Stephanie smiled from her sleep and slowly opened her eyes. Sebastian’s hands were wrapped around her on the bed they laid. His face was so close to her that she could feel every little breath he took. She stared at his face for a long time, falling in love over and over again. “Why are you staring?” Sebastian asked all of a sudden, keeping his eyes shut. Stephanie chuckled and poked his cheek playfully. “Can’t I stare at you anymore?” She asked, and he smiled and opened his eyes. “If you can’t stare at me, who can?” He asked, and her cheeks flushed. “Thank you, Sebastian.” “What is that for?” “For not giving up on me. You could have done that a long time ago, but you didn’t. You kept looking for me. I feel like the luckiest woman on Earth.” Sebastian divulged an overwhelming smile and bounced his head. “Thank you too. You coming into my life as being the best thing ever. I love you so much, Stephanie, and I won’t stop loving you.” Stephanie bounced her head and embraced hi
~Few Month Later~ Sebastian sat in the living room working on his phone when Liam ran into the living room, giggling. “Dad! Auntie’s baby just kicked! I felt it under my hand when I touched her belly!” He said with great happiness. Sebastian opened his arms and picked Liam up. He placed him on his lap and kissed his cheeks. “Is Mom awake?” He asked, and Liam bounced his head. “Yes, she is! She woke up a few minutes ago, when I was touching her belly.” He said, and Sebastian smiled and nodded. “I should go and say Hi to her. Wait here, okay?” He said and placed Liam on the chair. He stood up to leave but Liam held his hand and made him stop. He looked at him and furrowed his brows. “What’s wrong, Liam?” He asked. “What about mother? You promised me I would be seeing her this month. When will it be, dad? I miss her.” Sebastian heaved a sigh after listening to Liam. He squatted in front of him and held his two small hands. He poked his cheeks softly, and Liam chuckled. “Liam,
~ New York City, 2002~ It was Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! New York City's streets were decked out with stunning lights and plants. Stephanie stood in front of the Rockefeller Center plaza, marveling at the gorgeous Christmas tree. Thousands of light bulbs were used to ornament the tree, which was capped with a new Swarovski star. Stephanie's wavy black hair flowed loosely on her shoulders as she gazed up and stared at the star with a big smile on her face. She kept her arms crossed under her Beige sweater to keep warm.A red turtleneck and white palazzo trousers were worn underneath the sweater. She accessorized her look with a Saint Laurent medium sunset shoulder bag and a Saint Laurent lace-up boot. Water vapor streamed out of her nostrils as she breathed out. She let out a big exhale, and more water vapor from her mouth. As she stared at the lightbulbs, she became lost in thought. Her mind drifted back to her most recent Christmas Eve in New York City. Owen
Stephanie was still sound asleep when the doorbell rang so loudly in her ears. “What the hell!”She sat up and looked at her desk's timer. It was seven o'clock in the morning. “Has family arrived already?” She pondered as she walked around in her fluffy slippers. As she approached the door, she dragged her feet on the floor. She yawned and wiped her eyes as she yawned and yawned again, still wanting to sleep. When she arrived at the door, she didn't bother to look to see who it was before opening it."All of you..." When she realized it wasn't her family at the door, she took a breath. Sebastian was the culprit. He was dressed in a black denim jacket, a white tee, and blue denim pants. He was dressed in a pair of boots that were not the same as the ones he wore the day before. It also appeared to be quite costly. “Sebastian. "What are you doing here at this hour so early in the morning?" “Merry Christmas, pretty one.” Stephanie's face brightened as he lifted the present he had
"I'm getting a whiff of chocolate muffins!" Stephanie heard the loud and cheerful voice of her 5-year-old sister in her living room. She hurriedly removed the chocolate muffin microwave tray from the oven and set it on the tiled kitchen cabinet. With her apron on, she ran into the living room, removing the oven mitts from her hands."Mom, Dad!" She exclaimed.She rushed to them, and they both hugged her. They all giggled, and as soon as they disengaged, Princess jumped down from Sebastian’s arm. She dashed over to Stephanie and jumped on her like she had Sebastian. "My little Princess," She said. Stephanie laughed as she threw her up in the air. She gave her a firm hug and a kiss on the cheek."Mom, she's so plump now." Princess blushed, and she sheepishly covered her face in Stephanie's shoulder. Everyone in the room burst out laughing at her reaction. “Where is Mary?” Stephanie looked around for her other sibling. Stephanie was born ten years after Mary was born. "She dash
Stephanie carried the plate of baked brie to the dining table, and Mary followed behind her with a tray filled with grapes. "Stop licking the honey, Princess!" Sarah yelled from the kitchen, and they all heard her. Princess gladly ran out of the kitchen, giggling. As she ran, her little hands were stained with honey, and she licked it off her fingers. Stephanie caught her and used a napkin to clean her hands. "Princess, please don't get on Mom's nerves." If you're not careful, you'll get spanked." "Mom never spanks her, and that's why she's so stubborn," Mary explained as she set the plates in place."Mary, don't say anything about your sister." That is extremely rude." Sarah entered the room carrying a dish of toasted bread. "I'm sorry, Mom," I say. But she annoys me a lot at times." "Mary, she's still a small girl." Always keep that in mind." Sarah finished setting the table and turned to face Stephanie, who was still cleaning up Princess. "Go ahead and inform them that di
THE NEXT MORNINGStephanie’s body was fully tucked in her duvet, the cold weather was her favorite. Princess hopped into Stephanie’s room. She got to the bed and climbed up carefully. She climbed on top of Stephanie and laid down flat on her. "Stephanie, get up!" It's 7:00 a.m. When I arrived in New York, you promised to tour me around the city. I'm here now, and you are still sleeping.” She held Stephanie and pouted her lips as she hugged her through the covers. “Princess...” Stephanie grumbled. She cautiously turned to lay on her back so as not to toss Princess off the bed. She drew a hand from under the duvet and held Princess to herself. Princess burst out laughing and kissed Stephanie on the cheek.“Good morning Steph! "It's already 7 a.m." "Princess, we're on vacation." I don't have to wake up at 7 am.” Stephanie gently touched Princess's sparse gold hair. As she did this, her eyes were still closed. "Stephanie, you promised to take me out. Open your eyes,” She tapped St
Stephanie ran around the park searching for Princess. She was covered in sweat even though the weather was cold. She feared someone must have kidnapped her little sister. She saw some children at the other end of the park. They were also blowing bubbles. She ran towards them to check if Princess was among them. She searched and searched but still didn't find Princess. “Princess!” She screamed in frustration and kept panting. “Stephanie!” She heard that tiny little voice that she wanted to hear. It was Princess’s voice. “Princess!” She turned to look in the direction of her voice, and she saw her waving at her from the middle of the crowd. She noticed someone carrying her on the shoulder because she could see her above the head of the people. “Oh God, Princess!” She rushed into the crowd and cleared the way with her hands. She kept her eyes on Princess as she moved. She got to where Princess was, and she saw the person carrying her was Sebastian. “Sebastian, what are you doin