Chapter 26

"Are you feeling well?" I asked Zeus as I helped him lean on the bed. I'm still worried about his condition because he just woke up.

When he opened his eyes earlier, I hurriedly called the doctor to check on his condition. They examined him and said that Zeus' awakening was a miracle. The doctor had long told me that he had no hope of waking up even though he was responsive then. But I did not despair, because I knew he would return. And he returned to us.

I smiled and stared at his face. My heart was overflowing with so much joy. I was overwhelmed by the sight of him. Now I can talk to him like this.

"I'm fine. Don't stress yourself too much," he said once, holding my hand and squeezing it.

"How can I be reassured? You slept for two years. I thought..."

I could not stop crying. Annoying when I get so emotional. The speed when crying over things around. I also quickly became sad. Perhaps with the amount of pain I go through in life I became like this.

He hugged me tightly and caressed my back. I lifted my face to stare at him before squeezing myself into him.

I miss this feeling. Zeus and me, hugging each other. It seemed every time we hugged; our hearts also collided. It connects and repairs the broken pieces inside.

He was nuzzling my hair when our kids entered the room. I turned to them and saw that he was carrying a basket and flowers. I frowned. They didn't come out, so it was surprising that they had something like that.

My question was answered immediately when my brother Andrius appeared. It is still coated and tied while it looks very formal. My brother is handsome. Obviously rich and educated. He has a pointed nose and a sharp face that matches his brown skin. This Hollywood star can be mistaken.

I broke away from Zeus and quickly got out of the hospital bed. I immediately approached my brother and hugged him.

"Hey!" Andrius said as he stroked my hair. My brother is tall because he is only up to my shoulder. "Are you, okay?" he said to me. I nodded in response.

In recent years my brother has been my mainstay. He never made me feel like I was alone. At first, I was still new because all this time I had a brother. I also have many questions as to why he did not immediately introduce himself to me. But he answered that. The important thing is that he is already here. And he recovers at times when he is not by my side.

"Ahem!!"

An exaggerated grasp brought me back to the present. I hurried away from Andrius and joined Zeus on the bed with our twin. His forehead was furrowed as I approached him. Looks irritable and looks disgusted.

Zeus and Andrius' presence in one room was intimidating. They both have this aura that you will avoid. So, I do not know how to introduce them to each other.

"Baby, I'm gonna get out of here. I just visited you and the kids. Looks like, you have to tame the mad man first," I turned to Andrius as he spoke. He grinned as he stared at Zeus. I made a face. I know he pisses Zeus off. I glared at him because of that. He approached to kiss the top of my head as well as my children. Before finally leaving, he winked at me.

I turned to Zeus and when I saw him angry, I just sighed.

"Ahem!"

"What? I'm gonna punch that bastard for touching you!" he told me emphatically.

Even though his face was red with annoyance I could not stop myself from laughing. I just lost it. Seeing Zeus being jealous of my brother is another story. I laughed even though my children laughed just like me. My kids were smart. I know, they knew what their father was talking about.

"Oh, Zeus! I like you when you're possessive of me like that!" I said once kissing his lips. Slowly and cut it immediately. I looked at him with so much love in my heart.

Indeed, all things are possible.

"That was my brother Zeus," I told him after.

He is now playing with our twins, so I know his annoyance with me has subsided.

His forehead furrowed as he looked at me. His eyes reflected astonishment.

"Say it again, baby. How come?"

I turned my attention to him and explained everything to him. He just nodded when I finished. His face is also red. He probably already knows why we twins laughed at him earlier.

"So, I'm jealous of nothing, baby? Your brother knows I'm mad that he's pissing me. Tssk!"

"I'm just for you. Do you think I'll trade to someone not you?" I said pretending to be annoyed. I pouted my lips to make my drama more effective. I miss this part of me. The carefree and naughty.

I smiled when Zeus approached me and hugged me tightly. He is already standing, and I know he is feeling well so I am confident that his strength is returning.

"Sorry..." he said to me.

He should be thankful that I love him because he just softens like this, he can tame me. He enslaved me again.

We were in that position when Attorney Montreal entered the hospital suite. It didn't even knock. I immediately broke up with Zeus because it was embarrassing. He might think we are flirting which is quite true.

"Hey! Zeus bro. Welcome back!" he said as he approached Zeus and hugged him.

In a few moments they were talking intensely about things, especially about the hacienda. They also discussed the upcoming release of Zeus. I just listen to whatever they are talking about. I didn't mingle with them because that wasn't my business.

***

Attorney Montreal settled everything. Ever since Zeus woke up, he has always been visiting to report the latest on what is happening at the hacienda. Even Zeus' upcoming discharge from the hospital was a big deal. I am grateful because I know that he really shows concern for Zeus.

"Slow down. Why are we here?" I asked him. He was out tomorrow but only now did he think of touring the hospital.

We are now on the rooftop of the hospital and at the same time looking at the sky. That night the stars were so bright. It gives life to the darkness brought by night.

"I just want you to see how beautiful the stars are. Just like you, you're so beautiful Sofia."

I smiled at what he said. Until now, he still does not really stop to thrill me. To this day, he is still the reason why my heartbeat is so strong.

Every time he's near, my world isn't the same anymore. At the same time, he's the only one who can calm it down.

"Close your eyes," he whispered. He wrapped his arms around my waist. Owning me possessively. It's as if I'm going to be kidnapped by others. Because, once I commit. I commit. There is no reason for me to get tempted. Because true love cannot be seduced.

We both stood in the middle of the rooftop as he hugged me from behind. When I felt him loosen his grip on me, he would have opened my eyes, but he stopped me.

"No! Close your eyes" he said to me, so I did nothing but close my eyes again. "I know I've already done this before, Sofia. But I want to do it again baby."

My heart filled with so much anticipation. I already have an idea of ​​what will happen, but I don't want to spoil the moment, so I just let it go. I just let it flow. I let him. Because I have also wanted this thing to happen for a long time. I waited a long time for everything to come true.

"Now, open your eyes baby..." And I did. I open my eyes and see him kneeling in front of me for the second time. "The last time wasn't good for us. But this time baby, I'll make sure it will happen. We're going to happen."

I nodded in agreement with him. That was when fireworks exploded in the sky. When I looked up my heart could not hold back the tears.

There they were, the words that I've been longing for, written in the sky. Hoping that this time it would happen for real.

Will you marry me?

I stretch my arm to reach him. I imitated him vertically then suddenly I hugged him tightly. I sobbed. I cry with pleasure. Because even if he doesn't ask me again, he will still be the one I will marry. He is still the one I will take home. Because I belonged to him, and he belonged to me.

"You're really annoying. Don't leave me again because I don't know, Zeus. I don't know what I can do," I said as I looked up at him. We stared at each other and then he smirked.

"Baby, is that a yes?" I nodded while still hugging him. He walked away from me and stared at me again. "I love you, Sofia" then he claimed my lips.

The kiss was slow and gentle as if it erased the previous years that we were not together. After the kiss, we looked at the sky again. Holding hands as if nothing could separate us.

"Yes! Mommy and daddy will soon be married, Icarus"

"Yeah, right"

I looked at the source of the voice and I found Icarus and Athena. They were walking towards us. They're both smiling and happy. Behind them were my brother and Attorney Montreal who were both smiling. When they got close to us, I immediately kissed my children.

"Seems like you got the jackpot bro. So, I'm gonna exit from here," Attorney Montreal said.

"I'm happy for you baby," Andrius said to me and immediately turned to Zeus. "Take care of my sister, soon to be brother-in-law," he said to Zeus and patted the latter on the shoulder.

The two walked away from us at the same time. I know they are fighting again because the truth is they don't really get along.

"Thanks for the help, anyway."

"Sure," he said at once and completely disappeared from our sight.

There are fireworks again. We watch it together with our children. We hold each other's hand.

For a moment in my life, I thought I could never be happy. That I will always be a lost soul that needs to be repaired. But seeing the love of my life being with me made me happy and content. This is the life that I am always dreaming of.

I smiled.

Indeed, better times are sweeter when they come at the right time.