Forty-five

Arabella's POV

The next morning was the day of the surgery.

I woke up really early this morning. I spent about an hour and a half in front of the mirror attempting to do a natural makeover. Natural makeup is way harder than people think.

I had to do a "no makeup" kind of look. I didn't want to do too much or too little.

When I was done, I couldn't recognize myself in the mirror.

I looked at the clock. It was 9 . already. The surgery is scheduled for 11 a.m. I have to be in the hospital as soon as possible. I still have to make some arrangements and go over the patient's file.

The doctor in charge provided a babysitter to look after the kids while I was at work. I was grateful for that. It means I wouldn't have to worry much about them.

I walked into their room. I had gotten them ready for the day.

"Are you all set, my darlings?" I asked them.

"Yes mommy" Declan and Damon chorused.

Delinda was sleeping on her bed.

I bent down to their level so I could talk to them.

"The babysitter will