Rina Taylor

Are you sick? *I kiss your cheek, brushing your hair from your face* These three aren’t giving you any trouble I hope. *I pull you closer to me* I can’t wait to meet them, Rina. They’re going to be so cute.

Just nauseous is all, they’re picky eaters.*I smile as you pull me closer* They’re going to be beautiful, just like us.

They’re due any day now, aren’t they? *I kiss your nose* I’ll be right there with you, I made sure I would be.

They are my love, Ive been on bed rest for over a week now. I feel so bad for the children, but they’re so excited. *I smile up at you kissing you* I hope you love me even as huge as I’ve gotten.

I’ll always love you, Rina. You’ve got help though, surely! Phoebe said he’s been by, and my parents, and even Kash and Roger. It’s just a matter of time now. *I kiss you back* I’m going to sleep downstairs tonight, give you all the space you need.

*i quickly get emotional and tear up* please don’t leave Freddie what if i need you in the nigt. I missed you.

I missed you too, so much. I’ll stay if you think you’ll need me. *I kiss your forehead*

I will always need you * i adjust and snuggle closer*

Are you sick? *I kiss your cheek, brushing your hair from your face* These three aren’t giving you any trouble I hope. *I pull you closer to me* I can’t wait to meet them, Rina. They’re going to be so cute.

Just nauseous is all, they’re picky eaters.*I smile as you pull me closer* They’re going to be beautiful, just like us.

They’re due any day now, aren’t they? *I kiss your nose* I’ll be right there with you, I made sure I would be.

They are my love, Ive been on bed rest for over a week now. I feel so bad for the children, but they’re so excited. *I smile up at you kissing you* I hope you love me even as huge as I’ve gotten.

I’ll always love you, Rina. You’ve got help though, surely! Phoebe said he’s been by, and my parents, and even Kash and Roger. It’s just a matter of time now. *I kiss you back* I’m going to sleep downstairs tonight, give you all the space you need.

*i quickly get emotional and tear up* please don't leave Freddie what if i need you in the nigt. I missed you.

Are you sick? *I kiss your cheek, brushing your hair from your face* These three aren’t giving you any trouble I hope. *I pull you closer to me* I can’t wait to meet them, Rina. They’re going to be so cute.

Just nauseous is all, they’re picky eaters.*I smile as you pull me closer* They’re going to be beautiful, just like us.

They’re due any day now, aren’t they? *I kiss your nose* I’ll be right there with you, I made sure I would be.

They are my love, Ive been on bed rest for over a week now. I feel so bad for the children, but they're so excited. *I smile up at you kissing you* I hope you love me even as huge as I've gotten.

Are you sick? *I kiss your cheek, brushing your hair from your face* These three aren’t giving you any trouble I hope. *I pull you closer to me* I can’t wait to meet them, Rina. They’re going to be so cute.

Just nauseous is all, they're picky eaters.*I smile as you pull me closer* They're going to be beautiful, just like us.

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn’t- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*

*I get out, going to the bathroom door* Rina, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.

*I dry my face and open the door* It’s fine, Freddie.

*I pull you close, kissing you* I love you so much, Rina.

*I lean up kissing you wrapping arms around you* I love you so much too, Freddie.

*I blush, pecking your lips* You’re the love of my life. You always have been.

*I giggle smiling* You are the love of mine too, forever and always.

Rina~ *I blush bright red, burying my face in your neck* You’re always so cute.

*I smile, stroking your hair* You think so? *I tug you towards bed, being tired* I always think you’re the cute one.

I know so. *I kiss your nose, picking you up and setting you in bed, blushing again as I climb in next to you* Aw, Rina, that’s adorable.

*I grin a little wider as I wrap an arm over your body letting out a sleepy yawn and nuzzling into you*

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn’t- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*

*I get out, going to the bathroom door* Rina, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.

*I dry my face and open the door* It’s fine, Freddie.

*I pull you close, kissing you* I love you so much, Rina.

*I lean up kissing you wrapping arms around you* I love you so much too, Freddie.

*I blush, pecking your lips* You’re the love of my life. You always have been.

*I giggle smiling* You are the love of mine too, forever and always.

Rina~ *I blush bright red, burying my face in your neck* You’re always so cute.

*I smile, stroking your hair* You think so? *I tug you towards bed, being tired* I always think you're the cute one.

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn’t- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*

*I get out, going to the bathroom door* Rina, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.

*I dry my face and open the door* It’s fine, Freddie.

*I pull you close, kissing you* I love you so much, Rina.

*I lean up kissing you wrapping arms around you* I love you so much too, Freddie.

*I blush, pecking your lips* You’re the love of my life. You always have been.

*I giggle smiling* You are the love of mine too, forever and always.

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn’t- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*

*I get out, going to the bathroom door* Rina, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.

*I dry my face and open the door* It’s fine, Freddie.

*I pull you close, kissing you* I love you so much, Rina.

*I lean up kissing you wrapping arms around you* I love you so much too, Freddie.

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn’t- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*

*I get out, going to the bathroom door* Rina, I’m sorry, I misunderstood.

*I dry my face and open the door* It's fine, Freddie.

*I laugh taking the test tossing it in the bin* No and the ones who do typically cut the gross part and wash them. *I kiss your temple when Acadia asks ‘what was the thing you threw away mama?’ and i sit her up on the table with her siblings taking your hand* Well babies, mama and papa have decided to have 1 more baby so you guys are gonna big siblings again, even Storie. *I gently place your hand where the baby was*

*I kiss your cheek* Mama’s right, you’re all going to be big siblings, maybe not for the last time. We’ll have Acadia’s navjote before I leave, and we’ll start preparing you for your’s, Ivor. I want one of my children initiated this year.

*I smile wrapping an arm around you and the kids are all happy and buzzing about a new baby and I look up at you* I think they’re happy

Are you happy? *I kiss you, one hand on your stomach*

I couldn’t be happier *I whisper before kissing back my arms wrapping around your neck*

*I feel myself blush* Rina~ not in front of the kids…*Ivor pretends to vomit and Acadia squeals ‘Ew kissing!!’, Emory giggles and signs to Astoria*

*I chuckle pulling back* It just means I really love papa. *I pick up Ivor and kiss his cheek and he giggles*

And this means I love Emory a lot. *I tickle him, kissing his cheeks and blowing raspberries on his stomach. He laughs and squirms, trying to get away, giggling and squealing ‘Papa!!’ I stop and kiss you deeply* I really love you, Rina Taylor.

*I kiss back hand cupping your face* I really love you too, Freddie Mercury. *I set Ivory down and kissing your nose*

*I blush as Acadia hops off the counter to get things out for dinner. I grab her, scooping her up in my arms* Not so fast, young lady. *I chant the kusti prayer and she repeats it back* Good. *I kiss her nose and set her down, getting plates out and cups for water*

*i help Acadia get things for dinner and set them on the counter, kissing her head as a thank you as I start the water for the pasta* Baby do we want a pasta salad?

Will you kids eat a pasta salad? *Ivor and Emory nod and run back into the fort, turning the TV on* The boys say they’ll eat it. *I fill the cups with water, setting them on the table* Darling, do you still have those bangles I gave you?

Of course, baby, they are in my jewelry box *I smile as i pour pasta into the boiling water starting to chop up vegetables *

What else are we going to eat? I want to help, but you know I’m hopeless in the kitchen. *I continue setting the table*

Not completely, my salad was delicious today. *I smile and look at the ingredients I have out* We need a big bowl and if you wanna dice this onion for me?

You’re only saying that because you’re stuck with me. *I get the bowl and set it by you, then begin dicing the onion, tears running down my cheeks*

I’m stuck with you forever even after death will I have you, because I love you my dear. Even more you’re my soulmate. *I add the veggies and some seasonings beforw adding mayo and mustard then draining the noodles*

*I finish dicing the onion, turning and wrapping my arms around you, burying my tear-streaked face in your neck to muffle my sobs* It’s the onion. *I lie through my teeth, trying to make sure the kids don’t see me*

*I hold you stroking your hair* Its okay Freddie *I whisper kissing your shoulder *

Rina…if I die soon, stay here. I’ll leave the house to you, for you and the kids. I don’t want anyone else in this house but you. *I sigh shakily*

Of course, I’ll stay here. *I say slightly confused* You’re okay Freddie you won’t die soon. *I kiss your forehead softly*

*I smile at your affection, drying my eyes* You always know what to say. *I kiss your cheek*

*I smile at your complement and kiss* Always my dear

I know I can be a big baby sometimes, but you’ve always been here for me. *I kiss you, blushing* My perfect wife. My Rina.

You’re never a big baby, Freddie, but I will always be here for you*I kiss you back softly with a blush* My perfect husband. My Freddie.

*I break away when Emory tugs at my trouser leg, signing hungry* Ok, little man, we’re almost done with dinner. Why don’t you get your siblings and sit at the table?

*Emory nods happily as he runs off and i drain the pasta and mix it with everything else and smile*

*I set the cups on the table, sitting at the head of the table*

*I get Astoria and smile as i sit across from you with her in my arms*

*I kiss you before chanting the bāj over the food*

*i smile at your kiss and the chant* Thank you, love.

Of course. *I put food on the kids’ plates, then your’s, saving mine for last* I know you said you wanted at least four, but what if this time’s twins, my dear? Or triplets? *I tilt my head* Are you alright, Rina? You’re smiling an awful lot.

*I thank you for my plate and giggle* I’d still be happy if it was twins or triplets. What about you? *I blush and hide my face a little* I’m just really happy with everything right now.

I think six or seven is a lot of kids, but it’s not up to me. *I eat a little* You’re so cute when you blush.

*I nod* It is up to you, love, it’s up to us. *I eat some* So are you.

*I blush* Rina~! *I finish eating, watching Astoria as she mashes the food before shoving fistfuls in her mouth. ‘When’re you leaving, Papa?’ Acadia’s question pulls me from my thoughts* Next week, I have to leave to film a music video with your uncles. Which is why we’re having your navjote this week. It’s very important, and I think you’re ready for it.

*‘But papa!’ she panicks and I hold her hand* You got this, bean, we will all be there supporting you. *She takes a deep breath and nods, I let her hand go with a smile*

We’ll all be there Bean, Grandmama and Grandbaba and aunt Kash. The priest will help you if you get stuck. It’s not scary, I promise. *I scoot my chair out a little, patting my thigh* Come here, Cadie. *She climbs into my lap, her arms wrapped around me* You’re going to say some prayers, then take a scared bath, and you’ll get draped in a white cloth. You’ll come out and see all of us, supporting you. Mama and aunt Kash and Grandmama will all wear their garas, and Grandbaba and I will wear jâmâ-pichhoir. The priest will say some things, you’ll repeat them, then you’ll put on the sudreh for the first time. There’ll be more chanting, and you’ll wrap the kusti for the first time. More chanting, and you’ll get some coconut and rose petals sprinkled on you. Then you’ll get presents. It’s not bad. You’ll do so great, I know it. You’re my little girl. *I tuck her hair behind her ears, smiling*

*she smiles and kisses your cheek with a tight hug, her arms around your neck, ‘Thank you papa,’ she says smiling and I cant help but smile at you two and Ivor asks, ‘will we all do the navjote when we turn 7?’*

Seven’s the youngest you can do it, but if you’re not ready it can be pushed back until you’re fourteen, Ivor, and your sisters have until they’re twelve. But Acadia’s the oldest, I want to do it as soon as possible, because who knows what we’ll be doing in seven years. *I kiss your cheek, whispering in your ear* Let’s go to bed, darling, please. I’m exhausted.

*I smile kissing your nose and nodding picking up Astoria signing to Emory for help and he nods loving putting his sister to bed*

*I pick up Ivor and Acadia, putting Ivor to bed first, and tucking Acadia in before going to Emory’s room, sitting on his bed and covering him in kisses* Good night little man. I love you so much. *He kisses my cheek. ‘Good night Papa.’ I ruffle his hair and go to our room, collapsing on the bed, still fully dressed*

*I walk in chuckling at you,* tired my prince? *I carefully slip your shoes off kissing your calf* Roll over for me dear so i can undo you pants for you.

*I roll over* You don’t have to, Rina, I can do it. I’m not so tired that I can’t undress myself.

*I smile crawling up to straddle your hips* Let me take care of you, my love. *I kiss you softly undoing the button on your trousers*

Rina, I’m not interested. I’m sorry. *I move out from under you and get pyjamas on, climbing under the covers*

I wasn't- I- okay. *I get up and take my pajamas to the bathroom locking the door as I change and wash my face*