Chapter 60: chapter 60

Six Months Later,     Jamie and I were in the kitchen. I prepared breakfast for her."Are you sure that she won't change her mind?" Jamie asked sipping his coffee.I sighed, "Believe me! I tried to talk with her. But she is not listening"."Oh! Boy! We are so screwed up!" Jamie replied worrying.Nowadays, Ana became so moody and short-tempered. I tried everything to please her, but she always found a way to ruin it. I heard that these are mood swings and this is a regular thing in pregnancy.It started to reflect in the office too. She transformed from a friendly boss to an arrogant bitch. Everyone is scared to be near her, even Jamie. Lucky, her assistant used her vacation to escape from her. Now, they all were eagerly waiting for her delivery than me.Hope and Justin came running towards us from Hope's bedroom. They have a good bond. We occasionally set up a play date for them."Daddy! I'm hungry" Hope said reaching near me."I know you'll say it. Here Milk and cookies. Take your seat".They both sat near Jamie dumping their cookies in milk."Why Mommy is not doing this?" She asked."I know" Justin replied, "Because she is fat"."Yeah, she is fat" she giggled.Jamie spitted coffee out of his mouth and coughed.Oh shit! Oh shit! No! No! Ana should not hear this, otherwise, she'll think that we taught her this.Jamie and I looked at each other in shock, "Justin! Where did you learn that?" I asked him."My Dad said when I asked him".I stared at him. He spoke rapidly, "Please! Don't judge anything. Let me explain, he asked why she is not doing any work. I told him that she is having a baby in her. In turn, he asked that's why she is fat, I...I...said yes"."Jamie! You are so screwed up" I warned him, "Guys! Guys! You should not say that to Ana"."Why?""Because...she...she will cry...you want to see that?" Jamie asked."No" they replied in chorus."Good, you should not say this to Ana, Got it?""Okay" they replied after a second.We both exhaled. At that moment, Ana came out holding her stomach. The pregnancy glow was on her and she looked so beautiful. I loved her with every bit of my soul and I can never stay mad at her. She is a good example of a Mother. Even though she is mean to us, she never showed that to Hope. She played with her, even when she felt tired. No matter how busy her schedule, she made time for her. She knows that I and Hope had a special bond, but she never complained about it and she was happy with it.She smiled at me, "Good morning".I kissed her forehead, "Good morning. How you and babies slept?" I  bend down near her tummy and kissed it, "Good morning, sweethearts".She chuckled, "Very bad sleep. I think they had a wrestling match yesterday. They didn't let me sleep".Uh-oh! Definitely, she gonna burst out. Bad sleep will increase her irritation. So, she is like a ticking bomb and we need to be careful."Hey, loves. Good morning" she kissed Justin and Hope's head."Morning" they hugged her."Aww! That's so sweet. Listen! I have a plan. Why don't we three hit the mall in the evening, do some shopping and grab some ice cream?""No" they replied in chorus, "We don't wanna disturb you"."Why?""Because you are fat".Jamie again spilled coffee out of his mouth and coughed. That's it! We are finished. I turned another side."I'm sorry, what?" She asked them again."You are fat. My Daddy told me".Childrens! What can we expect? They'll do exactly the opposite of what we say.She stared at him like a burning fire."Umm...guys why don't you go and play?" I pushed them to the backyard."Ouch! Sorry! My Dad said not to say that to you because you'll cry. I'm sorry again" Justin apologized."Boy! You are in so much trouble. Come here" Jamie tried to reach him.But he ran away to play. Ana came before Jamie.She crossed her arms, "What did you say? Huh? What did you? Am I fat? Look at me, am I fat? And the worst part is that I'll weep. What am I? A seven year old?""Ana...Ana...let me explain. Chris help me" he looked at me."What? Are you gonna take his side" she stared at me."Umm...I think I have some errands to run...you guys have a nice time" I ran away from her."You coward!" I heard Jamie's voice behind me.I didn't mind replying to it. I came downstairs runny. For a few minutes, they were shouting and she complained. He tried to explain, but nothing worked out.Finally, he came down as he escaped from a ghost house."Hey, you okay?""Tell Justin, he is grounded for two days. Drop him off to Mac, once they finished their play date" he replied emotionless, "Chris, I really pity for you. She's just like a caged animal"."Who can blame her? I mean, she can't even have a good sleep. She can't bend down with that big stomach. She has rights to be like that. So, at least this is all I could do for her"."I swear, I'm not coming home until she gives birth to that thing. Please do something and stop her today to the office"."Okay. I can understand. You already had your dose".After he left, I went upstairs. She was there tossing jam in her bread, "Hey, Honey! You need any help?""No thanks, I'm fine" she replied with irritation.I went near her and hugged her from behind, "I love you, no matter what?""Even though, I'm moody?""Who said you are moody?"She sighed, "Oh! Please! I know what I'm doing Chris. I'm angry at everyone for silly reasons. I wish to control it, but I couldn't..."I placed my chin on her shoulders, "Ana, I'm not judging you. I love you, no matter what".She turned and looked at me, "Really?"I tucked her hair behind the ears, "How about you take off a day and I'll show you how much I love you"."What you gonna do?""How about some story reading to babies? Foot massages, Park, and walk on the beach"."Hmm..." She thought for a second, "But, with the office...""Don't worry, Jamie will handle it".She kissed me, "I love you. But, I know this is you stopping me from going there".'Damn it!' I cursed under my breath, "Sometimes, I forget that you are so good at reading me".She chuckled, "It's okay they need a rest from my bitchy behavior and your offer is irresistible. So, I'm in" She kissed my lips, "Boy! I'm loving this pregnancy thing. Come on! Follow me and do what I say" she ordered me.And I hate that completely. God! I want my old Ana back.   Â