Flames Reignited - Chapter 2

It's been a few weeks since we've moved to Sommersville. We've adapted to life here fairly easily. It's a typical Sunday morning as little Timmy was giggling while he sneaks into the twins' room. A few moments later a loud scream came from the room and the little devil running away laughing.

"I'll get you for this you little pipsqueak...!!" Adam shouted as both he and Leon ran out only in their briefs.

"You can't catch me...!!!" Timmy teased as the three of them were running around the place.

"Alright you three...go and get ready for breakfast." I told them as I served the food on the table and scooped Timmy up from his escaping attempt.

Huffing and puffing, the twins went back to freshen up at the mention of food without any argument. Followed by Timmy as he ran after them. I had a quick shower and change of clothes and joined at the table for our warm and simple breakfast. Today we'll be spending time at the mall together.

After cleaning up, we left our home and made our way to the mall by bus. Waiting for us there were Kris and his sons.

"Good morning, William." Kris greeted as we walked over to them. His elder sons, Lester and Dave are slightly older than the twins but studies in the same school. Little Jacky is in the same class with Timmy in kindergarten.

After making some arrangements, we've split up and agreed to meet later for lunch. Kris and I went to the botanical supplies located in an open air area first. The home needs some greeneries.

"You know, Alex is not the same person you still perceived him to be back then." Kris started the unavoidable topic.

"What I think of him back then has nothing to do with my current condition." I replied him.

"Then you shouldn't have lied to him from the beginning when you came back." Kris said to me. I kept quiet and continued to look at the plants and supplies that are available.

"Your silence says it all." He said smugly.

"Oh, for god's sake, Kris. I don't want history to repeat itself. I don't think I can live through that again if I let him back into my life." I turned around to look at him.

"I know how hurt you were back then. It's not that easy to bounce back from such a heartbreak." Kris gave me a little hug.

"Trust me...just give Alex another chance. Did you know that since the day you left, he was in a self destructive mode? It almost ruined him." He said to me.

"That's a bit hard for me to believe. Based on the papers that I've read over the years." I scoffed at him.

"You of all people should know him better. You've been through a lot to be together." Kris replied.

"Yeah...so much yet he managed to let it all go to waste." I said.

"Look, just give him a chance to prove himself. He still have you in his heart." Kris told me as he held my shoulders.

"Alright...I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. But only on my terms." I gave in to Kris.

"Okay, but you know you can't leave him in the dark any longer. The paper can't wrap around the flame for long." Kris warned.

"Don't worry...I'll let him know soon enough." I told him as we continued with our shopping. Picking a few plants, pots and supplies and gave our delivery address. A few hours later, it's lunch time as Kris and I met up with the boys. Little Timmy and Jacky both had their faces painted like animals while Lester, Dave and the twins had a few books, stationeries and some balloon animals.

We had lunch at one of the fast food outlet, chatting and laughing away. Followed by a movie session and dinner to end our fun day together. We've said goodbye to Kris and his sons as we went our separate ways. Timmy being tired from all the fun and excitement today that he quickly fell asleep in my arms.

Deep in the night, sitting alone in my bed while the children were sleeping, I quietly took out a box and opened it. Looking back at the contents and remembering the times when Alex and I were a couple, and the day when it all came crashing down. Thinking to myself how is the best way for the both of us to settle what was left hanging for ten long years. Warm tears streaming down my face as I closed the box and went to sleep.