I became paranoid after I saw the text. He really couldn't come here or could he? I started biting my lips in nervously. Should we just cancel the party and take her somewhere private? The knock on the door startled me out of my thoughts.

"Who's there?" I asked nervously.

"It's me, Tess." I heaved a sigh of relief as Evie rushed to open the door and it was truly Tess.

"Shay, what's up?" Kel asked and I showed him my phone.

He sighed and locked eyes with me. "Nothing is going to happen Shay, the security is going to be very tight, we're going to have her around us at all times. I promise you everything is going to be alright."

"I hope so Kel. I hope so." I leaned closer to him for a hug.

"Don't be sad, now go get ready for the princess's party." He said playfully and I chuckled getting up to get the day running.

The party was in full swing, everything was going on smoothly so far but I couldn't help but worry. I was always on the lookout for something or someone out of place. After all, the day hasn't ended yet. Evie came out dressed in her purple ball gown. She looked extraordinarily beautiful and I couldn't help but admire the wonder Kel and I had created.

"She's so beautiful." Kel said as we admired her.

We had invited kids from a foundation Kel was a sponsor at and it felt nice seeing Evie interact with the kids and them being happy. Evie got to dress up as everything she wanted. Her cake was a pink castle and there were cupcakes of different colours with stickers of different princesses. Pictures were taken to serve as memories and in as much as I was so into the moment, I didn't let my guard down for one second. Nothing was going to happen to her, not on her birthday, not on our watch.

The party ended and people were returning to their homes.

I was so glad that it was over and it was a success. My parents and Kel's mom and grandmother were present and it was really heart warming despite the fact that my parents didn't like Kel's mom. I was surprised she came but I'm glad she did, I noticed Kel's joy in seeing her although he tried hiding it.

"Kel my son, can I talk to you?" His mom came over as we talked about how nice the party had been.

"I'd be right back Shayan." He gave me a kiss on the cheek and went with her.

I smiled and went to meet Evie, Tess was carrying her and they were talking about dresses. Tess had made all the dresses she wore, they had grown pretty close too.

"Your daughter is really amazing Shayan. I'm so blessed to have a niece like her." Tess smiled returning Evie to me.

"Thank you. I'm sure she's happy to have you around." I smiled carrying Evie.

Evie started playing with my hair while rambling about all the amazing ride that she went on and I just smiled listening to her. I was just so glad to have her, thankful that I had gone through with carrying her and had not aborted her. I was also grateful that Kel and I were finally okay and had put the past behind us and we were raising Evie with love.

"So you didn't get tired after all those rides?" I asked laughing.

"I am tired now but it was fun. I played with all the kids." She was so excited and I couldn't help but smile.

"I love you baby." I said kissing her cheeks.

"I love you too mummy. This is my best birthday ever. Daddy is in it and I had a lot of fun."

"I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself." I told her as she hugged me.

"Gosh I'm jealous, now I wish I have a kid." Tess said and Evie giggled.

"Don't worry, I'm your baby too and I love you." Evie said smiling.

"Awww. I love you too angel."

The happiness I was feeling was so much, I was so glad for the turn out of things. It's so much better to live without worries and burdens of the past. Kel came over to where we were seated and Evie squealed excitedly saying "daddy!" It's like she can't get enough of the word.

"Hey princess. How are you?" Kel asked twirling her around.

"I'm fine. My birthday is amazing. "

"So are you princess. I've got a gift for you, let's go check it out."

We all went out to the garden and it was a live in dollhouse. It was painted pink and was filled with different toys, there was even a potrait of Elsa and Anna on the wall. It was perfect for her.

"Do you like it?" Kel asked watching her reaction.

"Yes daddy. I love it." She smiled widely taking in the doll house as if she couldn't still believe it was hers.

"I'm glad you love it princess." He said twirling her around and she was giggling.

"This is the best birthday ever." She squealed and I smiled. I am so glad that she gets to have the life she deserves.

"There are still more to come sweetie, it's going to keep on getting better." I smiled and she did too. My heart is filled with so much love for her.

"I'd like to talk to you Shayan." I turned only to see Kel's mom.

"I'm with my daughter at the moment, I don't want to loose her from my sight." I said rather sternly.

"I'd keep an eye on her." Tess jumped in and out went my excuse.

We walked out of the garden to a more quiet place and I kept on wondering what she wanted to say to me. Or was she going to murder me, drown me in the pool perhaps.

"Your daughter is beautiful. She looks like Tess when she was little but she still has that semblance to you." I couldn't help but smile, come on we're talking about Evie.

"I know, she has Kel's hair and all." I smiled, an image of the both of them coming to mind.

"I'm sorry for everything I did to you Shayan, everything I said." Well I wasn't expecting her to say that, I said nothing staring at her wondering what to say next.

"I'm sorry that I didn't tell Kel about the pregnancy, it's just that I wanted a better life for him. I knew he would have left everything to be with you. And you weren't exactly the person I wanted him to be with but I've come to terms with it. My son really loves you and I respect that. Right now I just want the best for him and you are the best for him Shayan. I'm sorry I looked down on you all these years. Like you said, you reminded me of me so much. I was a naive girl who fell in love with a man that was married and ended up getting pregnant for him with him discarding me after. He only wanted me just because of the children. I couldn't live with that, I was miserable then. I hated that your background and everything else reminded me of me."

"And also I was jealous of the love Kel had for you and I feared it too. He loved you so much Shayan, he still does. I know I've wronged you on so many levels, but I'm hoping you'd forgive me, I know it'll take time, I really just want to work it out with you. To have a cordial relationship with you. A happy family."

I didn't even know where to start from, is it from the part of her knowing about the pregnancy and not telling Kel, I know she made him believe I cheated too, all the bad things she said to me. I inhaled and exhaled. I'm no longer holding on to that. Kel and I are together now, that's all that matters. I've let the past behind.

"It's cool. I'd like for us to be a happy family. For Evie to really interact with your family too."

"Thank you Shayan." She said with a small smile and I returned it too.

I think everything is settled now, everything is okay between all of us. I just can't wait to see what the future has in store for us. Thoughts of the future made me smile, me with my awesome family. How much I love them.

A text from my phone jolted me away from my imaginations.

I started running back in the direction of the garden, my heart racing. She has to be safe, she shouldn't be with him.

The scream of a little girl and what my eyes saw stopped me in tracks. He is here, he has her.