn't like they could drive an hour and be together again. No, it was a long plane ride and she knew first hand how much her kids hated flying. She didn't want them to repeat the flight to England. Of course that was a while ago, but it was still fresh in her mind.

As Paula hugged each kid, hers and the Baker's four, which felt like her own, she told them how much she loved them and that she'll see them soon, Paula couldn't help but cry. The next time she'd see all twelve kids; their kids, Baker's, Willis brothers and Sydney, would be exactly a week from now. Paula was hoping that the time would fly, no pun intended. The next time she would step foot in her home state, she would have a new husband and Dylan and Rochelle would legally be hers. Paula couldn't wait for that, but to have that become reality, she would have to entrust the kids into the sitters care, leave the airport and the state with Simon, Beth and Mason by her side.

"Come on, love. We need to go now. The children are in good hands."

Even though Paula knew that Simon was right, she still didn't want to leave just yet.

"Now boarding first class 1649 Los Angeles, California to Honolulu, Hawaii."

"Come on, that's us," Mason told the group.

"Mom don't worry about us. We're going to be okay," Holly said with a light smile.

"Are you sure?" Paula asked the group of kids in front of her.

All the kids nodded. Then Holly spoke up again, as the spokesperson for the group. "Yes Mom, we're sure. Now don't miss your flight."

"Holly's right, let's not miss our plane, love. Wow I never thought I would ever say that."

Holly folded her arms. "Well get used to it, Dad."

"Now be good all of you. I mean it," Simon said sternly while looking at all the kids.

"We know, Daddy," Rochelle said with a light smile.

"We love you!" Paula said, hoping that her voice wouldn't crack.

"And we love you too!" Lily said smiling. She was hoping that she could hold back her tears too.

Paula tried to not lose it. "Please take good care of each other and be good."

"Will do, Mum," Dylan said nodding.

As the adults turned to leave, they could hear the kids saying their goodbyes. Suddenly the adults heard Josh screaming for his parents to come back. This just broke Paula's heart. She disappeared around the corner and suddenly stopped, placing her back on the wall, frozen.