Chapter 87: Chapter 87

''I have found that if you love life, life will love you back.'' - Arthur Robinson

Five years later

Azura's POV

"Are you guys ready?" Asked Adrian as the children yelled a loud "Yes daddy."

"Then let's go," he said as he fist-bumped both of them.

I smiled indulgently at my children, Xaviell Braxton Henderson, my son who was born five minutes earlier than my beautiful daughter Brianna Esme Henderson. The last two years have been very eventful for us. I gave birth two years back to these two children and they have been a handful ever since. Although Betty took good care of them, we have been contemplating the idea of a nanny for them.

I completed my training in the event management team and have been working as a full-time event manager at Parkland Manor, specializing in food and catering. I completed my online course in Culinary Arts with good grades. Dad, Adrian, nana, and mom were so proud of me.

The twins were doing well in their studies and I saved money for their higher studies. They bonded with my children very well and in such a short time had matured more than ever before. Emmy had given birth to twin boys, a year after our marriage and her twins were more hyperactive than mine were. Savannah got married to Xander two years back and has a three-month-old beautiful daughter. At every get-together, we ensured that just like their dads, the kids interacted with one another.

Cassie gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl six months after our wedding and Amelia gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last year. Anna gave birth to a handsome boy two years back, three months after my delivery. So since gran and mom's dream of having lots and lots of grandchildren had come true, they were over the moon with excitement. Mom and dad moved around, staying at our houses in turns, giving each of us their time. Although gran couldn't go anywhere, we regularly visited her with the kids.

Nana and gran became good friends and hosted tea parties every now and then for us. We all went out of our way to attend them because of the delicious and innovative cupcakes that they baked together. The children bonded well and enjoyed these get-togethers more than we did.

Adrian led me to the car. "What are you daydreaming about love?" He asked as he winked at me. "Let's go," I nodded, kissing his cheek. We were taking the kids to the central park for a fun-filled day.

"That won't do, wait till I ravish you at night," he said as I pushed him away, grinning, and got into the car. He was still the same, if not naughtier and bolder. Our relationship had grown stronger with every passing day and I knew that the love we shared was forever.

"If you get a chance," I chuckled and he groaned. The children were a handful and usually needed me at least once or twice in the night for a washroom visit. It was because of this that Adrian was keen on having a full-time nanny for them. whatever he did the whole day, he refused to share me in the night.

"Yeah, I need to do something about it soon," he sulked. With the kids strapped in the backseat and singing nursery rhymes in their adorable ways, I smiled at him.

"Mom will send someone tonight. If I like her, we can keep her as their nanny," I said and Adrian's eyes twinkled with excitement and hope.

"Great! Save your energy for tonight then," he said as he drove on. The whole day, we had fun, clicked innumerable photographs, played with the kids, and enjoyed ice cream treats till it was time to return home. One look at Adrian and I knew what was going on in his mind.

When we returned, the kids were too exhausted to do anything else but sleep. After tucking them to bed, I walked towards our bedroom with my heart racing with excitement. Despite the number of years that passed, our sizzling chemistry was the same as it was the first day we met. The only difference was that I wasn't a shy young girl anymore. I had matured and learned the art of love-making well. I could initiate as well as excite Adrian to the point of no return.

I went into the room to find him on the bed, waiting for me. "Come here, babe," he called me softly. I smiled at him, seeing that he had already stripped to his boxers. His eyes glittered with lust as he watched me strip slowly for him.

Seeing me take my time, he groaned with agony and got up, approaching me in a single stride. He grabbed me and picked me up on his shoulders while I squealed. Thankfully the walls were soundproof or the twins would have been awakened. He pulled me into the bed with him and lay down with me, hovering over me. What followed was the most satisfying love-making ever. It got better with each time and I knew we still wouldn't get enough of one another. Such was the power of true love!

"I love you," I whispered when we lay sated in each other's arms.

"I love you too," he whispered, cuddling me to him, against his heart, listening to it beat only for me. I found my home, my happily ever after despite everything that I had to go through. Thank God that I believed in Adrian and didn't push him away. I gave us a chance!

Looking back on my journey so far, I realized that everyone is destined for someone with whom they have their destiny of love. Adrian sensed that I was his destiny of love, the first day he saw me, and I was thankful to God that he did, and pursued me and changed my crush into a deep deep love, only for him.