The days after their ultrasound flew by in a flurry of excitement and preparation. The news of the triplets still felt surreal to both Romance and Sebastian, but they embraced it with open hearts. They had already bought three plush toys as a symbol of the little ones, and now, the time had come to share their news with Romi’s family.
 
The Delacruz Estate was as grand as always, the soft golden light from the chandelier illuminating the living room. Romi felt the familiar warmth of the house, but today it felt different—almost electric. This time, she wasn’t just a daughter coming to visit; today, she was going to share the biggest news of her life.
Sebastian, standing beside her, gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. “Are you ready?” he asked, his voice low but filled with warmth.
Romi nodded, though a part of her stomach twisted with nervousness. "I think so. I just… hope they’re happy about this."
He smiled, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “They will be. They’ll see how much we love these little ones.”
Taking a deep breath, Romi walked into the room where her family sat. Her parents, Antonio and Cathy, were on the couch, and her brothers, Raphael and Nico, were seated nearby, chatting about their day. The familiar chatter was comforting, but Romi couldn’t shake the nerves.
Sebastian stood just behind her, waiting patiently, offering her silent support. Romi glanced at him one last time, and then—gathering her courage—she stepped forward.
 
“Everyone,” Romi began, her voice calm but with a slight tremor of excitement, “Sebastian and I went to the hospital yesterday. We had our check-up with the OB-GYN... and well, we got a surprise.” She paused for dramatic effect, her heart racing in her chest. “We’re going to have triplets.”
A beat of stunned silence passed. Then—
“What?” Cathy gasped, her eyes wide, the shock written all over her face. “Triplets? Are you—are you serious?” She stood up, her hand instinctively moving to her mouth. Her eyes shone with a mixture of disbelief and wonder.
Antonio, usually calm and collected, blinked several times, his face still frozen in shock. “Three?” he repeated, as if the words hadn’t quite processed. “Three babies?”
Raphael leaned forward, his jaw slightly slack. “Wait. Triplets?” His voice was a mix of shock and pure disbelief, his eyes darting between Romi and Sebastian. “You’re serious?”
Nico’s eyes widened, and he looked between them, his mouth opening and closing, unsure of how to respond. “Three?” He finally let out a breath, laughing softly. “Wow. This is... a lot to process.”
 
Romi let out a soft laugh, the tension easing from her shoulders as she looked at Sebastian. He stepped forward with her, nodding toward the plush toys in the bag. “We got these to celebrate,” he said, holding up the three little plush animals—each one representing one of their babies.
The moment they saw the toys, the family’s reactions shifted from shock to amazement.
Cathy laughed, her eyes filled with tears. “Oh my God, three little ones. Three!” She laughed again, her voice shaky, as she reached out to gently touch each toy. “You’re going to need so much help. Three babies, Romi? I’m in!”
Antonio, still processing, gave a hearty chuckle, his face breaking into a proud smile. “This is... beyond anything I expected,” he said, though his voice was thick with emotion. “But I’m happy. I’m proud of you both.”
Raphael, who had been silent for a moment, stood up and gave Sebastian a half-smile. “I thought I was going to be an uncle just once,” he said with a grin. “Now, it looks like I’m going to be an uncle... three times over.”
Nico, still blinking in surprise, shook his head, but there was a grin tugging at his lips. “Triplets, huh? I guess we’re going to need more room in this house after all,” he joked, nudging his brother.
 
The family burst into laughter, the shock melting away into pure joy. Romi felt the weight lift from her chest, her heart swelling with love as she saw the genuine happiness in her family’s faces.
Cathy stepped forward, her hands resting gently on Romi’s shoulders. “I’m so happy for you,” she said, her voice full of emotion. “You’ve made us so proud. Three little ones. They’re going to be so loved.”
Romi’s heart swelled. “Thank you, Mom,” she whispered, her voice thick with emotion.
Sebastian, standing beside her, wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her close. “We’re ready for this,” he said, his voice low but filled with confidence. “Ready to build a life together. A family.”
Romi looked up at him, her eyes shining. “Together,” she echoed, smiling softly.
The rest of the evening passed in a flurry of happy chatter, plans for the future, and heartfelt congratulations. Romi had never felt so loved, so accepted. For the first time in what felt like forever, she truly believed that everything would be okay.
 
Later that night, after everyone had left the living room and headed to bed, Romi and Sebastian sat on the couch, their hands intertwined. The house was quiet now, but the joy from earlier still lingered in the air.
“I can’t believe it,” Romi whispered, leaning against Sebastian. “It feels like a dream.”
He smiled down at her, his fingers gently tracing the outline of her hand. “It’s real,” he said softly. “And it’s just the beginning.”
As they sat in the quiet of the night, the sound of their gentle laughter and soft words echoing in the room, Romi couldn’t help but feel like they were truly starting a new chapter of their lives. The triplets were a blessing, a new beginning, and she was ready for whatever came next—as long as she had Sebastian by her side.
Together, they would face the future, hand in hand, their hearts full of love for the little ones who would soon change their world forever.