Violet was impatiently waiting because it had been a month since she received a letter from her son stating that Kathani went into labour early.
He only mentioned that everything went well, but according to the midwife, they needed to delay their arrival for a month so that Kathani could heal enough to travel again.
Now it's the end of May, as Violet and her children gather together to greet them.
"There they are, mother!" Colin shouts as he points far away. "I can see their carriage."
Her son is the first to step out, carrying a new-born in his arms.
"Oh, Anthony!" Violet stops and stares at her grandson, who looks just like his father, though his eyes are dark like his mother's.
"Mother, Bridgerton's, we have one more surprise for you."
They all move closer to greet them as her daughter-in-law emerge, holding another new-born baby in her arms. "Another baby!" Daphne squeals.
Violet cries with joy as she reaches out to kiss both her grandsons before embracing her son and daughter-in-law. "Anthony, Kathani, thank you so much for this joy you have brought to our family, and thank you for naming your sons after your fathers. It means so much to us."
Anthony smiles while Kathani cries in understanding as she tells her mother-in-law. "As soon as they were born, we knew there was no better name to give them than the ones that kept their grandfathers alive."
Violet nods her head as she holds out her hand for Milan. Kathani gently hands her son to his grandmother as her husband joins their side. "Come, children, let's show our new Bridgerton babies their home."
With that, Violet leads her children and her grandsons inside their home.
Dear Mama and Genevieve:. I hope this letter finds you well, as it contains good news. I have just given birth, and you will be surprised to know that yet another set of twins has arrived in this family. Yes, I just gave birth to two adorable baby boys. We named my eldest after Anthony's father, and our friend and his godfather's name is Edmund Simon Sharma Bridgerton. It was Anthony's idea that our children will have both our last names and will be raised with our traditions and cultures. My second son's name, which mama will be delighted to know, is Milan Thomas Sharma Bridgerton. Both your grandsons and your Nephews looked as handsome and adorable as their father, but they had my eyes and black curls. Violet loves their thick, dark hair; she says that makes them quite dashing, but I think she is just smitten with her grandsons. Violet even made them wear the same clothes, and only she, myself, and Anthony can tell them apart. The children were always nervous, as they always got confused: who is Edmund and who is Milan? Let me tell you a secret: Edmund has the same ears as his father, which even grow red whenever he is hungry. Milan, like my Appa and myself, has a small mole on his neck that makes it easier to identify who is who; otherwise, they are completely identical, like me and Karan. Speaking of Karan, have you told him about everything that has happened since we lost him at sea? Please tell me he is getting better because I dearly miss my brother, and this happiness will never feel complete without him. I love you all. Yours Kathani.
Days passed as Benedict finally arrived two weeks after they left the university for summer vacation.
Kathani was even more happy to see her brother-in-law because in his hand came a reply to the letter she sent many weeks ago. She quickly excused herself and rushed towards her chambers to read the letter.
Dear Kathani, Congratulations on the birth of your twins, and while I was surprised your mama was expecting something like this because the Sharma family firstborns mostly turned out to be twins,. Your grandfather and his sister were twins; your Appa and uncle Mayan were twins; and then you and Karan were twins, so yes, Mary was hoping for her twin grandsons news, and when she finds out one of your sons is named Milan, she burst into tears. We are all so happy for this news. Even your uncle George and cousin Henry were celebrating this joyous news when we received yours and Anthony's letter. Please pass our love to them, and I cannot wait for the day I will hold my nephews in my arms. As for your brother, I am so sorry to inform you, but he is in the dark about what happened after he was lost in the sea. Doctors strictly forbid us to mention anything that could excite or cause stress to Karan's recovery. I am so sorry, but I promise that as soon as he is recovering, I will bring him straight to you, and together, both of us will tell him everything you did for us. All I ask is to show patience until then. I am sending all my love to you and your family. Your friend Genevieve.
Kathani felt tears fall from her eyes because she really did not know how long she had to wait to share her happiness with her brother.
Violet threw a grand ball to celebrate the birth of her grandsons.
The entire ton, including Queen Charlotte, arrived at Aubrey Hall to celebrate the Bridgerton babies.
"Come, Viscountess, let me see the youngest member of this esteemed family."
Kathani smiled as she and Anthony stepped forward to show their sons to the Queen.
Queen Charlotte touched Edmund's face and marveled at Milan's identical features. "I must say, Viscount, you and your Viscountess have created beautiful children together—twins at once! That is quite impressive."
Anthony's ears turned red as he stared at his wife. "Well, thank you, your majesty, but I must confess my sons being twins has nothing to do with me but because my wife's side of family is blessed with twins in each generation."
The Queen nodded her head and pulled Kathani aside. "Speaking of twins, now that your brother has returned, what are your plans?"
"My plans are unchanged, your majesty, because according to the doctor, it will take time for him to recover fully."
The Queen nodded her head and promised to sponsor her brother's studies while giving him a position in her court.
Kathani was speechless by the generosity of the Queen, but she smiled as she squeezed Kathani's shoulder in understanding. "After what you did for me, consider this a gift to show you my appreciation. Now, come, let's celebrate your beautiful sons and hopefully, you and Viscount will give us more babies in the future too."
Kathani was restless when she woke up in the middle of the night.
Still sleep in her eyes she reached out for the comfort of her husband's arms but instead found empty space.
Frowning, she looked around the dark room and found it empty.
"Anthony?"
She get out of the bed and walked towards their dressing room and found it empty too.
Knowing really well where he could be, Kathani went outside and walked to the next room to open the nursery door.
Their sons governess was sitting quietly in her armchair beside Milan's crib, her son sleeping soundlessly.
His brother however seems to be missing. "Where is Edmund."
The governess quietly pointed at the connecting door, and when Kathani opened another nursery, she smiled as she saw her husband settled on a small bed as Hyacinth lay on his side while Edmund was sleeping peacefully on top of him as he read a story to his sister.
"And little Gosling lives happily with Mummy and Papa Goose."
Hyacinth looked up as she stared at Edmund. "You have your own Goslings?"
Anthony kissed his sister forehead and Kathani's eyes tears up as she heard a promise. "No matter how many Goslings I have, you Ms Hyacinth will always be my first and favourite Gosling."
"Promise!" His sister asked while extending her small hand.
"Promise."
She watched as he kissed his sister's hand and then stood up to settle her down.
She waited until her husband made sure Hyacinth had fallen asleep.
He stood up and looked surprise to see her.
They quietly left the nursery and walked towards Edmund's crib to lay their son next to his brother.
For a while, both parents admired their beautiful boys and then slowly left them to their dreams.
"Sorry to leave you, darling, but Hyacinth could not sleep, and when I went there, I saw Edmund giving a hard time to his governess."
"You should have woke me up."
"Na, you need your rest, and beside, do not forget that I have experience handling two kids together."
Kathani smiled and kissed her husband as they entered their chambers.
They resumed their kissing until both toppled onto the bed.
"Darling, wait, Olga said we need to let you heal."
"For six to eight weeks. I think we passed the nine-week mark." She moans against his lips as she reminds him.
Anthony smiled and soon gave in to his wife's and his desires.
Kathani was in awe as this night kind of reminded her of their wedding night. Everything felt different, she feels different as if making love with her husband for the first time but what remains same was how gently he loved her.
Anthony took his time, pleasuring his wife thoroughly first with his mouth then his fingers and only after he was absolutely sure she was ready, he slipped inside her warmth.
"God! You feel so tight."
"You feel big." She moans back as she adjusts to his size.
They kissed slowly as her husband softly moved inside her. Kathani welcomed this gentle treatment because everything felt too much for her to bear.
Soon the passion increased, but Anthony made sure to not give in to his urges as he kept making shallow, slow strokes until both shattered in each other's arms.
"Are you alright?" Was the first thing her husband managed to ask as their breathing got under control.
Kathani gives him a satisfied smile as she caresses his back with her fingers. "I feel so loved, my love."
He smirked and kissed her one more time before slipping out of her warmth.
Once they were both cleaned and she drank her special tea, both of them collapsed tiredly on the bed.
Anthony was now ready to fall asleep when he heard his wife's voice. "Anthony?"
"Yes."
"Did you rent that house for a few months or longer than that?"
He opened his eyes and turned to stare at his wife, who had her thinking face on her. "Why are you asking me that?"
She bit her lips as she stared at him. "Because that month after our sons were born, with just us living like a family in a proper home like this one, where I do not have to hide, to live in fear of exposure was what I wanted when we returned back to Oxford."
She watched as her husband's eyes widen in disbelief. "Are you saying what I think you are saying?"
"I do not want to live in university for our final year, is what I am trying to tell you. No, I will not leave our sons behind; I want them with us. I want us to live in a proper home, our home."
Kathani watched as her husband's smile grew wider and wider, and before she knew it, she was being kissed again and again by her husband. "Thank you! Thank you so much!"
They smiled as he promised her. "Do not worry, darling; I will make sure we will have a home for our family when we return to Oxford."
And as he kissed her again, Kate knew everything would be alright.