Chapter 122 - Birthday Wishes

Cordell sat on the floor playing with his little boy. They had a party planned for the twins. Their 19th birthday. They would be graduating from school in a short few weeks.

"Stone, my little birds are flying the coop! First Jewel and now the twins. They are going to move into the little house that Jewel left when she married your Uncle Donnovan. And guess what else. You are getting a cousin! Jewel and Donnovan are having a baby." Then he said wistfully, "She will have special powers like their parents." He was feeling sad that Stone, his only son, hadn't inherited his powers. Two of his children had. He just hoped Stone never felt left out. The doorbell sounded taking him out of his thoughts. "Kiddo, there's the doorbell. Time to get this party started!" said Cordell as he got up to greet the guests.


As soon as everyone arrived, they wasted no time getting to the main event and wishing Joy and Alia happy birthday.

Joy went first. She pretended to think about what she should wish for her birthday even though she already knew. She couldn't wait for the time when she and Alia graduated and maybe move out. Then they would be able to openly date the two men that had come to be special to them. She made her wish and blew out the candles.

Alia had the exact same wish and also made a show of thinking of a wish before blowing out her candles.

Corrie was getting bored with all the silly birthday wishes. Since Pete Lancaster, her prom date, was there she decided to test her genie powers on him and got him to kiss her while everyone was watching Alia and her theatrics. Corrie loved how well she was able to control him. Score one for Corrie!   
Joy and Alia sat down with Donnovan and started asking him about the nursery as they enjoyed a slice of cake. Jewel was due in two months. They found out it was going to be a girl. "Not twins?" the girls chimed in at the same time and began to laugh.

Delia was thrilled that Jewel was pregnant and wasted no time checking out her daughter's expanding middle. "I loved being pregnant with every single one of my many children over the years," sighed Delia reminiscing, "I am so happy I am finally going to get to stay and watch my granddaughter grow up. Have you decided on a name?"

Jewel was confused by her mother's choice of words so she laughed. "Mother, none of what you just said makes any sense. I am the one that should have pregnancy brain. Anyway, of course you are going to get to see Cheyenne grow up! Why wouldn't you?"

"Oh," said Delia realizing how weird she must have sounded. "I just meant I have been looking forward to this day since you were born." Then it just dawned her what Jewel had said. "Cheyenne! Oh what a beautiful name!"

"Yes, Cheyenne Cordelia Steel!"

"Oh No! Corrie will think she is named after her! Maybe we shouldn't tell her your babies middle name!"

"I don't think she cares, she has been sucking face with the Lancaster boy for the past 20 minutes. Look over there," and Jewel pointed behind her. Delia rolled her eyes and took off to break them apart as Cordell walked over to talk to Jewel.

"Hi little mother. How are you feeling?" Cordell asked his daughter.

"Really good. The doctor said little Cheyenne is growing perfectly and I am no longer sick."

Upon learning the baby's name, Cordell couldn't help himself. He started up a conversation with Jewel's tummy. "Hey Cheyenne, this is your grandfather. I wuv you. You have the best mommy ever my sweet little baby witchie poo!



"Daddy! Shhh! Don't say that! People will hear."

"Oh, yes...Sorry." Then he began to whisper excitedly, "But you do know she will be - right?"

"Yes Donnovan and I have discussed it. In fact Donnovan has taught me a few spells. After Cheyenne is born, maybe I can show you."

Cordell pulled Jewel into a bear hug. "I would love to. I love you and we are so happy and proud of you."

"See you later Gramps," teased Jewel as she and Donnovan left.

After everyone was gone, Delia poured the girls their first celebratory glass of wine and asked them to join her and Cordell in the spa to relax.

"It was a great party. Thanks so much. Jewel was so cute. She was waddling!" said Alia laughing. "I can't wait until her baby is born."

Delia looked at Cordell and asked, "Should we tell them?"

Cordell nodded and said, "Yes, I will let you do the honors."

Joy gasped, "Mom! No! You aren't pregnant? Are you?"

Delia busted out laughing. "No!" and looked at Cordell and said, "Don't you get any ideas big guy!"

"Well what then?" asked Alia.

"How would you two like to move into Jewel's house after graduation?  We were going to sell it but, we thought you two might like to move in."

The twins squealed in unison. "YES!"

"That would be so awesome. Thanks so much!" sighed Joy as she leaned back and kicked up her feet. Her parents had just unknowingly granted both girl's birthday wishes. Living in another house they would be able to freely see their boyfriends.

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Graduation was upon them. Everyone dressed up and took off. Both girls were such party animals they got stuck with silly graduation caps even though Alia was valedictorian.

After the ceremony, the girls did the obligatory diploma toss while Corrie rolled her eyes. The twins were ecstatic. They had their whole life ahead of them. Joy had a few job interviews already lined up but Alia, even being valedictorian, was't sure she wanted to work. She would rather be a stay at home mom. She wasn't really sure where that came from. Maybe watching her father take care of their family all these years.

Angie was bored and frustrated. She knew her safety nets were leaving and she would have to contend with Corrie. She found a rain puddle to take our her frustration and got good and wet before her father managed to make her stop.

"Angelica!" Yelled Cordell, "Your mother is going to kill you! You have ruined your shoes and stockings! You know better."

"She doesn't care! Only Alia and Joy and now they are leaving," shot back Angie.

Cordell's heart broke for his littlest Genie. Jewel just left and was having a baby and now the twins were going to be leaving. He understood. He softened his tone, "It'll be okay. You won't have to share a room with Stone anymore. You and Corrie get to decorate your rooms however you want. Now come on before we both get in trouble."


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