Ruby It was two days before the wedding. The dress Gina made fitted perfectly well, and so did the ones she made for Racheal and Cindy. The burgundy gowns were breathtaking. I did not get an entirely white dress. I got a white that faded to peach with a moderate train. Most of the dress was net and lace. It covered but gave the illusion of exposure. It was a lovely dress, and I thanked Gina for it. I did not pick it. Gina was the one that decided to surprise me with a dress when I was finding it challenging to select from the bridal magazines she gave me. It was difficult making a decision just by going on the pictures. The only bridal shop close by was in the next county, and we were not welcomed there. That was the county Jasper wanted us to settle in. It was more beautiful and more developed than Livingston County, but the hunters there did not want us to live there, and I doubted if the people there were as kind as those in Livingston. One thing I admired the people of Livingston

Ruby A week after the wedding. Jasper and I had just woken up when we heard Racheal and Randolph arguing. The twins were crying, and Racheal was going at it. I got up to wear my house robe, and Jasper wore his shorts and t-shirt to follow. I had never heard them fight before, this was the first time, and their argument seemed heated. I got to the door of their room and knocked. The moment I knocked on the door, they went quiet, but the twins were crying. They were supposed to head back to Lakewood that day. I wondered why they were arguing. Racheal opened the door, and I saw her puffy eyes. She had been crying. "What is the matter, Ray?" I asked her, and she sobbed and hugged me. I looked at Randolph. His eyes were crimson, and his hands were shaking. He seemed hurt too. Jasper walked in and went to him. "What happened?" Jasper asked Randolph, and Randolph looked at Racheal, who was still sobbing over my shoulder. I pulled her away and tried to maintain eye contact to ask her wha

Ruby The house felt a bit empty when our guests left, and honestly, the distance became clear to me, but this was what was best for Jasper and I. We were starting a family now. We did not need bad energy. Not wanting to feel lonely, I decided to go to Japer's workshop and see what I could help him out with. Getting there, I saw him shirtless, working on a plank of wood. I could not take my eyes off the muscles on his back. I knew I was drooling, but I couldn't help it. He had a noise protector around his ears, so I hoped he wouldn't hear me. I snuck behind him and hugged him from behind, using my hands to feel his body. He turned off the machine and touched my hands gently. "Ruby," he said in his deep voice and turned to look at me. He took off his goggles and bent to kiss me. Placing his hands on my belly, he looked at me and smiled. "You should be resting right now," he said, and I shook my head. "The house is lonely, and I have nowhere to go. I cleaned downstairs, and I decided

Ruby I couldn't believe my eyes. I was overwhelmed with joy. I looked at Jasper and realised he knew. He easily balanced the twins on both arms, and I smiled at him. He would be an excellent father, that much I knew. I linked him to thank him for the beautiful surprise, and he smiled back at me. "They brought cake!" I said, looking at the cake on the table, and Kevin smiled at me. He walked to me and hugged me. "Missed you, little sis," He said, and I returned the hug. He was the only family that stood by me and is still standing by me. I was grateful for him. Racheal led me to the sitting area, and Cindy cut a slice of cake for me. My feet were killing me, so I put them up. Jasper let go of the twins and came to sit next to me. He promised me a foot massage, and he was keeping it. We all laughed and talked about all that had happened. They teased us about our new names, which had somehow grown on us, and we laughed about it. It was amazing, especially when we told them we were

Ruby I was glad to have everyone with me. Racheal and Cindy were in charge of the kitchen. It reminded me of how Cindy and I had taken over the cooking several times while Racheal was pregnant. I leaned against the kitchen island with a glass of juice in my hand and stared at my friends, watching them argue about what spices to use and the best technique to prepare the food. I couldn't help but laugh. Racheal looked at me with an eyebrow raised. I knew Cindy had irritated her. Racheal had been so cranky since she came, and I knew something was bothering her, but I respected her silence and did not push. I intended to ask her eventually; we were best friends after all, and Racheal and I had come a long way together. I believed she would open up to me in due time. "What's so funny, Rub, or should I say, Cassy?" Racheal asked, and we all laughed at the joke. "It's funny watching you two argue. I remember Cindy and I used to cook at your house anytime we visited because you were pre