Archie's Escape

BOOK 2: Mena's Escape

Archie's escape has officially been uploaded on Dreame, Inkitt and megatoon this year. So here's the first five chapters of Mena's Escape to celebrate  For the full version access the book 
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Twenty five hours of active labor has drained Philomena of every single drop of energy leaving her as vulnerable as can be. Her natural hair that was once in a tight bun is undone, framing her caramel face lazily as her hazel-green eyes travel from her right side to her left. Taking into account the nurses happily cooing at the two boys she has just delivered. Her ears have gone numb along with every nerve in her body, either from the intensity of childbirth pain or from the wound in her heart re-opening ferociously.

Her bestfriend comes into view beaming like the lights on the Ferris wheel, shinning down on her excitedly

"You did it Mena, I am so proud of you" Elle squeezes her hand assuringly. Only for her smile to drop completely when Philomena shakes her head with tears trailing down her cheek

"I can't do it Elle, I can't..." she chokes on a sob breaking into tears, knowing the results of putting her babies into adoption will bring her nothing but pain.

"You're not alone, I am here with you and we can do this together. Archie left you with a fortune, you will never be in need anymore. All the more reason to keep those boys Philomena. Please..." she begs crying as well.

She saw first hand the impact that Archibald Williams death had on her bestfriend. As it would on any woman who came out of coma only for her to find out she is pregnant for her husband who had just been killed in a car accident. All in the same month but she couldn't stand by and watch her put her children into adoption just because of her pain. The boys deserved better. They deserve to grown up feeling the love Philomena shared with their father even if it is not as deep as it used to be.

"Philomena please, I am begging you.." she tries one more time but is interrupted by one of the nurses holding her first born

"Would the mother like to hold them before they are taken away?" she asks already extending the baby to her.

Philomena looks at the pleading look in Elle's eyes and reluctantly opens her arms for the boys to be placed in. Her breath gets caught in her throat when she sees their silver-grey eyes, exact replica's of their father except for the hazel spot in her second son's left eye. She let the tears fall watching them look at her silently in adoration, they knew they were in their mother's hand and she would never let anyone hurt them.

"It's like he did all the hard work" Elle says over Philomena's shoulder making a ghost of a smile appear on her full lips

"They have his eyes" she whispers in shock

"And his big ears, pointy nose, and ugh the hair" Philomena finally chuckles knowing her best friend is right

Philomena feels a feeling of protectiveness wash over her the longer the babies cuddle into their mother. She realizes that nothing could ever make her give up the fruit of her womb. The only living proof that Archibald Williams is the only man she could ever bring herself to love. Just like flipping a switch the hole left by her husbands death begins to heal itself

The pain lingers like the smell of rain in the air after a storm even as the cloud clear up and open up allowing her to finally see a future without him.

"I love you Adonis Rhys William" she kisses the first baby's head before turning to look at her second "I love you Antonio Francis Williams"

Elle sniffle wiping away her her tears and hugging Philomena from behind. With both ladies so lost in though they don't notice the service worker who has arrived to pick up the babies as per their agreement.

"Good evening Mrs Williams, I am Nancy Brown from the Ontario social service department. I know and respect that this is a touching moment for you but it is time. The babies need to be registered" Elle immediately plead with her eyes for Philomena to fight for the boys

"Uhm yeah, I know what we discussed but I have changed my mind" she tiredly says protectively tucking the boys closer to her naked chest

"Apologies Mrs Williams though changing your mind is absolutely normal with how high your hormones are as we speak, you have already signed the forms I am sure"

Philomena freezes knowing she had indeed signed the forms releasing her parental rights over the babies as soon as it was handed to her

"She may have but we will never know because you don't have any proof and until you do the babies stay with their mother" Elle jumps in

"Very well then. I must inform you that the family you had chosen were waiting on the blessing you're withholding. It is in their right to sue for emotional distress and potentially custody of the boys. I strongly advise you to reconsider before the consequences arise" Philomena carefully hands the boys to the nurses waiting before standing on her feel even when she feels like her insides are about to fall out.

She bites her lips almost drawing blood to not scream from the pain but remains standing, nose to nose with the service worker.

"Hell will freeze over before I let you lay your filthy soiled hands on my babies and even then I will fight you with every living breath I have. So be prepared to kill me_"

"and me!" Elle says jumping in

"to get to those boys. I am not scared of you or your threats and you can let them know as well. The boys are staying with me and if they try to sue I will destroy them. If they think living in a two bedroom is hard, tell them to practice for the streets cause I am more than capable. I wouldn't try me if I were you"

"You will hear from us" Nancy turns to leave preparing herself to deliver the sad news to the family waiting outside but not before Elle puts in her two cents

"Yeah bitch, keep it moving! You gon hear from our lawyers too, better tap into that trust fun!" Philomena turns to look at her "What? You know she asked for it"

She carefully climbs back into bed just as Adonis's cries fill the room, prompting his brother to join in. With a little help, Philomena has both babies feeding whilst she listens in on the angry wails of the woman who was supposed to get them and for the first time in months. Philomena Williams finally relaxes in the bed, allowing her beautiful pink lips to stretch into an honest smile feeling excited for life with her beautiful sons.

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