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“Our babies will still be so close in age, they can all play together and be raised together.” Nikki hugged me gently, her belly now massive as she was only a couple weeks away from delivering my little nephew.
“I’m so happy for you.” Noah hugged me, his tears falling onto my face.
“You’re gonna do great.” Carter added his arms around me, hugging me with Noah.
“Is this what Dietrich has been hiding?” Shawn asked me as they all got closer to me.
“Yes.” I nodded to him. “He told us after he made you a hybrid.”
“Oh Goddess, I thought he didn’t love me anymore.” Shawn laughed. “I’m so happy for you Riviana.” He hugged me as tightly as the others had.
“It will be so much more fun with a couple babies around the house.” Shane added.
“If you need any advice, just ask me or Heather.” Vincent added his kind words and hug as well.
“I’m happy for you, but please don’t give Rawlynne any ideas, I’m not ready for that yet.” David half joked as he gave me his hug.
After David stepped aside Lila took his place.
“I can’t believe you two knew that long and didn’t tell me, I live in the same house as you dammit.” She hugged me and slapped Joaquin’s arm.
“Ouch, why did you hit me?”
“Because I’m happy you idiot.” She hugged him after that and stepped aside to let Grandfather come forward.
“I am happy for you, I knew you would rise again. You’re so strong, Riviana.”
“Because you raised me to be strong.” I hugged him as he held me close to his chest.
“I will have to do my best to protect you all this time around.”
“We will all be doing a better job, Grandfather, no need to worry.”
“I will always worry about you, I always have.”
The night continued like this for a while. People congratulated us and told us how excited they were. It took a while before they all started to leave, still wearing smiles and looking excited. It was an amazing day, and I was glad Joaquin had done the fireworks, they turned out amazing. Even the ones that went after the baby themed ones. He had really made me happy with them all.
But now, it was time to head back to our room so I could give him his birthday present.
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Riviana
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On the way back to our room, Joaquin got a phone call and had to stop by the office. It wasn’t anything life threatening, just work related. So, while he was on the call I decided to head back alone and hop in the shower. Being cleaned up would be a plus and it gave me time to prepare my surprises for him.
I hurried through my shower and dressed in the special ‘outfit’ I had for tonight. It was something I thought Joaquin would appreciate a lot. Plus, I never planned to wear it again so I didn’t care if he ripped it.
I was able to get his cake positioned on the table, though it was covered with a silver dome to hide the special design. I had his present sitting on the table, wrapped neatly in its small box and beautiful forest green paper. And I was sitting in a chair, wrapped in my bathrobe, waiting for him.
I didn’t have to wait for long. I had only been ready with everything for maybe five minutes when I heard him coming up the stairs. His steps were light and I didn’t detect any frustration from him so the call hadn’t taxed him too much, that was good.
When he opened the door and saw me sitting there in my bathrobe and my still damp hair hanging loosely by my shoulders he grinned.
“What’s this?” He asked me, his voice already going husky.
“I thought maybe I would give you your birthday present privately.” I made my voice sound like a pur.
“I see the box, but are you one of my presents too?” He was definitely taking the bait, there was no doubt in my mind that he? would anyway.
“Maybe, after you open your other gifts first.” The heady, seductive note in my voice didn’t go unnoticed by him, I could see the slight tightening in his jeans at my words.
“Then let’s hurry up and get to those presents.” The smile on his face held both joy and anticipation. This was going to be an exciting night.
Joaquin crossed the room in quick, long strides, coming up to me and placing a quick kiss to the top of my head before he sat in the chair right next to mine.
“So, what do you have for me?” He asked, reaching for the dome over the cake.
“Wait, open this first.” I stopped him as I held out the small wrapped present before he could see the cake. It wouldn’t completely ruin things, but I wanted him to see the gift first.
Joaquin didn’t say a word, he just grabbed the gift from my outstretched hand and started to rip off the paper. I swear, he could act like such a toddler at times, especially when I gave him a gift.
With the pretty green paper and the cute little bow torn off and flung away haphazardly, Joaquin now only had the small black box that fit in the palm of his large hand. Slowly, he lifted the lid and pulled out the custom made piece I had designed for him.
