KARMA
Maddy POV
Thumping, my heart was pounding so loud, I thought I would have an attack or something. We heard loud footsteps running down. Wow, they do look like us with their eyes and everything. They went close to Mama, who kept her arms on their shoulders.
"Kids, these are your siblings Adaline and Andrew." I didn't even know we had stood up. Addy went close to them and hugged them. Okay, she always surprises me every day with her mood change. I smiled at them and joined the hug.
"This is so good; now I have someone to disturb and play pranks on," Addy says. I slapped her head.
"Knock it off. You can't do that to your siblings."
"No, it's okay; we love it. At least we can prank each other and prank others as well," Adaline said, smiling.
"Okay, I love you already," Addy replied.
"Come on, they're our siblings. You've got to love them, look at their face and hair, so good. But mine is still the best, right, Mama?" Addy asked.
"Yes, baby, you're all perfect."
"I can't believe you have siblings. Mom, I want a sister," Alex says.
"No!"
"Why not?"
"Well, you already have one, remember?"
"She's my stepsister, and you know we don't talk much, and I want a sister from you, Mom. Maybe you can adopt or something. Please,
Mom."
"Alright, I'll think about it."
"Do you mean it?"
"Yeah, anything for you, I just don't understand why you want a sister, not a brother," her Mom asked, confused with her decision on wanting a sister.
"That's because boys are gross, and there are too many boys in the parental family, so it'll be awesome if I have a sister. We can spoil her, and…"
"Dude, you already have a sister."
"Well, she's not here, is she? I want someone I can talk to."
"You can speak to us."
"No! Not you guys. I want those sisters bonding and telling each other secrets that I have and will not tell you."
"You do know you won't be related by blood," Maddy said slowly like she was talking to a fool or something.
"Of course, I know, Maddy, it's not until they are your blood before you can call them family, you know."
"We should go out." Everyone turned to look at me.
"You know we should get to know our siblings more, Mom."
"We'll do that."
"Will they be going to our school? Just imagine the look on their face when they see our look alike."
"They're our siblings Addy, not look alike," I said, rolling my eyes.
"Nah, they're our carbon copy, see." She pointed towards the twins.
"I'm your carbon copy, you fool."
"Really?"
"Nah, you look fat," Addy said, trying to annoy me.
"For your information, I am not fat. We weighed the same the last time I checked, remember?"
"That was last week; what makes you think you haven't added weight?" She looked at herself.
"Lia, do you think I have gained weight?"
"No, you still look skinny, but I would be happy if you did. You guys eat less, and it's so annoying," Lia said.
"Well, I need to look hot for my girlfriend."
"You know, I'm okay if you add more fat to your body." She gasped.
"Did you just call me thin?" Addy asked, putting her hand on her chest, being dramatic as always.
"So, what about our brother, any news about him?"
"Well, the doctor said he would help search for him since he knows the person that was with my child last, but we shouldn't have our hopes up. We don't know if the baby made it or not. But I have a feeling that he's alive; I just hope we find him soon."
"Alright, let me make dinner."
"I'll help," Malia and Julia said at the same time.
"Oh, look at you trying to impress your mother-in-law," Addy said, laughing. Mom just smiled. They went to the kitchen while the rest of us asked the kids random questions, and they were doing the same. I like the fact that they're not the shy type with us.
Addy POV
"Alright, everyone to the dining room." We all sat down and started eating well, not before Mom prayed. We all kept talking while eating. I am surprised Mom has not said anything. She hates it when we talk with our mouths full, but she's not concerned about that right now. I guess she's just so happy that she just ignored every wrong thing we were doing right now.
"So, Malia, I heard you have a daughter?" Lia asked. She wasn't still okay with me dating my therapist. When I asked why? She said that because she was sure we were having sex during our session, even though I have told her many times that we weren't, she doesn't believe me. Which was true. We did have sex a lot. We did it a lot like a rabbit in heat.
"Yes, I do."
"How old is she?"
"Four."
"Is the father still in the picture?"
"No, it was a one-night stand," she said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Oh, it's okay, honey, you don't need to feel embarrassed here. We don't judge anyone in this house. So how old are you? You look so young."
I was curious as well; I didn't know how old she was.
"I thought you looked up my age online?"
"Darling, we didn't look you up. We were recommended to come to your place. That you were so good at your work, and we needed someone quick."
"Well, I am twenty-eight."
"So young and beautiful, what about you? Julia, right?"
"I'm twenty-nine."
"See, they're much younger than me. How do you expect me to date Adriana when I am so much older than her?" Ms. Simone says.
"Mom, seriously, you're not old, and don't back down on going out with her."
"You can't force me. I am your mother."
"Then I'll just tell everyone you slept with young Adriana."
"You wouldn't."
"Yes, I would."
"I can't believe my own child is blackmailing me. It's not blackmailing, Mom. It's love."
We kept eating and getting to know one another. After dinner, we all went to the living room; we kept talking and laughing until Lia stood up.
