Unexpected Blessings

BECCA

^FIVE YEARS LATER^

I was on my way back home. This trip to New York was really quick. I went there to sign a contract with Justin and to meet with my friends.

I wasn’t such good company these days. My second pregnancy wasn’t as easy as my first. But it wasn’t surprising because this time I was carrying twins: a boy and a girl.

Two years ago, Logan was heavily injured at one game, and he was forced to skip almost the whole season. This year was very hard for us. He needed attention, he went to rehab, and was working at the verge of his abilities to regain his form.

I was there for him every minute of every day. Yeah, we had our ups and downs these days. It wasn’t easy, but our love and our daughter helped us get through this period.

Now Logan is back in the game. He is at his top form even though he is already 32. He is back in his position as the star of the Philadelphia Eagles, and fans love him. It already looks like the team will be fighting for another Super Bowl.

I love watching him on the field. He’s totally in his element when he’s playing. He’s a natural and charismatic leader for his teammates. I am a very proud wife, and I can only sing his praises.

He’s strong, restless, and incredibly hot. Oh yeah, I even think that our twins were conceived after he came back from his game five months ago. Even five years later, this flame of passion is still there, and it’s not going anywhere.

I smiled and looked out the window; the taxi was already in our neighborhood. I can only imagine how happy Angie will be when she sees me. She loves spending time with her daddy because she’s daddy’s girl through and through.

But she loves me just as much as she loves Logan, and she’s always pouting when I need to leave for business.

Chase and Jenny were happy that I was able to visit them this time. It’s so rare, so I really appreciate these moments. Especially as I was able to see my beloved godson, Zac. I love this boy. He even spent a month at our place when his parents went for a vacation.

Zac is older than Angie by a year, but they get along very well. She started missing him as soon as Chase and Jenny took him back home. She was so upset that she spent almost two hours crying.

She was so adorable while Logan and I tried to cheer her up. She was overdramatic, saying that she wouldn’t be happy anymore.

Angie took after both of us. She has my emerald eyes and nose, but her lips are full just like Logan’s, and she also has his dimples. Her hair color is somewhat between mine and Logan’s. She’s a very beautiful girl, and we were even asked to let her participate in the fashion show.

Logan and I refused this offer. I want her to live her life to the fullest and to enjoy her childhood as a child, according to her age.

I saw our gate as the car stopped. I paid for the drive, and the driver even helped me take my suitcase. This young boy was looking at me curiously, but at the same time, I guess he was shy and well-mannered. Before he drove off, he opened the window and finally decided to talk to me.

“Miss, I am sorry if I am overstepping, but I just need to ask. Are you... Are you Logan Jones’s wife?”

“Yes, I am. Why?” I answered gently and looked at him. The driver’s face lit up with a big happy smile.

“Could you please tell him that he’s a genius? I enjoy watching him on the field, and I can’t be grateful enough for everything that he’s doing for our team. He’s the best, the true legend.”

“Thank you for your words. It means a lot.” A deep, low voice went straight through my whole body. Logan saw the car and went there to meet me. I closed my eyes, enjoying this moment. How can it be possible to feel such strong feelings even after all these years?

“Mr. Jones! Oh my God! I can’t believe it! Can I... Can you... a photo?”

Logan curtly laughed and came closer, putting his hand on my waist and pressing me to his side. I felt him kissing my temple.

“Yeah, why not?”

When the driver finally drove off, he couldn’t stop smiling. I can relate. When we went to Spain on vacation, I had the opportunity to meet Sergio Ramos. I was fangirling over him for a good 30 minutes, making Logan jealous. I paid for this behavior that night. I can be a nasty girl, I know.

“We missed you.” We were walking to our house hand in hand.

“I missed you too. You know that it’s always like that. I am eager to go to New York, but as soon as I am on the plane, I want to go back to you and Angie. How is she?”

“Well…” I heard mischievous notes in his voice. “While you were gone, I was tortured by the endless circle of Disney’s princesses. I guess you could say now I am an expert. I know all the lyrics of Let it Go by heart. Do you want me to sing it for you?”

“I would appreciate it if you don’t. I love you, Logan, for many of your talents, but singing is definitely not one of them.” We both laughed, and Logan pressed me closer to him, burying his nose in my hair.

“I know that tonight Angie won’t let you out of her sight, but I sure hope that at night you will be all mine. These four days without you were torture.”

“You do remember that I am pregnant?” I pushed him away gently. Logan instantly turned me to face him. The look on his face was full of love and tenderness.

“How could I forget something that makes me go crazy? Something that makes me feel happiness and absolute delight? Our family will be bigger in four months, and I just can’t wait to see our beautiful babies.”

I placed my palm on his cheek and caressed it with a smile on my lips. Then I leaned in and kissed my husband, letting myself get caught in the moment.

I loved these little interactions between us. I hoped that it would stay like that even after all these years that will follow. Logan wrapped his strong arms around me, keeping me near his chest very carefully.

“I love you, Rebecca Jones. More than anyone in this world,” Logan pressed his forehead to mine and whispered to me as soon as our lips parted.

“I love you too, Logan.”

“Mommy!” I heard a squeal and turned my head to the sound. Angie was standing in the door frame, jumping impatiently from one foot to the other. She was dressed in her favorite white dress. I arched my eyebrow at Logan; he held his hands before him.

“What? You know that she loves this dress.”

“Yeah, I know. But she also can’t be very tidy, and there are always some stains on it.” I sighed but couldn’t help smiling. I was so happy to see her.

I walked hurriedly to her and let her wrap her arms around me. I would love to take her in my arms, but my doctor forbade me to do so. Carrying twins wasn’t the easiest task in this world. “How are you, Angie?”

“Daddy is the best. He allowed me to do everything that I wanted.”

I glanced at Logan, who followed us inside the house. He avoided my gaze. Not surprisingly. Evangelina got him wrapped around her finger very quickly. I was the bad cop in our family. “I was going to sleep late at night, and daddy ordered Pepperoni for us, and donuts, and burgers…”

“Angie, what happened to your promise to keep it a secret between us?” Logan’s voice sounded a little embarrassed. Yeah, he should feel a bit sorry. He promised to be stricter with her.

“But it’s Mommy! I can’t have secrets from her! She’s my best friend!” I knelt and kissed her cheeks and her little nose. “Did you buy me something? Did you see Zac? Or Drew?”

“For all of your questions, the answer is yes. I bought you a lovely dress for our upcoming Christmas party next month. Chase, Jenny, and Zac said that they would come to celebrate with us. And Zac also said that he misses you.”

I saw a happy smile appear on her lips. She said to us that she’s in love with him. Five years old and he wasn’t her first love. Her first love was Drew, even if he is her godfather.

“How is Drew?” Logan leaned against the door frame and stared at me. These days, they were both incredibly busy and had a lot going on in their lives. They stayed in touch, but it wasn't enough. My hubby missed his best friend.

“He’s fine. I had lunch with him, and he was delighted to see me.”

Logan rolled his eyes. It would always be like that. Drew and I might be friends, but we still have so much affection and tenderness toward each other.

“He has a crazy schedule because his business is making huge progress and bringing in a good profit for him. He showed me Faith’s photos, and she’s so adorable.”

“When do I meet her? When? Will they come to us for Christmas too?” Angie started tugging on my sleeve, trying to regain my attention.

We hadn't had a chance to meet Drew and Lisa’s daughter when she was born six months ago. I had seen a lot of photos and videos, but it wasn't the same. She was very precious to Lisa and Drew. They hadn't wanted to rush things, and they were taking their time getting to know each other.

Then there was this huge wedding two years ago, and they finally decided that they were ready for a baby. But it took time, a lot of tears because Lisa wanted it to happen with the snap of her fingers. When their daughter was finally born, and I heard that her name was Faith, I wasn't surprised.

“Yes, Drew promised to come. Lisa is bored. She wants some action, so she said that she would come to us with Faith even if her husband is busy with his work.” Logan laughed, and I smiled back at him.

“Yay! I will be the happiest girl this Christmas! Zac and Drew will be here! And I will finally meet my sister!” My eyes widened, but Logan just shook his head. “Oh, daddy, may I tell her? May I?”

“Of course, I hadn’t said a word to Mom.”

“Mommy, Lily with John will also be there, and Mia!”

“Looks like our Christmas will be like a reunion. Tim and Kate also confirmed to me that they would come. And don’t forget about your grandparents.”

“Our house is big enough for all of them.” I felt Angie’s hand slipping into mine. I looked at her, and we smiled at each other.

“Mom, let’s go. I want to show you what Daddy bought for me!”

As I followed Angie to the living room, I gave a little kiss on Logan’s lips. I wanted to show him that even if I didn’t always approve of his decisions concerning our daughter, it didn’t mean that I was angry at him.

The next few hours I spent with Logan and Angie. We ate a delicious dinner that Logan ordered for us from an Italian restaurant. We watched Coco for the thousandth time and had a great time laughing.

I helped her take a bath, and then we spent some time just the two of us. I read her a fairy tale and stayed until she fell asleep. I silently snuck out of her room and went straight to our bedroom.

Logan was lying on the bed with a book in his hands. I knew that he was waiting for me, so I quickly changed into my nightgown and slipped under the blanket. I saw him put the book down on the bedside table and turn off the lights.

I moved closer and placed my head on his chest. I sighed and closed my eyes. Oh God, I love spending time with him, in his arms.

“How do you feel? Our twins aren’t tiring you?” I heard him whisper and felt his hands wrap around me.

“Nope, but they were active today. Especially after I returned home and saw you and Angie.” I felt his hand sneak to my belly, and almost instantly, I felt a kick. Yeah, our babies always responded to Logan’s touch.

“Hey, guys, I missed you so much too. But what can I do if your mom loves her job?”

Logan’s voice was filled with happiness and mischief.

“I am eagerly awaiting for you two to be born. I want to show you this world and for you to meet your beautiful sister. But I am patient, so take your time; there is no need to rush the time.”

“They love listening to your voice, they’re always calming down when you are near me.”

I snuggled even closer and looked up at Logan. He met my gaze. I saw his lips stretching into a big smile, and then he bent down and kissed me.

This kiss ignited my desire. I wanted him and wanted him to make love to me. Slowly and tenderly. And my man hadn’t disappointed me, taking me to cloud nine this night.

Sometimes when I have time to think, I always thank destiny that it brought Logan and me together. This man is my soulmate and someone who loves me without looking back. He does everything for me. He loves me just as much as I love him.

And it is the most incredible feeling in this world. That we belong to each other and that we don’t need others to feel complete. Only him and I and our children.

I told him that this pregnancy is my last. But even I am not sure about it. He is an amazing father to our Angie, and I am sure it will be the same with our twins.

All those years ago, in that room at the fraternity house full of other people, I met the man who became my home.

He was my life, and I couldn’t imagine things being different. Logan was perfect for me, and I won’t stop telling him how much I love him. I loved him to the moon and back, and I was sure that it would be like that forever.