If Only Love ✔️

Chapter twenty-seven

I had been home for a week now. Kayla was finally used to my family, aunty Kay was literally like family to everyone now. She would be with mom most of the time as well as the other mothers.
Miguel would passby every after work hours and boy did one little girl show her joy everytime he was around. I swear she even made me feel like a thirdwheel around them. I had taken a month leave from work but would still be able to work whenever I had a pressing assignment online.
I had taken time to show aunty Kay around the town. She seemed to have liked the place. At some point, we even passed through Miguel's workplace and she was in awe of his work.
It was a weekend and as per tradition, we were meeting at one of the family houses for dinner. Today, it was uncle Xander snr. and aunty's house. To say I wasn't nervous would be a huge lie because I was scared of what would happen once there. One thing I was really happy about was that day by day I was discovering my inner strength and taking it a day at a time.
Kayla was already dressed and was downstairs with her grandparents. I was already dressed but I was scared to go down. I heard someone knocking at the door.
"come in" the door opened and in came Miguel.
"you know I'm hear for you all the step of the way"
"okay I am ready."
We walked out together and all left to head to Xander's parents house.
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We all sat eating and chatting,however, there were two faces I couldn't see. Which was a huge relief for me to be honest. I looked to my right where Miguel was sitting with Kayla on his lap. I had asked if I could feed her but that sneaky little girl refused and only ate when Miguel played aeroplane with her spoon into her mouth. After dinner, we were all sitting and having fun when I heard the one voice I dreaded hearing.
"sorry I'm late."
I looked at the source of the voice. He looked different. He was older, looked really tired and out right ready to pass out. In one hand, he was carrying a little girl that looked about Kayla's age and on the other hand was carrying a baby bag.. The little girl was hugging on to him so tightly. His mom immediately got up.
"lemme help you with that sweetie."she got the bag from him and carried who I assumed to be Lexi. I saw her walk to the kitchen as Xander greeted everyone. He seemed to be in a state of shock when our eyes finally met. It seemed like the world came to a stand. I could feel the space closing down on me but I just couldn't look away. It was at that moment I felt a little person come to my lap,the same time I felt a hand. I looked to the person who gave touched me, he gave me a smile. I then heard Xander's dad ask him about the babysitter.
"I wonder where the wicked witch is?" Miguel whispered, clearly showing his dislike for Bailey.
I smiled at him "don't be mean"
He made a face at me, "everyone knows I am not her biggest fan. Even told Xander last time I saw them both."
He walked in with a plate of food but his eyes kept drifting to Kayla. I knew that the time was approaching when I would either push him away or it would be time to lay the past in its place. A bubbly little girl came giggling towards her grandpa. I noticed Kayla sitting quietly studying the little girl.
"da-da" uncle Xander smiled to her and looked at me.
"seems to call everyone that" he said with a huge smile. She could adorably say out loud mispronounced little words. I actually couldn't wait for Kayla to start talking, due to health she suffered some delay in most things. Was told she would talk just not ready. At some point, I noticed both girls looking at each other. I noticed that Xander was looking at them both and it was like a light bulb clicked in his head, he turned to me with a look of shock.
I decided that I had enough for one night.
"Sthephen, are you ready to go home?"
"ummm, the boys and I had some plans" he said sheepishly.
"I will go with you." it was Miguel who said and I was greatful.

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By the time we got to my place, someone was already dosing. Miguel had borrowed his dads car, as it was a little bit chilly tonight and thought it was safer since we had Kayla. It wasn't a long walk away but I accepted.
We got to the house and headed to my room to lay her down.
"you know he kinda figured it out."
"I know. I hoped this time would never come."
"what are you going to do?"
"nothing. I'm not doing anything about it."
"okay. I guess I should get going or I can stay with you till someone gets home."
"ya I think that's better. But if you have other things to do it's okay."
"no it's okay. I will stay."
We left the room with the door open and headed downstairs. We were sitting next to each other having some drinks. I was having a glass of pineapple juice while Miguel opted for orange juice. We were just talking about some random things when I noticed Miguel looking at me.
"what's wrong?"
He didn't even answer, he just pulled my face and kissed me. At first I was confused as to why this was happening again. For some reason, I was responding to his kiss. I felt his hands angle my head and I felt my arms wrap around his clothes.
"Mya! ....."
We pulled away quickly and saw May by the door.
"ohhhh" she said.
I was looking everywhere but at anyone in the room.
"ummm I guess I should get going" I heard Miguel say and he was out of the door before anyone could say anything. I got up as well.
"I'm off to bed" I said to her.
"goodnight. " I could hear the teasing in her voice.
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