chapter 17- Time With You-
I walked down the unfamiliar hallway. As i read each and every neon on colored sticky note on the wall, i had an odd recognition of my surroundings. Twins. A new house. A new car. Different laid out kitchen. I had an appointment on the 3rd. And I wrote numbers on some of them too. When i'd found my way into the kitchen, Quinn was bottle feeding two twin boys. They laid in their cradles, and he hoisted up their bottles. How loving. And the boys look just like their fathers.
"Good morning baby. You saw the sticky notes?"
"How could i not? They're bright neon colors. I would have to be completely blind to not look at them."
"I'm glad that they worked. You were so worried they wouldn't work. You've always been. You're so cute about it too."
"What are their names?"
"That sticky note must have fallen down. They're names are Ashton and Avery."
"Those are white boy names."
"I am white honey."
"But look at them, they have that gorgeous caramel shaded Hispanic skin. Not your pasty white."
"I'm not pasty. I have a nice tan right now. Anyways they have my eyes and my hair. So don't hate."
"Well when we plan the next one, i'll make a bet with you. It'll come out looking just like me. "
"The next one? Wow. I've never heard you speak like that! I'm shocked honey!"
"I guess. How old are they?"
"Three months as of yesterday."
"They're so tiny."
"They're going to be tall like their father."
"Or short like their mother. I wouldn't mind that."
"Come here baby."
"I don't want to sit on the floor."
"Just come plop your butt in my lap, and watch our kids eat with me."
I did just as he'd requested. And it felt so right, sitting there in his lap, watching our twins drink their milk. I felt like i'd done it a million times before. I knew i'd do it a million times again. And every time will feel new. I won't ever get too tired, or too stressed. Everyday was going to be brand new for me. At least till i can kick this Amnesia. If i ever can. I'll try though. I have to be the best possible mother for my children.
"Quinn?"
"Yes baby?"
"When do you leave?"
"A bit after their first birthday. If i'm lucky i'll be in some sort of action over in Saudi Arabia. If not i'll have to patrol or help strengthen the military of some country. I should be back in no time. it just depends on how long they'll need me. but i promise i'll write everyday. And i will try and call to speak to my boys."
"Let's not worry about it right now. I kind of want to savor the time i have with you. I have nine more months with you."
"Yeah. Look baby, i was thinking that the little ones would need a trouper to help them out. So i got my eye on this gorgeous husky. I mean this puppy is the cutest thing ever. If i get it, it'll be a gift from me to you.Would you mind taking care of a puppy?"
"No. Of course i wouldn't mind."
"Good. Do you want something to eat?"
"Sure."
"Put the twins in bed okay? Darleen is coming by a little later to babysit."
"What for?"
"Well, you and i made a reservation at this completely amazing restaurant."
"SO why the babies to bed now?"
"It'd their nap time, and Dalreen'll be here at twelve. Anyways, we're catching a couple of movies before dinner."
"Oh."
"Put the twins to sleep, go get showered and dressed; by then the breakfast i'm making should be done."
"I'm glad."
"Glad that you're breakfast will be done?"
"No, silly. Glad that i get to spend this time with you."
"I am too baby. Have a nice nap Ash and Ave."
"Ughh. Absolutely hate."
The smile that Quinn had flashed me was one i'd never forget. I could see all of his weariness, his worry, and his love. His low chuckle indicated that he'd been relieved of a lot of stress. If it was hard raising the babies, and catering to me, how would i be able to do it alone? How ill i make it without Quinn by my side.
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I simply loved how the bubbly little blonde haired girl gave me funny looks here and there. She was obviously beyond jealous. Quinn's wedding band looked especially gorgeous in the dim lighting of the restaurant. He looked spectacular with his simple white button down shirt, black cuffed jeans, and white polo shoes. We matched. I wore a white babydoll dress, and a black shawl. Complete with black stilettos and a black mini purse. My wedding band and engagement ring shone beautifully in the dimmed decor too.
The dinner was somewhat tasteless and dull. However the smell and look were beyond delicious. I had lost my appetite though. I could only enjoy the wine. Quinn seemed to be feasting though. He had appetizers, two entre's, and desert. I was happy to see that this night had gone by as a success. An unforgettable memory. Something to look back on in ten years.
"Look at her baby. She keeps mean-buggin' you. She was really into me."
"You still have your looks bae."
"No. You look especially amazing. You have a new motherly glow to you, and your features are far beyond precious. I love the way you look. You're so much more mature now. You don't seem like that fun-sized bouncy chick i fell in love with and married. You seem like the sophisticated take-shit-from-no-one woman who gave birth to my children."
"Is that good?"
"That's great."
"Well then thank you."
"I love you, Melody."
"As i do you."
"Can i ask you a favor?"
"Sure."
"You know how my last name is Daniels?"
"Yes?"
"And the boys last names are Daniels?"
"Where are you going with this?"
"Well, since we are legally married, i was hoping you'd start going by Mrs.Daniels. Instead of Ms.Ackkers. Please baby? Melody Annebell, i'm begging."
"Of course baby. I'll go by Mrs.Daniels. I'll put it on my papers from now on."
"You mean it?"
"It's the least i can do. I mean i won't even remember it tomorrow."
"I write it down on some sticky notes okay?"
"Does it get tiring?"
"Honestly?"
"Yes, honestly."
"No."
"Why not?"
"Anything i'll ever have to do for you will never amount to being tiring. When i married you, i vowed to love you through sickness and through health. I'm doing it baby."
"Yeah. We both are aren't we?"
"That's marriage baby. Come here. You have a little something. Right, here."
When his lips touched mine, i felt that spark, and closed my eyes. It was like, as it always is, fireworks were going off. It tasted like, as it always had, belonging. Like everything that's good but a little sour. It tasted like bitter wine; perfect in its own way. When our lips parted, i took my time opening my eyes, and smiled.
Quinn stood, and walked behind me. I thought he was going to pull my chair back but instead he fastened a necklace around my neck. I pulled out my compact mirror and gasped. Around my neck was a gorgeous diamond necklace. One that sparkled with a blinding fury. I stood from my seat, turned, and kissed him once more. This would be something i just couldn't forget. This would be something i'd remember as soon as i woke the next morning.
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