"Look who's finally awake, my sleeping beauty" I cooed to my daughter Arianna who is making a small fuss in a crib. She fell asleep with her brother a little after twelve after feeding them. She woke up earlier than her brother. They've just been asleep over twenty minutes. I glanced at the other crib to see her brother still sleeping soundly. I expect him to be up in the next twenty minutes or so.
"Mommy is here my sweet pod" I said quietly picking her from her crib trying not to wake Aryan. I sat on the rocking chair, placed Arianna on my arms properly before bringing out my breast and feeding her. She wasted no time in sucking.
I delivered my sweet bundles of joy three months ago and trust when I say there's no greater experience than motherhood. I still find it hard to believe that I'm a mother of four wonderful children. It feels so unreal. I could still remember me couple of years ago, hopeless, begging for at least one child but now the Almighty has multiplied the blessings times four.
Ever since I found out I was pregnant with twins again. I had been preparing. I knew what to expect and how to go about it. My experience with the older twins helped me a whole lot. It wasn't as hard as it felt the first time. Still, raising twins toddlers is no joke including two older ones under five. I don't have to be told that I'm a real MVP..
Labour this time was so different from the first time. First because I had the love of my life with me and second because it was a natural birth unlike the first that was c section. I saw hell this time around it was not even a joke.
The twins came at exactly thirty five weeks of pregnancy. Labour started the night before. I started feeling contractions after dinner but I kept ignoring it feeling it was something i could bare. It kept intensifying by the second. I didn't even tell Khalifa i was having contractions. He just knew something was up from my action. He suggested we go to the hospital but I told him not to worry, that I was still fine. We finally sleep through that night even though not peacefully.
The next day, I was in the bathroom getting ready for my morning hygiene. I remember vividly I was brushing my teeth when I felt a flood of water rush out of me. Instantly I knew my water broke. I tried as much as possible not to panic. Forget it, no matter how much you're prepared for labour, you're never fully ready. I called out to Ahmad and he made everything worse. Nigga was freaking out, I remember yelling at him to calm the fuck down as he was not helping my situation. I managed to take a shower after much disagreement from my husband who insist we head to the hospital immediate but I refuse to deliver my baby without being as fresh as hell.
We finally got to the hospital and it really didn't take time for me to push. two and a half hour later, I was ready to push. Khalifa was with me all through whispering sweet words and praying silently, kissing on my head and holding my hand and trying to comfort me. It's funny I mean I don't even know who was comforting who. That would be his first time in the delivery room and that was my own first time experiencing natural delivery.
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I saw heaven on earth. Aryan was the first to the born while Arianna was born fifteen minutes laters. As soon as I delivered the placenta, I started bleeding non stop that I lost total consciousness. The last thing I remembered was the Doctor's frantic movements in trying to revive me, my babies cries, Ahmad's yells that seemed so far away. I could've sworn I saw my greater generations. I finally woke up the next day only to be informed I suffered from Post partum Haemorrhage. I stayed in the hospital a little while longer because of that.
Arianna and Aryan are the sweetest, my cutie pie. I finally got my mini me in Arianna even though Aryan turned out to look like his dad also. Ahmad's genes are so strong. He keeps beating me to it. It's unfair. These twins are like the exact opposite of the first two. Arianna is like a mini dove unlike our mama Iman. She's such a sweetheart, she hardly cries. She's way calm and enjoys her piece while daddy Aryan... I don't need to talk. I already know my nigga is a fighter, I'm sure he's the one doing all the kicking in me all this while.
Talk of the angel, I heard his cries fill the room. He hates being alone. Seeing his sister by his side calms him a bit sometimes but now she's not even there so I understand why the cries is this high. I carried his sister and placed her on my shoulders trying to bump her. I moved closer to while rocking his sister.
"Awww my cutest bubba is awake.. my cutie boo boo... awww" I cooed smiling down at him. He stopped crying and was looking at me. He stared as I rocked his sister still making a fuss, he wasn't yelling but it's obvious he's still crying. I need to make sure I bump Arianna before placing her down so she doesn't choke on her food. Just immediately she bump and I couldn't be more grateful because Bubba is starting to be one impatient. I placed her in her crib, put the pacifier in her mouth before picking up Aryan. I moved to the chair and weigh my breast. I felt my left one was more heavier since his sister just suckled on the right one. I placed him on my hand properly and feed him quietly humming to him. After he was done. I bumped him also.
I strapped Aryan to my back while I carried his sister and headed to their elder siblings room. I still haven't changed their room. I decided against it. Iman can't sleep alone so I decided to let them be together for a few years more. I got into their room, placed Arianna on the bed and start packing their bags.
All the kids would be staying with Mami this weekend. It's a constant thing in the family. All the grand children would spend a weekend with Mami. This time, the younger twins would be joining. Mami claims they are old enough to stay and the maids would be with them also. She claims I need time for myself and tgis would actually be the first time I'd be with my babies for so long. Fortunately for me, I wasn't on exclusive breastfeeding. Even if I wished for it, it's not possible, I don't have the strength to feed two babies breast milk exclusively, when it's not like I want to die.
I already packed the bags for the younger twins earlier today. In no time, I packed few but enough clothes for the older twins. I checked the time and saw the twins would return from school in less than an hour. I head out of the room, checked with Ola go see what she prepared for the kids and she made them some sweet potato and scrambled eggs like I instructed. I asked Esther to get her bag ready also as we would be leaving shortly.
The twins arrived already, they showered, changed, ate and did their homework. It was time to drop them off at their grandmother's . I'm also trying to be fast because Khalifa had planned a date for us tonight.
I can't wait to be honest... It's been a while since we went on a date, since before I got pregnant. I'm super excited about it. I still haven't started working, I'm not sure I'm ready to let my babies alone just yet. They're still my little cuties. Sooner or later, I know I'll have to enroll them in a daycare probably, the same school daycare as their elder siblings so as to be closer.
We filled in the Range rover. The range rover is more spacious and comfortable. My husband thinks we need a mini van since the family is increasing but for now, I feel the SUV is okay.. I tuck the younger twins in the futher back. Iman insist to stay with them. Since their arrival, she has been smitten with her younger siblings including Arianna who I thought would make a feel some kind of way being a girl but then my baby is such a sweet big sister
Iman and Ola sat at the back while Esther sat beside me in the front. We started the car and head to mami's house in Wuse. We got there in no time. I carried Aryan, Ola carried Arianna while Esther and the twins carried the bags. We got in and met Mami in her private living room on a call. When she saw us coming, she has to end her call. The twins rushed towards her and she engulfed them in a tight hug.
"My babies, I miss you so much " she said kissing their cheeks.
"Good afternoon mami " I greeted. She stood up and hugged me properly. "How are you my darling. You're looking good dear, what's the secret, look at your stomach, who would know you just delivered twins " I smiled when she said that. I didn't take it easy with the tummy to be honest. I really didn't add weight during pregnancy just swollen feets and face but my stomach was quite big after deliver. I made sure to work on it. Ahmad was my personal trainer. He helped me get this flat tummy back.
"Awww look at my little babies.. ya allah na suna girma da sauri, where is Arianna " Pls came forward with Arianna "awww look at how grown she has become. Didn't I see them few weeks ago."
"Yes you did "
"Ku da Khalifa kuyi yara mara kyau masha Allah" I chuckled. Being with Khalifa for almost ten years and being in the midst Hausa's I learnt how to speak the language. So I understand what she said. She said my husband and I make cute babies. Well that I can agree.
"The rest are yet to come?" I asked looking around.
"Yes Ameera should be on her way, while Ameena already called that she'll bring them a little while later. " Esther and Mami's maid already went in with the bags. I can only imagine how filled up this house would be for the weekend. Mami has ten grand children . So I know she'll need as many help as she can get.
"Are you sure you want me to leave the twins, I can take them with me "
"Haha kei, I already told you not to stress it. You need this rest more, spend time on yourself, have fun, go to the saloon, Make yourself enjoy life a little more. Trust me you love it." She said while I just nod.
I stayed for a while. I breastfed the twins again and pumped some milk in the bottle. That should do for just tonight alone. Ameera arrived before I left. She just dropped her three kids, she couldn't stay longer. She had things to tend. I made sure everything was fine, I gave instructions to Ola and Esther. I kissed my babies couple of times before leaving..
As soon as I got home. I started preparing for my date with my husband. Khalifa returned an hour later. He got ready in no time and by seven thirty we were on our way to Blucabana.
"No talking about the kids or the house or work tonight " Ahmad suggested and I chuckled before nodding lightly.
"It's been a while we did this, I think about a year ago or so" he stated.
"Yeah the last time we did this was that period when Summaiyah returned briefly. She babysat the twins" I reminded. He chuckled.
"Where should we start from, now that you've said no topics on family, or works "
"How about you start by telling me three countries you'd love to visit?"
"Huh... I'll say India, Haiti and let's say Ethiopia. I would've said the ones I love but I've been there already. So I can try these ones out."
"Apart from your current job, if you could try out any occupation for a year, what would it be" he asked. He thought for a while.
" Probably a sailor. I wouldn't mind being on the sea everytime. It's a beautiful sight to behold"
"I don't imagine you being a sailor. I thought you would've said a stylist or something because you sure know how to slay giving all those vibes" we laughed together.
"You mean those vibes that made you fall in love with me ba" he said cockily. I rolled my eyes at him playfully "abegi, who told you that"
"Lie that I didn't take your breath away the first time you saw me. I still remembered the way you kept stealing glances at me. You sef can't deny say you no fall for fine boy" I chuckled.
"See this one o, says the guy that kept staring at me all through the party. Even after that, you kept texting me. You're lucky you know how to keep a conversation going, I would've gotten bored of you a long time ago."
"Wow how time flies, it still feels like yesterday, that moment, I knew you were my girl already, I was willing to do everything to have you. Trust me, even if you had a boyfriend then, I would've worked my charm on you that you sef wouldn't be able to resist" I threw my head to the back laughing
"Are you for real "
"Yes baby"
I could feel my breast lactating and getting heavier. Thank goodness I wore a breast pad. Normally, I would have fed the twins at least twice by now but now my breasts are full and it's hurting slightly. I couldn't help but think about my babies. They should be asleep by now before waking up around one. I miss them already and it is not even up to twelve hours yet.
"My boobs are hurting" I blurt out. Ahmad sat properly. He became alarmed.
"Are you okay, should we leave now, is..."
"Baby chill, it's nothing serious, I'm just lactating because I haven't pumped out the milk yet. I'm fine. We're half way through our date, I'm fine I can handle it "
"Are you sure" I nod slightly and heaved a sigh of relief.
We stayed for another hour before heading home. I wasted no time in pumping out the milk as soon as I hop in the shower. I felt there is no use keeping it till the twins returned since I'll be feeding them myself.
"I missed you" I felt Ahmad's breath on my neck as he snaked his arms around my waist. I blushed. He trailed kisses down my neck. Soft and sloppy kisses.
"We have the house to ourselves tonight. And this opportunity might not present itself again in a long time so why not make the best use of it " he whispered softly. I threw my head back meeting the pleasure take over me
I turned to him and found his lips in mine, our lips moved in sync. We stopped briefly just to head to the bed and there we continued. I craved everything he's willing to give, it's what I need most.
We made love all night long. It was not too slow or fast, we went so rhythmically, going with the flow. He understood my body language . He knows what I deserve and how to treat me in the best way ever.
For the first time since delivery, I slept soundly , I overslept. I woke up almost around noon. I feel so brand new. I treated myself to a spa day, I had a pedicure and manicure done and also got my hair done. Like mami had said, I needed this so badly and I couldn't be more grateful that I got this break.
Ahmad and I went out later at night. To a nice Karaoke bar with our friends. It's actually nice to be free and I loved that we could do this hopefully we do this more often.
The next day, we stayed indoor all through the day until around evening when we both drove to Mami's house to pick up the kids. As soon as I saw my babies. I hugged them for almost five minutes straight. I missed all of them so much including the older twins. I fed the younger twins also because my boobs were aching as hell. We ate dinner at Mami's before heading home.
Wheeewww I missed her so much....A very long chapter I know, about three thousand words. Quite a Bonus chapter this is. I plan to write another one very soon though but for now enjoy this.
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