Ch--5 Austin Dominguez II--Legacy

Austin Miguel (29), Kea (26) and their son Austin Victor III (2)
Narrated by Kea.

Our son was now two years old and I enjoyed every second of our time together. I am sure that many thought that I would quit my job but I did not. No matter how much Miguel and I fight over it, well I just could not give up my job. I needed a career not only at home but out of it too.
As much as Miguel wanted to say it would scar our child well it has not so far. Victor is full of life and enjoys his time playing on his activity table.

I would try to avoid the arguments about my job and his but he wouldnt hear it. It was as if it was OK for him to be gone out of the house yet I could not. What was the deal with that? We would talk and then our arguments would escalate. I didnt want to argue but I was not just going to let him tell me what to do without hearing my viewpoint.

Times were tough on my marriage. I could tell there were days when we were not speaking were the hardest. I would catch Miguel questioning why we ever got married. I know he is upset but I hope that he sees things my way some day. I refuse to let go of my career that took me a long time to accomplish.

On my days off I spend it all day with Victor. I am simply amazed by the things that he does. I cant remember the last time that I actually fed him a bottle. He now is a big boy as he says and he only eats out of a plate.

As much as we argue..when we make up. OH yea..the making up is the best part. This is when I wish we could just put everything about my career to the side and just enjoy each other. What is so wrong about enjoying ourselves?

I have to admit that Fatherhood to Miguel fits him like a glove. When he is home he runs to Victor's aid before I even can react.



We still have our dinner parties where the whole family comes over to talk and gossip about what has been going on lately. It seems that everyone in our family is finally doing well. Its a good feeling when you are part of a successful family.

Austin began arguing with me again..but to my surprise he finally gave in. He said he loved me too much to withhold my career. finally we are going to work on fixing our marriage... the arguing has made a few bumps in our relationship that we have to smooth out. I am just happy that we can finally move foward.

Ch 5--Africa Dominguez

Africa (31), Laci (31). Their children: (twins) Darius and Dominica (15) and (twins) Sasha and Nicolas (6)
Narrated by Laci

All of our kids are growing up faster than we would like them too. It seems like only yesterday I was making sure that Sasha would stop pulling Nicolas' hair. Now they are best friends and enjoying playing outside. Both Africa and I are lucky to have children that get along with each other. We try to inforce in them that they are family and they have to look after one another.

As far as us. We have been doing fine.
Africa still works with kids as a ventriloquist where as I am still project leader in my science career. I guess you could say we have not been that proactive in our careers. I have noticed Africa acting strangely and I have a feeling its about her career. I think she is getting burned out and I try to support her need to advance.

Her sister Ariel came by the other day and she was ecstatic to show her pregnant belly. She made me think back to when I was carrying Sasha and Nicolas. I think Africa scared her because she told her that she was sure that Ariel was carrying twins.

Right when I started to panic, Africa told me why she has been moody lately. She told me that she was expecting. I never thought that she would carry a child. I always assumed it would be me. I still can not believe that were expecting but I am excited about hearing the pitter patter of little feet again.

Ch 5--Asia Dominguez

Asia (32) her daughter Naremi (4)
Narrated by Asia

My baby girl was turning five and I was brave enough to invite the whole family over. I still wish my parents could have been here with us. I still miss them but I am happy to be surrounded by loving family.

I got Naremi and we blew the candles on her cake. I knew that this would be the first step of many into her road to adulthood.

Meanwhile the kid got ready to play, so did we grown ups. I went swimming in the backyard poo with Africa and Laci. I have not had that much fun in a long time. I could get used to this.

After drying off and resetting my hair, I managed to steal some time to sit with Ariel. I know that she is young and well she is having a baby. My brother Miguel is still livid that Ariel is pregnant. But what can one do? I managed to calm Miguel down a little bit.


I can tell my daughter is going to be a little busy body. Now all of a sudden she is in everyone's business. She even managed to find out about Ariel and Frances. She was asking them about their relationship and worse what color the baby would come out. I need to teach this girl some manners.

Another thing that I have kept to myself is that I really like one of my co-workers. I could hardly believe it myself. His name is Alvin Kuta. I just want to giggle like a school girl. I honestly didn't think that dating was in me but Alvin is my first real crush. I dont know if it is OK that I do this or not. I have a little girl to think about.

I guess I was not being too careful because Naremi caught me hugging Alvin the other day. She did not waste a second to ask me if I was dating. I thought she would be upset but on the contrary she is quite happy for me. She says she enjoys seeing me happy. Not bad for a six year old huh? Yes time sure does fly. Wasnt it yesterday I was celebrating her 5th birthday?

With Naremi's blessing, I decided that I could really begin to date Alvin. I gave him my very first kiss. I know im 33 and have not kissed anyone. I feel like i'm in high school.

Ariel (18), Frances J. Worthington (22)
Narrated by Ariel.

Freshman Year:

I got to college and before I knew it my sisters and brothers called me to tell me that my father had passed. I really doubted staying in school because honestly who would pay for it? But my family informed me that my father had paid for my college prior to his passing. I did not know what I was doing here. I miss my father and I did not want to be here.

I thought about it and decided to go ahead and register for school. Trust me I did not want to but for my dad I would do it. I looked at my picture and I realized...I need a make over.

the first thing that one learns in college is there are way too many notes, requirements and term papers. I can not believe that I need al this to complete my degree.

The best thing that happened to me is that I can finally freely date Frances. He and I rekindled our relationship. It was something that we both were dying to do. Back home my parents watched me like a hawk and then Frances left for college. Now that im here it was time for us to begin anew.

Before I knew it we were taking our relationship to the next level. It was everything that I dreamed about. Sex was something that was new and wonderful to me. Frances was happy to teach me but soon the student became the teacher. The last semester of my freshman year I barely passed since I was too busy with Frances.

Sophmore Year:

School is getting to our relationship. Frances is more distant and he is more concentrated on his pending graduation. I on the other hand am struggling just staying on course. I am worried that he will leave me so I want to spend every moment with him. How did my love for Frances become so obsessive? He came to my room and told me that if I did not give him space then he would end it. I agreed to give him space and I needed space myself. I needed to get my things together if I am going to pass this semester.

I tried to desperately finish the termpaper that I had due for my class. No matter how I tried to focus I couldnt. No it was not because I was thinking of Frances.. It was because I felt so sick. I decided to see the the school nurse and see what was going on. I got home and I realized my worst possible scenario came true. I got online and prayed that anyone I knew was online to tell them... that I was pregnant.

I told most of my family and they were supportive. after all what could they do? I told Frances but he was in shock. With all of his Senior year responsibilities he could not come by often to see how I was doing. I think he thinks I did this on purpose. Trust me I did not.

You would think that being pregnant in college would be OK or not looked at as wierd. I got nothing but stares from my class mates. Some could not even believe that I would continue college knowing that I was pregnant. I looked at them and realized they were crazier than I.

Getting around was much worse than when i was not pregnant. I just wanted to finish this semester. I am just into my first trimester and im suffering so bad.

Frances was officially done with school and he came over to profusely apologize for ignorning me. He could not believe that he was actually going to be a dad and he was ready to take on the responsiblity.
I was happy that he finally saw the light. I was also happy that I was finally able to keep some food down.

My professor that was also my couselor asked to see me regarding my sophmore semester grade. She asked me if I was OK. Then she proceeded to tell me that I was going to be dropped from my academic program. I barely made a D in my classes and I had already been on Academic probation since my Freshman year.
She advised me to take time off and to deliver my baby. She said that I could reapply for readmission and start anew or continue when I left off.

I sat there staring at her. I had wanted to leave school so bad but to be technically kicked out is a different. I didnt know how I was going to tell my family that I was dropped out of my program.

I got to my dorm room and began to pack. When Frances heard I got dropped he wanted to see me immediately. Before I could even being to explain my plans Frances kneeled down and asked me to marry him. I didnt know what to say but being that he is the father of my baby, I said "Yes".

Now that Im leaving college, I know I have Frances' support. I have to stay calm because I have a baby on the way.

Suki Dominguez---Chapter 4

Suki (25), boyfriend Toby (28)
Narrated by Suki.

No matter how much I try to move on Hayden refuses to do so. He comes on a daily basis and leaves several roses for me. Toby and I have been dating well over a year and Hayden just doesnt get it.
We argued forever in my front yard until I told him to get a life. He keeps telling me that he has changed and can make me happy. I do not care what he can or can not do because I love Toby and I am so much happier with him.

I did not mention it to Toby because it would ruin our dinner. I invited my family over to get to know Toby more and to announce that we decided to get married. Everyone was surprised but they were happy because I have been divorced for a while.

My whole family was getting along with Toby. Im so happy that the family was together. We have all been striving to have dinner at each house as a method to stay united as a family.

My twin, Atani and her husband gave me their thumbs up on Toby. both Atani and I remember Toby from college but he was graduating when we enrolled. I am just happy that everyone loves him.
" Im happy to see you happy Suki, you deserve it" said Alex.


I dont know how or when it happened....but it did. Im so mad at myself for opening the door. Not only did I open the door but I feel so dumb for doing so. I opened the door and it was Hayden. He apparently heard that I got engaged with Toby and was so drunk when he came to my house.

He grabbed me and started pulling me into a head lock. I thought it was a nightmare that I was living. I really wanted it to be over. I thought to myself that this was it...Hayden was going to kill me.

I managed to fight back and hit him where it hurt. I cant believe that Hayden was even capable of doing this. I saw my chance and ran into my bedroom and locked the door.

Hayden kept slamming on the door.
"Listen.....bitch...Suki..your my wife. OK..OK im sorry. Look how can you get married so fast? You promised me forever and your getting married to some other guy? ...Ill be back.. I promise you forever..... Suki..open the door... im sorry..You know I love you."
I sat there crying wishing for him to leave. I didnt know how I was going to survive this. I feared Toby coming over and seeing me like this. I wanted everything to be done with.
I waited for a what seemed minutes..I came out of the room and Hayden had left. I slammed the door closed and called Atani. I didnt know who else to call.

When Atani got to my house she asked why I was locked in my bedroom. I hugged my twin so hard and told her that I loved her. Before I knew it, I started crying and told her what had transpired.

Atani was so shocked that she didnt know what to say. All of a sudden she smiled and told me that I had survived this and that we were going to call the police. I didnt want to call the police but Atani made the call regardless.

The policewoman that came over was so nice and understanding. She told me that Hayden would be arrested for assault and that there would be a restraining order placed against him. I felt a little safer but still knew that Hayden was loose.

Toby ran over right after work. He hugged me and was so worried. he was going to call his contacts and make sure that they pushed for a quick restraining order. He also told me that he was moving in.
I was in shock and agreed for him to move in because I needed to feel safety.

The whole Hayden issue resolved with a few weeks. He was now in jail for a few months and Toby asked me if we can get back to planning our wedding.
There was nothing more that I wanted than marrying this man. I told him that we needed to move on and needed to get married.

we had a small ceremony. No one from my family was there because I wanted it that way. Toby and I were married in front of the justice of the peace and we were finally one.

Do we not look happy? I am.

To show his love, Toby agreed to have me redo his hair. I have been trying to see if I have what it takes to be a hair stylist. I think that I may have the skills that I need.

Here is Toby with his new hair cut. I had to add some hair (wink, wink) but all in all it looks good. I love him so much.

Later that night Toby told me something that shocked me but made me feel good.
"Hey Suki"
"Yes"
"I think that we should move. I dont want anyone bothering us in our new home. Do you agree?"
"I do. "
I snuggled up to him and loved feeling him next to me.