Chapter 78: Moments to be cherished

"Hey, baby girl, what are you starting to draw there?" Mike inquired of his daughter, Santina, who was busy painting. She ignored him and continued to sketch. So he knelt at her level and stroked her thin hair, which had only recently begun to grow. She was only two years old and very small.

"Wow, that's a really pretty baby," he said, but she completely disregarded him.

"Definitely a mommy's girl," Mike thought to himself, but couldn't help but laugh. Santina is similar to her mother.

His wife walked in with his son, Santi, just as the door opened. He was terrified because Baby Santi looked exactly like him.

Mike hopes they don't obtain on his personality because it will be a pain in their ass if ever.

Santi yelled, "Daddy!" and jumped on him. When he saw his love smiling at them, he grabbed him and hugged him tightly.

Denise then approached them and kissed their daughter on the crown of her head before kissing him on the lips.

"Is everything okay here?" she inquired, smiling.

"Perfect," he said quietly. "How did malling go?" he asked her wife, but before she could respond, their baby girl began crying. Mike's focus was immediately drawn to her, and he was concerned that she had been injured.

"Mommy!" she screamed. Denise then dashed over to her and picked her up.

"What is it, baby?" she asked as she cradled her. Denise laughed as Santina tried to point at them, throwing tantrum. "Oh, our baby girl is jealous, Daddy isn't paying attention to you?" she asked, attempting to cross her arms. Denise then smiled at her, and Santi laughed. "Do you want daddy to hug you too?" Santina nodded again.

"I've been trying to get your attention for hours!" Mike exclaimed, laughing.

"Well, she's got your attention now," Denise said.

"Come here, baby girl," Mike said as he sat on the sofa. Denise then handed her over to him, holding her while Santi sat on his lap. "There's only one thing left," he said.

"What is that?" Denise asked, her arms crossed.

"My lovely sexy wifey," he murmured. She sat beside him, giggling.

Everything felt like a dream. It's as if he could wake up one day and they'd all be gone. It seemed surreal to Mike. Denise went to prepare a meal after a few minutes, and he made a mental note to go help her in a few minutes.

"So, baby Santi, tell me how malling went? Did you keep your mommy safe?" Mike inquired as Santi nodded.

"Uh, I have to go help your mommy with the food, Santi play with your sister for a while," Miek said as he rose to his feet.

"Deo, keep an eye on them," Mike said as Deo nodded.

"And watch your words," he cautioned, rolling his eyes at him.

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"Hey, sweetie, what are you cooking?" Mike inquired of Denise.

"It's a surprise," she said as she kissed her on the cheek.

They decided to take a bath after a long day and after Deo had left and they had put their babies to bed. It was late at night, and they were both taking a bath in the bathtub.

Mike kissed her neck and murmured, "I love you."

"I love you, too," she said with a bright smile.

"You're the best thing that has ever happened to me," Mike exclaimed.

"What about our kids?" she asked, slapping his arms.

"Well, if it hadn't been for you, they wouldn't be here," Mike explained.

"I love you," she said, her words melting his heart. Mike is overjoyed that it isn't because of her and their children.

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"Now that the kids are asleep, we have more time for ourselves," Mike said before kissing her cheekbone. She laughed and shook her head. They then went to the twins' room and kissed their cheeks before returning to their room and getting ready for bed. Mike entered the bedroom and went straight to the bathroom while she was making herself at home in bed and reading her book.

He eventually left the bathroom in his boxer shorts and went to bed. He kissed her cheek before snatching her book from her grasp, causing her to look at him and smile.

"Mike, what are you doing? Please give me the book back," she said, attempting to reclaim the book. "I need your attention right now, sweetie," Mike said softly, his beautiful tantalizing eyes looking at her sweetly.

Denise then smiles and kisses his lips. She grabbed her book and snatched it from his hands w h a grin while he was distracted by kissing her back. She then fashioned herself

"You pay more attention to a book than you do to your sexy handsome husband," he said, a little jealously in his voice, as she finished the book.

Mike grabbed her waist and pulled her back, causing her back to collide with his chest after she placed the book on the bedside table. He rested his head on her neck and stroked her tummy. "I love you so much, sweetie," he said softly in her ear.

She then tilted her head slightly and kissed his temple before resting her hand on his, which was still on her belly. "I love you more, good night," she said to him, noticing a small smile on his face as she closed her eyes to sleep.

After placing the book on the bedside table, Mike grabbed her waist and pulled her back so her back collided with his chest Mike put his head on her neck while his hand caressed her stomach. "I love you so much. Good night, sweetie," he whispered in her ear.

She then turned her head a little and kissed his temple before placing her hand on his, which was still resting on her stomach. "I love you more. Good night," she said to him as she hugged him tightly and could see a small smile on his face before she closed her eyes to sleep.