THE ALPHA’S TWINS

Maggie couldn't take it anymore. The constant whispers and stares, the gossip and judgement, it was all too much. She knew she had to get out of that small town and start anew somewhere else, where nobody knew her name or her past.Maggie sat at the kitchen table in her small apartment, staring at a map of the United States spread out before her. She had saved up enough money from her job at the bar to make a fresh start, but she wasn't sure where to go.As she traced her finger along the map, her eye was drawn to a small dot in the middle of the desert: Las Vegas.Maggie had never been to Vegas, but she had heard stories. It was a place where people went to reinvent themselves, to start over and leave their past behind. Maybe it was the perfect place for her.The decision made, Maggie wasted no time. She packed up her few belongings, said goodbye to the few friends she had made in town, and hit the road.It was a long drive, but Maggie didn't mind. She watched the miles roll by, th

It was Sarah.She picked it up, expecting to hear Sarah's voice on the other end."Hey, Sarah. What's up?" Maggie asked, trying to sound calm."I just wanted to remind you that my boutique launch is today," Sarah said, her voice chipper and upbeat.Maggie's heart sank. She had completely forgotten about the launch. Sarah had been telling Maggie about it all week but Maggie had totally forgotten about it. Maggie had not been herself since Sarah told her about Raphael at the cafeteria. It had slipped her mind."Oh my god, Sarah. I completely forgot," Maggie said, feeling guilty."That's why I'm calling, silly. I wanted to remind you. And I'm also having a little get together party tonight to celebrate. You should come," Sarah said, her voice still cheery.Maggie hesitated. She wasn't sure if she was up for a party tonight, with everything going on."I don't know, Sarah. I've got a lot on my plate right now," Maggie said, trying to come up with an excuse."Nonsense. You need to take a b

Sarah stumbled into her apartment in the early hours of the morning, her exhaustion evident in the heavy bags under her eyes and the weariness etched across her face. She closed the door behind her, the sound echoing through the stillness of the space. As she made her way further into the room, she spotted Maggie sitting on the couch, a dim light casting a soft glow around her.Sarah approached cautiously, her voice gentle. "Hello there," she said lightly, a glimmer of concern in her eyes.Maggie looked up, her gaze meeting Sarah's. "Hello Sarah," she replied, her voice subdued yet welcoming. "Why are you still awake?" Sarah asked"I guess I just wasn't sleepy yet," Maggie admitted, her voice trailing off.Sarah sighed, concern washing over her as she took in the scene before her. Luke and Leah were fast asleep, their bodies curled up on either side of Maggie, seeking comfort in her presence. "Maggie, you should be resting too," Sarah said gently, stepping closer to the couch.Magg

Maggie sat on a worn out couch just by the corner of Sarah’s sitting room sipping a cup of steaming tea. The living room was bathed in a warm, golden glow from the setting sun. The ticking of the clock on the wall echoed in the silence. It had been three long years since Raphael vanished from their lives, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. No one had heard from him in all that time, and even the rumors that once swirled around their small town had died down to mere whispers.Maggie couldn't help but wonder if he had truly left, never to return.At times, she pondered whether she was finally free from him. Perhaps he had accepted the fact that she would never allow him to take their kids away, or maybe he simply couldn't find them. Whatever the reason, Maggie felt a newfound sense of safety and liberation.As she sat lost in her thoughts, the sound of the front door opening broke the silence. Maggie's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly realized it was only the wind. S

It was Sarah. "Maggie, it's Sarah," her warm voice greeted her. A genuine smile spread across Maggie's face. "Hey, Sarah”. Sarah's tone was lighthearted. " Hey there. I am just calling as usual to check on you and my favourite twins. How are you all doing?" Maggie's heart swelled with affection at the mention of the twins. "We're all good," she replied, her voice tinged with contentment. "The kids are growing up so fast. They've been keeping me on my toes, as always." Sarah let out a soft chuckle. "I can only imagine. They have quite the energy, don't they?" Maggie nodded, even though Sarah couldn't see her. "Oh, you have no idea. “How about you? How have you been faring” Maggie asked. “Pushing as always,” Sarah replied with a little laugh. There was a brief pause on the line before Sarah spoke again. "I miss you guys. And I'll definitely come visit soon. I need my twin fix." Maggie laughed. "We'll be waiting eagerly for you, Sarah. The twins will be thrilled to see their