Figuring it Out

5 1/2 Years

Jasmine's POV

I could feel my hands shiver and my heart drop as I remembered what was going on today. I wet my hair and formed small curls in it and proceeded to dab on a bit of tint on my cheeks and lips to give some color to my face. Finally I slipped on my pink dressed. As I took a glance in the mirror, I felt someone touch my back.

I turned to see Aladdin smiling behind me. "They're here. Are you ready?" 

I slowly nodded to him as I grabbed his hand. "It's been so long I can't believe it's finally happening." My breath trembled as I felt my anxiety rise.

"Hey, relax, going to be... perfect." Aladdin gave me a comforting smile and intertwined our fingers. "So, shall we?"

"We shall." We both left our chamber and headed to the grand hall. The castle looked way more beutiful than ever before. The new windows allowed for the light to creep in as the morning sun arose. Nervously we both stood there and waited.

Suddenly the doors pushed open, I strongly gripped Aladdin's hand. The sight in front of us revealed our four children, or I guess two children and two very grown up teens. There stood the twins, both with their long dark hair and huge brown eyes, amazed at the palace they'd never been able to appreciate. Next to them stood Ali a very tall young man, with long dark hair, full lips and perfectly golden skin just as Aladdins,the resemblance was uncanny. And next to him, stood a merely unrecognizable young lady. Sahara, now almost 15, stood there with her head up straight, her hair reaching her waist and her beautifully blue almond eyes widened at the palace she hadn't seen since she was a child. Turning back to her brother she extended her left arm and grabbed his hand. Her dress's sleeve shifted to reveal my mothers bracelet, that now, fit her perfectly. Slowly they walked towards us as everyone watched.

Aladdin turned to me nervously, nodding to him we both walked down the stairs leaving us and the children facing each other. I took in a deep breath to hold my back tears as I took a look at Sari. I could tell she was holding back her tears as well. Walking closer to me, she finally spoke, "Mom." Her voice trembled.

"My baby girl." She threw her arms at me as she reached for a hug. I watched as Aladdin walked over to Ali and hugged him tightly. We both let go and smiled to each other. "My little boy! I said to Ali.

"Hi mom!" His deep voice startled Aladdin in and I. Sari couldn't help but chuckle at our reaction.

As we let go, we turned to the twins who looked extremely confused. Sahara walked over to them and grabbed each of their hands. "So guys, remember all those stories I told you about Aladdin, the Princess and the lamp?" They nodded excitedly. "Well, what would you think if I told you, that that princess and Aladdin were your mom and dad?" Their mouths dropped to the floor as they turned back to Aladdin and I. "So that means...?" Bella looked down confused as Sahara nodded at her.

Aladdin and I bent down to match Bella and Kal's height as they walked towards us. "Bubba?" She said as she placed her small hand on Aladdin's face. "Mommy?" Kal turned to look at me. Aladdin and I looked at each other with tears in our eyes as we nodded to the kids. Before we knew it they both jumped to give us a warm hug. I took in a sigh in relief, "We love you guys so much!"

Aladdin let go of Bella and turned to Sahara and Ali. "All of you, come here." We all went in for a group hug. The crowd cheered and clapped as their royal family, finally came together after 5 and a half years apart.

"Wait, where's Dal and Genie?" I turned to Aladdin.

Out of nowhere a voice startled us. "Did someone ask about Genie?" He yelled as he walked in with Dalia, Lian and Omar, who also looked completely different than they did five years ago.