The next morning I wake up in the bed and when I sit up I see a rose on the bed by my side with a note.
-Since I couldn't be at your side when you woke up, I leave you this rose as a way of saying I love you.
I laugh and stretch a bit before heading to the bathroom. I take a shower before heading out to dress with my underwear and a long shirt over me. I make my way to the kitchen where Diego is serving breakfast for the both of us.
D-Hope you're hungry. I cooked some eggs and bacon with toast.
-Sounds delicious but I have another bigger appetite.
I step closer to him and I pull him down for a deep, long, passionate kiss.
He picks me up by the thighs without breaking a sweat. I break his hold on me and he takes me from behind kissing me once more.

After a moment I feel his lips traveling down my neck until my shoulders.
D-We should eat now and resume later, otherwise it will go to waste.
-We should.
D-Is so hard making a choice like this.
Just then my stomach grumbles loudly and I smile shy at him.
-I guess my stomach decided for me.
D-I guess.
We sit down to eat and after eating we decide to go for a walk at the park. We walk through the grass poking each other teasingly. I look around and spot a perfect spot to hide and pull Diego along into it. Is a nice, quiet space where no one can bother us. We lay down on the grass when I feel something hit my head. I take it and I see is a soccer ball. I watch as a kid comes through the bushes and I assume is his ball, I look at the ball and then at Diego who nods knowingly.
-Hey kid, can we play with you all? And just to make things even I will be on one team and he will be on the other one.
Kid-Sure, I'll present you the team.
We follow after the kid and he presents us with the team.
Kid-This is my team and those are the opposite team. Team, these are, I'm sorry I didn't ask your names.
-I'm Themis and this is my husband Diego.
Diego waves at them and the kids wave back at us. The kid pulls at my shirt and I look at him.
Kid-Do you know how to play? I mean, it wouldn't be fair if you don't know how to play.
D-No need to worry, she's pretty good at any sport as I am.
-I do know how to play. Now give me a position and I'll do it.
Kid-How about you both show us what you can do and then we choose teams?
-Sure, Diego, ready yourself I'm going to kick it.
He puts himself in position as I bounce the ball a couple of times between my knees and with a smile I kick it towards him with great strength. He manages to stop it just in front of his face. He looks at me in surprise, and after a couple seconds he smiles at me.
Kid-Wow, you really are amazing and strong, I want you on my team.
After playing all morning the kids are to exhausted to continue and we go to eat at a simple restaurant across the street. We finish eating and we take a taxi home. Once home we watch some movies and search for interesting sites through the internet to visit tomorrow.
We go to the garden and we lay on the grass looking at the sky as it turns black.
-I love you.
D-I love you too. We have a lot of free time right now.
-Yeah. Should we go out or stay at home.
D-Stay at home. I want to enjoy your company all for me. For a bit, I want to have you all for myself and love you without interruptions.
-Why don't we go to bed then? I have a few ideas.
I can see in his eyes that he wants it even if he doesn't say it. He kisses me slowly at first and then the kisses grow hungrier, deeper, more passionate and they turn into caress through my body and bites and hard grabs and soft moans as we lost ourselves in the pleasure of our naked bodies under the light of the full moon.
-Diego.
I moan his name in between kisses as his hands travel down my back. When we're done is past midnight and we pick up our clothes and go inside. We go to sleep together maybe for the first time. Even when the bed is big enough to hold us both three times I still wrap myself around him and drift off to sleep in top of him.

The next morning when I wake up the first thing I hear is his heartbeat and I feel his hand on my head.
-Morning.
D-Morning love.
-What are we doing today?
D-I'm going to take you to meet someone important.
-Who?
D-You'll see. Dress nicely.
We get up and dress in between kisses and caressing each other. When we're ready he leads me outside to the train station and through unfamiliar streets. I watch him as he gets lost on his thoughts. I squeeze his hand and he squeeze back with a smile. When the train stops he pulls me out mumbling to himself as he looks around looking for something. He stops a pedestrian and asks him for directions and afterwards he thanks him and turns to me.
D-This way, sorry, haven't been here in a long time.
-It's fine but I still want to know where you're taking me.
D-To meet someone. She's very special to me and very important too.
After an hour walking we stop in front of a marble building. He leads me inside and through the hallway to the very end until he stops in front of a dusty place. I recognize it immediately as an altar for the dead.
-Is this?
D-Yeah. My mother's grave. She would've liked you very much. Say hi, she doesn't bite.
-Hi. Is a pleasure to meet you.
D-Mother, I know is been a long time since I last visited but, I come bearing good news. I married the most wonderful woman on all existence. We're on our honeymoon and I wanted her to meet you and let you know that, well, I..... I miss you.
I watch as he puts a hand to his face and give him a gentle hug.
D-I finally found a good reason to keep on living. Someone worth protecting and to fight for.
We stay there a couple more minutes before heading home again. I look at him and he kisses my forehead gently while putting a strand of hair behind my ear.
-She's nice, your mother I mean.
D-I knew you would like her. She died when I was very young and I did that myself. Fixing it a bit every time I visited and the last time I visited her grave was when I finished constructing it.
-Why didn't you visited after that?
D-Maybe because I didn't want to open old wounds.
-Makes sense.
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Two weeks later our honeymoon comes to an end and we are on our way to dad's condo for a visit. When we get there Diego opens the door for me and as I look around and don't see anyone close by.
-I'm going to take a shortcut.
D-A shortcut?
I nod and I unfold my wings and fly to the balcony of the condo leaving him behind. I knock on the window's glass and their expressions are priceless. Dad arches an eyebrow at me, mom looks almost shocked and Osiris is laughing. I point to the lock letting them know to open the window for me. Osiris opens the window for me and I sit on the edge at the same time that someone knocks on the door. Dad opens the door and I see Diego with his hands on his knees out of breath.
-What do you know. He made a new record of speed. Hi Diego.
He stands up passing a hand through his hair and smiles at me.
D-Hi.
I throw a water bottle at him and he drinks half in one go.
D-Thank you.
-Why are we all here?
They all look at me surprised and I sit up.
-What?
O-You're joking. Surely you don't expect me to believe you forgot about it.
Ha-She must really enjoy herself. Did you put a memory spell or something on her Diego?
D-No.
Osiris leans towards me and whispers in my ear.
O-Happy birthday Themis.
-Oh my, I don't believe it. I forgot my own birthday. I'm sorry Osiris, happy birthday to you too. I'm going to step out a bit, yeah, that's a good idea.
I go to the balcony and jump in the air flying towards the ceiling. I sit on the very border looking at the sky when I hear someone behind me.
-Leave me alone.
He-Is me. Were you expecting someone else?
-Osiris bad jokes or dad's love or Diego's optimism.
He-They're men, they don't understand that we have to remember three times what they do.
-Can you tell Osiris to be ready for our usual birthday race? To come up here.
He-Sure, I'll tell him.
With that she goes away and as I start stretching my wings I hear Osiris complaining even before he crosses the door.
-Ready?
O-Always.
Ha-Ready?
He-Set.
D-Go!
We run to the border of the roof and throw ourselves from the building and halfway down the building we unfold our wings and fly towards the sky. We pass the line of clouds and we start an all out friendly brawl in the air.
O-Did you seriously forgot you own birthday? Why?
-I lost track of time on my honeymoon with Diego. I'm sorry for not getting you something.
O-It doesn't matter, this is even better. A friendly fight between siblings every year.
-I have to let you know, this will be our last birthday fight.
He drops his guard letting a kick from me land on him throwing him away. I fly following him and I help him get balanced again. He looks at me and he takes my shoulders in his hands shaking me.
O-What, why?
I motion for him to follow me and as we land on the roof Diego takes my hand to soothe my landing a bit. I fold my wings and I put my leather jacket on as Osiris walks towards me.
O-Tell me why.
-Let's get to the condo first.
O-Fine. Mom and dad are there already, right Diego?
D-Yes, they went to make dinner.
We go downstairs to the condo and sure enough, dinner is being made. I slip towards the fridge and pull a couple spices together. I put them on the table and start eating them and when Osiris tries to take a piece I put it out of his reach protectively.
-No, mine. You eat from wathever it is their doing.
D-Themis, give him a bite at least.
-Why can't he eat from that or make his own?
D-Why can't he eat from yours?
-Fine.
I let Osiris take a bite and he smiles at me.
O-Thank you Diego.
-Yeah, thank you, now I have less.
O-I'll make two just for you when we get back home.
Still eating I can't help but crack a smile at the suggestion and I nod at him. He kisses my cheek and sits back down as mom gives him his dish full of food. He digs in and we eat in silence. When we finish eating Osiris is again on top of me.
O-So, why are we not sparring anymore? Tell me, I want to know why. Is it that Diego's taking my place? I got stronger than you? Growing old?
I laugh at that last one. And just when he's about to start talking again I cover his mouth with my hand.
-Fine, I'll tell you. But first, sit down and calm down. Mom, dad, come here a minute. I have something to share with all of you.
Before long they both come and sit down on the couch. I take Diego's hand and he hugs me from behind, our hands linking on top of my stomach. I smile at them and even when I don't say anything is evident they understand where I'm going with this. They look at us smiling and waiting for me to say it out loud.
-We're having a baby.
Mom stands and hugs both of us tightly. Dad is standing still on place and I step closer to him when suddenly he pulls me in a hug and he whispers on my ear.
Ha-You're going to be a great mother.
-Are you happy for me?
Ha-Of course I am. I would be lying if I said that it didn't cross my mind because it did indeed but I didn't expect it to be so soon.
-He was happy when he found out too. His eyes were glowing with happiness. I almost had to punch him so he would stop treating me like the most fragile thing.
Ha-He's just taking care of you and the baby. Nothing wrong with that.
-Can I ask how you were when mom was expecting us?
Ha-Let's see, I was afraid mostly. She never told me it was going to be twins. I found out after you were born that you were twins.
-Why were you afraid?
He-He was afraid of hurting me and therefore you and your brother. I had to ask him, no, order him to feel and hug and show affection. He was too afraid of hurting us to do it o his own accord.
-Really? I wish Diego doesn't take it to the extreme. Dad, look at this. Oh Diego.
I watch as he kneels in front of me waiting for me to ask for something.
-Thank you.
He looks at me in confusion when Osiris ruffles his hair.
Ha-You tamed him. Are you going to teach him some tricks too?
-Dad.
Ha-I'm joking.
-Is it hard?
Ha-What?
-Being a parent.
Ha-Kind of, you are never truly prepared or ready for that matter. The moment your life is not only yours but theirs too and you have to live for them.
-Live to the maximum.
I open a soda and just when I'm about to drink it Diego takes it away from me.
-I was going to drink that.
D-Was, no more. Here, have this instead.
He hands me a glass of milk and I look at him and he smiles at me as I take it from him. I drink it and when I'm finished I stand up and as I straighten my clothes.
-What a day. Dad, can I use my old bedroom?
Ha-Of course, go rest as long as you need.
D-Let's tuck you in.
O-I take her.
I give a quick kiss to Diego and let Osiris take me to my old room. He pulls the blankets over me and gives me a kiss on the forehead pushing my hair aside.
O-I'm happy for you.
-Osiris, would you like a niece or a nephew?
O-Honestly, I would prefer a nephew. But then again, a niece would be welcome too. Rest easy, we are on the other room.
He goes away as I close my eyes and drift off to sleep.
--------------------Osiris POV----------------------
I leave Themis sleeping and as I close the door behind me I catch a glimpse of a smile on her face. I walk towards everyone else in the living room and I take Diego in a side hug poking his shoulder playfully.
-Congratulations little brother. Now I can make even more fun of you. Who's the daddy?
D-Stop it.
-You are, here drink this. Daddy give me a piggyback ride, yay.
D-Stop it.
-Oh, you're blushing. How cute.
I poke his shoulder one more time and he takes my hand and pushes it away and I laugh a bit at him leaving him alone for the rest of the night. I pull him to the couch with me and I look at him.
-Was it planned?
D-Well, we did talked about having babies and decided to wait but I guess the baby didn't want to wait.
-Half planned then?
D-I guess you could call it that. I don't know if your dad is happy or mad with me now.
-Why would he be mad?
D-I don't know. He scares me sometimes.
-Well, there is only one way to find out if he's mad at you.
D-I know.
-Well then, I guess I should, dad!
I feel as Diego's hand covers my mouth silencing me. I look at him devilishly as he whispers to me.
D-What are you doing?
I take his hand off my mouth.
-What does it look like I'm doing? I'm calling him.
D-No no no. No way.
-Why not?
D-I don't really know. I guess he scares me more than I thought.
Just then mom enters the room with two glasses of water and gives one to each of us.
He-Here, you must be thirsty.
We take the cups and drink them slowly. Mom sits in front of us and by the way she's smiling I can tell she's up to something.
-Mom? What are you thinking?
He-Nothing much, just trying to imagine how he would look as a parent.
-Or dad as a grandpa?
Taken by surprise by my words she laughs a bit. She stands and as she passes by my side she takes my shoulder and whispers in my ear.
He-I'm going to sleep, go check your dad in five if he still haven't come out of the kitchen.
-Sure thing.
I watch as she goes away to her room and I look at the kitchen door.
-I wonder, Diego, come with me a second.
D-Why?
-Just follow me.
I walk silently to the kitchen and as I suspected, dad is asleep on the chair. I put out a hand stopping Diego and I point for him to look at dad. He looks at dad and then at me and I grin at him.
D-Tell me you're not thinking what I think you're thinking.
-Oh, but I am. This is going to be so much fun.
I take a picture of him and then I go to Themis's room and borrow her makeup. I go back to the kitchen and take them out putting them on the table. I put the Canada on recording and start applying it on dad with practiced efficiency. When I finish I save the makeup and put it back on their proper place. I open a cabinet and take a can of cream from it and a piece of paper. I go back to the table and I put a bit of cream on his hand and I take the paper and I cross it across his face. He twitches at first and I cross the paper one more time, he uses his hand this time but not the one with the cream so I do it once more until he splashes the cream on his face. I let out a loud laugh as he wakes up and shakes the cream off his hand.
Ha-What did you do?
-You look good.
Ha-Very funny.
I watch as he gets up and goes to the sink to watch his face.
Ha-Where are the ladies?
-They're sleeping, both of them.
Ha-Well, I better do the same. There is a lot of work to do and I need to be ready for it. You two sleep too and Diego, remember, you can ask me for help anytime. Just call, anything you need, I'll help you.
He goes to sleep and we follow after going to sleep too.