Coming back

Love and other everlasting things....

Jasmine wandered around Paisley Province and stopped at the local flower shop where she bought a dizen roses and peonies for Alyssa , her pregnancy was getting rogh especially since she was due to pop at any moment , They;d had a shower for her in October but there wasn't really much the Little Zabini didn't have so they collected a lot of clothes. Jasmine couldn't wait to see Alyssa's baby , she just knew that he or she would be adorable. As far as Jasmine knew there'd already been false alarms such as Brackstin Hicks Contractions and this seemed to make Alyssa more eager for the baby to just arrive  , she couldn't wait for hers either even though she only in her first trimester. As Jasmine got in her car and started to drive to Zabini Manor , she hoped Alyssa wasn't as big as Taylor if so hoped she wouldn't be that big.

When she knocked on the door bell Esmeralda let her in and took her up to the Guest Room where Alyssa was lying down . She smiled upon seeing Jasmine and Jasmine returned it  surprised to see just how not big she was , she wasn't tiny but she wasn't huge and it was a pretty adorable sight. "How's everything?" she asked and Alyssa shrugged "It's okay , I just can't wait for this little one to arrive." jasmine sat on the bed and handed her the flowers "THank You." Alyssa said in surprise before putting them in a vase next to her. "They're beautiful Jasmine , what brings you here??" Jasmine shrugs before answering "I wanted to check on you , I can't wait to see your baby, I can't wait to see mine either." Alyssa looked shocked but raised her eyebrows in a knowing way "I assumed but I just didn't say anything , pickles and marshmallows , Jas?" Jasmine gapes "How did you know." "Theo told Blaise , Blaise told me." She rolls her eyes at this before changing the subject "Where Is Blaise , Lissy?" Alyssa thinks for a moment before she gives an answer "He is asleep in our bedroom , he's been up all night , Uni is getting the best of him." Jasmine raises her eyebrows at this "Really?" "He doesn't have the time he usto , He is very busy now and his mother is calling every second , when I answer she tries to make small talk but you can tell something's off and that she really wants to talk to him. I lie and tell her he's asleep or occupied sometimes but she calls back like clockwork."  Jasmine nods at this "Well you should be getting rest too , you're the pregnant one." Alyssa waves her hand dismissively "I'm fine , are you?" "I'm wonderful." Alyssa nods happily "So Theo isn't going to miss you." Jasmine shkes her head no "i've got a while..."

When she came back home she was a bit caught off guard by the group of men inside her living room. Theodore came to her and kissed her in greeting a look of jovialness on his face , she could tell he was putting on a kind of facade with these men and that was truly the only genuine moment he;'d had since they'd arrived. "Jasmine this is my family . Family this is my wife Jasmine." The men looked at her before nodding their approval "BEautiful girl." commented a very old man sitting in a corner , this must be his grandfather. "Nice birthing hips too , you'll have an heir before we meet again." Jasmine blushed scarlet at this and Theo cleared his throat "That's my grandfather Rickon , next to him is my father Alphonse and his wife Leona . The other two are ny uncles Cadmus and Peter." Leona was eyeing Jasmine quite intensely , she looked a lot younger than Jasmine would have expected Alphonse to be married to , she had to at least be in her early thirties. "Beautiful indeed , Theo you do know that pretty little things tend to bite." Theo pulled Jasmine closer to him by her waist and eyed her hungrily before looking back at his stepmother "I hope they do.." Leona choked on her wine and Jasmine couldn't part her eyes from Theo;s dark blue orbs. He smirked at her and she smiled back. "A cute pairing , she's passable." Theodore looked at his father with a tamed venom "Your opinion means nothing to me." His father mocked hurt "It should though son , I know whats best for you , I've always known what was best for you." Theo turns to Jasmine and whispers to her "Go in the room ." She did as told not looking at her family in law.

She knew they were arguing , she knew he'd be angry and stressed , she looked in the mirror and surveyed her appearence , her lace lingerie and hair in a flirty disarray, hopefully she could relieve some of his stress.When he came in she could tell he was angry , she walked up to him and hugged him , he held her tightly before his hands moved down to her hips "Are you okay?" she asked and he shrugged "I just want to put my wife to bed.Can I do that Jasmine ? " she laughs at him "No , your wife is unavailable in that way but she can provide some pleasure." he smirked "Really?" his hands were bringing her in closer , not moving from their place until she was flush against him , he then kissed her  and her hands wrapped around his neck before she walked him back to their bed and they had a very deep snogging session. Afterwards Theo was a lot more relaxed and she was happy she could be of service.
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Come Alive
Adawna groaned as she tried to ger up from her bed , being pregnant was a bit hard and she couldn't believe she was almost out of her first trimester , turns out she'd been pregnant from late September and didn't know it. Cormac was happy but she was very non chalant about it and she found that perturbing , she had a life form growing inside her yet she wasn't elated about it and she wasn't upset , she was just in peace. She didn't have cravings but she hated the fatigue and sore breasts , they made it very difficult, she also didn't have much Morning Sickness which was surprising seeing as her mother said she didn't go a single day during her pregnancy without losing her breakfast. Cormac had already started coming home at late times due to his hectic school and work schedule so after a few of her classes she'd return home , eat what her chef prepared take her vitamins and go to sleep , she'd feel him slide in at night and kiss her forehead . This usually happened around twelve and one in the morning. It was  a cycle she was growing accustom to.

The doorbell rang and she descended the stairs to see who was there , it looked like Cormac's mother , great just what she needed her mother in law. She opened the door and put on a facade of happiness "Adawna , more beautiful everyday and it looks like you're about to make me even happier , Cormac told me about the little one and asked me to check on you." Adawna smirked "Well I'm fine , there's no need for the vigil." Garnet tsked at her before walking around the house "Child , I insist , you are  my son's wife and as such I treat you like I would treat my daughter if I had one." Adawna tried not to roll her eyes , Garnet wasn't here just to express fondness. "Is there anything you want in particular?" Adawna asked and Garnet pretended not to hear for a few minutes before she turned around and said one word "Information." she stated and Adawna raised an eyebrow "On what?" Garnet smiled menacingly "Dean and Kismet Thomas , there is talk that they almost walked in on the battle plans of Atlorian soldiers , the mayor is paying heavy bounty to thos who can bring forth information on their plans , They can make me rich." Adana rolled her eyes openly at this "You have enough money and gold to last two lifetimes , you just really want to be nosy." "And so what? I have a right to be nosy Adawna , this information can put me in good graces , they don't know the power they possess just by repeating thse words." Adawna scoffed "It's not power , it's just saying the right thing at a suitable time and further Kismet and I are friends but I haven't seen her in a while , I highly doubt she'll tell me anything about that , you need to ask her close friends like jasmine or Alyssa." Garnet narrows her eyes at her "You will ask them to do it for you , then report back to me." She begins to gather her things and heads for the door "I'll tell Cormac you're fine." Before Adawna could say anything she was gone.

Adawna sat in bed that night , Shakespeare's The Merry Wives or Windsor in her lap , she pretended to read it as she waited for him. When he arrived she was almost on her way to dreamland but quickly became alert again. Cormac smirked "Waited for me?" he asked and she closed her book before smirking at him "Maybe , why did you send your mother to check on me?" Cormac shrugs off his coat before replying "I didn't send her , she waas in the neighbourhood and told me she'd stop by and say hello. You're not a child I wouldn't send people to check on you."She grounded her teeth , that little lying woman. "She wants me to extract information from Kismet through Alyssa , i'm not doing it." Cormac smirked at this "You don't have to , it's your decision whether to do her dirty work or not." he got in bed and pulled her down to lay with him before he pulled her in by her waist and she rested her head in the crook of his neck.He kissed her lips softly and caressed her arm before he calmly told her to go to bed. Adawna had no argument because she was pretty sleepy.
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Next Breath
"So , Arianna , I've called you here because I wanted to apologize for my behaviour at graduation. I care for my son and I got carried away. I let an old feud between your mother and I determine how I felt about you and I am sorry , if you are what Marcus wants , you are what he wants." Arianna was flabbergasted at the revelation and Marcus himself looked shocked , his mother never apologized for anything whether she was in the wrong or not. "Mother are you ill?" Marcus asked and Isadora looked at him as if he were daft "I am in good health Marcus , I just know when an apology is in order from me."  Marcus shrugged , maybe she was being genuine. "Marcus could you excuse us." Arianna looked at him and he could see the fear in her eyes. He looked warily between them before he squeezed her hand supportively and kissed her cheek. "I'll be right back." He told her and for the first time Arianna wanted to latch onto him and never let go but she had to let him leave , Isadora would call her dependent and weak if she didn't.

"I don't know what Marcus sees in you honestly , you are very plain to me , your dark hair and blue eyes are so common now a days , I always pictured Marcus with a blonde."  Arianna gulped "With all do respect I am not married to you , I am married to your son." Isadora sips her wine looking as if she is ready for battle. "YOu can never give him what he desires , as his mother I know more than I should about his liasons." Arianna held back her gasp , how personal could this get "I don't think that is something we should discuss." Isadora smiled in a condescending way "Why?" Arianna avoided her eyes as she continued "You can't admit that you will fail him , can you even give him an heir , Arianna , your mother couldn't give your father one." Arianna's eyes flashed dangerously before she got up "Your son has expressed no displeasure in our sexual liasons nor has he ever had to complain. Also my mother gave my father a son , my older brother Lucas. You should really check your references before you make a fool of yourself." SHe began to walk towards the door but turned around just as she was baout to walk out "With your son's drive and stamina we won't have any problem conceiving an heir." She quickly left and bumped into Marcus who was sniggering , she hit his arm "You were listening." she said in a harsh whisper and he smiled at her "It's nice to know you think so highly of me when it comes to our intimate life." Arianna rolled her eyes "We will never get along , Marcus. I just want to leave." He kissed her forehead before he took her hand and walked her to their car opening up the door for her before he got in himself.

"Do you love your mother?" Arianna asked as they got through the door of their home "She's my mother , Love." Arianna rolled her eyes at this "She was horrible to you as a child or atleast that's what you said." Marcus shrugged "It didn't kill me." There was no use in trying to discuss this and Arianna could see this. "I think what she did to you was wrong , I think how she's been treating you on the whole is deplorable but what do you want me to do Arianna? This woman has connections throughout Paisley , she knows everything about me , you and your family. I've seen my mother tear down people she despises and it's not pretty. It still flabbergasts me that if she hated your mother so much , why did she never bother to do anything about it?" Arianna shrugged "It probably slipped her mind." Marcus laughed ruefully at this "That woman has the memory of an elephant , she never forgets anything , ever." Arianna shrugged "Well , I don't know. Marcus I just want to sleep , okay?" He kissed her tenderly "Sweet dreams."
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The room was white , starkly so it almost looked like nothing at all , a blank page but then there was a sudden fracas and people appeared. Someone was arguing , Alyssa looked and saw two women yelling at eachother while everybody just walked past. SHe decided to stop it but as she moved the floor changed she was no longer standing on ground but going nowhere on water. She looked up and everything was gone , no one was here , it was just her drowning in the water , she could her a distant cry but when she took her last glance there was no one , no one around , no one to help or save her.

She woke with a start and felt something wet . She immediately knew what it was and began shaking Blaise awake . "BLAISE GET UP!" she yelled and Blaise sprang to life "What's the matter?" He asked "I'm going into labor!" she exclaimed and this really resonated because he sprang into action , locating all the bags they had and putting them in the car while Alyssa prepared herself before heading to the top of the stairs. Blaise helped her down . "How bad is it?"He asked her as he began to drive. "Terrible! I feel like somethings tearing out belly." He tried not to smirk at this but he could genuinely see her pain on her face .Luckily they didn't live far fromt he hospital or else he knew she'd soon grow irritated.

Two hours later Alyssa was still in labor but her mother and father as well as two of her sisters Poppy and Gemma were at her side along with Blaise. She tried not to take the pain out on them she really did but at times the obscentities just slipped out of her lips or the insults dug their way through. "I'm glad this is a boy because I'm never doing this again!" Her mother laughed before holding her hand in support "Just breathe." Rosario told her "THink about all those classes and what they taught you." Alyssa breathed in deeply before a pang of pain hit her again and she lost it. Blaise looked at her in concern not sure what to do, this situation was so different from what he thought it would be. The doctor came in two hours later and told Alyssa she was dilated and it was now time to push. Blaise held her other hand in encouragement and as Alyssa gave her first push she wanted to just give up but she knew she had to do this . The second push was easier but the third one was the toughest.

A baby's cry filled the air and Alyssa opened her eyes and looked at her son , he looked so tiny  that she just wanted to hold him.Blaise looked shocked and if Alyssa looked closely she could swear he was going to cry. When he held Alexander that's when she truly saw his tears and her mother was very impressed by this while Cassandra who had surfaced a few moments earlier  looked on with a blank expression. Alyssa tried not to let this ruin the moment before she took her son. He was beautiful , although his eyes were closed she could tell he looked like Blaise and she knew he'd be a very handsome young man. When they asked for his name Alyssa looked at Blaise who decided his middle name would be Xavier. Alexander Xavier Zabini was born on December 13th , 1998 in Seacrest Hospital at 6 a.m. and his parents couldn't have been prouder.

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Amity couldn't believe Blaise and ALyssa were now parents , it was almost like a reverie and she began to wonder how she'd feel whenever her child was born. Would it feel new or exciting or would it be awkward and tiring? Alyssa had described it as both but eventually her maternal instincts kicked in and she was becoming very comfortable with little Alexander. Amity hoped it would be pretty much the same for her and Adrian would always assure her that it would be. She flipped a few pancakes once more and left them for five minutes before turning the stove off and putting them on a plate for her husband. Adrian came into the kitchen a few minutes later and kissed her cheek before taking his food and sitting at the dining room table , she sat with him.

"Still baby-dazed?" he asked and she smiled "A little , we'll be in their footsteps too." Adrian shrugged before scarfing down more food , Amity rolled her eyes at her husband's greed. "Adrian the food is not going anywhere?" He smirked before replying "Amity that baby has a long way to go before it comes out so relax woman , we'll be great parents." She thought for a moment before looking at him , he was staring deeply into her eyes and she eventually gave a sigh of defeat."Any new news?" she asked "News of what?" she stared at him before formulating the best way to put it , she knew he didn't like telling her about it and that it wouldn't manifest very soon but she wanted to know. "The Rebellion." she said softly and he put down his silverware "Amity...." A pout formed on her lips "Adrian..." she whined "Nothing much , The Atlorians don't really have much forces yet , they refuse to yield to our rules and laws and the mayor refuses to take that sitting down. " Amity shook her head "My father , he can't be angering them already. WHy do you call him The Mayor?"she asked and he rolled his eyes "Because Amity that is his post plus he's never acted like a father in law to me." She rolled her eyes at this "I know my father is rough around the edges but..." He interrupted her "Rough around the edges! The man's been threatening me with a gun since we were fifteen. He's never liked me." Amity caressed his face "Thats not true , he likes you he just doesn't want you to know that." He returned to his food and ficked his hand carelessly signalling the end of that conversation. Amity smirked before putting her plate in the sink and deciding to take a nap.

They arrived to school slightly early but Amity was snatched away by Arianna the second they arrived so Adrian wandered before going to his Math class. Blaise was there sitting next to Theodore so he took the vacant seat behind them. "COngratulations on the little one." He told Blaise and Blaise smirked before nodding "Thanks mate." Theodore rolled his eyes "Aren't you a ball of sunshine today Blaise." Blaise gave Theo a venomous look and Adrian laughed "Another lovers quarrel , seriously men Alyssa and Jasmine would not be pleased." They didn't take his comment to heart and only laughed "She's managing the baby by herself?" Adrian asked and Blaise shook his head "No , she has help and when I come home I let her sleep although she insists that I get rest." Adrian nodded "Is it hard , honestly I don't know how Amity and I will make it?" Theodore seconed his comment before adding "Yeah , Jasmine's cravings are vile and there also burning a hole in my pocket." Blaise thought before answering them "It's okay , Alexander's not a very troublesome baby , he's very peaceful , never really cries but eats a lot. The worst part is the diaper changing and lack of sleep." The men all stayed quiet after that , they were in for more than they'd planned.
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"Graham , stop! I have an essay." Taylor exclaimed as her husband tried to coax her into being intimate. "C'mon Taylor , Jourdan is a wonderful baby , she needs a sibling." Taylor rolled her eyes "Are you going to push this one out?" She questioned and he shook his head guffawing "Im physically incapable , darling." She swatted him away from her neck once more "C'mon.." he practically begged , she loved to see him grovel , it was just so unlike him that it made her feel strong. "Can I finish first please I have one more paragraph." He rolled his eyes but agreed before taking a seat next to her and waiting. Taylor laughed at this , he truly was mad. "Graham , one day i'd just like to lay in bed and cuddle." he furrowed his eyebrow "Will you be half naked or naked during?" He asked and she hit his arm "No , you git! I just want to feel like an object of love and not lust." He nodded "Fine , if thats what you'd like we'll do that tonight but can I atleast kiss you?" she nodded "Yes you can kiss me."

Graham was surprised at how much he liked cuddling with his wife , Taylor was being so open and giving that he wondered if they should do this more , she also was reacting to his kisses with an eagerness he'd never seen before. Maybe the key was listening to their needs and doing what they asked of you , maybe that was all Taylor wanted , he'd have to give Cassius this tip later maybe this would solve his problem with Hazel."I love you." Taylor told him as she smiled at his disheveled hair , her handywork of course. He smiled at her "I love you too , cuddling isn't so bad after all." Taylor grinned brighter "I told you Graham." He rolled his eyes at her before turning off the side light , it was time for bed. She wrapped her arms around his waist and pulled herself into him before kissing him once more. "Good Night , Husband." She whispered softly and he smiled "Good Night , Wife."

WAAAAAA!! Taylor pitched up and looked at the clock four o'clock in the morning "This child must take after her father." She turned and looked at her husband who was still asleep. She made a face at him before dragging herself to the nursery where she picked up her daughter. Jourdan immediately stopped crying and started cooing at her "No dirty diaper and I'm sure Graham's mum fed you two hours ago before she fell asleep , you want attention don't you?" she smiled at her child "Yes you do , wuvly , you just want some attention , don't you , don't you?" Jourdan reached up and grabbed a strand of her hair while looking around blindly. Her little face was so round and smooth that Taylor could look at it for hours. She was a chubby baby with fat legs and a head full of curly hair but above all these things here eyes were the most beautiful they were everchanging from green to grey then hazel or blue. She inherited that from Taylor's great grandmother Arlenis Mileno , she was a beautiful women whos eyes combined with charm could make Cassandra Zabini seem inferior and Jourdan had inherited those eyes. SHe had made a beautiful little human being.

After she finally got her child back to bed Taylor found that she was growing used to being a mother , it fit her and she liked it. She began to wonder about little Alexander Zabini and how he'd grow up , would he follow in Blaise's footsteps , would Jourdan follow in her father's ? Would they eventually fall in love with one other? Probably not if Graham had a say but only time could tell.
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Kismet sat on the bathroom floor and cried , what was wrong with her? why couldn't she concieve , everyone else in her family was capable so why not her? She looked at the negative pregnancy test and threw it away. There was no point in looking at it and denying it this was her destiny. She slowly got up and washed her face , Dean would be home soon , anytime now . She made up their bed and walked downstairs into the kitchen where she started to prepare dinner , homemade spaghetti. The best way to fill a void was with food.

An hour later Dean arrived and was ushered to the table by his wife. "This is great Kissy!" he complimented and she smiled but it was hollow and he knew why , he put his fork down. "Kismet we will have a baby , not every ccouple gets it on the first time." Kismet rolled her eyes "Everyone did but me Dean! Alyssa and Blaise got knocked up on their first time together. Adawna was pregnant and she didn't even know it. Something's wrong with me and you realizee it too , don't pity me or try to make me feel better." Dean sighed "Kissy , maybe we're trying too hard , lets just take time before we try again , we need to make love not try to create a baby." She nodded before getting up to leave but he grabbed her hand and pulled her on his lap. Kismet couldn't meet his eyes , Dean was being so sweet and supportive but she was in a depressed rut , he deserved more , he needed better than her. His fingers brought her face to his and he kissed her . She put her hands on the table but ended up knocking the food onto the floor. The plates broke but Dean didn't care , he gently rested Kismet on the dinning room table , and stroked her face lovingly before proceeding to make love to her.

"He is so cute!" Kismet gushed as she held her godson Alexander. "Hey wuv , aren't you the cutest wittle thing!" she exclaimed and Alex smiled at her , it was now three months since she'd actually tried to get pregnant and they'd had intercourse with and without condoms so she wasn't expecting much , Alex was now four months and the cutest little boy you'd ever see , He loved to stare at people and only seemed to truly laugh for his parents but he took to Kismet beautifully ,he loved to pull on her red hair or earrings before laughing at her. "How is his sleep patterns?" she asked Alyssa and Alyssa thought while she folded his blankets and sheets and arranged them in neat stacks. "They're wonderful actually , Blaise is helping a lot more with him , I think he's attached to Xander now." she finished folding and reached for her son whom Kismet handed over , Alexander immediately started gumming on Alyssa's shirt and Alyssa shook her head before getting a bottle that was in the miniature fridge and feeding him with it. "He'll be brilliant , have you seen Jourdan? Taylor and graham's baby?" She asked and Alyssa smiled "Seen her , she's gorgeous , Alexander smiles when Taylor brings her over instead of stare like he usually does. Her eyes are very mistifying as well." Kismet sighed "I know .... I just can't wait for mine." Alyssa nodded "She'll be here soon enough."

That same night Kismet sat surrounded by Dean and his siblings as well as his mother , they were having a family dinner.
Wayne: So Dean , having fun at that bug cushy job at the Art Museum?
Dean : It's not big Wayne , It's just enough to sustain us
Wayne smirked before sipping his drink.
Wayne: I guess , could you explain that to my wife , she's always asking me when I'm going to get an occupation with prestige
Joshua: I told you she was no good , none at all , now my wife on the other hadn is a dream