The house was alive with joy and celebration. Nora had officially become King's Counsel and was now a practicing international lawyer. That evening, the entire family came together to celebrate her incredible achievement.
Laughter echoed through the halls. Plates clinked. Music played softly in the background. Zayan watched Nora smile, her eyes bright and proud, and his heart melted all over again.
Later that night, Zayan carried the twins—Seraphina and Lysander—in his strong arms while baby Liam rested in a sling against his chest. He tucked them into bed gently, kissing their foreheads.
Nora was already in the shower when Zayan walked in quietly. Steam filled the bathroom as warm water poured down her back. She was rinsing off when she felt arms wrap gently around her waist from behind.
"Hey, darling," Zayan whispered in a husky voice, his breath hot against her ear.
Nora turned her head slightly, meeting his eyes. The water ran over them both as he pulled her closer. His lips brushed her neck, and her eyes fluttered closed.
He kissed her slowly, tasting her, his hands exploring her wet skin. She let out a soft moan as he whispered her name again and again. Their lips met in a deep, passionate kiss—a slow, burning connection that felt eternal.
In that moment, there was only the two of them—no worries, no noise, just the sound of running water and their heartbeats in sync.
The Next Morning
Nora was up by 4:00 a.m. As usual, the wives joined her in the kitchen to prepare breakfast. Together, they cooked, bathed the kids, dressed them, and cleaned the house.
Zayan was still sound asleep when Lysander tiptoed into the bedroom and began tapping him.
"Wake up, sleepy head!" he said.
Zayan groaned, pulling the covers over his head. "Nooooo… Daddy wants more sleep!"
"Get up!" Nora called from the hallway in her 'Mom Voice'—stern and scary.
Zayan jolted up. "I'm up! I'm up!"
Nora laughed, kissed her boys, and leaned in to kiss Zayan. "Come on, breakfast is ready."
Everyone got dressed. Zayan wasn't going to the office that day—Nora was. He had gotten her a brand new phone, laptop, iPad, headphones, and a sleek power bank. She already knew how to use them all. Between Zayan and Kiernan, she was now tech-savvy.
Her handbag was neatly packed. She still needed to get her office schedule and start drafting a timetable to balance home and work.
As they all got ready to leave, Nora kissed Zayan and Liam goodbye.
"Bye, love," she said.
"Bye, baby," Zayan replied.
"Bye-bye, Mama!" Liam waved from his high chair, his mouth full of mashed bananas.
Nora chuckled and headed out, stepping into her G-Wagon and driving to headquarters.
At the Law Firm Headquarters
Mr. Smith stood proudly as he introduced her.
"This is Nora Lilith," he said. "She'll be the new King's Counsel."
The room erupted in applause.
A man stood up, smiling warmly. "Welcome to the team."
Nora shook hands with everyone. Once in her office, she wasted no time. She dove into stacks of unfinished cases, giving them thorough reviews and realistic, smart solutions. Her skills stunned the team.
Later that day, she was offered another opportunity—a professorship in International Law at the university. She accepted.
Her lectures were electric. Students admired her clarity, her passion, and the way she made complex theories feel simple and practical.
At Home – 3:45 p.m.
The kids were home from school. Zayan sat with them on the couch, listening to their stories.
"Dad, Seraphina kicked a girl," Lysander said.
Zayan raised a brow. "Why?"
"Because she said I'm ugly and then pushed Lysander!" Seraphina said sweetly, blinking innocently. "So, I kicked her into the mud."
Zayan sighed and looked at her. "You're just like your mama."
He picked up his phone and called Nora. She answered after two rings.
"Hey Z!" she chirped.
"Hey baby," he said. "Are you okay? Have you eaten?"
"Yes, I have, my love. Just finishing up one more case. I'll be back soon… Oh! I got something for you too," she added, giggling before hanging up.
Zayan's heart melted.
5:20 p.m. – Nora Returns Home
Nora pulled into the driveway, her SUV loaded with bags and boxes.
"I'm back!" she called out.
"Mama!" the twins yelled, running to hug her while Liam sat munching snacks in his seat.
"Hey, darling," Zayan said, walking over. Nora kissed him and handed him a bouquet of fresh flowers, followed by seven boxes of items he loved.
"This is for being the best husband and best father ever," she said.
She brought out a ceramic mug that read: "Best Husband Ever" with a blue heart.
Zayan blushed hard. "Aww…"
As everyone gathered around, Nora began handing out gifts. Lisa gasped.
"This is the Pandas jewelry set! The new release?! This costs a fortune! Thank you so much, Nora!"
Asher asked, "Wait… How did you afford all this?"
"Oh, well," Nora said with a smile. "First, I solved eight complicated cases that were left unfinished. Gave them solid solutions that were approved and implemented."
"That's impressive!" Kiernan said.
Nora continued, "As King's Counsel, I'm paid between £400,000 to £1 million monthly. And my university position as a professor? That's another £600,000."
Everyone stared in stunned silence.
"Woah," Asher said finally.
Zayan just smiled, filled with pride. "Professor Nora Zayan Kai," he said, teasing.
Maverick and Kiernan joined in, chanting, "Yes, Professor!"
Nora laughed at them, blushing.
That night, as the kids slept, Zayan wrapped his arms around Nora. She was reviewing another case, her notes spread on the bed. Her perfectly organized timetable sat beside her—a beautiful balance between work and home life.
Zayan kissed her shoulder. "My brilliant wife."
She smiled without looking up. "My loving husband."
Together, they made a promise—one silent but certain:
They'd chase dreams, conquer obstacles, raise their family, and support each other—forever.