Chapter 225 – Future

I was surprised by Jayden’s sudden change of personality. I already knew that it might happen anytime since Kyle told me about it.

Before I came into our bedroom, Kyle summoned me. I went to meet him in his office to talk about what happened.

“Margaret, what happened to you and your child might trigger Jayden’s illness. You have to be ready. For the past few weeks, he kept himself busy by helping look for Benjamin. He would stay in the training ground until sundown when you had problems. I’m worried.” Kyle said.

I didn’t expect that it would happen this soon. He was embracing me tightly, and his face was buried on my neck. His breathing was ragged, and I could feel a different aura from him.

“Love?” I called again, hoping that he would switch back to his real self.

He said he was my evil boy toy. That was the term I called him when we were in high school. Is it possible that this personality was his younger self?

“Hey, say something, please.” I whispered.

He was still holding me and started giving me small kisses on my neck. I wanted to make sure what personality he had switched to, but I could feel his warm breath brushing through my skin, making me ask for more.

“Love, p-please.” I whispered in a raspy voice.

“Does it matter to you if I switch to the other guy? I am still me, right?” He murmured in between his kisses.

I gasped for air when I felt one of his hands start to touch me between my thighs.

“I-It doesn’t matter, but I wanted to know at least what kind of personalities your other-selves have.” I answered.

But he didn’t stop touching and kissing me. I was beginning to lose control and just wanted to go with the flow when he suddenly laughed. I frowned, then he stared into my eyes with a wide grin on his face.

“You should see your face in the mirror. It’s funny.” He said.

“What the hell! Jayden! It’s not funny!” I yelled, then pushed him when I realized he was making fun of me.

I pouted and walked away from him, then went to the bathroom. I was mad at him, so I didn’t say a word. But for a moment, I really thought he switched to one of his personalities.

“Hey, I’m sorry. I heard you talking to the girls about switching and stuff. I know you’re worried, but you see, I’m okay.” He said.

I glared at him. “No! You’re not okay! You will do what Kyle said. Start your therapy again!” I scolded him.

He pouted this time and crossed his arms on his chest. He was standing by the bathroom door while looking at me, undressing.

“And if I say no?” He asked.

I turned to him, showing him that I was really mad.

“If you won’t do it, I will get mad at you. Love, it’s not just for you, but for Caden and me, too. What happened to us was not a joke, you know that. I was planning to ask Kyle or your father if I needed to do it as well. We both experienced a traumatic event. Please don’t treat it as a joke.”

He sighed, then walked towards me. He pulled me in his arms, embracing me tightly.

“I’m sorry. I know it wasn’t funny. It’s honestly making me feel inferior. I felt weak to have that kind of illness.” He whispered.

“It’s not. You have experienced something horrible and traumatic. If I were you, I don’t think I could have handled it the way you do. You’re strong, love. I will be here for you, no matter what.” I said in a gentle voice.

“Okay, I will continue my therapy. But first, let’s take a bath together.”

I giggled. I was happy that I had convinced him to continue his treatment. I was hoping that we could really live a normal life this time.

The following day, I woke up early to help prepare for Caden’s engagement party with Alira. The girls and I were excited about the union of the Wilson’s and the royal family.

“This is really exciting. We get closer to each other in every generation.” Nina excitedly said.

We were in the dressing room for gown selection and fitting. The boys would be in a separate room from us, and Jayden would be the one to assist Caden.

I looked at Alora, checking on some gowns for Alira. I walked closer to her, hugging her from behind.

“What?” She asked in a cold tone.

“Nothing. I’m just happy that our kids will marry someday. Thank you for approving of Caden.” I sincerely said.

As usual, she didn’t have any expression on her face.

“I know he wasn’t joking when he said he wanted to marry Alira. And I talked to Alira alone; she said he really likes Caden. I’m not sure if their feelings would last forever, but I trust and hope that it would. Luke, didn’t change right?” She said.

Luke has loved Alora since she was only nine. They’ve been engaged when they were still young before they were kidnapped. Then Alora lost her memories. But Luke never forgets her. He was head over heels in love with her even though she had no memory of him at all.

“I trust my son. He won’t change, I know that.” I answered.

Although I wasn’t sure what the future holds, I also hoped that Caden and Alira’s feelings towards each other would never change.

“Hey, I want a hug too!” Nina exclaimed.

“Me, too!” It was Emily who rushed towards us, followed by Sophie.

We hugged each other, thinking about what we all went through to go this far. We were high school kids with dreams of having a normal life, falling in love, having a family, and living happily ever after. But we learned that our lives were not like those from fairy tales.

We experienced different problems along the way, but we were still here, standing stronger together as friends and as a family.

We hope that the lives we have will continue in the future.