Reborn as the Mayor's Girlfriend

Ryzen POV

It's been a while since we visited the Zevallos mansion. We have led busy schedules, but thankfully, today, we had time.

While the boys - Lennox, Neo and my father-in-law, Riley Zevallos, separated from us and played a sport, us ladies are only relaxing over a cup of tea.

As I looked at my mother-in-law, Lillian Zevallos, I could not help but remember the things she said to me before.

Back then, I felt guilty for hearing those words. I thought that those words aren't for me.

But who knew, hmm?

Now, just like Lilillian Zevallos have wished, Lennox and I had more than one child. We had three beautiful angels.

"It's a good thing that you and Lennox had Reign. I can't get enough of her! Tarah and Neo matured too quickly." she said.

I smiled at her musing, agreeing a little.

Throughout the years, my mother-in-law has been another mother figure in my life. It took me a while to stop being intimidated by her, but now, we're really close.

Aren't I lucky... I have Aunt Rose, Katrina Yu and Lillian Zevallos as mother figures. It's really more than I asked for...

"It's just shame that Tarah will be arriving late today. I heard she's seeing the Sedovia boy?"

"Yes, Mother. The boy visited us and he's a good man."

Lillian Zevallos raised her eyebrow a little as she drank her tea.

"Maybe that will tame that girl a little. Sometimes, she is too rash."

"Hmm. Indeed."

Then suddenly, Reign excitedly walked up to us, holding a familiar scrapbook.

"Look, Mama! I found this from one of the drawers!" she said in a bubbly tone.

I only smiled at her thrilled expression. Lillian Zevallos didn't waste anytime as she hugged the little girl and kept kissing her cheeks.

That scrapbook was familiar. I took it from the table where Reign placed it and slowly, I opened it.

Lilliann Zevallos is really more than the intimidating aura she gives. She is rather sweet, even creating a scrapbook featuring my family.

Seeing this again, it touched my heart.

As I browsed through each page, memories surged as if they were only yesterday.

***

The first page featured Lennox and I's wedding.

Much to the disappointment of my mother, Katrina Yu, Lennox and I only opted for an intimate church wedding.

There were only less than twenty people as guests, which includes our family, some relatives and Lennox's political allies.

My grandfather, Zeus Costales, walked me to the half of the isle. Afterwards, my parents, Katrina and Kenneth Yu walked me all the way to Lennox.

I wasn't crying at first, because I was so confident of my love for Lennox.

But when I saw how teary everyone was, my eyes could not help but get a bit misty.

When I walked all the way to Lennox, all he had was a somewhat teasing smile, as if he was mocking me.

"Oh? Why is my baby crying, huh? I thought you weren't gonna cry..." he whispered in an amused tone.

I pouted at him and more tears from my face started to roll down from my face.

I tried to speak, but no words could come out. My heart is just so full.

Today, I found the reason why I was born – and that is to love, and to love greatly.

When Lennox grabbed my hand, I calmed down a little. His warm touch seemed to have cooled down all the nerves in my body.

Together, we turned to the altar and a long ceremony followed thereafter...

"Your gentle love put the thousand pieces of my heart together. Thank you for your serenity and being my home. Thank you for knowing about my true self and still loving me despite everything. I promise from today and forever, I will stand by you and to hold your hand in this journey." I said softly, with new tears threatening to fall down again.

While saying that, I was staring intently into his eyes. Then, I couldn't help but notice that his eyes were a little red and teary as well. So much for teasing me earlier, huh?

With that, I couldn't help but curve my lips into a smile, just admiring him. Until now, everything feels so surreal...

Again and again, the heavens keep assuring that this is the only man for me.

"Your heart is the most beautiful part of you. You have the power to spread love around you. I feel it every day in every little attention you consistently give to me and I wanna feel it forever. For the rest of my life, I will forever be indebted to the heavens because you are the one for me. I love you and I always will." he said gently, not letting go of his intent gaze on me.

Why does he have to say such words? Now, I couldn't help but cry again. By now, I just hope that my make-up isn't that ruined yet...

Being in love with Lennox feels like I found an extension of myself that I never knew I had until he helped me discover there is more to me than I thought.

When I am with him, I feel like I am with someone I have known my whole life, who sees me for who I am and loves me for things I don't even love...

It hits different, to finally have the right to call this man as my 'husband'...

***

The second page was pictures from a baby shower for me, where we found out the gender of my baby for the first time.

It was my first pregnancy and honestly, it has not been a smooth ride. Although I was happy to have a child with the man that I love, I was very anxious. I constantly had doubts about myself.

But then, there was Lennox, who was always assuring me. My family also always came over just to reassure me.

I had a great support system and honestly, it was all these people that helped me go through it.

While sitting down on a couch, both my hands were both on my stomach. Then, Lennox, who was sitting next to me, had his hands placed on my stomach as well.

"Baby, move. It's your Mama and Papa..." I spoke slowly.

The bump on my stomach was not even noticeable at first, but as my due date came closer, I never imagined that it would be this big.

A small gasp escaped both of our mouths as movement was felt from my stomach.

We both looked each other in delight, as it moved more times in a row. It was as if the baby was saying that the little movement a little while ago was not mistaken.

"It looks like she's saying 'hi' to us..." I murmured softly.

Lennox could not get his stare off my bulging stomach, still somewhat amazed because the baby made its presence known.

Suddenly, he left his gaze there and turned it to me.

"Thank you... You keep on inspiring me to improve this version of myself, not only for us, but for our little one and others as well. My heart is, and always will be, yours..." he said in a soft tone.

Although I was not having that much morning sickness, my emotions were much amplified. I would find myself crying over the littlest of things everyday. I also found myself clingier to him, as if the affection he gives me isn't enough.

And now... what am I supposed to when he says those words?

My eyes were already teary from the start and I was sniffling, because I didn't want the tears to fall through. I feel conscious about myself. I don't want to look like a mess while he still looks like that great. Even though we're already married, articles kept featuring him in lists of 'Hottest Politicians across the Globe'.  

I tried to smile at him but suddenly, he cupped my face, putting a soft kiss on my lips. Then, he supported my back with his hand and followed with a deep kiss.

He swallowed my soft lips and traced every corner of my small mouth. Our tongues intertwined, as we were both absorbed in the heated kiss.

Lennox only stopped when he noticed that I needed to catch my breath, as he continued to plant light kisses on my lips as a finishing touch.

I love everything about this man – everything I know about him and everything I don't. He is the reason why I continue to love this life, why I'm so assured that the heavens have blessed me, because they gave me him.

Together with our little one and more of our future children, I will continue holding this man's hand, as we walk on this new journey together. It is because of them that I got the chance to love, to be loved, to live, and to believe...

***

I flipped more pages and they were all events featuring our kids... their first birthdays, their academic events, sports events, our holidays together and so on...

As I looked at each page, I really could not help be nostalgic. These are the greatest joys of life. They are the reason why I continue wanting to thrive in this life, wanting to make more meaningful memories with them.

Lennox showed me what it was like to create a miracle, and within that miracle, we created beautiful beings. We must have done something good to deserve our three children...

"Mama, come on! Mean Sister Tarah is already here and the chef said the food was already ready."

I couldn't help but giggle a little at how Reign said 'Mean Sister Tarah'. I gave her a small peck on her cheeks before nodding and holding her little hand, heading towards the kitchen.

Reign sat on the middle of Lennox and I. On the other hand, Tarah and Neo sat on the other side with their grandparents, Riley and Lillian Zevallos.

While eating, I could not help but turn to my side, noticing Reign and Lennox's plates.

They were exactly the same, meticulously picking out the dishes, only eating the parts that they like. Even though I tried to train Reign not to be a fussy eater, Lennox would always indulge her so my attempts were only futile.

There he is, just like our little kid, being picky over food.

I couldn't help but let out a little snicker as I continued eating my own plate.

If it was before I met him, picky eaters was actually one of my biggest pet peeves. But because it is him, even his little traits like this became endearing for me.

In this life, I'm sure; my love for Lennox only grows as each day passes...