✦ CHAPTER — "One Year Later" ✦
Author's POV
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A year had passed.
And somehow…
Life had become quiet.
Not perfect.
But peaceful in a way none of them had ever experienced before.
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Alina was now two.
Small. Bright. Full of energy.
And completely attached to Jay like always.
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Jay's POV
"Mama!"
Tiny footsteps echoed through the hallway as Alina ran straight into my arms.
I laughed softly, catching her before she could fall.
"There's my baby…"
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She giggled, burying her face into my neck.
"Play!"
"I will, I will…"
I kissed her cheek, smiling.
For the first time in a long time…
The house felt calm.
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Author's POV
Keifer stood near the doorway.
Watching them.
Silent.
Hands in his pockets.
Cold mafia presence still there…
But softer now.
Less sharp.
More… home.
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Keifer's POV
I didn't interrupt them.
I just watched.
Jay laughing.
Alina clinging to her.
Warm.
Safe.
Mine.
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But something felt… off today.
Jay wasn't as energetic.
Not like usual.
She kept pausing.
One hand slightly on the table.
Breathing a little slower.
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I noticed immediately.
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Keifer
"…Jay?"
My voice came out low.
She looked up.
Smiled faintly.
"I'm fine, baby."
But she wasn't.
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Author's POV
Before I could even take another step—
She suddenly froze.
Her hand tightened slightly on the counter.
And then—
She rushed toward the bathroom.
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Keifer's POV
My body moved before my mind did.
I followed her instantly.
"Jay."
She didn't answer.
And then I heard it.
Silence.
Then pain.
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Author's POV
I was behind her in seconds.
Holding her hair back.
One hand steady on her back.
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"Breathe…"
Keifer's voice was calm.
But his hand was tight.
Protective.
Focused.
"I'm here."
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Jay's POV
I couldn't even speak properly.
But I felt him.
Behind me.
Holding me like I was something fragile.
And somehow…
That made it easier.
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Author's POV
After a few minutes…
Silence returned.
Jay leaned slightly against him.
Exhausted.
Keifer didn't let go.
Not even for a second.
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Keifer's POV
"…We're going to the hospital."
Not a question.
A decision.
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Author's POV
Alina was quickly taken to Jay's mother.
And within minutes…
They were in the car.
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Keifer's POV
My hand didn't leave hers.
Not once.
Even when I started the car.
Even when the road moved.
I kept holding her.
Tighter than before.
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Jay's POV
He didn't speak much.
But his hand didn't move.
And that was enough.
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Author's POV
The hospital lights were too bright.
Too white.
Too quiet.
Time felt slower inside.
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Keifer's POV
I hated hospitals.
But I hated waiting more.
I stood beside her the entire time.
Watching.
Protecting.
Silent.
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Then the doctor walked in.
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Author's POV
The room changed instantly.
Something shifted.
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Doctor
"She's fine."
A pause.
Then—
"…and she's pregnant."
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Silence.
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Keifer's POV
For a second…
Nothing made sense.
Pregnant.
Again.
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My mind stopped.
Completely.
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I looked at her.
Jay.
My wife.
My home.
My everything.
"…What?"
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Author's POV
Jay blinked slowly.
Then softly said:
"…Baby?"
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Keifer's POV
Something broke inside my chest.
But not in pain.
In shock.
In disbelief.
In something warmer.
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I stepped closer.
Slowly.
And then—
I pulled her into my chest.
Tightly.
Like I needed to confirm she was real.
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"…Again?"
My voice came out broken.
Soft.
Almost laughing.
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Jay's POV
I smiled.
Even though my eyes were teary.
"Surprise…"
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Author's POV
For the first time in days…
Keifer laughed softly.
Then buried his face into her shoulder.
Holding her like he never wanted to let go again.
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Jay's POV
"I think we're in trouble…"
I whispered.
He tightened his hold.
"No."
A pause.
"…we're in luck."
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Author's POV — Ending Scene
Outside the hospital window…
The world kept moving.
But inside that room…
Time stopped again.
Because once more…
Their family was growing.
And Keifer…
Wasn't just a mafia boss.
He was a man holding onto his home.
His wife.
His life.
His future.
And this time…
He wasn't letting
🤍 EPILOGUE — "HOME" 🖤
Jay's POV
Time didn't feel like it was rushing anymore.
It just… passed gently.
Like life had finally learned to breathe.
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Alina was seven now.
Still my little storm of emotions.
Still running into my arms when she needed comfort.
Still refusing to sleep unless she was sure I was right there.
> "Mama…"
Always soft.
Always certain.
Always mine.
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The twins had grown too.
Kiara and Kade.
Five years old now.
Old enough to understand love in their own way…
But still young enough to need it everywhere.
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Kiara never left Keifer.
She was his shadow.
If he stood, she stood.
If he walked, she followed.
Tiny hands always holding onto him like he was her entire world.
And he never once let go.
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Kade was mine.
Always beside me.
Always curling into my lap when he was tired.
Always holding onto my sleeve like he was scared I might disappear.
And I never moved him away.
Not once.
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Jay's POV
That evening, the house was calm.
Too calm.
But in the best way.
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Alina lay beside me, already half asleep.
Kade was completely curled on my lap.
Breathing softly.
Safe.
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Kiara was in Keifer's arms.
Her head resting against his chest like she belonged there from the start of time.
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The door opened quietly.
Keifer stepped in.
Tired.
Quiet.
But his eyes softened the moment he saw us.
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He didn't speak.
Just walked over and sat beside me.
Immediately.
Like he was pulled there without thinking.
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For a moment, he just looked at all of us.
Like he was trying to memorize peace.
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Keifer's POV
I used to think home was a place.
A building.
A name.
Something you return to.
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I was wrong.
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Home wasn't a place.
It was her.
It was them.
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Jay was sitting there.
Alina asleep beside her.
Kade on her lap.
Kiara in my arms.
And for the first time in my life…
I wasn't searching for anything else.
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Jay's POV
I leaned slightly into him.
Tired.
Warm.
Full.
He didn't move away.
Instead, he gently pulled us closer.
Like he was afraid even silence might take this away from him.
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Then quietly:
> "Still here?"
I smiled softly.
"…always."
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His hand tightened slightly around Kiara.
His other hand rested near Kade.
" I love you "
And just like that…
Everything stayed.
No fear.
No chaos.
No distance.
Just us.
Just home.
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🤍 AUTHOR NOTE — "Thank You, My Lovelies" 🖤
My lovelies… 🥺🤍
I honestly don't even know where to start.
Writing this book has been such an emotional journey for me.
From Jay and Keifer's first moments… to all the chaos, misunderstandings, soft scenes, family moments, and finally their happy ending…
It all became something really special to me. 🖤
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I never expected so many of you to love this story, support these characters, and stay with them through every chapter.
Thank you for reading, commenting, and loving Jayfer the way I did while writing them. 🥺🤍
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But I also believe something important…
Every story deserves a proper ending.
Not rushed.
Not dragged.
Just… complete.
And that is what I wanted for Jay and Keifer.
A peaceful ending.
A home.
A family.
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Even though I am sad to end this book… I am also happy because their story feels complete now.
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✨ NEW BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT
And my lovelies… 🖤
I have released a new book.
📖 "Where Chaos Meets Calm" (Jayfer )
This is a new story… different world… new journey… but still with the emotional, chaotic, romantic energy you all love.
If you enjoyed Jay and Keifer… I truly think you will love this too. 🥺🤍
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💌 FINAL MESSAGE
Thank you for staying with me.
Thank you for loving my characters.
And thank you for making this story feel alive. 🖤
I love you all, my lovelies. 🤍🥺
— Author ✨