Dylan Barillas-Chapter 4

Dylan (25) his husband Leo (56) their children: twins, Salma and Lionel (2)
Narrated by: Dylan


Our marriage has begun to get a little boring I might say. We still talk about the news of my family but it seems all we have in common now a days. Leo wants me to enroll in college where as I am content in my little job as he calls it.

Leo believes in hiring a nanny to do the job of helping to raise our kids. I honestly detest the idea but I don't want to get into it with him. So I grinned and agreed to have interviews. Who ever heard of a Manny? Not me. The three people that showed were Martin Ruben, Jane Stacks and Allegra Gorey. I interviewed each one and was bored out of my mind.

Just because I have to choose someone I choose Jane. She seemed the most normal out of the three people that applied.

I have to admit that she is great with the kids. I am happy that she is around to help me out.

Don't get me wrong I still take care of the kids. I know Leo hates me being so involved. Either way they are our kids and we should be involved. I just hope that our marriage gets its spark back sooner rather than later.

Carson Barillas --Chapter 4

Carson (25) and his wife Vanessa (24)
Narrated by Carson.


I got up and ran to the bathroom and to my surprise Vanessa was in there. I felt so embarrassed but she told me not to. I asked her why was she there and she told me that she wasn't feeling too good.

At breakfast she told me that she was late with her period. I looked and her and told her that we could not jump to conclusions. We had to wait until she got it confirmed with the doctor. Either way would be fine for me. After all we have been married for two years already.

Just in case, I stopped by the pet store and got us a new little pet. This kitty would help console Vanessa just in case she was not pregnant.

I barely showed her the cat when she jumped in my arms to tell me we were expecting. I couldn't find any words to describe the happiness that I felt. It was too strange knowing that I was going to be a dad.

Vanessa had a pretty much normal pregnancy. She had no problems and next thing we knew she was giving birth. No need to tell you that being a medical doctor she was all upset that I kept telling her to calm down.

It was all worth it in the end. Meet our twins . Vanessa is holding Julian while I am holding Jewel. I still cant believe that we have twins!

My mom's were so happy when they heard the babies were born. They insisted on taking pictures and taking care of the babies. Vanessa did not mind at all that my moms were willing to help.

We were now back to semi normal sex life when all of a sudden we heard a squeal from one of the babies. I told Vanessa to ignore it that one of my mom's would get it but then she kindly reminded me that my mom's had went back to their place.

Turns out that llttle Julian needed a diaper change. Now that my kids are here I am even more motivated to finish and get to the correct level in my career. I have a bigger family that I need to take care of.

Shaila Barillas-Ch 4

Shaila (25) and Weldon Fairchild (27)


We finally found an apartment. Weldon and I were still amazed that we actually live around the corner from Alfredo and Merill. Weldon didn't mind as long as we had our own place. He insisted on signing the lease which for me is not a problem.

We got all of our new furniture. So far we both have the same taste in colors. The landlord said we can change the walls if need be. We are still debating on the floor but for now this wood will do fine.

Weldon hugged me and told me that this would be fine for us. I know were just boyfriend and girlfriend but I wouldn't mind getting married some day. This big step of moving in is enough for me right now.

The family came over along with my moms to see the new place. Alfredo was a little jealous of all our space and said he and Merrill might even look into renting in this new apartment building.

I don't know what got into to me but one night I started looking at education programs online. I found the perfect one for us. It allows Weldon and I to earn our BA's through lessons at home. The only drawback? It costs $9,000 each. I know I didn't go to college but in the long run I think it would benefit us money wise.

The other night I was painting when Weldon came home and barely said hi to me. He sat on the couch and I could swear that I heard him crying. I didn't want to just come out and say "are you crying?" So I just waited and soon enough he called me over.

I asked him what was wrong and apparently he was demoted and we would have a little problem come rent time. He was a lab assistant and now he was demoted to a test subject. He asked if he should just return to the restaurant where we met to work. I told him no and I told him about the college program and that it was time.

I told him the price and I could tell that was a drawback. I told him that in the long run we could do and be so much more. He finally said, "You know what your right. If we do this together we should be good. Lets do it!"

We secured the loan and I enrolled both of us in our classes. I can't wait til this little adventure is over. Who knows what could be next.

Alfredo Barillas -Ch 4

Weldon (27), Shaila (25), Merlin (30) and Alfredo (25)
Narrated by Alfredo


We have all lived together for two years and we have started to notice that we are a little congested. Merlin told me that Weldon came home with makeup on one day. Apparently Shaila was embarrassed enough for both Weldon and herself. Merlin could not stop chuckling when he told me the story.

Merlin told me that he talked to Weldon about their plans about moving out. For me it would be fine if either they move or we move. According to Merlin, Weldon was all for moving out.

I came home and Merlin told me that Weldon would talk to Shaila to see if she would agree to moving out. I just felt lucky to have my sister stay with me and we have always gotten along.

Apparently Shaila was not looking foward to moving. She wanted to stay put because this was our first apartment after we left home. Weldon had his work cut out for him if he wanted to convince her of moving out.

Finally it was the talk that I was trying to avoid. It was different if Merlin and Weldon were talking about moving or staying. But us? We were a part of Quads. Literally we had not been apart since birth. First Dylan moved out then Carson...and now? Well Shaila told me that she decided to move out.

We hugged and we both had tears because we were officially separating.

We had a last dinner to tell our parents that we were moving apart from each other. Carson actually made it without Sam while our other sibilings were too busy. Sometimes I feel bad that we are not that talkative with our younger sibilings. I would have to work on that sooner rather than later.

My mom congradulated us on being adults and moving on. She was amazed that her babies were all grown up. She did tell us that our younger siblings wanted to come but were unavailable due to college, etc.

Shaila announced that they had found an apartment and were ready to move. Apparently they were going to live closer than we actually thought. I was happy for them.

When we finished helping Shaila and Weldon move we were tired. It was so strange being there alone but still we were ready to start our lives alone.

Justin Barillas ch 6

Justin (29), LaShawn (38)
Children: Cameron and Candice (twins)(2 )
Narrated by LaShawn

Publish Post

Now that the kids are toddlers, Justin has decided to reopen his business at home. Just-in-case is getting much more customers than before.

I still work my magic as a dazzler seller on the floor. I still tell Justin that maybe now that he's earning more he might hire another employee. I know Gordon was happy to get his job back.

Justin asked several people if they wanted to work at his store and many turned him down flat. Finally a teenager by the name of Ivy Cooper decided to join his team as a sales person. Justin held his first meeting and introduced Ivy to Gordon. Gordon got a little raise since he now restocks the inventory.

Business was booming but Ivy seemed to come on a little strong. Justin was worried and talked to her and she just smiled. Hopefully she will work on her aggressiveness.

I am still into pottery and now even manage to make some of my tea sets. I have to admit its nice when Justin tells me that I need to make more. They are so in demand right now.

We finally got Ian and Marcos to come over with their wives to have a little party. It was awesome that Adam and Cara managed to tag along. I sat by Justin and asked him why he looked so down. He told me that he received yet another complaint from customers regarding Ivy.

Ian too chimed in his opinion later that night. Justin is sometimes too nice but we all agreed that Ivy needed to go. In the end it is Justin's decision whether he retrains her or not.

Justin called Ivy in and informed her of her aggressiveness. She refused to change and even said told Justin that his business would fail without her selling skills. No need to tell you that she was fired on the spot. Justin now is worried about hiring another person.

I am 38 and that makes me 8 years older than my husband. I cant believe that I am about to turn 40 in a couple of years. I look in the mirror and I see the wrinkles starting to set in. I also started thinking about having more kids. I am almost at the cusp.

My little mid-life crisis landed me on the sofa looking at the newspaper and something caught my eye. Apparently Viramontes is offering a new Master's program that costs $9,000. Can you imagine? I immediately wanted to sign up. Not to mention the auto bonus added to my salary.

I mentioned it to Justin and he agreed that I should go ahead and do it. He himself didn't finish college and I asked him if he wanted to do it. He told me that he was too busy with the store but maybe in the future.

I signed up for the classes and instantaneously received the material to get started. Apparently its 7 courses and for each one I have to write a term paper. Ugh!

I found a glitch in the system. I have so far finished a course but I got the material for the second course. Its no wonder that I have to still do my exam for the 1st course. I cant believe that I really wanted to do this??? EEEK!