Ariel Dominguez--Chapter 2

Ariel (20) Frances Worthington (23)
Narrated by Ariel

Frances and I moved into the smallest apartment possible in downtown. I didnt want to move here but Frances said he would be closer to his job. As of now he is working as a paramedic. I guess the crime in downtown will give way for his advancement.
Our house it literally small. I want us to get a loan to fix this place up but Frances insists that we can live likethis for a while.

A while did pass because before we knew it, I was giving birth. I didnt know what to do but Frances freaking out didnt help me any.

I had triplets! I could not believe that I am a mom to triplets. We paid the $9,000 birthing fee and now were ever more squashed in this house. We gave up our bedroom for the triplets. We now sleep in the living room. We named them Alexa, Benjamin and Estelle (for my mom).

My older sister Africa and Asia came by with gifts to see us. They had never seen our house and were shocked to see how small it was. Africa wanted me to move in with her and Laci but I said no. I wanted to start my life just like they did.

Asia was supportive but also asked if I needed help. Why cant they understand that I need to do these things on my own? I know im the baby of the family but geesh! Asia said that Miguel would make the trip as soon as he could. I could wait for that...if they wanted to move me out Miguel would be worse.

Frances survived the visit but asked if my sisters were always so over protective. I told him that yes they were. Frances just looked at me and told me that everything would be iine in due time. I just hope so.

Ch 5--Suki Dominguez-brueg

Suki (27) her husband Toby (30)

Toby is so excited about his new office. He has several interesting cases in Viramontes. Who ever knew that being a lawyer would be exciting. With our recent drama here, Toby has decided that its best that we move and make a nice and fresh start. I agreed. We have been looking to buy a house. Can you imagine me a home owner? I am still working at the architectural firm and it looks like I might be promoted soon.

We found a house and we decided to throw one last party at our apartment to celebrate the move. My whole family came out to support us. I know I shouldnt feel this way but I am glad to leave this apartment behind and the horrible memories that it brought me.

I still venture to do hair at home. I tried to this this poor guy but I have no idea how he ended up like this. At this rate I doubt that I will improve my clientele list. Toby tells me to relax and it will come naturally. I on the other hand might look into some stylist classes.

Finally the big move was here! Toby made sure that we cleared everything out. He told me that he would give me a few minutes alone to say go9od bye to the place. I looked around and was amazed at how big and empty it looked.
I started my adulthood here and even started my first marriage to Hayden here. That ended in disastrous events but either way I finally met my new husband. I am glad to be leaving here. I need to heal especially since Toby and I just found out that im expecting.

Outside our new house we were nervous. The house was bigger than I had remembered it but it was ours. Toby wanted to carry me in but I refused. It seemed the more I refused the more adamant he was about it. So I gave it.

Atani has been a great support to me in my pregnancy. I am having a difficult pregnancy to the point that I almost miscarried my baby not once but twice. I was finally put on bed rest so I never got to show off my big belly to my family.
Now that I am so near my due date, I am just happy to finally see the end of my pregnancy.

A few weeks later I gave birth to a healthy baby boy which we named Madison. I am so happy that my baby is healthy. Unfortunately the birthing process was not easy and due to complications ... I am now unable to have another child. Toby says he is fine with just having his son. Who knows maybe I was not meant to be a mother to another baby. The good news for Madison is that im going to spoil him silly.

Ch5-- Atani Dominguez-Rainer

Atani (27) her husband Alec (32) and their children: (twins) Hitoshi and Kanji (1)
Narrated by Alec

My wife and I are so delighted to be parents. Don't get me wrong when I say that I am tired. It is not because I have a family and a hectic job, its because I feel so old! Atani laughs when I tell her that the twins are taking my energy. Look at them so cute and innocent. I love my boys. This is the greatest gift that I could have ever received. I still can not believe that our boys are here and they are safe. I guess the Dominguez clan is full of twins and triplets. It is a rarity to have a single birth in this family. Now that I think of it only Miguel had one baby, my nephew Victor.

We celebrated the twins second year calmly than we anticipated. As much as we wanted to celebrate it, well we just didnt have the energy. Now that the boys are learning to walk it is going to be a bigger challenge. I know I may complain but in reality I would not have it any other way.

The moments that we wake up and we hear silence is pure pleasure. Before pleasure for us would be making love in the morning or anytime we wanted. Now it consists of having a few moments of silence. When I say moments I mean moments because before you know it we hear the boys beginning to stir in their bedroom.

We get up and make them breakfast and get ready for the brand new day. The boys love their oatmeal but I cant help but look at their eyes and see them searching for something ...to destroy.