Aibek POV: Age - 60
I look at my kids as they drink their respective drinks in peace. I cuddle closer to Adelina and I brush her bruised shoulder gently, briefly. She winces away slightly and I sigh.
-Sorry. Does it still hurts?
Adelina-It does. I don't know. I never felt like this before, I'm definitely not enjoying it.
Merik-Would you like to have a massage?
Malik-Acupuncture?
Merik-Sauna?
Malik-Spa?
Adelina-I want Yahir to be alright. To be with him.
-But?
Adelina-I am hurt and I don't want him to see that. You know how he is, ah, sometimes and I want to avoid that.
-Come here you.
I sit closer welcoming her and she cuddles herself on me.
Adelina-I'm worried about him. My mind knows there's no need to worry but my heart feels worried. I really don't like feeling hurt.
Merik-You can cry.
Adelina-Shut up!
-Easy. Come back here.
She pouts against my chest tightly and I hold her with both arms this time.
-He's right. You better cry now before you go with Yahir.
Sure enough she starts crying and I breathe deeply the scent of her hair. I love how it always smells of fresh vanilla, I smell it so I can bear and tolerate the suffering I have when she cries. Vanilla scent distracts me so I can be strong and support her. Of course, is quite easy and way easier after she falls asleep on my lap and I sigh relieved.
-My little girl.
Malik-Yahir will know she cried.
Merik-He will but he will say nothing for her sake.
Malik-Exactly why we will never settle down with any of that romance and feelings that being confusion and trouble everywhere.
-You never know. Besides, I'm sure you'll settle down within the timeline of five years or less.
Merik-In five years you expect us to marry.
-That is a stretch but I expect that after five years you both have a lover.
Malik-How can you know that if you know us that well? It doesn't make any sense.
-Well, I'm your father and I'm older, I know more than you and I know you better than you do yourself. Mark my words, in five years, you're going to be both in love.
They share doubtful looks but I ignore their disbelief as I keep watching over my daughter and they stand to go and so they leave.

Mako POV: Age - 45
I arrive home late, very late, at night after work and I go check on my kids first thing. Is not surprising to me when I find Divya sleeping with her eldest triplet brothers on Winry's room. I snoop around just to check and I find Winry sleeping on my bed. I tuck her in and in a low voice I thank her.
-Thanks for your help.
I kiss her forehead and so I get my nightgown and I go take a shower before I go to bed. I take a really long and warm shower relieving from all the working day's stress. I forget most of my troubles and worries or at least enough that I can go to sleep. I brush my teeth and as I open the door to go out to sleep I bump into Winry.
Winry-Ow.
-Winry.
I hold her by the arm and safely close to me.
Winry-You can let go of me now and dress up please.
-Yeah, sure, sorry.
Winry-I got this, I mean, I baked a few things and we left a few for you.
-Get them out and I'll be right there.
Her face lights up with joy and with a twirl she disappears to the kitchen. I smile and dressing with my pajamas at last I leave the buttons of the shirt open and so I go out. She's just serving a few more trays, none full but all have food in it. There's just one slice of angel cake, a few cookies and a few cupcakes amongst other sweets.
-You baked this? All of it?
Winry-I did. I admit I peeked at the tutorial once or twice but mostly me.
-This is not what you ate.
Winry-Not everything. This is the after dish. We were still hungry so I baked.
-Where to start?
I reach out to take a cookie and I give it a bite. I growl pleased at how good it is and taking a seat I eat a few more until she laughs and I have to ask.
-Why the laugh?
Winry-Nothing but.............
-But?
Winry-I really hope you're eating like this because is delicious and not because you haven't eaten all day long.
-Is..........
I ate one of the cupcakes and I sit back.
-Is actually both things. I didn't ate properly in all day.
Winry-Had I know I would have got you something.
-You do enough helping me with your siblings.
Winry-Oh, that reminds me.
She stands looking on the bags and she brings me a paper.
Winry-This is what we ate today. The receipt of what we paid.
I look at it and I nod my approval.
-Thanks for keeping track.
Winry-After what happened last time, I will definitely not risk anything or leave it for later.
-Better safe........
Winry-Than sorry. I understand that now. Can I sit in your lap?
-You're seventeen, a young lady and..........
I sigh in defeat at her puppy eyes.
-Fine.
She kisses my cheek before cuddling herself on my lap and I sigh.
-You're surprisingly small and not heavy.
Winry-Am not, you're just strong.
-I saw they took your bed for themselves.
Winry-I don't mind Divya but the boys have gotten big. We can't all fit there at the same time.
-Do you want me to move them to their own beds?
Winry-No, is a good excuse to stay and sleep with you. Be a little girl even for just a night.
-You deserve it.
Winry-Dad, before I forget.
-Yes.
Winry-I want to be a lawyer. Like you.
-Are you sure?
Winry-I want to start helping you in cases and start making my way with you. I like it.
-I sense a but in there.
Winry-You're out because of lawyer and if I'm also out who babysit them?
-Let me worry about that. You worry about making your way to your dreams.
Winry-Really?
-Really but first, we got to go shopping.
Winry-For my power suit?
-Mine too. I'm going to order you a few brand new especially for you and a fix for mine with just one new. You'll see.
Winry-You think I'll look good in my own suit. Skirt or pants?
-Both.
Winry-Even better and so I'm going to.......
She yawns and I smile gently.
-Come on, let's go to sleep.
She nods sleepy and I carry her to bed. I come back to eat a bit more and when I come back she's already deeply asleep and I fall deeply asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow.

Laura POV: Age - 25
I can't help but to laugh at how my boyfriend Liam looks so very adorable with that blush on his cheeks. I just accepted his marriage proposal to me and my laugh is replaced by a blush as he slides the engagement ring on my finger.
-For when?
Liam-I didn't stopped to consider that by myself. It is our wedding so, is best if we choose everything together.
-Hey, can you tell me when is your birthday?
Liam-I could and I want to but, I'm not exactly sure when it is.
-You're kidding.
Liam-I remember celebrating once or twice but I was little and I'm not sure when was it. I'm not sure because the memory is distant and faint and, well, we don't usually celebrate our birthdays. Not sure why dad stopped celebrating them but we have gotten along life just fine.
-So I have to ask your dad.
He shrugs and I sigh.
Liam-You can ask when we let him know about our engagement.
I laugh at the reminder of our engagement and I squeeze his hand tighter. I breathe sharply as I remember something else.
-Do you know how old your family is? I mean you, your brother and your dad.
Liam-Well, I'm 28, Noah is 23 and dad is, uh, on his fifties. Fifty something. We are very reserved on birthdays and age so I might be wrong.
-No, that's alright.
Liam-Why is my birthday important now? We've been a couple for seven years and you never asked before so, why?
-Well, I'm not sure. I just want to know about it.
Liam-It might be weird for me to ask but I would like to know if......how many..............
He mumbles the rest and I don't understand it so I lean closer and ask.
-Sorry, what?
He looks at everything except me but he ends up taking my hand looking at the ring and just at the ring.
Liam-Kid or kids? One or many? You have the final choice on it.
-I............
I feel myself blush deeply at his suggestion and considering everything that's happening I get overwhelmed by emotion but I try to hold it back as I speak.
-I.......can we talk this topic at home? In private. Please.
Liam-Sure. Let's get going.
With that we pay our food and so we go home.
Liam POV: Age - 28
I look at my girlfriend Laura as she walks besides me. She accepted to marry me but she freaked out when I asked for kids, and here I was thinking it was a good moment to push the topic out. I guess I was wrong. I sigh and being a bit embarassed I step closer to her and slowly, we reach out and hold hands tightly. The silence is comfortable this time around and it feels like we got home faster. I'm horny and she's hot but I control myself as we go in. I let her go to the bedroom and as I feel I give her a soft kiss.
-Take your time to think about it, I'm going to take a shower. Yeah?
Laura-Yeah. I really need to organize my thoughts a little bit. Thank you.
-Anything for you.
I kiss her softly before I turn to go take a shower. I take my time with the shower, mostly to give her time to think but eventually I get out and getting dressed I join her on the bed with a soft kiss on the cheek.
-How do you feel?
L-Weirdly happy.
-I would say you're happy because we got engaged but something tells me is not just that.
L-Well, you're right. There is something else.
-Will you tell me or do I have to guess?
L-You asked too late and did it too early.
-I got lost, Laura.
She sighs and sitting up she climbs on top of me and smiles.
L-Well, one of the options that I considered was to marry quickly and, do you want to know why?
-No idea.
L-We can't really organize a wedding and a baby shower at the same time, can we now?
I feel a wave of emotion flow over me as the reality of the meaning of her words take root deep in my heart and grow. I close my eyes and taking a deep breath I manage to ask.
-Are you pregnant? Are we having a baby?
L-Yes.
-Gods.
L-Are you happy about it?
-Infinitely happy and you're right. We have to choose. My vote is the baby first and then the wedding. What do you think?
L-Same. Our baby has priority and besides, I'm starting to get ideas on how will our baby be at our wedding.
-I'm sure you do. He or she can be at the honeymoon too.
L-Yes but let's not plan it too much just yet in case things don't go according to plan.
-I know. We can speak about everything but not formalize any of them until is time to do it.
L-Let's sleep and tomorrow we can start with the doctor's appointment and then we can start buying and fixing everything for our baby.
-Oh yes. You definitely need the rest and the doctor before we start preparing for our baby but now, let me cuddle you to sleep and protect you both from everything.
She laughs but let's me cuddle her to sleep and I enjoy every bit of it until we both fall asleep happy.

To be continued......................