One more thing...

[No More Pretending]

"Go back to sleep, then."

 

[Riven]

He nodded as he let out a soft sigh, lying his head back down as he closes his eyes yet again.

 

[No More Pretending]

She slowly got up.

 

[Riven]

As Aiden rolled to the side and she got up, his phone can be heard ringing aloud among the various books, papers and notes on his work desk.

 

[No More Pretending]

Elizabeth smiled as she picked it up and left the room. "You've reached the phone of Aiden Reece. He's taking a much-needed nap right now, but I'll be glad to take a message!" She chirped.

 

[Riven]

A hearty chuckle is heard on the other side of the cellular device, "Aiden's almost always taking naps. How are you Elizabeth? It's James and Sarah here, we got your pictures so we're just hoping the girls aren't much trouble."


In the living room, Amy and Leah's voices can be heard whispering, watching the television at low volume.

 

[No More Pretending]

"Oh no! They're such darling little girls... You should be proud of how well they behave. Really, thank you for letting us watch them," she said with a giggle. "Do you want me to bring the phone down to them so you two can say hi?"

 

[Riven]

"That would be certainly delightful", Sarah says with a soft giggle.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled and walked down, putting the phone on speaker. "girls! Guess who's calling!"

 

[Riven]

With brightened faces, they look at Elizabeth with curiosity, running over to her as they put their faces close to the phone. "Mommy? Daddy?", they both ask aloud near the microphone. Another laugh is heard on the other end. "You girls get smarter by the second", said James as Sarah's soft laugh is heard.

 

[No More Pretending]

Elizabeth giggled. "They called because they saw those adorable pictures of you and wanted to see how you were doing."

 

[Riven]

"We're having a lot of fun daddy!", said Leah aloud. Amy giggled, "Uncle Aiden and his friend Elizabeth are awesome!" "That's really great sweetheart", replied James with a smile heard from his voice. "We'll be back in a few more days girls!", said Sarah aloud.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled brightly.

 

[Riven]

"We have to go, we'll see you two soon!", exclaimed James and Sarah. "Bye!", replied Leah and Amy together as they shut off the phone and closed it with bright smiles.

 

[No More Pretending]

Elizabeth grinned at the girls.

 

[Riven]

They gladly returned the smiles as they walked over and pushed the phone into her hands and hugged her waist tightly.

 

[No More Pretending]

She knelt down and hugged them.

 

[Riven]

They giggled softly, each of them kissing her cheeks.

 

[No More Pretending]

She giggled.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled at them.

 

[Riven]

They returned their smiles brightly.

 

[Riven]

As the girls giggled and let go of her, returning to watching the television, a groan is heard as Aiden sat up, wiping his eyes.

 

[No More Pretending]

Elizabeth smiled and walked back into the room. "Rest well?"

 

[Riven]

He smiled as he stretched, seeing her walk in he patted the spot beside him, "Of course I did, but I was missing a valuable asset."

 

[No More Pretending]

"The phone rang, and it was your cousin, so I brought the phone to the girls."