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Ajax was still surprised at how easily Scott could lift her up and back down again like he just did. Yes she lost most of her baby weight, but that wasn't the point. Ajax settled into the chair, bringing a knee up and hugging it to her chest. She watched Scott with his mom and thought about the times she was in the hospital after that bad seizure. To see Scott look like that broke her heart. She raised her eyebrows a little when Sue seemed to hold their hands back, and exhaled shakily when Scott crawled into bed with his mom, a single tear rolled down her cheek.~~~
((Right, I knew that lol))
Amelia nodded, determined to never touch a snake like that ever. Or any snake for that matter. When they approached the next tank, Amelia gasped. "Whoa it has spikes!" She exclaimed.
"Also not good to touch." Bianca added with a smirk.
"Does he have a name?" Amelia asked.
Bianca pursed her lips. The snakes and such didn't really have names, besides their species name.
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Ana giggled. "So the surprise isn't just the dinner?" She teased. She squeezed his knee again and checked her phone just to see if she had any messages. The only one she had was from her mom, wishing her a happy birthday for the eighth time and promising she'll call later.
Ajax stared blankly forward for what felt like hours. But then Sue woke up. She sat up straight and looked at the three of them with blood-shot eyes. She sniffled and stood up, making her way over to the foot of the bed. Ajax returned the small smile sue have her words almost broke her heart all over again. We're....we're just glad you're awake now." Ajax managed to say softly.~~~
Amelia laughed loudly at the choice of name. "That name doesn't fit him!" She giggled. She wobbled along to the next tank, peering inside. "Pweety!" She stared at the frogs in awe.
"I think it's vibrant." Bianca replied to Cole. "The more vibrant the colours the more deadly." She repeated with a nod.
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Ana giggled in response, smiling as the scenery changed. It looked creepy, but she liked it. "Either way, I'm very excited for tonight." She smiled over at him.
Ajax nodded in response to Sue's thanks and watched the interaction between Scott and his mother with a small but sad smile. Ajax was surprised to hear that Sue knew she had cancer this entire time, but it made sense because it was stage four. That couldn't go unnoticed. "I....I didn't bring Asher here with us." She said softly. "But If you want to see her I can have my mother bring her." ~~~
Amelia nodded the jumped back a little when the frog jumped onto the class. She giggled and moved closer again, placing her tiny index finger over the length of the frog. "He's tinier than my finger!"
Bianca giggled and and touched her daughter's hair. "Yeah he is. But like we've said, he's super dangerous."
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Ana looked over him with a wide smile. She had no clue what was in store for their evening. She was then reminded of the promise he made last year when they met, stating that he would make her twenty-fifth birthday the best. It amazed her that they've been together for almost a year now after so much has happened. Nevertheless, she was happy.
Ajax nodded and quickly moved to the side Scott was on on and rubbed his back as he cried. Nobody wanted anybody to die but there was nothing anyone could say or do. Sue was dying. Thinking of that again made Ajax start to cry once again. "Don't leave us Sue," Ajax cried. "What about Asher? She needs her other grandmother," she protested.~~~
Amelia giggled at the sight of the toad. "He's fat!" She touched the glass.
"And has a very unfortunate name." Bianca sighed. "But yes frogs and toads like this colour are okay to touch. Unless you want warts all over you!" Bianca then started to tickle Amelia at her sides. Amelia squealed and squirmed in her mother's arms, laughing warmly.
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When they parked in front of the restaurant, Ana poked her head out the window and smiled. "I don't think we've been here before," she told him, but she was still excited. It didn't look like a specifically themes restaurant, but that was okay for Ana. Even a fry truck would have been perfect. As long as she was with him, she didn't care. Ana unbuckled and waited for Langston to come around and help her out.
Ajax automatically nodded to Sue, but she wished she could shake her head instead. It wouldn't be the same without Sue there. And it saddened Ajax even more to realize that Asher probably would not really remember her when she was older. Asher will be a month old in a few days. Ajax continued to rub Scott's back and suckd in a breath when he gave them the length of time Sue had, or more like didn't have. "You can stay with us." Ajax said quickly. "You all can. My parents house is more than big enough." ~~~
"Ah!" Amelia squealed and exploded into a laughing fit when Cole scooped her up and soared her around the dark and humid exhibit . Bianca trailed behind them, taking her time while keeping a hand over her belly. She couldn't not do it since they found out. "Whoa Amelia look how big he is!" She said once she neared the glass.
"He scary." Amelia said.
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Ana swung her fake leg out first and carefully stood up a little oddly because she was till trying to get used to the fact that the leg can bend. She fixed the skirt of her dress and followed Langston inside. Butterflies in her stomach sprang to life as they entered the restaurant and were led to their own private table in the back. She took his hand and scooted inside the booth, making sure her leg cooperated. "This place looks expensive" She said softly to him. "Especially the part where you ordered our food in advance." She teased.
"You won't be imposing." Ajax insisted. "You can't be left alone in your condition. You need someone there for you at all times since Drew works and Grace is still in school. We can move Asher back into our bedroom and set up a bed for you in hers. It won't be a bother at all I promise. Also, you can spend the time that you have left with Asher." She bit her lip to stop the tears, gripping Scott's hand. ~~~
Amelia nodded shyly and walked up to the glass, smiling a little at the big lizard. She didn't say anything, just stared. She moved aside however when a group of boys came rushing over to it, clearly excited to see the lizard too. One boy bumped Bianca, causing her to gasp and stumble to the side. "I'm sorry miss!" The boy called. The other's crowded around Amelia, basically smothering her because she was so small. She whimpered and hugged Cole's leg.
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Ana giggled and returned the kiss, then pulled away and grinned when their food appeared. Her favourite meal was chicken parmesan on top of penne alfredo pasta mixed with an assortment of veggies. "Thank you.'She smiled at the waiter and dug in, groaning. "sooo good!"
((omg what if Sue was like saving money for them for their house??))Ajax frowned at Scott. She almost forgot about his work. She forceda small smile and squeezed his hand again. "It'll be okay I promise. Maybe you can tell them about the situation so they will be able to let you go home if anything happened." She assured with a hopeful shrug. "They'll have to understand."
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Suddenly shy, Amelia leaned back against Cole'e legs when he put her down, but then turned to face him. "Up again." She said, holding up her arms like she was two years old instead of four,
Cautious of her stomach, Bianca moved through the crowd of boys and took Cole's hand, holding it tightly.
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Ana smiled when the waiter returned with delicious red wine. She lifted her glass along with Langston's and clanked them gently together. "And happy almost one year anniversary." She smiled warmly at him for a moment before taking a sip. "Mm, delicious." She licked her lips and sat her glass down. "The surprise isn't the staff coming over singing happy birthday to me while giving me a free cake is it?" SHe teased.
Ajax sighed and settled on Scott's lap again, crossing her arms over the one around her. "Oh! Before you do," Ajax sat up a little and took her phone out of her pocket. She opened up her photos and held her phone out for Sue to see. "I took this last night. She smiled for the first time." Ajax smiled behind her phone. In the photo, Asher was laying down on her changing table in nothing but her diaper. One arm was above her head and the other was over her rounded belly. Her smile was slightly faint but it was there, especially in her eyes.~~~~
Amelia grinned and nodded, crawling into his back and holding on tight around his neck, but not to tight. "Let's go back outside; no more bugs!" She said.
Bianca laughed. "Yes Amelia; no more bugs."
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Ana laughed lightly and shook her head as she stabbed some chicken and noodles into her fork. "I know you way to well." She teased, then took a bite. "And I also love you." She smiled with her mouth closed while chewing.
((Omg I totally typed up a reply to this on my pc but it disappeared...))Ajax smiled at Sue's reaction to the photo and locked her phone, placing it back into her pocket. "Oh it wouldn't be a bother to bring her here. Anything to make you smile." Ajax assured. "I mean I'll have to ask if she's allowed....because you're sick and she's just a baby...@ she trailed off, then sighed. "Well if you can't see her today there's always tomorrow." She patted Sue's hand.
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"Uh, let me check." Bianca said and pulled out the map, unfolding it. She held it out in front of her as she studied it. "Yeah it's monkeys and such, then giant cats then finally the Arctic." She said, then folded up her map.
"Yay monkeys!" Amelia cheered.
"Just like you." Bianca smirked and tapped Amelia's bum.
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Ana nodded and went back to eating. The smile on her face wouldn't go away. She was so incredibly happy in this moment. "So what's the plan afterwards?" She asked curiously, raising an eyebrow.
((yeah that's why my post isnt that great. What I wrote before was awesome and I was just upset that I couldnt remember what I wrote lol))Ajax nodded in agreement to Scott's words. Sue would never be hassle to them. If anything, Asher was the bigger hassle by default. "Maybe a little later I'll have my mom bring her by." She said with a small smile. "Let her rest for a little longer. Just like what you should be doing. "She teased Sue with a wink. Ajax turned her head to the side and kissed Scott's temple.
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Amelia giggled when he bumped her higher up onto his back. She tightened her arms around his neck a little more comfortably. "I like the small ones." Amelia said. "There so cute! I have one that has sticky things on his hands so I can make him hold onto me!" She explained happily.
"She went through a monkey phase around the time she turned two." Bianca said with a smirk. "Literally monkey everything. That's why I call her one now. Sort of like a nickname I guess." She shrugged.
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"Both I suppose." SHe giggled and took another sip of the wine. She licked her upper lip and ate more of her wonderful meal. She picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth then placed it over the length of her lap so she wouldn't mess up her dress if she dropped some food.
((yeah!!! like i wrote a lot it made me mad lol))Ajax smiled a little when she was considered the one person to stay along with Scott. She wouldn't have been upset if only Scott was allowed to stay, But together they were a pair. Neither of them wanted to be separated, especially in a time like this. They were each other's support system. Ajax offered a small wave when Drew and Grace left. "You can rest. We'll probably do the same." She said to Sue. "Maybe we will surprise you awake with Asher."
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Amelia gasped. "I have a dark brown one! And a pink one, purple one, blue one, and a white and black one!" She said, then squealed when the monkey habitat came into view. "Its so big!" She said.
Bianca smiled and crossed her arms comfortably over her chest. "It's so big because they need the room to run around and play." Bianca explained. "They wouldn't be to happy if they were in a small cage."
Amelia nodded and peered over Cole's head to look at the smaller monkeys climbing around on the tree branches above them. There was at least four of them on the smaller side, all swinging around and making loud noises.
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Ana put her fork down and raised her eyebrows. That was a really big hint. "Oh my god it's not a car is it?" She asked, but then laughed at how ridiculous that would be. Langston loved to spoil her but she was sure he had limits. "Well there is something I wanna do afterwards. But at home." She touched his thigh and blushed.
(( oh right! Yeah they could push it forward so she can go))Ajax smiled and blew a small kiss to Sue right before she fell asleep. Ajax nodded at Scott then took her phone out again. She texted her mom, telling her that she could bring Asher over. She didn't mention that Sue had cancer, because that was something you said to someone in person, not in text. Also, Sue wasn't technically her mom yet so it wasn't her news to tell. Her mother replied, saying she'd be over within the hour.
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When they were close enough to the glass, Amelia rested her chin on Cole's shoulder and smiled at the sight of the mother monkey feeding her baby. "What's the baby's name?" She asked.
Bianca found the information card thing and scanned through the list of many names since their was a lot of them. "I think it's Kenji. Yeah it's Kenji." She nodded.
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Ana giggled at his suggestion, blushing even more. She winked at him and also finished half of her meal before she decided to take a small break to let her stomach settle. She wanted to eat all of it tonight. It was that good. Also, she wouldn't have to worry about carrying around the leftovers. "Well either way I'm excited for both." She smiled.
((I believe it's almost November))Ajax slipped her phone back into her pocket when Scott returned and smiled as he helped her up to her feet. She wrapped her arms around his waist and squeezed him tight, pressing her face into his chest. "You don't have to thank me for this Scott. Of course I 'd come with you. Even if I didn't want to-which would never happen by the way- you'd drag me here. We need each other more than we think." She told him, sighing softly. "Yeah we can sleep together. Also with Asher .My mom is going to bring her over. "She told him.
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Amelia giggled when Cole once again bumped her up higher on his back. She laughed at the sight of the baboons. "They look so silly." She giggled.
Bianca playfully smacked Cole's arm when he said that about the creatures, how they were so grumpy because they were ugly. "That's not nice! It's not there fault they look this way." She scolded, but also laughed, shaking her head. "You're horrible."
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Ana bit her lip and looked down at their joined hands. "You don't need to ask me that when you already know the answer." She smirked, but nodded. "So much better considering I didn't do anything for my birthday last year other than go see a movie with my mom." She shrugged.
Ajax nodded, rubbing her hands up and down his back. "I'll never think you're unthankful." She said, but smiled. When he laid down, she carefully laid on top of him, settling her legs comfortable between his. She rested her head on the middle of his chest. "I love you to." She smiled and kissed under his chin. "My mom will probably wake us up when she gets here." She said quietly so she wouldn't wake or disturb Sue, although she seemed very deeply asleep. ~~~
"I do not!" She protested. She still laughed though, watching the baboons with a small smile. She still thought they were pretty interesting despite their looks. They were descendants of them after all. "Shall we move on to the bigger guys?" Bianca asked as she led them around the wide cage to the next section, the gorillas. There was five in total, all fully grown except one looked a tiny smaller but not a baby. It was obvious that one of the gorillas was pregnant.
"Why is that one so big?" Amelia pointed at it.
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Ana giggled and placed a hand on his cheek as they kissed, kissing him back sweetly. She laughed lightly when he picked at her food. "I can hardly wait." She teased. "I'll have to make your birthday very special to." She kissed his cheek then playfully hit his hand. "Now paws off my food. It's my favourite and my birthday." She stuck her tongue out at him.
(( kk))Ajax didn't really fall asleep. She couldn't, nor did she want to. Instead she combed back Scott's hair to sooth him from whatever was dreaming about, which Ajax could guess had to do with his mother. Ajax sighed softly and kissed his temple while she comforted him without words.
Almost exactly an hour later, Marie entered the room quietly. She had Asher in her carrier on her arm and her diaper bag slung over her shoulder. Marie smiled at Ajax who peeled herself out of Scott's embrace and shuffled over to her mother. "Thanks for bringing her," Ajax whispered as she took the carrier from her. Asher was awake, gazing around.
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"Oh!" Amelia gasped. "So she's having a baby." Amelia said.
Bianca nodded and touched her daughter's head. "Indeed she is. It looks like she'll have a new baby any day now." She smiled, and was tempted to touch her own belly but didn't. "Would you want mommy to have a baby Ames?" Bianca asked softly.
Amelia nodded, not taking her eyes off the gorilla. "I want a baby brother that I can hold and kiss and cuddle with!" She giggled.
Bianca bit her lip and looked at Cole.
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"Alright alright!" She laughed, shaking her head amusingly. She ate a few more bites of her dinner and nodded when he offered more wine. "Just a little please." She said, and went back to eating. Shortly she was all finished. "I wish I could stomach more." She sighed.
Unaware that Scott was distressed and awake, Ajax carried Asher over to a chair. She unclasped her daughter and took her out, laying her against her chest on her shoulder. "Mommys here love," she rubbed her daughter's back and watched her mom approach Sue's bed with caution. She took her friends hand and patted it gently while frowning. "What's wrong with her?" Marie asked softly.Ajax glanced at Scott's back. "It's cancer, mom." She whispered.
Marie sucked in a breath and exhaled shakily.
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Bianca grinned at Cole, wanting to just jump into his arms happily right then and there but she restrained. She nodded when he asked about what was next. "Yup! Lions and tigers and the like." She smiled, and took her spot close to his side for them to walk there.
"Yeah!" Amelia giggled.
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And blushed, biting her lip. "Well of course I have room for dessert," she giggled, and laughed when their desert appeared, hers with the candle. She held her hands in her lap, closed her eyes to make a wish, and blew out the candle with a proud smile.
Ajax didn't say anything else. She simply watched her mother comfort her sleeping and sick friend, almost best friend at this point. They have bounded immensely over the past year which only made their families feel closer together. Ajax heard shuffling from the cot and turned to see Scott staring back at her. Ajax rubbed her lips together and approached the cot slowly. "Asher s here." She said quietly, and sat down on the edge of the cot with Asher still pressed against her shoulder. "Do you want to hold her?" She asked, biting her lip. In the past Asher's presence always cheered both of them up whenever they were feeling stressed, but she was unsure if that would be the same now. ~~~
Bianca admitted that she briefly forgot about Cole's little secret and it wasn't until they reached the first large cage containing a few tigers did she remember that their species and his did not get along. However, they were safe behind the cage so she tried not to worry so much. Like the past times she's been here, most of the tigers were laying down under their hut or somewhere where it was hard for any guests to see them. Only one was moving around, but was on the other side which was crowded with people.
"Shoulder's pwease." She replied to him cutely.
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((im just gonna say it's some sort of fudge chocolate cake lol))
Ana giggled and nodded, picking up her fork. She held it properly in her hand and cut off the corner of the cake. She lifted the fork to her mouth and took it into her mouth. "mmm!" She groaned with delight.
A frown formed in Ajax's lips when he didn't appear to want to hold their daughter. However, she understood. Ajax shuffled a little closer to him when he wrapped his arms around her, and if there was more room on this cot, she'd lie down with Asher. But since there wasn't, she just sat there, smiling down at Asher who was squirming and making cute noises. "Do you wanna give daddy a smile?" She cooed quietly.~~~
Now on his shoulders, Amelia could see a lot better. She tried to count all the tigers but couldn't quite find of them. Bianca thought the tigers were rather amusing since they resembled actual cats so well. Lazy but majestic. When Cole read off the names, Bianca laughed lightly. "That's actually really cute. I also didn't know there was so many cartoon tigers." She laughed.
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"Of course I do," Ana scoffed playfully. "I am a chef at heart after all." She waggled her brows. She took another sip of her wine before going back to her cake, finishing it rather quickly since it was pretty small. "That was amazing. This all amazing. Thank you babe:" she leaned over and kissed his cheek.
Ajax smiled when Scott interacted with their daughter. More animated at a month old, Asher stared up at her father and opened and closed her mouth, testing out her vocal chords. Ajax lightly tickled her belly, which made her squirm and smile a little. "There's our smile!" Ajax cooed, then smiled over at Scott.~~~
Bianca nodded and watched the Tigers for a little while longer before moving over to a bench to sit down. She kept a hand over her belly and nodded at Cole to stay there. She just needed to rest.
Amelia shook her head, laughing when he bounced her. "No but I wanna pet one." She told him. "And give it kisses." She giggled.
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Excited, Ajax took Langston's hand and scooted out of the booth. She stood up carefully and adjusted her leg so it could move properly. "It's not here?" She asked curiously.
Ajax smiled sadly. "We can go home once she wakes up and sees Asher. And maybe if she's allowed to come with us we'll take her with us of course." She said assuringly. When he wanted Asher, she nodded and transferred Asher into his arms. Marie continued to hold Sue's hand, sitting on the edge other bed.~~~
Amelia frowned. "Why aren't they friendly?" She asked. "They look friendly." I see videos of dem hugging people." She told him cutely.
Bianca opened their bag of goodies and took out a bottle of water. She took a few sips in hopes of easing away the nausea she felt.
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"Oh?" Ana raised her eyebrows. She followed Langston out, stopping herself from running even though she really couldn't. She got into the car and buckled up. "Do I have to cover my eyes?" She giggled.
Ajax frowned when he said that. She moved closer to him, giving him a side hug. "Scott, no one is expecting you to do this. I don't know anyone who could do this. But...it's happening and you have to phase it. I'm here to help you through this Scott but you have to let me help you." She pleaded. ~~~
Amelia nodded and gasped when one of the tigers started to walk around the perimeter of the cage. "He's coming past us!" Amelia clapped her hands excitedly.
Bianca caught Cole's eyes and gave him a thumbs up, mouthing 'im good." She then recapped her water, shouldered the bag and walked but to the cage. "Which tiger is this one?" She said as it passed right by them,
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Ana grinned and nodded, folding her hands in her lap. "Okay. Just let me know when to close them." She said, then gazed out the window at the glowing city.
Ajax carefully touched Scott's cheek, nodding when he understood. Of course she knew he wouldn't be okay at first, at least for the first few months, but maybe taking care of Asher would keep the death of his mom off his mind until he was able to move on. "I love you," Ajax said softly, then leaned over and gently kissed his cheek.~~~
Bianca smiled and nodded, watching the tiger lerk around the cage for a few minutes until Cole suggested they move on. It was obvious that he was itching to get to the infamous polar bears. "All set." She squeezed his hand and followed him over a bridge to the next section of the Cat kingdom. The lions were a lot easier to see because all three of them were laying on a huge boulder on a make-shift mountain.
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When he gave her her cue, Ana giggled and nodded, shutting her eyes with a content sigh. She covered her eyes with her hands just in case she had to open her eyes for whatever reason. She didn't want to spoil it. She was the kind of person that liked surprises.
Ajax smiled against his lips and pulled away with a glint in her eyes. She leaned her face into his palm like a cat, but then blinked when Asher hiccuped. Ajax laughed lightly and peered over Scott's shoulder at Asher. "Oh no does somebody have the hiccups?" She cooed, reaching down and scratching her daughter's little belly.~~~
"I see them!" Amelia exclaimed happily, giggling cutely. She cupped Cole's chin in her hands and looked at each of them carefully. "I Ike the mommy one." She said, pointing at her. "Her fur looks so soft."
Bianca looked at the information, taking a minute to read it. "It says here she was a twin, but her brother didn't make it to a year old." Bianca read sadly.
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When the car stopped, Ana was about to uncover her eyes but he told her not to. She nodded and held her hands in her lap, keeping her eyes closed. When he scooped her up she shrieked in surprise but laughed. "Inside?" She asked. She just nodded and held onto his arm as they walked inside.
((Omg that's so upsetting...idk about it... Lol))Asher hiccuped again as if replying to her mother's words, making her laugh quietly again. Hiccups were pretty annoying to have so she wondered is Asher was bothered by them. She didn't seem to be. She just continued to stare up at her parents curiously. Marie looked up and over at Scott, nodding. "You're welcome. And don't worry about it." She smiled.
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Amelia nodded. "I pwomise." She said.
Bianca didn't feel like opening the map again so she dug back in her head for the memory of what was next. "I believe the cheetahs and panthers are together and the leopards are separate." She told him.
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Ana stretched out her other hand in front of her, ready to catch herself if she were to fall. The room was strangely quiet so when Langston gave her the okay to open her eyes, she blinked them open and gazed around the empty space. She could tell it was a restaurant, or used to be. "What...what's this?" She asked carefully. She moved to the side and looked at him curiously.
((na sorry ;/))Ajax frowned when he said that to Asher. She wanted to object, but decided to stay quiet. She didn't want to start a potential fight right now. She nodded at his question. "Very," She said, just as her stomach began to growl loudly.
"I can go get some food for you both if you'd like." Marie offered, walking over to them.
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Bianca thought for a moment. "We could after the cats. So we'll be re-fueled for the arctic." She told him with a smile. "There's a restaurant back near the entrance." She said.
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Ans blinked. Her lips parted but no words came out. This was all hers? She couldn't believe it. She gazed around the empty space in awe, her eyes wide. "what?" SHe turned to him. "This... this is mine? You bought me a restaurant?" She breathed. 'Langston..." She trialed off, shaking her head in disbelief. "You bought me a restaurant." She muttered as she walked to the centre of the space, her back to him. "I can't believe this!' She squealed happily..
Marie nodded with a small smile and sat back down at Sue's side.Ajax took Asher back, lifting her up and holding her against her chest. "Okay," she said to Scott. "I love you." She said quickly right before he left. She then sighed and crossed her legs on the cot. Asher then started to cry lightly.
"Oh, I never got a chance to feed her," Marie said. "She was only up for a few minutes before you told me to bring her."
Ajax nodded and moved so she was sitting in the chair. She laid Asher on her lap so she could lift her top up. She then picked Asher up and placed her on her breast.
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Bianca nodded. "Oh yeah! That'll be just fine." She said with a smile. She reached up and touched Amelia's back. "You hungry baby?"
Amelia nodded with a cute smile. "Yeah."
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"No way..." Ana trailed off. Tears were already gathering in her eyes. When he mentioned something else, she turned around, then audibly gasped when she saw him on one knee before her. "No," she breathed. "This isn't happening oh my god oh my god!" She squealed and covered her mouth, jumping up at down excitedly.
Marie smiled at Scott, nodding her thanks.Ajax smiled when Scott came back, and used a blanket from the cot to cover herself while Asher fed. "She's good," she replied. "Just feeding." She said, and rubbed the back of Asher's head lightly. "What did you get?" She asked him, peering at the tray.
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"Okay," Amelia sighed and giggled when they moved to the next cage. "I can see dem!" She pointed at the cats lounging about on the trees.
Bianca moved over to the information thing, taking a minute to read it. "Savannah and Leon. Brother and sister." She smiled.
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Ana moved the hand that was over her mouth to over her heart, clutching at the necklace she wore. When he asked the big question, she squealed and happily cried, nodding her head. "yes!" She exclaimed. "A million times yes." She sniffled and gave him her left hand to slip the ring on.
Ajax nodded, smiling when she noticed he remembered to get Pepsi, her personal favourite. She rubbed Asher's back as she fed from her, the only sound in the room coming from Asher, making little sucking noises. "I love you," Melody pressed her lips to his shoulder.~~~~
Amelia gasped and nodded. "Yeah!" She clapped her hands then held onto Cole's neck again. "Can I mommy?" She looked down at her.
Bianca nodded. "I don't see why not. But after we eat okay?"
"Okay." Amelia smiled.
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Ana bit her lip when she saw how beautiful the ring was. She jumped into his arms, wrapping her arms around his neck. She lifted her one leg up and squeezed him tight, crying happily into his shoulder. "I love I love I love you!"
Ajax smiled against his lips, returning the small kiss. She pulled away and licked her bottom lip, then peaked under the blanket to check on Asher, who was done feeding. Ajax carefully took her off her breast, and fixed her shirt. "Do you want to burp her?" She asked Scott softly. ~~~
Bianca gasped, shaking her head. "Absolutely not!" She laughed.
"Please mama?" Amelia pouted cutely. Bianca couldn't say no to that face. She almost hated her for it. "Okay fine. But I won't be getting a full face. Just a flower on my cheek or something." She said.
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Ana tightened her arms around his neck as they kissed, kissing him back deeply. She could feel the new ring on her finger which felt like it was a hundred pounds. But she didn't care. She never thought she would be in love and engaged at the age of 25, but it was funny how fate worked that way.
Ajax carefully handed Asher to Scott, and lowered the blanket from her chest once she was properly covered. She then took the tray and took a few bites of t he sandwich that they seemed to be sharing. She then put the sandwich down and opened her can of Pepsi, being careful not to make to much noise. She took a sip and placed her drink back on the tray. "I'm just going to go to the bathroom," she announced, then excused herself from the cot. She left the room and found the bathroom on that floor.~~~
Bianca groaned when he wouldn't let up about the idea. "Fine! But I don't want to be a leopard. Maybe I'll just be a cat." She said with a shrug. "Wanna go eat now? I don't think the Panthers will be anymore exciting," she said. "Oh and you should totally be a polar bear." Bianca added with a wink.
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When they pulled away, Ana was breathless. She bit her lip and looked behind her at the restaurant. "I just want to check out the kitchen then we can go." She said with a nod. She took his hand and led him to the kitchen, pushing open the swinging door. She flicked on the light and gasped at the sight. "Oh my goodness!"
Ajax returned a few minutes later, entering the room quietly and closing the door behind her. She let out a soft sigh as she made her way back over to the cot. She sat down beside Scott and smiled down at Asher who was squirming cutely, her eyes closed. "She's boobie drunk again." She said with a soft giggle. ~~~
"Oh my god fine." Bianca groaned. "I won't be a cat. But it counts because it still is an animal." She objected, then pursed her lips as she thought about what to be. "I could be a butterfly! There's a butterfly emporium here." She told him. They approached the restaurant and all walked in together.
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A few silent tears rolled down Ana's cheek. This was her dream. After all these years studying culinary and ending up nowhere, it was finally happening. Ana sniffled and turned around to face him, crying freely now. "Langston I love you. Thank you." She cried.
Ajax glanced down at the sandwich, shrugging. "I'll have a few more bites I guess." She told him, leaning forward and picking up the sandwich. She took a big bite out of it and watched Asher as she chewed, who was struggling to keep her little eyes open. Ajax touched her little cheek, running the pad of her index finger along her soft skin. ~~~
"Oh stop," Bianca snickered, playfully bumping him back. She took Amelia's other hand when Cole put her down.
"I wanna be a monkey," Amelia replied.
"Perfect pick." Bianca squeezed her little hand gently.
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Ana held onto his forearms, sniffling unattractively with a soft, cute snort. "I love just as much." She said. "I can't believe we're getting married!" She squealed, jumping up and down again.
Ajax took two more bites of the sandwich before putting away, wrapping it up. She rested her head on Scott's shoulder, both of them watching Asher struggling to fight sleep. "If I can't get you through this, she will." Ajax murmured quietly, trailing off with a sigh. ~~~
Amelia shrugged, gazing at the people that came in and out of the small restaurant. "Mac and Cheese?" She looked up at her mom.
Bianca rolled her eyes playfully at Cole before looking down at her daughter with a sigh. "You always get Mac and Cheese babe. We'll see what else is on the kid's menu okay?"
Amelia whined but nodded.
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Ana rested her head on his shoulder, closing her eyes as the swayed from side to side. She lifted her head, balancing her chin against his chest. "Yeah." She smiled up at him.
(I'd say when sue moves in. Did you want to skip there now? Or))~~~
Bianca sighed. "Getting something other than Mac and cheese isn't hard," Melody said. She studied the menu as well, looking over the kids menu. "How about a grilled cheese Ames?" Bianca suggested. Amelia nodded. "With curly fries?" She asked.
"With curly fries." Bianca smiled and squeezed her hand.
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Ana followed him out, holding his hand tightly. When he asked her that, she blushed her and nodded. "Well I've always wanted a fall wedding so...I was thinking late September so the weather isn't to hot or cold." She told him, then sat in the car.
((We could yeah lol))Bianca nodded, gazing at the menu. She studied it for a moment then nodded again at his suggestion. "I'll have the club sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries." She told Cole. "And get Amelia the grilled cheese with curly fries." She told him, then kissed his cheek. " I'll find somewhere in the shade to sit." She told him, then walked away with Amelia. She found a picnic area with wooden tables and found one in the shade under a large tree. Because it was a zoo, a peacock was roaming around the area.
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Ana closed her eyes and reached up, touching his cheek as they kissed. She smiled against his lips, kissing him back with a small smile. When they pulled away, she licked her lips and blushed deeply, waiting for him to enter the car. When he asked her that, she looked over at him. "Well, that's depends; have we run out of condoms?" She waggled her brows.
Asher's crib was removed from her bedroom to make room for Sue's own bed. She had a crib in their room anyways so the other one was being stored in the big house for the time being. Ajax helped on and off, but she spent most of her time caring for Asher. She was just heading down the stairs when she bumped into Scott. "Hey," she said softly. She had Asher against her chest. "I'm about to make myself some lunch. Would you like something?" She asked, stopping on the stairs. She reached a hand out and touched his shoulder.~~~~
Bianca removed her backpack and placed it on the grass below her feet. She adjusted her shirt and made sure Amelia was settled beside her as well. She picked up her phone when it chimed and texted Cole back, telling him that they were sitting in the picnic area under the big tree. She also said she would come help him if he ran out of hands.
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Ana giggled cutely, shrugging. "I'm only joking," she stated. "Sort of." She smirked, and then smiled at him when he mentioned ice cream. "I'm pretty stuffed but we could share something sure," she nodded.
Ajax smiled and shook her head. "I don't mind. I just plan on making some sandwiches. You can finish up and I'll call you when it's ready Kay?" She leaned forward and kissed his cheek. As she moved down the stairs, Asher had her head on her mother's shoulder and looked at Scott while they descended down the stairs with wide eyes. Ajax carried her into the living room and sat her down in her self-rocker. She adjusted it to the first setting and covered her up in a blanket. "I'll just be in the kitchen baby." Ajax kissed Asher's head before heading into the kitchen.~~~~
Bianca smiled when she saw Cole approach. She shooed some crumbs and leaves off the table and took her food and Amelia's from the tray. "Thanks babe." She smiled and helped Amelia with her grilled cheese. "It's hot so let it cool off for a few minutes okay?"
Amelia nodded. "Okay."
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"Okay," Ana laughed. She really was to full to eat ice cream but it wouldn't kill her to have some. She rested her head against the window and watched the city lights zoom past.
Ajax hummed softly to herself as she gathered up the ingredients for club sandwiches. She laid every out and grabbed a butter knife. With that she smoothed some mayo onto her slices of bread. She gasped in surprise when Scott was suddenly behind her, hugging her. Ajax giggled and leaned back against him. "That's okay with me," she said. "Is your mom okay?" She asked, getting back to work. ~~~
Bianca looked up from Amelia and shrugged at Cole. I think I'll be okay. Amelia stopped eating ketchup with her grilled cheeses a few months ago." Bianca said, playfully bumping Amelia which made her giggle.
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Ana stared down at the ring that he played with on her finger. It felt like a million pounds on her finger but in a good way. She thought of it as his love weighing that much. Her heart was still pounding hard against her breast bone. She took a deep breath abs expelled it slowly, smiling over at him.
Ajax nodded to his question. "Yeah she's in her rocker." She told him. She folded some slices of ham onto their sandwiches and added a slice of cheese. She already had the tomatoes cut up and the lettuce properly distributed. Ajax wondered if they would ever be able to just relax alone together any time soon. Now with Sue staying with them, and dying, Ajax didn't think so. She pushed her thoughts away and added the rest of the toppings onto their sandwiches before pressing the slice of bread on top, completing it. "All done." She said, but didn't pick up the plate. She turned around in his arms and placed her hands on his waist. "I love you." She murmured.~~~~
Bianca watched him go with a small smile. She lightly picked at her food, only eating a little at a time since she still felt a little nauseous. She made a face at him when he came back and dipped his fries into the ranch. In other cases she wouldn't care that he did this, but her nose was in pregancy mode, she thought the ranch and fries was gross.
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Ana giggled when their eyes met, feeling giddy all over. She never thought she would ever be this truly happy in a long time. She knew from the moment she met Langston that they had something special. When they finally arrived back home, she sighed happily and got out, carefully placing her fake leg on the ground first. She stood up with a grunt, taking his hand.
Ajax giggled when he kissed her forehead, leaning into it slightly. She was so distracted lately with his mom moving in and Asher that she forgot about the small ham detail. She leaned up on her toes and kissed him back, smiling against his lips. She only pulled away when Asher made a cry from the living room. "I believe she's hungry to." She giggled. ~~~~
Bianca smirked when he lightly kicked her under the table. She shot him a playful look and shrugged, eating more of her food. "A few more." She said. "Amelia looks a little sleepy." She stroked her daughter's hair.
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Ana wanted nothing more than to rip of Langston's clothes and kiss him deadly, but she needed her leg off. She still wasn't fully used to it. "Can you help me take this off?" She hobbled inside.
Ajax nodded with a giggle and left the kitchen, approaching Asher. She picked her up and held her against her chest as she carried her over to the couch. Ajax used a blanket to cover her as she pulled her top down and adjusted Asher on her breast. She held Asher with one arm and used her other to turn on the tv. She put the remote down and rubbed Asher's back as she fed.~~~
Bianca nodded, pausing to finish off her meal. "I think I d cream will be fine." She said. Amelia nodded in agreement as well, taking a big bite of her grilled cheese.
"How you doing love bug?" Bianca asked.
"Good." Amelia giggled.
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Ana giggled and nodded, wrapping her arms around his neck. She crossed her real ankle over her fake one as he carried her up the stairs.
Ajax shook her head, taking the sandwich and holding it in her lap. "Not really." She struggled, then peeked under the blanket to make sure Asher was still on her. She then took a bite of her sandwich, chewing slowly. "I haven't had a chance to sit and watch tv for a while." She admitted. ~~~~
"Yeah why not." Bianca smiled. She stopped eating only because the nausea decided to resurface. She sipped her drink and made sure Amelia was eating enough. "Maybe we can double date with Scott and Ajax." She smiled.
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Ana leaned against him, taking her weight off the fake leg. She nodded and lifted her hands. She took ahold of his tie and undid it, pulling of lose. "I truly love you." She whispered, looking up into his eyes.
Ajax looked over at him while taking another bite. "Yeah we can." She nodded. She thought of getting her mother a present eventually for being so helpful through all they've went through. "Where did you want to go?" She asked. ~~
((A year I believe))
Bianca nodded. "Yeah probably." She wiped her hands in a napkin. "But kids love the zoo regardless of how many times they've went." She said. She was looking forward or seeing little Asher again. She was one and a half years old.
((Idk if you wanted to skip to the miscarriage or not))
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"Hey," Ana said when he moved closer. She giggled, shaking her head. She slid his tie off his neck, letting it fall to the floor. "My turn." She smirked, stepping back and sitting down on the bed. She pulled up the skirt of her dress to reveal where the fake leg connected with her nub.
Ajax looked over at him and smiled, nodding. "That seems like the perfect place to go." She said honestly. For her, it was also a place of solitude. In her mind it was the place where everything started; where they, as a couple started. "What did you want to bring?" She asked. "Ice cream might melt." She shrugged. She then thought of her mother coming over to care for Asher, but then she remembered Sue upstairs. "Will...I mean is your mom able to tend to herself while we're gone?" She asked.~~~
((I mean the zoo is kind of dragging on lol))
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Ana giggled when he laid her back, wrapping her arms around his neck when he climbed on top of her. She felt better now with the weight of her fake leg off her. She gave him an innocent look. "That's not my fault." She grinned, waggling her brows.
Ajax's smile grew wider and wider with every dessert he suggested. She shrugged and finished off the rest of her sandwich. "How about you surprise me?" She suggested. "Although, not everything at once; that's way to much sugar." She giggled. She nodded when he mentioned his mother. She peaked down at Asher who was just finishing up. "I never like leaving her." She murmured with a sigh.~~~
((I was thinking she could start bleeding in the middle of the night and they of to the hospital where they are given the bad news))
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Ana smirked and stared up at him, nodding with a cute smile. "Best birthday I've ever had." She said honestly, blushing a little. "Thank you." She whispered.
Ajax nodded in agreement to what he said about them needing some time alone. Ajax knew that once a couple had a baby, alone time was crucial. Having Sue added to the picture didn't help but either, but Ajax didn't mind. She would have have to cherish the time her and Scott did have alone together. Ajax nodded again when he mentioned going to the store now. Ajax lifted the blanket off of Asher and took her off her breast, adjusting her shirt so she was covered up. She used the same blanket to burp Asher with over her shoulder, gently rubbing and patting the little one's back. ~~~~
((Sure thing))
"I didn't think Amelia would go to sleep." Bianca said from their shared closet. They had a busy day of playing at the park and so forth. Bianca turned off the closet light and stepped out wearing just a long t shirt. Her pregnancy was not fourteen weeks along and her belly was definitely showing. Bianca climbed into bed beside him with a huff. "I'm gonna sleep though," she said. "Im so tired." She yawned, then laughed. "I had fun today." She leaned in close, kissing his cheek.
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Ana smirked and shrugged her shoulders. "I think you'll be able to think of something." She giggled. "But you know I'll love whatever you come up with."
Ajax smiled when he kissed the top of her head, watching him leave. While he was gone, Marie arrived. Ajax handed Asher off to her grandmother when she finally spat up. When she was settled, Ajax went upstairs to change into a dark green knitted sweater that ended at her thighs with a pair of leggings underneath. She combed out her hair before heading back downstairs just in time for Scott to walk through the door. She smiled at the sight of him. "Hey I'm all ready to go." She said. She grabbed her coat and walked up to her mom and Asher who were on the couch. She bent down and kissed the top of both their heads. "Call me if you need us okay?" Marie nodded with a smile, cradling Asher. "Go have fun."
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Bianca kissed him back with a giggle and laid down on her side, facing him. "Yeah that's fine." She touched his thigh, squeezing lightly. "Night night." She yawned and rolled over, facing away from him. She pulled the covers up to shoulders and closed her eyes, allowing herself to fall asleep.
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Ana grinned. "That's sounds like a wonderful idea." She smiled. She then rolled over underneath him with a grunt. "Unzip my dress please." She wiggled her bum.
"Bye mom!" She waved, and followed Scott out with a smile. She hated leaving Asher, but she was in capable hands. She'd just have to shower her with kisses and cuddles later that night. Ajax hopped into the car and nodded in agreement to what he said about her mom. Both her parents were truly amazing for having not shunned them both for having a child at eighteen. As she pulled her seatbelt over herself, she caught the smile on Scott's lips disappear. She bit her lip and reached over, touching his thigh. She squeezed lightly, assuringly.~~~
Bianca slept peacefully the next two hours, only shifting her legs every now and then. It wasn't until around one in the morning when she felt a slight discomfort in her abdomen. She turned into her back and moved a hand down to her belly. From there she felt a sort of wetness between her legs. Her hand moved down between them. Her eyes immediately shot open. She quickly peaked under the covers and gasped. "Cole." She breathed. She shot up and kicked the covers off. She was sitting in a small pool of blood. "I'm bleeding." She blinked and just sat there, stunned.
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Ana giggled and pushed her shoulders up and turned her head to the she and kissed his cheek. "Are you saying you want my sees to stay on?" She smirked:
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Amelia nodded and slowly approached the glass. She rose up on her toes to see inside the small exhibit better and located the small frog. She smiled when she saw how pretty it was. "Yeah it is pretty." She agreed.
Bianca looked at the informational sign and noticed that it said the frog was one of most poisoness in the world.
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At her hint, Ana furrowed her brows. She tried to think of all the possibilities but drew a blank. "Oh I can't wait!" She said, giggling lightly. She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "I love you."