The Baby Highness

27th of September

—Michael's POV—

She was worried for some reason. I know how she looks like when she is tensed. We were going to meet Adrian. Overall we need to drive for at least one hour. We didn't take the sub. As she was tensed, I didn't talk too much. She needs some alone time.

I met Nat right after her past life. Her new life started here three years ago. Umm..three years two months and a week ago. We were friends since our internship. For three months she was finding a permanent place to live. She fought a lot. She was quite helpless at that time. Then she found out his boyfriend cheated on her and worst....let her tell you all about what happened after.

Here is my part of the story-

One day I was inside the lift when a sweet and busy voice requested me to hold it. Then a girl on heels, a black skirt and a white shirt entered. Black and White were our dress code as an intern.

She was on her phone and was very worried. “Kristin I need an apartment. Now I have no money to pay...(she lowered her voice) pay at hotels. No relatives and nothing. Do you know someone here who could help? You are my last hope.”

Well, she tried to lower her voice but come on! We were only two people there, inside the lift.

I don't know what the other lady said.

When I saw her reflection on the doors of the lift, her dark blue eyes with some hint of green looked sad.

I don't know what worked inside me. I wanted to help her. Waited for her call to end.

“These three months were so tough. I couldn't even call anyone, not even Ian, cause I lost my phone. I had sell that antique jewellery mom gave me on my birthday. I can't stay at church anymore. I am feeling sick! ( she paused)Thanks for understanding. You are the best buddy I have, Okay bye!”

She looked at me mouthed sorry.

“ It is okay. You are an intern too. I am Michael, Michael Hughes.”

“Oh! You're the sports department one. Nice to meet you, Michael, I am Natasha.Sanchez.”

“And you are the queen of the political department. I also heard about you. It is nice to meet you.”

She was smiling the whole time who would know, she was passing through a hard time. Something worked inside me. I decided to help her.

Umm.. By the way, if you don't mind, it's looking like you are finding an apartment. Well, I can help you,” I said.

The lift already reached the 32nd floor.

We came off of the lift and stand outside to talk.

“Thanks, you showed concern but no need to worry! You see, my friend told me she could help me by the end of the month. And I'll also get some money by then.” SHe said.

“So, where are you gonna stay the whole month?” I asked.

“Last time, I went for prayer, I fall asleep there when the father of the church woke me up and asked what happened. I told him I am having an accommodation problem. So he let me stay with one of the nuns. He said I can live there as long as I am not finding a place.”

“So, you are gonna stay there?” I asked.

“Yes, it is only the nighttime,” She answered.

“Please let me help you. I have a spare room in my house. You can use that,” I said. I know she is not a that close friend. But..

She thought for a while and said, “Okay, I'll think about it.”

I gave her the address and exchanged our phone numbers.

Don't know when she is gonna call. I didn't force her. Just expressed an opinion, an option, though I wanted her to stay in a safer place.

After then, we started spending more time. We get time to know each other in a friendly way then one day she told me about Ian.

Sigh* We have some things in common. We both enjoy football and support the same club most importantly, we see the world in the same way. She laughs at all of my jokes. Maybe that is enough.

Still, she didn't confirm me. A week has passed.

One Sunday, she called me in the morning. “Hello- ” Her busy tone stopped me.

“Come out! I am outside," She said.

“What are you doing outside? Knock or ring the bell,” I said.

“Coming or not?” She said.

“Okay, okay!" I said.

I opened the door and she was there. Maybe decided to stay at my place.

“Well, at least you decided-" again she stopped me in the mid-sentence.

“This is your housie-house?” She asked.

“What is housie-house?” I asked.

“Like your family lives here. Look Michael I can't just invade-” I cut her off and said,

“ You are not invading. We know each other for a week and look like we have become good friends. And you are also my colleague and as a citizen, I am helping another citizen.” (Good logic Michael)

“And my mum will be also very happy. My dad too. Come on in, otherwise, we are going to be late for breakfast."

“Mom this is Natasha. Told you she is going to be here for few days.”

“Hello, Mrs Hughes,” Nat greeted.

“Hey! Dear! But I'll be happy if you call me Merlin, only Merlin.” Mom said

“What's all commotion? Oh, your friend is here!”

“Good morning! How are you? " Nat said.

“Old but fit," Dad replied.

“Oh no, you look much younger than your son,” Nat said.

“Nat?" I frowned.

“Haha Michael I told you I am more handsome than you," Dad said, “ Natasha you can call me Ralph.”

Nat nodded.

She started living here. She got along with my parents. She didn't invade the privacy of our family. She became one of us.

However, the next weekend she told me she is going to visit her brother and "Ian".

Who am I to stop her? But what happened next changed her whole life.

She found out Ian cheated on her. After they broke up, on her way she had an accident and lost the most precious thing.

I remembered, how she hid her face in my chest and cried. I hugged her so tightly and let her cry.

I tried to tell her about my feelings. But after those incidents, she stopped trusting love.

After all these charades, everything became normal. Her dad wasn't angry. But she stopped visiting her brother.

It was all about the past. Now she is looking outside the window of my car.

“What is bothering you?” I asked.

“Adrian. How cruel people could be? People are becoming very self-centred nowadays.” She said.

“Some people are cruel. On the other hand, there are also good people. They wanted to kill him. But, you saved him," I said and she looked at me.

“He doesn't even know anything. What could be his fault? A tiny, pure soul. They don't understand the value, do they?” I know how she was feeling.

“Nat, we can't hold on to our past. We all have to move on at some point. ” oops! It was a direct hit.

“I don't know why you kept forcing me to move on,” a war was about to start. Thank Goodness, we were outside of the hospital.

“Ahm Nat we are here," I stopped her.

“ You are gonna clear it, Michael,” She said. She was angry. Now I have to make it up.

•••Natasha's POV•••

I know why he says that to me. Maybe he has feelings for me. But I am done with trusting people, to give them the chance to hurt me. I don't wanna feel that pain again.

I am sorry Michael.

“Hey, wait up!” Michael came running,“ I am sorry. Shouldn't have brought up the topic. But dying to meet Adrian."

Kristin was inside the cabin. And the doctor was also checking him.

“Oh! Ms Sanchez! You came. He is stable now. We will discharge him tomorrow."

“Okay, doctor, ”I said.

Michael was near the crib and was looking at Adrian. His eyes were fixed.

Adrian was sleeping peacefully until Michael reached for his cheek and touched it lightly, Adrian woke up crying.“Uh, oh.” Michael said as he hold him up.

“Give him to me," I said and took him from Michael.

“It's alright Adrian! Hush, hush go to sleep again."

He falls asleep. “ You can take good care of him, " Michael said smiling.

“And you are good at disturbing him,” I replied.

“He is adorable. I couldn't resist myself,” He replied.

I lay him down on his crib again.

“Oh, one thing I forget to ask. What will happen after they discharge, Adrian?”

“Maybe they will send him to some orphanage,” Michael replied.

“No way! I'll request the officer to permit me to keep Adrian with me until they find out any relatives," I protested.

“As you wish. But for now, will you have something to eat?” Michael asked.

“Hmm,” I answered.

“I am going to the cafeteria,” Michael said.

Kristin wasn't here. Something emergency came and she had to left the hospital while we were on our way.

I called her and when she picked up the phone,“ Hey, Ms Gynechologist, ”

“Nat, sorry, an emergency came from work. Now everything is fine. Well, I talked with the doctor. He said Adrian is gonna be fine. And yeah one more thing. While you came direct from work, I left a dress for you. In the drawer beside the crib. If you feel like changing. ” she said.

“Thanks, I need to change,” I said thanking her.

I walked up beside the crib. When I noticed the little cutie pie is awake. No reason he smiled, it's when I noticed his cute little dimples. His smile is beautiful and his icy blue eyes were killing. I can't help but smile too.

I opened the drawer and there was a white quarter sleeved t-shirt with blue high rise boyfriend jeans.

Those were mines.“A good way of giving me this back. I thought you were never gonna return this,”

“Yeah, yeah,” she laughed.

“Okay, now I am gonna change bye!” I ended the call and went to the restroom to change. When I came back Michael was already back with a tray of food.

Nothing much but sandwiches and juices.

“ He is awake, but I am innocent,” Michael said with a plea.

“No worry, he woke up while I was talking with Kristin. He showed me his smile too, ”I said.

“Okay baby, that is unfair. You didn't show me your smile,” Michael said and pouted looking at him.

I laughed seeing his face. He looks very cute.

“Now I am starving, ” I said.

We had dinner. Adrian was playing with his hands and fingers and legs.

After dinner, I put Adrian to sleep.

I and Michael talked about work. Michael yawned and he was tired.

“Michael, you are tired. You can go home,” I said.

“Nope, it is okay. I can stay,” He said.

I know I can't argue and win about this. We talked a little more until Michael fall asleep sitting on the couch. I also rested my head on my palm and drifted off to sleep.

—Michael's POV—

The morning light touches my eyes and I woke up. Maybe it is a dream. Cause, the first thing I saw is Nat's face. For some reason, we were cuddling, but she was sleeping peacefully. If I move a little she might wake up and the situation might become awkward.

But the view was beautiful and I don't wanna ruin it.

But at that time Adrian started crying. Maybe she heard opened her eyes and I shut my eyes off pretend asleep.

•••Natasha's POV•••

A crying came to my ears and I woke up. Oh! Okay umm. What the hell? What on earth I am Cuddling with Michael? I quickly moved away. I rushed to the crying Adrian and tried to stop him. “Shh.. You are gonna wake up uncle Michael. Thank God! Michael was sleeping deeply that he didn't wake up while I moved. But he may wake up because Adrian's crying aloud.

And I was blushing hard. I went to the restroom and to get fresh.

When I came back-

“Oh, you are awake!” Michael said.

“Ahm yeah. Adrian was crying. So I woke up.

I don't want him to show my red face.

Thank goodness, Kristin enter suddenly.

“Hey, babe! How you-" She paused seeing Michael,“ Well, well, whom we have here. Hi Michael!" She greeted lifting one eyebrow.

“Good morning, Kristin,” Michael greeted.

“I didn't know you both were here. I just brought two coffees,” Kristin said.

“ Don't worry I'll take my leave. I have work to catch. So I need to go home. Do you guys need a lift? ” Michael said.

“ No, I'll go home. Ahm Mike will you tell Mr Crane that I can't go to work today-"

"Because of Adrian? You got it," he finished my line.

And he left the room to use the restroom. Before that, I threw a one-time brush and paste. He caught and left.

“Are you blind?" Kristin asked me.

“No,” I answered.“Don't you see?” She again asked.

“Not again, please,” I answered and she said,“ I know him like what three years. It is clear to me from the very beginning.”

“ Kristin, I am afraid. I don't want to. Stop pushing me to do something I don't want to." As I finished the line.

The police officer who was investigating came in.

“ Oh, Ms Sanchez, you are here! That is great. The doctor told me the baby is fine. They are discharging him.”

“Yes, officer, "I answered and smiled.

“ But we tried to find out. But he is not from the twenty families. We checked." The officer said,“ No missing case has been filed, so we need to put him in an orphanage.”

By then Michael also came and he stand beside me.

My heart was beating faster. It felt like I can't let go of Adrian.

—Michael's POV—

Her face was telling me she was upset. Though this morning her face was full red. But now she is very upset. The kid is so adorable. I also liked him very much. I need to convince her to adopt him. I'll support her, whatever it takes. Please! Please! Then the magic happened.

•••Natasha's POV•••

“Officer Haywood! What if I want to adopt him?” I said. Now I don't care about anything.

“ That is very great news! But you have to wait. There are formalities you have to do. And we will also send an observing team to observe if you are able.” Officer said.

I looked at Kristin there was a big, long smile.

And when I looked at Michael he jumped and hugged me so tight.

“You told me to move on. Guess this is it.” I said.

“ It is okay. I lo- I know you'll be a great mother,” he said.

“Okay, then Ms Sanchez! I'll note it. You can take home the baby after the discharge. But start to fill all the formalities,” The officer said and took his leave.

“ Girl! You created a historical moment,” Kristin said.

“I'll inform Luke that we both're not gonna join work today. Lotta paperwork to do,” Michael said.

He was right I need him.

“And shopping too,” I said,“ Thank goodness! Kristin stays with her fiance now. I'll use her room for Adrian.”

“Good job Krist!" Kristin patted her shoulder.

We laughed a little.

After the doctor discharged Adrian. I hold him and looked at him. As a newborn, he sleeps most time. But he is so cute. Looking at him I thought

“Who knew I'll be Mommy!”

The doctor told me that he was born an hour ago I find him.

That is mean he was born on the 27th of September.

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