Chapter 41

That was really fast, isn't it? I try to update as fast as possible and I used to post updates everyday earlier but lately I have been very busy with my studies so I hardly get time to think of something.

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Ethan

"Ethan, I have something to tell you." Erica said coming out of the kitchen. Her face had fallen. I hated to see her like that, sad and broken. At the same time I wondered what might be so important that she willingly wanted to talk to me.

"Yes. Why do you appear so sad baby?" I said cupping her cheek. I half expected her to slap my hand away but she didn't, instead she leaned on my touch as if she was finding comfort in it.

"Ethan... I.." Tears flew through her eyes and I panicked seeing her crying.

"What happened?" I asked again. But Erica didn't answer instead she hiccuped a sob and wiped her own tears.

"I wanted to tell you something important about us for a long time now." I nodded gesturing for her to speak.

"You remember that day when I was sick and you didn't want me to come to office?" I slowly recalled that day. It was the dame day we had a fight. Probably due to the past few days I had forgotten about her sickness.

"Well, after that Alex insisted that I go to the doctor and have a full check up. But I didn't go right away. I just thought it was my upset stomach or something. After that you and Christine.... We broke up and I was so depressed that I didn't care about myself. But when I continued feeling sick and I fainted a couple of times...So Alex threatened me to take to the doctor herself. So I went on that day I went to the hospital and... " She trailed the sentence leaving me hanging. I felt panic rise up within me. The thought of Erica being in sickness was simply upsetting. We were somewhere near establishing ourselves, we didn't need any health issues now. I would die if anything would happen to her.

When she didn't continue further I felt anxious. "You are scarring me baby." I spoke my true feelings. She looked at me with hope in her eyes. I couldn't bear seeing her like this.

"I took the tests and everything was normal but.. " She stopped and I immediately knew that she was about to say something that was very much heartbreaking for me or for her. I could see that Erica wasn't able to speak the truth so she came closer to me and took my hand in hers. I instantly gave it to a gentle squeeze reassuring her that everything would be fine.

"Its okay baby. Everything will been fine. We'll go through this sickness together. I'll be by your side always. You'll be fine." But Erica shook her head and spoke "I am not sick Ethan. No that's not the case. Infact I am much better than before." She said. Seeing my confused state Erica took my hand in hers and placed it on her stomach. I was confused for a moment before realization dawned on me. It couldn't be what I was thinking, could it? Because all I think about at that moment was it.

"I am pregnant Ethan. You are going to be a daddy." The words echoed through my mind until all I could hear was them. My head felt as if I was spinning and I was in a shock state.

Erica

Ethan remained frozen for a moment. His eyed were widened and his mouth was open. I wanted him to say something beacuse it was killing me to know his response but I instantly regretted ever wishing that because his next words shocked me.

"No, you are lying." He said. I just stared at him not believing that he just said that to me.

"I know you are lying. Don't f*ck with my mind Erica. This isn't funny. You are lying. You just want to make me feel shitty about myself and trust me I do, but not this one. Nah!" Ethan said shaking his head and pulled his hand away from me.

"Why would I lie about that to you? Its true Ethan. I am pregnant. I have our baby inside me. Don't you trust me? Feel it inside me." I said reaching for his hands but he just stepped away from me. That hurt.

"No, you are just saying that to hurt me. For f*ck sake Erica, this isn't funny? Do you understand that? I know you are f*cking with me. I just know it." He continued denying whatever I said. I felt bad for him than angry.

"I am saying the truth Ethan. I would never lie to you about something like that. Trust me I am really... " I didn't get to complete my sentence because of his lips on mine. He kissed me rough at first and after a few seconds his lips slowed down the pace and the kiss turned into a slow and passionate one. He gently drew circles on my cheeks and both our lips moved in sync. After he pulled out Ethan didn't look at me in the eyes like he would usually do. Instead he closed his eyes and rested his forehead against mine. The moment was a very precious one of our lives where we didn't care about other things. It was the most silent but meaningful moment of my life.

"You are pregnant." It wasn't question but a statement from Ethan.

"Yes."

"I am going to be a father."

"Yes."

"You are carrying my child inside you."

"Y..yes." Tears flew through my eyes at the sound of the statement. I was carrying Ethan's baby inside me and I was safely embraced in his arms. I could spend my entire life here in his warm embrace.

"I am the world's most horrible person, aren't I? " Ethan said keeping his hold on me.

"No, you aren't." I said pulling slightly away from his embrace to look into his eyes. I could clearly see the regret in his eyes. My heart broke seeing him so broken and lost.

"God! What did I do! How could I leave you when you were....Baby, I am so sorry. I had no clue, believe me if I had any idea I would never do that to you. I would be there for you and our baby." The words 'our baby' kept ringing in my ears and instantly my heart filled with joy hearing him saying that.

"I know that. You aren't mad for having the baby, are you?" I asked just wanting to make sure though I already knew the answer.

"Of course not. This.. Its my baby. I am so happy to have it. I can't even tell you how happy I am. I... I love you. I love you and our baby." The words he had spoken were with utmost sincerity. I could see the happiness radiating off him. This was all I wanted. But there was one more thing that had to be clear now.

"Ethan I think we need to talk about us." I said. He immediately tensed.

"I know. But I want to be a part of this baby's life. Please forgive me, not for me but at least for the sake of our baby. " He said pleading. I had already made the decision for that.

"I forgive you Ethan. I love you. Promise me that you'll never do that again.."

"I promise."

"But on one condition. " I said and saw him slightly stiffen. I got on my tiptoes and leaned towards him until my lips were near his ear.

"Make love to me Ethan." I whispered. That's all he needed to hear. Within seconds we were in a heated session on the couch getting rid of each other's clothes. The longing for each other, the raw passion and our overwhelming emotions created a perfect blend of lovemaking.

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I woke up to the sounds of murmuring. It was getting dark, probably sometime in the evening. A moment passed before I realized and remembered the events of the previous hours. A slow smile formed on my lips.

Again I heard the voice as if someone was whispering. I noticed Ethan's figure near the edge of the couch. He was leaning by my belly and saying something inaudible to my ears. It took me moment to realize that Ethans was taking to our baby. I waited for him to continue.

"Baby, I am sorry. I hurt you and mommy. I am sorry I wasn't there to celebrate the news of your coming. I am sorry that I couldn't see how much joy and pride your mommy has given me. I was a fool not to see how much your mommy loves me.

But I promise that from now on I'll be there for you and mommy. You both are my life now. I will try to be the best daddy." He said and bent down to kiss my belly. I didn't realize when I began crying but my sniffles were heard by him and that brought his attention back to me.

"Shh! Baby why are you crying? Did I hurt you? I am sorry, I should have realized that you are pregnant and you can't take a lot of strain." He said coming by my side. I wiped my tears.

"I am sorry Ethan I didn't mean to keep things from you, but you know how things were. I didn't know what to do, I was mad at you and.... And.. " He cupped my cheeks wiping away my tears and placed a sweet kiss on my temple.

" I know, its my fault. You shouldn't apologize....How long has it been? " He asked.

"Two months... But I just found out myself a few weeks ago."

"I missed two months of our baby." He spoke with sadness evident in his voice. I couldn't think what to tell him but thankfully he changed the conversation himself .

"Enough now. It's not time for crying anymore, it's all gonna be okay from now onwards." He said and placed his lips on mine. It didn't take us long to continue where we started.

I sat upright with his arms around my body and only the blanket covering our lower halves. I blame my hormones for making me so overwhelming and so horny. All I knew at that moment was Ethan was there with me and I was in his arms with his lips all over my body. It was all going to be better now.

"Ericaaa..I brought your favorite food. How's my little godchild?" A voice sounded from the doorway.

Shit! Alex.

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OMG! Alex is here !

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