The Lone Wolf's Bride

[26] Letters

"Let me take a look," asked Cathy.

"What? No!" replied Eli a bit too blunt. "I mean, it's just a boring story."

"It's fine. Give it to me!" Caitlyn demanded.

The older one grabbed the one on Eli's hand. The witch didn't give in. She held it tight even though Caitlyn kept pulling it. Caitlyn told her sister that she's going to rip it if they continue, but Eli kept being stubborn.

After a few more tugs, the letter riped. Caitlyn was taken aback by the force. Eli's eyes were wide in fear when she saw most of the letter is on Caitlyn's hands. She didn't want her sister to read it, the letter from their father. But it was too late as Caitlyn began to read it word by word.

The reason Eli so opposed of the idea was because it would hurt her sister. Caitlyn had been avoiding every talk about their parents. The reason was simple, she blames herself for their death. She was 8 when it happen. She snuck out to her friend's home one night. Her parents got worried, so the two of them searched for her with their 5 year old. They never got to her because a truck with high speed hit their car from the side and instantly killed the two adults. It was a miracle that Eli survived with just a scratch.

Sure enough, Caitlyn's face changed when she realized the sender. It was a mix of anger, sadness, and regret. Eli reached out for her sister making sure she wasn't having a break down.

"Cathy, are you okay?"

"Seriously... Why didn't you tell me it was from dad?" Caitlyn mentioned while struggling to hold her tears.

"I-I didn't mean to. I thought... " Eli stuttered uncertain.

Caitlyn put on a smile and did her best to not look sad. "I'm fine, silly. It's been years, I tried to not dwell too much on the past," she assured her little sis.

Eli was way too concerned about her sister. She was about to do something, but Caitlyn stopped her. The older one shook her head and approached her instead, confirming she's fine.

"How about we read the rest together? After all, dad would want us to remember his happy memories," suggested Caitlyn.

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"Jamie, I can see her head. Come on, honey, keep pushing. A little bit more."

"ARGHH!!"

The sound of baby's cries were filling the white room. The nurses in charge cleaned up the newborn and warped her in blanket. After finished with her job, the nurse handed the pink baby to the father. He was happily carried his newborn daughter back to her tired mother. The parents' face were filled with joy and delight.

Philip handed his baby back to the nurse for further check up. He stayed with his wife telling her how great she'd been. He followed her as the nurses took her back to her room. In the waiting room, his family was waiting for a great news. After making sure his wife was okay, he met the rest of the family.

"How is it? Are Jamie and the baby okay?" Grandma Rose asked at her son arrival.

"Jamie's fine, she's resting for a while. The doctor is checking up on the baby. We can see her after that," Philip answered.

"Thank God."

"Have you thought of a name for her?" asked his brother, Jimmy.

Philip scratched the back of his neck. "I might have a few suggestion. But, I'll wait for Jamie to decide."

"You're always go along with her wishes, aren't you?" teased Jimmy.

"Not that different with you and Olivia."

"Oh please, my sister in law is more terrifying than my fiancee," joked Jimmy making the other laughed.

"Daddy!" a two year old girl was running along the corridor to the group.

"Cathy, don't run in the hospital!" scolded the lady that was with her.

"Here's my baby girl!" said Philip while pulling Caitlyn in an embrace.

"Where baby sis?" asked the girl excitedly.

"Someone is eager," stated Jimmy.

Philip laughed. "Let's wait for the doctor okay."

The little girl nodded as she made herself comfortable in her father's arms. It was another half an hour before the doctor notified the Reynolds. At the time, Jamie was already awake. She insisted to join them even in a wheelchair, Caitlyn sat on her lap while Philip pushed her.

The doc only let close family in, so Grandma Rose waited outside with Jimmy and Olivia. The nurse inside already prepared the baby to be handed. Philip took his first daughter from his wife so she could hold the baby. The baby was sleeping peacefully in her mother's arms.

"She's beautiful," adored Jamie.

"She's like her mom," added Philip.

"What about me?" cried the oldest not wanting to be left behind.

"Yes, you're also beautiful," said Philip calming the child in his arms.

"Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, have you thought of a name?" asked the nurse.

Philip looked at his wife. They were like having a private mental conversation. After what seems like a certain agreement, the happy parents looked at their newborn and smiled. On the other hand, Caitlyn confusedly looked at her parents, but that didn't matter she's just happy to be a big sister.

"Cathy, I want you to meet your sister, Eleanor Jayden Reynolds," introduced their mother.

"Eli!" Caitlyn squealed without hesitation nicknaming her baby sister.

Caitlyn sudden excitement woke up the baby in tears. The now older sister immediately said sorry and kept her voice down. Their parents were just happy of their new addition to the family. They laughed and tried to calm both girls so no one else cried anything beside happy tears.

Welcome to the world, my sweet daughter, Eli, Jamie thought in her heart.

Your mom might be worried, but I can sense a great amount of magic around you. You'll be doing something amazing in the future because I know you're special, Philip thought while stroking his daughter's tiny head.