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“Sorry,” Luke said. “We’re under very strict orders.”
“And I really don’t want to be on your mom‘s bad side again,” said Taylor. “I just barely won her over again."
I sighed and turned around, knowing it was no use arguing with either of them.
A while later,Owen emerged with a smile on his, face so at least I knew my mom hadn’t completely destroyed his pride. I slowly made my way over to him to ask what had happened, but he just put a finger up to his lips and smiled, indicating that I simply shouldn’t ask.
As the day war on, and the sun started to go down, everyone talked and laughed and played and sang. It was honestly one of the most magical days of my life.
The later it got, the more kids started to fall asleep on the floor and across couches, and on their parents’ shoulders.
When midnight approached, there were only a few young ones left standing and my dad was fast asleep in an armchair where he had been for the last several hours. Those of use who were still awake gathered on the back patio so we could see the firework show the resort was putting on.
Apparently, it was the best show in all of Europe, so there was no chance we were going to miss it. The wind was icy and frigid but the heaters and the fire pit and the warmth of the love around us made it all a bit more bearable.
Once the fireworks began, Laila and Cora came walking groggily out of the chalet and climbed up into their dad‘s lap. I honestly couldn’t tell if they were still asleep or if they had woken up from the fireworks.
The rest of the kids soon join them in a matter of a few minutes, and nearly everyone was out side, enjoying the spectacular display of lights in the sky above us. The countdown to midnight approached, and everyone started to make their way to their partners. My mom even went inside and woke up my dad to make sure he joined in the festivities.
Ten
I looked over at Owen and both girls were in his lap, snuggled up to him.
Nine
He looked at me and gave me a sweet smile.
Eight
He shifted the girls and set them on their feet.
Seven
He stood from his chair and started walking towards me.
Six
He grabbed my hand and helped me stand from my chair.
Five
He wrapped one hand behind my back and the other behind my neck.
Four
He pressed his forehead to mine and smiled.
Three
He pulled away and looked deep into my eyes.
Two
I wrapped my arms around him and took a deep breath.
One
I closed my eyes and waited.
