Arthur woke up early and joined the others to finish the party preparations. Vivian had ended up calling everybody they knew to the party even when she knew Arthur hated strangers in his house.
When she asked if it was okay all she said was, " Rose my sister has my back " with a smile.
Arthur and Sean moved the rest of the snacks to the terrace and the living room while the ladies finished with the meal.
Rose was still somnolent as they hurriedly finished everything. Her dress had been delivered an hour later so Dorothy went up to wake her up.
"Rose it's time to wake up " she gently called her.
After everyone was done Vivian got ready and welcomed the guests while the rest also got ready.
Arthur went back upstairs to find Rose almost done with her makeup. He stood behind her admiring the image of her beautiful face in the mirror.
He took a shower then got ready himself.
Rose was still getting ready when Arthur walked in dressed in a tuxedo. She could see his image reflected in the mirror.
"You look dashing " she breathed.
Arthur smiled pulling up the zip of her dress. Even with her huge baby bump, the dress made her look glamorous.
"You still look beautiful as always " Arthur placed a kiss on her neck. Holding her hand he leads them out of the room.
The others watched them as they walked down the stairs. Soon the party officially started and everyone was having fun.
Rose and Arthur greeted the guests as she enjoyed the sweet snacks. Irene and Sean played with the kids. Since Vanita was around Arthur behaved himself as he moved around holding her hands.
It was all smiles and eating the whole evening as everybody toasted to Arthur and Rose.
Vivian took the dance floor with Harry inviting others to join them and soon David and Samuel were dancing.
Rose excused herself moving to the terrace with lesser people. Feeling suffocated and wanting to rest her feet she sat down gazing at the now dark sky.
She scoffed not believing that her life turned out this way, " How many times have I wondered how I turned this way " she chuckled.
She caressed her belly feeling their mother's touch the twins kicked. She giggled," Why are you both still awake?" she whispered to her belly.
"It's late go to sleep " she gently rubbed her hands as if she was rocking them to sleep.
Arthur had been searching for her when he saw Rose sitting outside on the terrace in a daze. Grabbing a shawl he walked to where she was wrapping it around her shoulders.
"Is the party not entertaining enough?" he sat next to her taking her cold hands into his.
"No. it's so fun that am so exhausted. Just came out to get some fresh air "
Silence soon followed as they gazed into the darkness while holding hands.
"Oh..hmmm" Rose let out disrupting the peace they had been sharing.
Alert Arthur turned to her, " Something wrong?" he asked.
Rose moved her hand to her belly, " At first I didn't mind it but now it's getting stronger " she cried.
Arthur followed her lead placing his hand to where she claimed hurt. But then Rose looked up, " I think my water just broke " she yelled.
"WHAT!?...." Arthur clamored.
"I said my water broke " Rose cried out at the top of her voice.