I look at Percy's stunned expression, knowing how my response to his apology was a bit uncalled for but I knew what I should say to him after that one. He shook his head and looks down at our son with so much love and want that I feel my heart clenching as he stroked his cheek, "No. I'm sorry. I should've told you sooner about Alicia and that we're-"

"Siblings?" I finish for him and he looks up at me with confusion. "How'd you know?" I sighed and started to sit up, ignoring the pain in my back as I look into those blue eyes that I can't get enough of since the first time I've seen it.

"Alicia told me when I arrived here." I felt my hands shaking, trying to gain courage when I look at our daughter sleeping peacefully beside my bed. Taking a deep breath, I started telling him everything, "You don't know just how sorry I am, Percy. I shouldn't have left you and shouldn't have had my pride get in the way of what we have. I've known you ever since we were twelve years old and now, we're already twenty-five and I at least should have waited for your explanation but I didn't. I was just so angry because I thought I was losing you when we started fighting almost every day and not to mention me being jealous over every sexy girl that passes by me."

His brow furrowed, I knew he wants to ask me something but too embarrass to say it out loud. After a few moments of hesitation, I heard him murmur a "Why?"

"Have you noticed I was getting fat? I felt insecure because I looked like a balloon and every time I'd go out for grocery shopping, people would smile at me." He was about to say something but I cut him off, "I know they were just being nice and all that but I can't help it. My brain functioned like everyone doesn't like how I look."

He looks at me sheepishly, "If they thought your fat or anything, it's maybe because they don't see what I see in you." His eyes looked like their penetrating me, looking deep in my soul and not just on my face as he continued, "you're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I'm not just saying this because you're the mother of my children, although, it is a plus point but I also see the girl who's saved my life countless of times. You gave me a reason to live even if there was no more hope in all of it and I believe in you because you've proven to me just how much I need you."

By the time he was finished, a new set of fresh tears started appearing and I hold back a sob as he hugged me. I hugged him back just as much, "I love you and I promise I won't ever leave you again." He smiled and leaned down to kiss me and that alone made me forget everything but just him, our twins and the life we will be starting together…again.

Six months later

"Percy, Annabeth! You two better not be sleeping in the same room tonight or I swear I'll give you two a piece of my mind!"

I heard Annabeth groan and grabbed the sheets over her head, "Make her stop, please!" I laugh and she slaps my arm very hard, I wince in pain as she points an accusing finger at me "That's for laughing at my plea!"

"You know as much as I do that I can't get her to do anything I ask. She never listens to me!" I explained, trying to make a point. It's the truth though, Alicia never does anything when I would ask her but if it involves with the twins, she would jump at the opportunity. She loves the twins and every time I would see her cooing to both of them, I would usually make an offering to Poseidon to not let them have some of her genes.

"You are so worthless, Jackson!" Annabeth threw the covers on my face and I throw the blanket on the floor, Annabeth covers herself up with my t-shirt and swings the door open to reveal Alicia standing outside, wearing the same scowl as my fiancé.

After the twins stepped into their third month, Annabeth and I decided we'll get married again. This time, we won't have to wait for another year when she said, "I already lost three months without you and I can't imagine a life without you anymore." Now, here we are, the night before our wedding. We were supposed to be quiet but unfortunately, Annabeth squealed at the last minute and my sister overheard us.

"Just what are the two of you doing?" she demanded and I had to contain myself from laughing when their having a titans clash or whatever it is girl's call it these days. "Percy, I know your laughing inside and if you ever burst, I swear to the gods I won't let you get me pregnant ever again!"

I stopped smiling and made my way across the room, "Alright, I'll go and sleep on the guest bedroom. Annabeth, you'll sleep here for the night."

Annabeth frowned and I winked. Unfortunately, my Alicia has a good set of eyes and noticed me winking at Annabeth, "Oh no you two won't! I'll sleep with Annabeth tonight so you can't sneak in!"

She made a satisfied smirk and I groaned internally. Well, playing would have to wait then. I took my pillow and had to force myself to go to the living room, taking a glance at the two sleeping forms in the nursery me and Annabeth designed five months ago. I threw my pillow on the couch and went inside the green-colored nursery. I notice that Dianna was still awake, so I carried her and smiled down at those green eyes just like her mother's. I rocked her back and forth so she could go to sleep, I sat on the rocking chair and didn't notice that I was dozing off also.

"You ready to go, Perc?" I heard Grover ask from behind me. I sighed and look at my reflection, an hour before my wedding and I was nervous as hell. Feeling my hands shaking, I started to straighten out a crumpled area on my shirt, "What if she changes her mind? What if she doesn't want to get married anyway?"

I heard my voice break and tried to hide my nervousness as Grover stood next to me, "Look man, you two are already in love with each other that sometimes I feel sick to my stomach on how much you guys are too gaga over each other. Besides, the two of you got kids now who need their parents more than ever so I expect you to get your ass over there and marry my best friend."

"You really know what to say to me huh?" I chuckled, feeling myself relax at what he said. He clapped both of my shoulders, "Maybe because that's what Best Man's do for the groom… now, let's go. We got a wedding to catch."

I turned around just when I heard the Bridal March started playing. First was the flower girl, our daughter and the ring bearer, our son. The bridesmaids were Alicia accompanied by her current Daniel, Clarisse and Juniper with Nico. Next was the Maid-of-Honor, Thalia accompanied by my best man, Grover. I've never been such a cheesy kind of guy but the moment I saw Annabeth with her flowing white gown, I thought I saw everything in the past come crashing down on me. The laughter, heartaches and even those stupid jokes we would make just to entertain the other. She was accompanied by her father as her mother, Athena was on the chair smiling brightly at us. My father Poseidon was beside me, holding my shoulders firmly in case I would get cold feet and cancel everything in a second. At first I was thinking that way but just by seeing all of my there and hoping me and Annabeth will spend the rest of our lives together full of happiness, I knew this is where I belong.

When Annabeth reached the altar, I couldn't help myself grin with pride as I see there. Her hair was curled up at the ends which makes her look more elegant. The make-up she's wearing isn't too heavy and the only accessory she's wearing is just her necklace and earrings I gave to her on our first New Year together. I leaned in on her ear and whispered the words I longed to tell her on this special day we're sharing, "You're so beautiful"

She smiled and if would just look closely, I saw my dad wink at my mum in my peripheral vision. When it was time for us to say our vows, I noticed how everyone present sat upright in their seat. "Annabeth," I began, memorizing the lines I've written a month ago, "the truth is, when I first wrote the first draft on a piece of paper, I didn't know where to begin. Should I start by saying that I love you? Or that you've made me the happiest man on earth?"

I heard everyone in the church say 'awwww' simultaneously. I notice tears welling up in Annabeth's eyes through her veil but I continued, ignoring everyone but her. "I know I've done things that weren't acceptable and I want to tell you again of how sorry I was. When you came into my life, it was like I had a purpose. Before I was a nobody, I didn't have that much friends and before I knew it, I was already thinking of how much of an outcast I was. When you came into my life everything just fell into place, you're the first person who gave me a purpose in life. Who showed me that I'm not the only one on this planet who is suffering, you've opened my eyes to lots of things. You've also taught me how to trust, after everything I've went through, I started to close myself to everyone except Grover." I took the time to catch my breath, noticing that I was holding it for quite sometimes and continued unto the last part of my vow, "I may or may not give you a perfect life but I will do my best to be a good husband and a father to our kids and that I will take care of you guys until my last breath."

I smiled at her, knowing that everything I said was true. She took my hand, gently squeezing it as it was her turn to make her vows. "Percy, firstly I would like to say sorry for leaving you once and not even looking back. For judging you without even knowing what was going on and for the things I've said that may have hurt you in the past." She stopped for awhile, looking down on her feet than back to me with a defiant expression on her face.

"but always know that you're the first and last man I would ever love and just seeing you here with me, our kids and all of these people here," she gestured towards everyone and I had to stifle a chuckle on how dramatic she can get, "made every single wishes I've had come true." She's crying again, remembering a memory we so wanted to forget but had to be said. "I promise I won't ever leave you again. That I'm staying for good even if you don't want me to because I love you and our family."

I pulled her close to me and breathed in her lavender shampoo. She returns my hug as tightly as she can and when we pulled back, she started dabbing her eyes, avoiding on ruining her make-up. The rest of the ceremony continued on and when it was time to kiss the bride, everyone was standing up. Annabeth rolls her eyes and smiles at me and when we kissed, I knew that every promise she made will come true just as mine will.

Author's Note:

As promised, the last chapter. I hope you guys love the story as much as I do. I would like to thank everyone who's been reading my works and has given me wonderful reviews. You guys rock and 'till next time! ^_^