Chapter 23


Faith's POV-

I was sitting in the park with the dogs and the girls.

Raiya and Sonia were playing catch with Bear and Moose. Their friend Maisie was also there laughing and giggling all around the park.

Sitting beside me was the most unexpected person.

Actually, I had reached out to her because I felt it was necessary.

"Thank you for doing this. I never thought I would get to see this day. "

"You are as much as her grandmother as Julie is, Katja."

The woman just smiled.

Katja had instantly agreed with me and to be frank if she wouldn't have, I would have insisted more in a few days.

Yes, Chris and Katja had their differences over the custody but now those things were in the past.

"I am glad you think so. You are good to them. I can see she is happy."

She sighed then looked at me.

"My daughter..she was troubled. I don't completely blame her though, Ivan and I, we didn't really spend much time with her because of our busy schedules. It's our fault. Faith, she didn't know how to be a mother."

I gulped and stared ahead at the kids running around in the park. I knew quite a few things about absent parents, from my personal experience.

"My parents left my siblings and I when we were kids. I was 10. It was my sister and her husband who practically brought me up."

She gasped but then composed herself.

"So they just left you all to fend for yourself?"

I laughed.

It was humourous now.

"I am over it actually. It hurts a lot but they did what they did. They sent money occasionally though. It was ridiculous back then."

"Do you know where they are?"

"Last time I check they were some where in India."

She whistled.

"Wow. That's unfortunate. I mean you turned out to be a fine young lady. Your sister must be a good woman too. Your brother on the other hand, sharp brains but..never mind."

I laughed.

"He has his moments. "

"Faith, I wanted to ask you something.. it's too much but I would want to have a good relationship with you and Chris. You are Raiya's mother now and Chris is her father. "

"I don't have any problem with you Katja unless you hurt my family. You and your husband can come visit Raiya anytime. As I said, Raiya is your grand daughter. As for Chris, it's his call. He knew you were coming to meet Raiya today, he agreed to it. So he is not opposed to that idea too."

It was true. Chris had no problem with the presence of Katja or Ivan in Raiya's life unless they wanted to create problems.

He is a rational person and he completely understands they love Raiya too. Afterall, she is their only grand daughter. The last memory of their daughter.

"He is the better man. We did him wrong.. actually it was me. Ivan has always liked him. The boy has always had a good head. He loved my daughter."

He did. I know he did.

"I know Katja."

She held my hand.

"Give it some time. He is a very sensible, quite man. He loves hard. He loved my daughter more than she loved him. I know of that...and trust me between you and her, you deserve him more."

I was surprised to hear her say that. She was now looking at a giggling Raiya who was rolling around in the sand getting her clothes all dirty.

I didn't mind if she didn't hurt herself. It is a part of childhood. Kids being kids.

"What do you mean?"

"As I said, you deserve him more. Rayanna had her ..setbacks. She did love Chris and Raiya but she didn't know how to love them more. She was selfish."

"I don't understand."

"Chris will make you understand soon. He will."

I sighed. No one gave me straight answers.

My patience is at its peak as of now.

"Mom! Mom! Babushka!Babushka! Look what we found"

The girls came came running to us. The dogs followed right after.

Raiya dropped a beautiful blue pebble in my lap.

Her eyes glowed as she kept her focus on the stone.

"Isn't it so pretty?"

I smiled and kissed her hand.

"It's gorgeous. Just like your eyes. Blue."

She giggled and then stared at Katja expectantly.

"It's beautiful my love. Now I believe Babushka should get you girls some icecream. Can I?"

She looked at me for permission and I nodded. She could actually treat them if she wanted, no need for my permission. But I was glad she actually considered my choices here.

The kids gave out a yay and followed Katja.

My phone rang and I smiled when I saw it was Chris.

"Hey."

"Hey. So how's it going? Katja is not giving out her "I am the boss here" vibes. Is she?"

I shook my head. His voice was full of sarcasm and I couldn't stop myself from laughing a bit.

"What are you talking about? On the contrary, she has been very understanding and nice about this whole situation."

"Can't say I am not surprised. That woman has her authority problems."

I figured that much. But today, she was actually co-operating. I hope it's all genuine.

"I still don't trust her completely, Chris. But we are giving her this chance."

"I know that, Faith. And I have said it, I don't have a problem if she doesn't bring her atitude and problems."

I hope she doesn't.

"So, umm.. I am sorry. I had to cancel on our boating plans today."

I sighed.

"Yes, I am very very angry with you. You should have actually let your juniors handle that mess in your office when you are the head engineer. "

He laughed.

"How are you so understanding?"

"I just know we have to keep a balance between our professional and personal life. And today, the priority was professional because it was important. You have been working on this project really hard."

"I owe you big time. "

I could practically picture him with his hooded eyes, guilty expression and grim look.

"That you do. So I expect you to show up today on time when I prepare that Turkey sandwich you have been moaning about since last week. "

"You are making that today!"

I laughed at his enthusiastic tone.

"Yes. So please try to be on time for dinner. Please, if possible."

"Of course, I will wrap up my work on time today and be at your call whenever you want tonight."

I smiled.

"Will hold on to those words Mr Crawford."

"Won't have it any other way, Mrs Crawford."

I grinned as we hanged up simultaneously. I love it when we flirt.

I could see the girls hopping with Katja.

"Umm this is your watermelon Sorbet. Raiya said you liked it."

"Thank you Katja. You didn't have to.."

She sat down beside me.

"Not a problem. I enjoy desserts too."

She grinned and took a bite of her icecream sandwich.

"Babushka! Thank you for the icecream."

I smiled at my daughter. She knows her manners.

"Anytime sweetheart."

Sonia and Maisie also thanked Katja who was more than happy to give them a big smile.

Katja left after sometime, giving all of them hugs and promised Raiya to visit her soon too.

I dropped the girls off to their houses.

"Mom, I liked it. You were right."

I ruffled her hair.

"You were very good today. I am sure you would get along with your grandmother well."

She grinned.

"Yes. Babushka is better now. She used to be different before, but I like how she is now."

I hope it remains that way.

"Yes. She is."

She then kissed my cheek.I looked at her.

"Thank you for becoming my mom. I am so happy now that you are here. Dad too. He is very happy too."

I wiped my tears that had came out instantly.

"I love you baby."

She hugged me.

"I love you too, Maa."

The door bell rang and I got up with Raiya in my arms.

"That must be your dad. Go open the door. I'll set the table."

She smiled and ran off. I could hear giggling and laughter from the father daughter duo.

I smiled as I set the plates. It makes me so happy to see them like this.

"Dad brought cake!"

I shook my head.

"Just one little bite for you Missi. You had your fill of sugar today."

"Awww!"

She groaned.

Chris raised his brows at me.

"Katja bought them some icecream."

Chris then laughed and looked at Raiya.

"Seems like I would enjoy the cake more."

She pouted at me.

"I'll save some for you baby. You can have it tomorrow. Now go wash your hands."

She grinned and left the room to do as I said.

"You go freshen up too."

He instead came closer to me and gave me a toe curling kiss.

I was left shocked.

"What was that for!"

He shrugged.

"I do not need a reason to kiss my own wife. Do I?"

I laughed.

"You do not. But..the cake and you seem different."

"Well, for once, the cake is a little treat for my wife and daughter. And I just feel lucky."

I smiled when he said this.

"We both are."

He shook his head.

"Trust me, I am more, both Raiya and I."

I took a deep breath.

"Stop thanking me always. Please."

He pulled me closer.

"Not enough. Never will be."

I looked up at him.

"Will you tell me every thing Chris?"

He kissed my forehead.

"Everything. Everything for you. "

Finally.

No, you are not hallucinating and this is not a dream.

I updated Whirlwind *yayyyyyyy*

Writer's block can be a pain🙄

Would try to update soon.

Oh and also Babushka- Grandmother in Russian

Again TRY being the key word

Until next time
WimpieKid ❤️❤️❤️

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