Alright! Chapter 18! Sorry guys, I have to rush things oveR. Works are piling up and I need to get them organized. This is chapter 18 already. That means what? IT WILL BE JUST TWO CHAPTERS TIL THE END! Yay! But I could extend. I'm not really good at estimating things soooo... yeah. Lol.

My subjects this senior year: Advanced Algebra, Statistics, Analytical Geometry, Research, Economics, Accounting, TLE, Computer, English, Language, music, Arts, PE, Health, Physics I and Physics II.

Well, I just want you to know how busy I could get. Plus, the college entrance exam is already in next two months. *sigh* this is so stressing. See how I need to rush?

*Max's POV* *a month later*

I could hear a baby cry. It was so distant and familiar at the same time. where was it coming from?

Something jerked me. Like, something pulled my feet. I opened my eyes groggily Why was it so noisy? I covered my ears. A second later, I shot up from the bed.

Okay, I forgot that I had twins. I looked at Fang, who was still fast asleep. I rolled my eyes. Why wasn't he even twitching?! This lazy man. I went to his side of the bed and shook his shoulders gently.

"Hey Fang, your daughters are crying."I said and gave him last smack before going to the babies' room. "Shhshh. Mommy's here. I'm making your milk already!"I said over their cry fest.

Note: cramming in making a milk formula isn't a help. I should try being more calm.

I shook the two bottles with the both of my hands and went to Maxie first. I fixed the little pillow beside her and put the nipple inside her mouth. She stopped crying and started sucking the milk. I put the bottle on the little pillow for support and went to Alice. of course, she also cries. Even if she was the silent one, she still cries.

"Alice!"I cooed. "I got your milk!"I held the bottle to her mouth and she started sucking, together with the same sounds. After a few seconds, I placed the bottle on the similar pillow beside her head to support it. Alternately, I checked on the two of them. Maxie finished her bottle first. And knowing her, she would want me to carry her. After assuring myself that Alice wasn't awake, I carried Maxie into my arms and started humming and dancing around the room until she slept deeply. I sat on the bed for a while to make sure Maxie was already soaked in sleep.

"What's up?"Fang appeared groggily beside me on the bed.

"It's already nothing. Thanks for your help."I muttered and brushed my daughter's hair gently as I swayed slowly.

My neck prickled, giving me the goose bumps. I stared at Fang.

"What?"He said, his eyes almost drooped.

"I told you I don't like it when you do that."I growled softly.

"Do what?"He asked, quite looking at me teasingly.

I glared at him. He noticed it immediately so he put an arm around me.

"Max, relax. Don't stress yourself. "He told me and kissed my neck. I stood up from the bed, ignoring him and placing Maxie in her crib.

Arms silently crept around my now-flat abdomen and Fang's familiar head rested on my neck's hollow spot. I just sighed and faced him, holding his hands. I looked up at him and smiled. "Fang, are you happy?"I asked out of the blue. I, myself didn't know why I said it. It just came out of my mouth.

"More than you can ever imagine."He answered and kissed me slowly. I answered the kiss with a faster and more compassionate one. he wrapped his arms around me, enveloping me with his body warmth. "I love you soooo much Max. Always did, will always do."He whispered into my hair.

"I love you more, Fang."i replied. We stayed like that for a few moments then we mutually agreed to go back to bed. It was one of the times where Fang and I just felt the need to say we love each other very much. It wasn't planned. It was like, we were thinking the same thoughts at the same time. This is how we can prove that our hearts really do beat as one.

*two months later*

Iwoke up with some playful cooings. I smiled. My twins were probably awake. I nudged Fang. "Good morning Fang. Get up. You have early work."I got up and went straight to the room next door.

On my first step, I saw my twins perched on their cribs. My heart boomed inside my chest as I thought of the things that could happen if they fell there. I widened my eyes and let my jaw drop.

"OHMYGOD! MAXIE! ALICE! DO NOT MOVE!"I exclaimed but they just cheered more. I quickly got Maxie and lay her down on the carpeted floor. Then Alice. "You guys, you scared the crap out of me!"I sighed in relief.

"Max? What's all the shouting all about?"Fang pokes his head on the doorframe.

"Nothing! I just saw them standing on their cribs! Oh Fang! If you only knew how dumbstruck I was!"I stated. He just grinned and left. Maxie crawled to me and held my leg for support as she tried to stand up. I chuckled and watched her. Alice grabbed her sister's diaper and got up too. Yes. That's right, girls. Teamwork.

Maxie hovered, getting a little out of balance. I put a hand on Alice's back as I gave my other arm to Maxie for her to hold on to instead.

"Easy, Hawk, take it easy, honey."I said as Maxie almost fell. It was good that I already held Alice's body, or else she would'd have slipped from her sister.

"Max!"Fang called. I waited for him to go here before I answer cause I didn't want to shout. "Hey."

"Hey,"I smiled. "What is it?"

He went near and got Maxie from my arm. "Hey, sweetie, how's life treating you?"Fang asked her and she grinned widely, creating a bigger step.

Show off. I thought and chuckled. "What is it, Fang?"I asked as I lifted Alice from the floor. I held her in my arms, facing Fang. She swayed her feet and laughed.

"Breakfast is ready. "He answered and continued walking Maxie. "Come on."He lifted Maxie and held her like I did.

At the table, I got a bunch of bacon and a couple of eggs in my plate. Alice was in my lap, playing with her teether.

"HeY, Fang."I called his attention. Maxie was hitting his plate with her teether. I guess she's the naughty one.

"Yeah?"He looked up at me then back to his plate. "Sweetie, no, don't do that!"Fang told her gently. "Seriously, Max, how much gene did you put in her?"

I laughed. "Oh, don't get me started with genes."I giggled. "When do you suggest I fix my resignation files?"

"Um... Maybe next week? It's my saturday off. Then we can save up sunday for family day."He replied, still preoccupied with his food. He slid his plate away from Maxie. "Sorry, buddy, you still can't chew bacon."

I shook my head and grinned, giving silent Alice a look. "Hey Alice, look at daddy's plate."I looked at Fang teasingly.

"Really, Max? Come on let's exchange."

"Fang, accept it. She clearly got that trait from you."I giggled and stuffed another bacon in my mouth.

"Fine. At least it's more fun. Right, Maxie?"He countered.

"Come on. Don't mock your daughter."I chuckled and finished my food, finally chugging my juice.

A week later, Fang stayed at home with our twins while I got my files fixed for my resignation from the agency I worked in.

I was walking around the city to my building. Of course I just flew, but it would be awkward to land in front of the building itself and be stared at by the people. So just like the old days, I landed on the clear grounds of the park.

I passed by on a coffee shop, and I would like to get some tea. I walked to it but immediately stopped dead on my tracks as I saw a person I least expected to see here. Heck, I never thought he would be here. I thought he was dead? My heart pounded hard against my chest. I breathed uneasily and didn't blink, focusing my look on the man. The man who changed my life not too long ago. The one who gave me a different life from what I had expected it to be. He was dead! I was a witness! I was there!

A bead of sweat rolled down from my temple to my my chest. My hands started to get clammy and my feet didn't want to move. I wanted to get out of here. Right now. Right this second. He was the one who ruined my life. He almost killed Fang. He tricked us.

Every bit of sordid memories I didn't ever want to remember came rushing back to me. The pain. Our sufferings. No! I didn't want to ever to go back to them! Never! Not now that Fang and I were together. Not now that I had my twins.

A horn of a car woke me up from my trance. I panted and ran away as far as possible from the cafe. I would just pretend that I didn't see anything. Didn't remember anything, nothing at all. I had Fang, my twins, the flock, my family, and my whole life ahead of me.

I breathed in and out to calm my roaring heart. No no no. It couldn't be. One can't be resurrected from the dead. Only Christ had that record.

After like, an hour of respirating, I finally calmed my nerves and managed to walk to my office to run my paperworks.

"Hey Max!"Everyone greeted me with smiles.

"Hey everyone!"I grinned. It was nice to be back. But apparently, I had to leave.

"Is it true that you gave birth to twins?"Mike, my co-worker, asked. All of the people fell silent and gave me looks.

"Uh.. Yeah I did."I answered and stared at them awkwardly. News does spread almost like a wildfire.

They cheered loudly. I covered my ears to protect my eardrums from severe damage.

"Congratulations!"They said and patted me on my shoulders.

"Sorry, guys, but as much as I liked you people, I have to resign already."I said with pure sympathy. IMHO, they all loved me. well, who doesn't?

"Sir, I'm finishing the resignation files that my husband issued."I started. I was now at my boss' office.

"Max, you are my best trainer. Can't I do something about it? How about a salary raise?"He offered, of course, all business.

"Sorry, Luke, I would love to but I really can't. Believe me, I love this job."I reasoned.

"But why?"He insisted.

What now? Had he been living under a rock? Where did the news go? "Um... Family matters."

"Seriously, Max? I'm sure Fang understands."He pushed more.

"No. You don't understand. I just had twins."That shut him up. He looked at me with an astonished face.

"I-in just a few months?"He looked ashen-faced. Yes, I know, he had been having a serious liking towards me since the first time I got here.

"Yeah. They were... Uh..."I thought of the words to say. I was searching for a fact that could bring this down. "They were premature. Yeah. But they're okay now."I almost stuttered.

"I hate to approve this. But..."He started. "I think you have a valid reason."He sighed and ruffled his hair with a hand. He signed my files reluctantly and handed them to me. "You're cleared, Max. Congratulations on your twins."

I grinned. "Thanks, Luke. You're the best!"I walked out of the office and out the building. Maybe I should get home immediately. Fang could have some problems right now.

I walked the way to the park briskly. It wasn't that far. Maybe a kilometer.

"Max!" someone called. I ignored it. What? It could be someone other than me.

"Max! Be careful!"It shouted again. Be careful from what?

I spun around and saw my reflection across the street. No not my reflection. It's Maya!

"Maya?!"I shouted over the vehicle horns.

"Watch out!"She bellowed, fear on her stricken face. I started wondering and fear seeped through me as she ran away as fast as she could. Like, she was running for her life.

I turned around but I just met a dark sack being placed on me. I thrashed around but there was something inside this sack. About the scent inside. Slowly, I felt myself drifting away from reality. My eyes started to drop and my mind was suddenly spinning so fast. What was happening? I thought the world was okay. I thought the people are now sophisticated? Why now?

Cuuuuutttt! Okay. That was chapter 18, once again. Hmm... As I finished this, I realized that I can't finish this in just 20 chapters. So I would more likely extend. So, what do you think of this chapter?

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MJ