ANASTASIA
I woke in the middle of night to see Xavier's back glistening in the light of moon in the balcony. I walked to him quietly, and put my hands on his shoulder.
He looked back at me, with his teary eyes.
"Xavier, love, are you okay?"
"Why did she have to leave so soon?"
I bent down and kissed his forehead.
"Love, we can't control the leaving, but you made sure she had everything before she left." I said very softly.
"You know, it was because of her I got married to you in the first place. She made sure WE got everything we needed too before she left"
"Yeah" I pecked a kiss on his lips.
"You should get some sleep" I said to Xavier.
"Hmm..." he got up and followed me to the bed. He slept in my arms that night. I felt wetness in his eyes. I knew he was crying long before he fell asleep.
Next morning, I called my parent to tell them the unfortunate news. They said they would visit the funeral. Dad gave his wishes as he wouldn't be able to come. He was still weak. Xavier was still asleep. And I let him sleep, he needed it.
I still haven't told them that I'm pregnant. But it wasn't the right time yet. I'll tell them after some days. I went downstairs to check on Mom, Dad and Noah.
Mom was seated on a chair with her head. I went to her.
"Mom..." I whispered.
"Darling...." she said cracking. I bent down and hugged her tight. Then I got up and took the plate of breakfast. I took a piece of bread and gave it to mom.
"I don't want to eat...."
"Mom....you'll have to stay strong"
I fed her the breakfast, then I took another plate and forced dad to eat it. Then I went to Noah's room with a plate. He was crying silently.
"Noah...." I knocked the open door.
"Yeah...come in"
I went in and sat on the bed beside him, placed the plate on the side table and hugged Noah. He was a brother cum friend for me. I loved him as a brother. He cried in my embrace.
"Now now, look who's crying" I said lightening the mood.
XAVIER
I woke up to a empty bed. And when I went downstairs I came to know that Anastasia had fed everybody.
I was so relieved. And so grateful to get a get a wife like Sia.
I saw her coming into the dinning hall. She smiled at me warmly. I smiled back.
"Thanks..."
'For what, love?"
"For taking care of everybody"
"These 'everybody' is my family. They're mine too you know. So stop being thankful"
"Okay, babe" I chuckled.
"Now, eat the breakfast before it gets cold."
"Have you eaten?"
'Nooo" she said.
"Anastasia. I said you have to be careful. It's not good for the babies."
'Okay-okay. I'm eating with you"
We ate the breakfast together. I looked up and talked to Gigi for a minute. I know she isn't here. But still, she's my family.