Baby Stpes
1245 Words
Nicolle:
It took us approximately 5 hours to reach my home. We stopped at a Burger King and ordered burgers. I made sure he at least tries one.
Mom and Dad were waiting outside. I was so happy seeing them and Mom was crying. I hugged them so tight.
“Looks like daughter is a true copy.” Alex joked when he met my Dad. My Dad smiled.
“You have no idea.” They laughed and entered, irritating the two of us.
“Ha ha, really Dad?” I looked at my Dad hoping he would support me.
“Sorry honey.” He shrugged, earning another chuckle from Alex.
Max was at his game, so Mom told me he would join us later. I wanted to sleep for some time as I was tired. So I went to the kitchen to talk to Mom.
Out of nowhere I heard Alex. “Get some rest and then we will go to visit Sia. Once she checks you, I need to leave for Seattle.”
I turned around and he was standing in the kitchen. Leave for Seattle, seriously?
“Did something happen son?” My Mom asked him. She was worried. But I know Alex too well. He is still uncomfortable, especially since my house is not as big as his. He lived in a hotel last time. He must be thinking about my small bedroom. But he is Alex. He read my mind.
“It’s nothing really. I just have an important meeting in 2 days and I can’t skip it, nor can I make it virtual.” Then he looked at me. “It’s not like I feel this house is … “ He paused for a second. “I know I stayed in a hotel last time before but trust me when I say this, I like small houses. They don’t have space, so they don’t create space. You all know each other too well, and me” He chuckled. “I hardly know what my family likes. Please don’t think otherwise. If it was possible I would have stayed.”
My Dad tried to talk with him, but he was too stubborn. Well Nicolle, time for your Ace card.
I called Sia and asked her to tell Alex that I need bed rest for at least 2 weeks and that I should not take any stress. Well it was true. I have been under so much stress lately. I need a break.
Alex:
I don’t want to stay here long. I am afraid of what I will do if I stay with Nicolle in 1 small bedroom. Now that I have accepted that I love her, I don’t think I will be able to control myself.
We went to the hospital for sonography and blood tests. Sia asked me to be in the room with Nicolle and I was hesitant, but the moment she started sonography I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. It was not a complete baby, but I could see its body forming. Come to think of it, in just 6 months, I will hold this child in my hand.
Sia checked Nicolle and later told me she is in stress and should be on bed rest for at least 15 days.
“She is really stressed, Alex.”
“I know. This trip in itself was tiring. But she wouldn’t agree to the flight. And then she had some nightmares. Was she having those nightmares here as well, I mean before the wedding?” I didn’t notice when I was in Seattle. I hardly heard her during the night.
“Yes, she used to wake up at night and cry. She used to see some shadows but they were not severe. I mean something has happened in the last few days which has caused her to freak out. And now anytime something happens, she gets all crazy.”
What happened in the last few days. We travelled. We kissed. I had a fight with someone. She got scared that day and a day before. Other than that, I don’t know.
“You are saying bed rest, complete bed rest?”
“Not complete. But she should be resting for the whole day. Only exception is restroom break. Even her food should be given to her on her bed. And I mean it. Sitting for so long can cause complications later.”
“Ok. Thanks Sia. I will take care of her.”
We walked outside the hospital. I know this is going to create problems for me, but I can’t leave her now. My meetings are not that important. I will attend them virtually. We directly went to get a laptop for me, and then I declared that I am staying for 15 days, as per Sia’s instructions.
Nicolle:
“See Emma, I told you. This will work. He will stay.”
“Hmm, he really cares for you.”
“I know, but don’t you think he is a fool? He cares for me so much, but denies that he loves me. I have never seen an i***t like him before.”
“Who is an i***t?” Alex just entered the room and I swear I was about to get a heart attack. Thank god he didn’t listen to everything.
“You are an i***t. You scared me Alex.” I told him, clutching my chest.
He laughed and sat on the chair near my bed.
“Yes, I am an i***t to allow you to talk that much. Sia asked me to take care of you. So, Emma.” He looked towards her. “Can I have a few moments with my wife here?”
You don’t know what you are doing to me Alex. You want a few moments with me, alone, in my bedroom? I gulped hard.
“Yeah, sure. Go ahead. I won’t be the spoilsport.” She chuckled and left the room.
Alex came near me and sat by my side. He tucked my hair behind my ears.
“I am sorry for not taking care of you in the past few days. I am sorry I was not paying attention to your nightmares in Seattle. You must be having those there too. But I promise, I will try my best now. So why don’t you take some rest. Hmm?”
If he is going to behave like this, I don’t know how I will control myself. I want to kiss him so hard. But all I could say was “Ok.”
“Good. Now eat these fruits. I am not an expert in all this, but I am trying.” He said with a grin. Oh you have no idea. I want to eat so many things Alex.
“Thanks. Alex, are you sure you want to stay? Your meetings?”
“It’s nothing, really. I will attend them from here.” Then he leaned in and I held my breath. He closed his eyes and kissed my forehead.
“I will get something to drink for you.” And he left the room. Am I seeing things? Did he kiss my forehead and smiled?
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