It would be another few days before Bubba can come home, but Ayva in the cab with baby Brandon in her arms had already started to worry about the extra expenses for her 2nd child which she could not afford. "Where do I find the money for the extra crib, bottles and diapers?" she mumbled to herself.
When they arrived home, much to Ayva's astounishment, Christopher was waiting for her...
Apparently all these while, he had been keeping a watch on her, from afar, that is... The night before, he was actually on his way to his usual hiding spot after his work shift while he saw a yellow cab speeding towards the direction of the hospital. He knew what was it, and followed her there but because he has no relation with Ayva, the doctors and nurse prohibited him from entering her ward, there so, he decided to wait by her home instead.
Ayva, still feeling bad over the incident, let out a weak smile as Christopher walks towards her. "How are you feeling now?" he asked. "... I'm fine... thank you... I have actually given birth to a pair of twins..." she replied. She also noticed when she started to have butterflies in her tummy -- she knew it wasnt any postnatal symptons, but her feelings for Christopher.
They seemed to awkward chatting but Christopher not wanting to lose this chance to speak to Ayva, continued: "So what are the names of the baby?", "Do you need help? With anything?"
"Brandon and Bubba", this time she answered with a genuine smile. "Why dont you come on in, Chris?" she continued. She's actually looking for an opportunity to apologise to him ~
While Ayva placed baby Brandon into his new crib, Christopher stood around in the house; cant help but noticed a revolting broken toilet. It smell so bad but bearing the stench, he would not plug his nose les' he offends Ayva, again. His heart was broken once again, it pains him to know that the woman he loved so much is strugging to make ends meet, yet there's nothing he could do to help...
"Erm..."
After a long awkward pause, Ayva cleared her throat: "I'm sorry, Chris... I shouldnt have done what I have done to you the other night..." she said, and continued on: "I guessed I was too naive, thinking I could handle the world alone by myself, but I just cant... and I am such a disappointment...".
"I dont want you to. I just want us both to try and make this work" Christopher said, as he bravely held her hands in his, hoping that she wont pull her hands away, that is...
Ayva didnt said much after that, but was willing to allow nature let her life and Christopher's take its course...
>>> Ayva Simmons: Chapter Eleven
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Fact is, Christopher just couldnt live any longer with that stench and decided he ought to do something about that revolting toilet, how sweet!
congrats for the twins! parker and I have always wished we could have twins.
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