The sun was setting over Calabasas, turning the sky orange and pink when Derek and Kylie arrived at Kris's house. It was a special afternoon, and the entire Kardashian-Jenner family was gathered for a big dinner to celebrate Stormi's latest birthday. The energy in the air was contagious, with laughter and screams of happiness echoing from inside the house.
"Look how full this house is!" Derek commented as he pulled into the driveway of the luxurious mansion. He glanced at Kylie, who was beaming in a light, floral dress. "It's always a party when the family gets together."
"Absolutely! And you know how they love to have big celebrations. Let's go!" Kylie replied, holding Derek's hand as they walked toward the door.
As soon as they entered, they were greeted by an explosion of laughter and hugs. Kris stood in the center of the room, surrounded by her daughters, and when she saw Derek and Kylie, her face lit up. "You guys are here! I'm so glad you could come!"
"We couldn't miss our little one's party!" Kylie beamed, holding Stormi's hand as she sat next to her.
Kylie's sisters soon surrounded the family. "Look who's here! Our super dad and the queen of social media!" Kim said with a smile, winking at Derek.
"How are you guys? It's always crazy when we're all together," Kourtney commented, giving Kylie a tight hug.
"Yeah, and the kids are so excited to play!" Khloé added, looking at Aire, who was already running towards the table full of treats.
Kendall was busy arranging the last details of the decorations, but looked up when she heard the voices. "You guys are right on time! The party starts in a few minutes."
Dinner was amazing, with a variety of dishes to please every palate. Everyone sat down at the table, and Derek looked around, taking in the warm and lively atmosphere.
"I don't know how you guys do this every time, but it's all delicious," he said, picking up a piece of grilled chicken.
"It's all about the love we put into the food. You know, that's essential," Kris replied, looking proudly at her daughters.
"And there's never enough food! Let's have a competition to see who eats the most!" Kim challenged, laughing.
"If that's not an invitation to disaster, I don't know what is!" Kourtney joked, as everyone laughed.
After dinner, Kris asked everyone to share a funny story or special moment. "Let's do it, as a tradition!" she suggested.
"I'll start!" Stormi said, raising her hand as if she were in class. "One time, me and Daddy tried to make a cake, and we burned it to the ground! It was the funniest thing I've ever seen!"
Derek made a mock-indignant expression. "Hey! It wasn't my fault! I just followed the recipe exactly as it was written!"
Everyone laughed, and Kylie added, "You also decided to add chocolate to everything, which didn't help much!"
"I just wanted it to taste better!" Derek defended, but his smile gave away how much fun they had that day.
"Remember that time we had an impromptu fashion show here at our house?" Khloé asked, making everyone remember the memorable event. "It was a real battle of styles!"
"Yes! And you were wearing those ridiculous boots that didn't even match your dress!" Kourtney replied, laughing.
"And you were also trying to walk around in those gym shoes, which made no sense at all!" Khloé retaliated, causing everyone to laugh.
The kids were busy in a corner, playing with new toys and laughing. Derek looked at them, feeling grateful for moments like this. Life had changed so much, and now the family was coming together to make new memories.
"Hey, Derek, what do you say we tell you the story of your life in the military? It's one of the most incredible stories I've ever heard," Kim suggested curiously.
Derek hesitated for a moment, remembering how intense and challenging his past experiences had been. But he smiled and began, "Well, it was a time when I was completely focused on protecting my country and then my family. I had to go through a lot of hardships…"
As Derek spoke, he realized that his family was as invested in his story as he was. "The truth is, no matter what battles I've faced, what really matters is that I've always had a reason to fight—you, my family," he concluded, looking at Kylie and the children.
Kylie was overcome with emotion and held his hand affectionately. "And you always kept us safe. We are so lucky to have you in our lives."
"Exactly!" Kourtney exclaimed. "Your strength is inspiring, Derek. And that's something we should celebrate!"
Once the conversation was underway, Kris announced that it was time for birthday cake. "Let's sing for our birthday girl!"
Stormi smiled, and everyone stood up, surrounding the table where the cake was decorated with roses and sparkles. "One, two, three!" everyone began to sing.
After the song, Stormi made a wish and blew out the candles. "I wish that we all always have happy times together!" she shouted, as everyone applauded.
"How beautiful! That's the best wish I could ever make," Derek said, clapping along.
The celebration continued with dancing, games, and lots of laughter. The children were having a great time, and Derek felt pleased to see how love and joy were present in every corner of the house.
The night was drawing to a close, and the adults began to gather around the fireplace, while the exhausted children snuggled up on the couch.
"It was an incredible day, and I'm so grateful to have you all in my life," Derek said, looking at Kris and Kylie's sisters. "That's really what it's all about."
Kris smiled, overcome with emotion. "Family is everything. And you've become a part of it, Derek. We're all so happy to have you."
Kylie leaned her head on Derek's shoulder. "And this is just the beginning. We'll keep making memories like this, no matter what happens."
As everyone prepared to leave, Derek couldn't help but feel a deep sense of gratitude. "It seems like we've finally found the peace we've been longing for," he thought, looking at Kylie and the children, who were beaming.
"We're ready for the next adventure, always together!" he murmured, already imagining what the future held.
Kylie noticed Derek's contemplative look and whispered, "We'll always face the challenges together, no matter what. You'll always be my superhero."
With a smile, Derek took Kylie's hand, and together, they walked out of Kris's house, ready to face the world, knowing they had each other and a loving family by their side.
As Derek climbed into the car, he looked up at the starry sky, feeling fulfilled. Life had its struggles, but deep down, he knew that with love, family, and support, anything was possible. Every laugh, every conversation, and every moment was a reminder that what truly mattered were the connections we made and the memories we made.
And so, with hearts full of love, they headed home, ready to face whatever life had to offer, together as always, always as a family.
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