Tales Of Love

Eli was returning back home from the office one evening when Aurora called him after many months and told him to come over to Florence City to take his wife and daughter home.

That’s how he hurried down and got reconciled to Lisa. He apologized to Santiago and pleaded with his sister and niece to forgive him. They spent a few days together happily.

Santiago threw a party to that effect and everyone was present. The Axel’s, the Logan’s and the Diego’s. It was a beautiful dinner party. They all seemed to be happy.

Santiago was in the company of other young men like Grey, Eli and Harry while Palmer, Mrs. Logan and Mia were sitting together. Caden Diego was keeping grandfather Axel company.

Old man Axel told Caden Diego that he didn’t lie to his late friend, Caden’s father when he said his grandson Santiago would marry his granddaughter. Today that promise had come to be fulfilled despite all odds.

Caden Diego chuckled and said old man Axel was right. The best thing that ever happened in his life was having Aurora as his daughter.

Aurora was in the company of other women like Mira, Diego and Lisa. They laughed and chatted as they watched the little children scrambled about. Mira was heavy and due to be delivered any moment soon.

Soon Santiago came over and told the other women to let him borrow his wife for a few minutes. He Suddenly called the attention of everybody and placed his hand on Aurora’s shoulder.

“Sorry to interrupt your good time together. I just want to inform everyone that my wife and I are expecting a baby”

Aurora blushed. She thought he wanted to say something else. But Santiago had been feeling very happy after that day they left Lisa’s place and went to the hospital. It was discovered that she was two months pregnant.

Everyone was happy for them and even clapped. In the midst of the excitement, Harry came over and held his wife Eve “Since President Axel had started it. I’ll have to follow Suit. My wife and I are also expecting our baby too” Harry claimed. It was Eve’s turn to blush. She was going to tell her sister first before anyone else but Harry had spilled the beans.

“Looks like I am the only young man here who has not been busy lately” Eli chipped in. That aroused everyone’s laughter again. He had indeed not been busy, because Lisa had made him go on break.

The women went back to their seats and the party continued. Towards the end of the dinner, Grey walked over and asked that Aurora come with him, there’s something he would like to say.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Without any questions, she followed him. Grey coughed slightly to call everyone’s attention.

Seeing they all became quiet he started “I was wondering which last name Mrs Aurora was going to take up. First she was Aurora Logan. After many years, she became Aurora Rowan and then Aurora Axel but today, she’s become Aurora Diego.

I was contemplating that she retain her first last name Logan. That way she’ll be called Aurora Logan as before. What do you guys think?”

“No way. She’s Aurora Axel and that’s not negotiable”Santiago replied.

“No, she’ll remain Aurora Rowan” Eli chipped in.

“There isn’t any way she’s going to answer any other last name if not Diego” Eve Diego concluded.

The elders among them started smiling. They were waiting to hear what Grey would say next.

“I decided to start my speech this way. That means Aurora was responsible for making us a family, from different back groups and ancestors, from a foreign country, we all have become like a family through Aurora” Grey paused and took a deep breath.

Everyone became quiet. A needle dropping silence followed as Grey continued “Aurora goes about affecting people’s lives with positivity, she spreads love and kindness.

No one has ever had contact with Aurora and regretted it. She always puts happiness in people’s hearts and smiles on their lips. No wonder we all want her to bear our last names. She’s a dynamic woman with a great personality” Grey declared.

Aurora tucked him and whispered “It’s enough Grey”. “No sister Aurora, it’s not enough because I am not done yet” Grey replied loudly for everyone to hear him.

“To some of you, she’s a daughter, a daughter in-law, a niece, a wife, a sister, a sister in-law but to me Grey Logan, Aurora is my sister, the only sister I have. I could never dream of having a better sister.

Permit me President Axel and my darling wife Mira, do not pick an offense with what I am about to say” Grey said and held Aurora, Turning her to face him, he brought out a sparkling necklace made from the purest diamond and wore it around Aurora’s neck.

Aurora was not smiling, but closed her eyes, trying Hard to push back the tears from embarrassing her.

“I love you Sister Aurora, to the ends of this Earth, to the moon, I love you” Grey declared and embraced Aurora. Aurora couldn’t hold back the tears and allowed them to pour.

By this time, Mrs. Logan was snuffling. Her eyes had gone red and she kept cleaning her eyes with a tissue. No one could express how their lives have been influenced positively like Grey and herself.

“I lo…. ve you to…o Grey ” Aurora stammered amidst tears. Grey’s eyes were looking solemn. Grey winked at Santiago and the latter came forward and pulled Aurora away from Grey and brought her to sit on his lap.

Everyone was quiet except the occasional snuffling from Mrs. Logan. Aurora is a woman to be treasured. Palmer and Mia can’t help but be affected by Mrs. Logan’s emotions. Soon both of their eyes became moist.

“Mia, thank you for birthing Aurora” Mrs. Logan chimed.

“And thank you for raising a charismatic girl” Mia appreciated.

Caden Diego was the happiest, he was Aurora’s father and a proud man to have this virtuous daughter as his.

Next morning, Eli Rowan returned back to his country with his wife Lisa and daughter Estella and they lived happily thereafter.