Chapter 44

Erica

Waking up in Ethan's arms was always so blissful. I could get used to it. But all of a sudden my head felt heavy and I felt bile rise up my throat. Rushing to the bathroom I emptied the contents of my stomach. Ethan was still sleeping so I didn't wake him up. I felt sick and weak so I laid besides him to take some rest but sleep didn't come to me. This was so unusual for me. I knew that pregnant woman face morning sickness but it didn't happen to me within the past month. I was unusually sick and nauseous. I made myself some juice hoping to energize my weak body but I couldn't drink past two sips.

Later when Ethan woke up, I felt a little better and had breakfast with him.

"I think you've gained weight." He commented while I was done with my breakfast.

Ethan

When I woke up, Erica was already downstairs and eating breakfast. I went near her and observed her. She had actually gained some weight. I didn't realize it earlier but now it was clearly visible. Her cheeks looked a little more chubby and she looked cute. I went behind her and pulled her cheeks. Without thinking I spoke,

"I think you've gained weight."

Silence!

That was apparently the wrong thing to say because she halted in her movements and narrowed her eyes at me. The next moment I knew, tears pooled in her eyes and her chin wobbled. Panick shot up within me at her sudden mood shift. What happened?

"Erica... Baby? What happened?" I asked cupping her cheeks. She pushed my hand away and sniffled.

"I.. Hate... You... You.. You called me fat.. " She said hicupping. I mentally face-palmed myself. Now I knew what a hormonal woman could do.

"Baby, I didn't call you fat. It's just that... Its good that you are eating and healthy... Its good for our baby. You look beautiful." I said kissing her lips.

"No you called me fat. How can you call your own girlfriend fat? You don't even love me anymore." She said pouting. I let out a sigh. Why did I have to mess up? I took her in my arms and cuddled her closer to me. That did work because she stopped her sniffles and wrapped her hands around me.

"I love you and our baby.."

"That's what I am saying, you don't love me. All you care about is your baby. You only want me for the baby." She complained. "No, I want you because I love you. Never say again that I don't love you."

She didn't say anything further and I was thankful for that. There were seven more months remaining and I didn't know how I would take care of hormonal Erica. God help me!

*****

"Come, we have to go to the doctor. " I said to Erica who was resting on the couch. She complained earlier that her back was paining and she wanted to sleep.

"Ethan, I don't think I can go now. I don't feel well." She said. I felt bad for her. If I could take away her sickness, I would.

"We'll be quick. Once we are done with the doctor, I'll be assured that you both are doing fine. " I said to her. She looked genuinely sick.

"But..."

"Please, I'm worried for you both." I said kissing her hand." She nodded and I helped her to get to the room to get ready. I dropped her to the room and left for downstairs where she would be out of earshot. I dialed a number and the person answered on the fourth ring.

"Hello, Mr Monroe."

"Hello, Is everything ready?" I asked.

"Yes sir, we have everything set up just like you asked for." The person answered. I smiled. "Thanks Mr. James." I hung up and smiled to myself. Tonight was going to be an unforgettable night.

"Let's go, I'm ready." Erica said. I took her hand in mine and exited the building. On the way Erica fidgeted with the hem of her top, a clear sign of nervousness. I could understand her worries. Even I was nervous for seeing the doctor. This was the first time that I would get to see my baby. I was excited and nervous both.

We reached the hospital and I led her to the doctor clutching her hand tightly in mine. I didn't know whom I was assuring, myself or Erica. We went in and the doctor greeted us. Doctor Reynolds was a very experienced and qualified doctor, who was in her forties.

"This way Miss Williams." She said to Erica and before leaving I gave her hand a squeeze and she smiled at me.

Erica

I could see how nervous Ethan was. I smiled at him and we both followed Doctor Reynold inside to a bed. I laid on the bed and she applied some cool gel on my belly. After some time she moved some thing over it and the screen moved. I could see something so tiny moving inside. A smile spread on my lips knowing exactly what it was.

"I can see the head over there." Doctor Reynolds said pointing to a tiny head on the screen. As I observed carefully I could see what she was pointing out. It was so small that it could be my imagination but I didn't miss it.

"I can't see anything."  Ethans said squinting his eyes. He was practically inside the screen trying to see his baby.

"It over here Mr. Monroe. Look at the small figure. Let me change the angle, then you can see it more precisely." The doctor said and came besides me and shifted the machine.

"Yes, I think I can see now. That's my baby." Ethan announced proudly. We chuckled at his reaction. I could see he was an excited dad.

"I think I see something different there." Doctor Reynolds said snapping our attention. I immediately tensed up. Ethan had the same expression. He was worried too.

"What do you mean? Is everything fine? Is everything fine with my baby?" Ethan ased panicking. I was worried too. O God Please no! Let my baby be healthy. Please, please, please..

"I see two heads there and... I think... "

What?

"Miss Williams, Mr. Monroe.. I think you are having twins." She announced. My breathing hitched in my throat. For a moment I couldn't think anything. My mind went blank at the thought.

"There are movements in your body. We'll have a scan to make sure that there are twins although I am confident that I am right. I have never been proved wrong in my entire life. Tell me did you experience excessive morning sickness or weight gain?" She asked.

"Umm. Yess." I replied still recovering from the shock. Ethan's mouth was still hung open and when the doctors words finally registered in his brain he gave me one of his true heart melting smile. It was one of his brightest smiles.

"Baby we are having twins." He said kissing me on the lips. I had never experienced such happiness in my life before today. My own eyes welled up in tears at the thought of two little kids running around and giggling, making my life complete. At that moment I experienced the true feeling of being a mother.

"I'll give you your diet and other pregnancy tips. But you have to be extra careful now. But it will all be fine." Doctor Reynolds said and we followed her. I took a seat on one of the chairs and Ethan sat besides me. The grin on his face was permanent. I'm sure I had the same expression on my face.

Doctor Reynolds prepared a diet chart for me and told me the do's and don'ts. I nodded wordlessly remembering each and every word she said. After we were done she told me to visit her after two months and have a check up done. We both thanked the doctor and left the hospital with a new happiness. Ethan couldn't stop staring at the pictures that doctor had taken of our baby.

We reached home and as soon as we entered in his penthouse he lifted me in his arms and twirled me around. I couldn't help but giggle like a school girl. The happiness was radiating off him. I never knew that Ethan loved kids so much.

"Stop! Put me down, I'm gonna faint." He put me down and pressed his lips to mine tucking my hair behind my ears.

"I'm so excited baby. You don't know how happy you have made me." He said recovering from his laughter.

"I think I know." I said crossing my arms in front of me.

******

"Baby, I think you are tired. Why don't you go home to rest. I'll come in the evening." He said. I wondered why did he say that. Why did he want me to go? I shook my head at my own thoughts.

"Yeah." I said and within minutes I was out. More like Ethan sent me out. I don't know what has gotten to him. He was so bent on driving me away. Everything was fine until we returned from the doctor.

When I reached home, I felt like I had returned home after years when in reality it was only two days. I should stop spending so much time at Ethan's penthouse.

I opened the door to my bedroom and gasped in shock at the sight in front of me.

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