Ch. 56

                                    

                                          
Demi's pov
                          
I sit on the send with Lucas in my lap as Wilmer sits on the sand with Max in his lap. We watch the kids run along the beach near the waves and for someone who wasn't really wanting to come, I haven't seen Maya stop smiling since we got here.
                          
"She is so happy." Wilmer says.
                          
Maya runs to us and Bella runs after her and Maya kicks off her wet shoes and sets them by me before picking Bella up, "Can I bring Bella into the water?" She asks.
                          
"Hold her. You know she can't swim." I say.
                          
"I'm not going further than my knees, I don't want to get wet. So she won't go in to far." 
                          
"Alright." I say.
                          
She runs back to the water with Bella and I watch her get on her knees and hold Bellas hand as they move closer to the water, "And to think they didn't want another sibling." Wilmer says.
                          
I chuckle, "They didn't until they held her. Then they loved her and wanted her."
                          
The girls weren't happy with me when I told them I was pregnant with Bella. The entirety of my pregnancy they just told me how much they didn't want another sibling. How much they hate the new baby. How much they wouldn't help. Then Bella got here and when they held her, all of it changed. Neither of the girls wanted to let go of her and I don't think much has changed since then. They still don't want to let go of their little sister.
                          
"They didn't have much of a reaction to the twins." He says.
                          
"Not until we told them they were twins and both of their mouths just dropped in shock." I say.
                          
Which I was shocked to. I didn't think I'd have twins again, but I did. It took me a good few weeks to process the information and really let it sink in. Before that point, I was beyond shocked and didn't know what to say or think. 
                          
"They still aren't as close with them as I hoped they'd be." He says.
                          
"I think once they boys get a bit older they will be. There's not much of a relationship they can have with a baby. Bella was the first baby they were old enough to hold and help us with. They got all that excitement out with Bella. I think once the boys are toddlers then the girls will be more involved." 
                          
"I'm thinking so too." He says.
                          
I look at Emilio kicking the soccer ball to Ava, "You think Ava will be ok with the soccer stuff right now?" He asks.
                          
"They aren't running around. I think that she'll be ok. Emilio knows what she can and can't do and has always made sure to do only what she can. I think they'll be fine." I say.
                          
Bailey approaches and I turn my head to her as she sits down, "I have sad news to report." She says.
                          
"What's the sad news?" I ask.
                          
"I lost my hermit crab friend and I've run out of food to throw at the seagulls." 
                          
I can't help but chuckle, "I'm sure you can find another hermit crab friend." I say.
                          
"I don't know, it took a lot of time to find that one. I think I'm going to call it quits and cry about it to Maya later."
                          
"You could cry to her about it now." I say.
                          
"Her plans are booked for today. You know, for a 4 year old she's kinda demanding. She's making us all look for seashells in an hour. She want's lunch in two hours. She want's to make sandcastles after lunch, but us build them so she can play with her Barbie's. Then she wants to sit in the water." She says.
                          
I laugh, "You could've told her no."
                          
"How am I supposed to tell her know? She gives the eyes and asks with such sadness! It's impossible to tell her no! I need tips from Bella! I did my childhood wrong because my mom always said no."
                          
"I know, it is hard to tell her no. She's awfully cute isn't she?" I ask.
                          
"Too cute. I vote we make her scary so I can tell her no. I've learned how to say no to scary people you know. I say no to my mom all the time. Speaking of which. haha, she kicked me out because she didn't want me to go to college. Because, expensive. So my step dads trying to convince her to at least let me get my stufffff, but he's not making much progress." 
                          
"How long ago did this happen?" I ask.
                          
"I dunno, like 2 weeks ago probably. When I see missed texts or calls from her I don't read them. When my step dad texted me I read things and that's when I learned that I was kicked out. So that's fun. Don't worry, I've already got a summer job and my cousins already said I could stay with her if I payed $600 in rent which sounds kinda expensive and I feel like I'm definitely being taken advantage of, but hey, I'll take it."
                          
"$600 is expensive and she is taking advantage of you. We never said you had to move out or even pay rent. You've been a daughter to me and I'm going to make sure you have what you need and want. Don't worry about it." I say.
                          
"You've been better parents to me than my own ever have. My birth dad is god knows where or god knows who. It's an answer my mom can't give me herself. As for my mom, well, you both know how she is. So thanks."
                          
"Of course, we love you. You know that don't you?" I ask.
                          
She wraps her arms around me and gives me a hug which I return with my free arm, "Yes, I love you guys too." 
                          
I kiss the top of her head before she runs off and I turn my head to Wilmer, "Some parents she has."
                          
He lets out a sigh, "I don't understand it, I'll never understand it." He says.
                          
"I really hope things work between them. I really don't want to see it end." I mumble.
                          
"I think they will, I don't see them breaking up. I just have a hard time imagining that Demi."
                          
Both of them are so happy with who they are with and I don't think my heart could handle seeing a heartbreak for either of them. They are both the happiest I've seen them and I want it to remain that way. 
                          
"It's been a rough year, but it turned out pretty ok." 
                          
I give a nod in agreement, it has been. It's been a roller coaster of emotions from start to finish. I think that where everyone is now, is good. We've held onto one another though the rough points and the high points. I think next year will be better for all of us and I'm excited to have a better year. I hope for a better year.
                          
What this year has taught me is life is unpredictable and hold the ones you love close. Remind them you love them. You never know what tomorrow brings and after nearly loosing Maya, this has become something that was proven right. Life's unpredictable, you never know what's going to happen. I don't want my last words to be of an argument. I don't want anyone I love to go thinking I don't love them. No matter what happens, it doesn't mean you can't make up and remind them you love them. Lifes too short to stay upset. It's too unpredictable to leave things in a negative place.