Chapter 53

15 days later......

Erica

Ethan and me just returned from our fifteen days honeymoon to Venice. It was pure bliss there. We enjoyed every moment during our stay. Be it watching the sunset or dining by the canal or visiting sights, everything was etched into my memory forever. We thoroughly enjoyed each others company. I also did a lot of shopping for myself and Ethan and our friends. Days were filled with romantic moments holding each other's hands and nights with lots and lots of lovemaking. Ethan was a complete gentleman during the day, feeding me the breakfast in bed and pampered me like a baby. But when the nights rolled in he would be like a caveman. I got to see the hungry and wild side of him and I absolutely loved it.

So needless to say when we returned I was very much upset to blast our bubble. The honeymoon period was over. But my sulky mood vanished the moment, when a few days ago I observed my tummy bloated a bit. I screamed seeing myself in the mirror and Ethan quickly rushed to my side. I showed him my stomach and he had just smiled and kissed me soundly on the lips. It had probably meant nothing to him and he may not have shared the same joy as me but to me it was a proud moment. I could feel the changes in my body and I wasn't a  slight bit worried about my increasing weight or that my clothes were a bit too tight on me now. If anything I felt happy.

"What are you thinking about?" Ethan asked as I was knitting a sweater with blue yarn.

"Nothing." I replied and continued knitting.

"Wait, is that a yarn? You know how to do it?" He asked surprised.

"Yes, my baby will wear when he'll be a little older." I replied with a smile on my face.

"Blue, eh? What if we get two girls? They won't like a blue one."

"Don't worry, I have a pink yarn too. Once I finish this one, I'll start the other color."

"Wow, I didn't know your domestic skills were so good. They'll be lucky to have you as their mother." Ethan said patting my tummy. Round tummy.

"And you as their Daddy." I replied. "I think we should start decorating their rooms."

"Of course, but you don't have to worry about that. I'll take care of everything. There's a surprise for you when our babies come into this world." Ethan said.

"Surprise? What surprise?"

"It won't be a surprise if I told you just yet. Be patient. Now, how about you get ready and we go for a sonography?" He said.

Oh right! Today was our appointment day for my check up. I was excited to see their progress. So I got ready quickly and we headed to my doctor. The test were normal and the doctor assured us that our babies were healthy. The doctor asked us whether we wanted to know the gender. I looked at Ethan at the same time he looked at me and we both replied,

"Yes."

The doctor did an ultrasound on me and told us that within two day she'll give us the reports. I went back home with a bright smile on my face. It was natural for both of us to be excited about the whole process because it was our first child.

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I took out my clothes from the closet and headed to bathroom to take a nice bubble bath. I could pamper myself and take extra care of my skin now that it was turning drier every day.

"Where are you going?" Ethan asked while he was working on the laptop in our room.

"Just taking a bath." I replied. He immediately got out of the bed.

"I'll come with you."

"What? Why?"

"What do you mean by 'why'? What if you'll fall on the slippery tiles? I'll place you in the tub and you can call me when you're done. I'll carry you back." I stared at him in bewilderment.

"There's no need for that. I'll be fine. Stop worrying." I said and turned to leave. Ethan worried too much. I found it cute when he didn't overdo things. Like now.

"There's no way I'm letting you alone there." He said stubbornly.

"Honey, I'll be fine. I know women who work in their last months too. I'm stronger and the babies will also be stronger." I replied honestly.

"Maybe, but you are not just someone. You are my wife. I care for you."

"I know you do." What could I say further. So I let him do as he wished.

He led me inside and placed me in the tub where he had already set the bath and left telling me to call him when I was done. I stayed there until the water cooled down and then drained the bath and dried myself. Ethan again carried me in his arms to the bedroom and placed me on the bed. I could see this was something that wouldn't stop until I delivered the babies. You won't see me complaining.

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For the next two day Ethan and I followed the same routine. But today he had to go to the office. I texted him to remind him to fetch the reports. I was so excited to know whether we were having boys or girls. I was excited for both. And it really didn't matter to us. Be it a boy or a girl, they were ours and that was why I loved them so much.

By the time evening rolled in I had finished preparations for a special dinner for our families. The special 'gender revealing party' as described by Alex. I was excited for all of this. There was so much of food, food and food everywhere. My mouth watered at the sight. I had Ethan's housekeeper helping me finish the preparations.

The door bell rang and the Monroe's came in. Everyone hugged me and patted my stomach. Alex came soon and she asked me about my honeymoon. I was describing the places we visited and the food and the weather. I also told her about the special dinner by the canal that we went.

Ethan arrived shortly after and I could judge by his expressions that he was just as excited as me.

"Ethan what is it? Is it a boy? Girl? Tell us. We are waiting. Oh God! What are you waiting for." Ella said impatiently.

"Relax, I haven't seen the reports yet. I want Erica to see them first." Ethan said and handed me the file.

I nervously took the file from him and slowly opened its contents.

"Oh My God! Its a boy and a girl!" I announced excitedly.

"Oh Jesus!" Ethan exclaimed.

"Yay!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone cheered for us and congratulated me. But I saw Ethan having a huge grin on his face. He was watching me with so much of adoration, my heart melted at his expressions. He hugged me at last after everyone had hugged me and patted him.

"I'm so happy baby. You have made me so happy." He murmured in my ears. I rested my head on his shoulders and replied, "Its you who has made me happy. I am so lucky to have a wonderful hubby like you and these two adorable pumpkins. My pumpkins." I said with a smile on my face.

We joined our families for dinner. It was so much fun celebrating our joy with them. I couldn't stop smiling and laughing at Seb's jokes and when Ella and Seb's bickered over small issues. They were like kids who just couldn't stop arguing and teasing each other. I couldn't help but imagine my kids a few years later doing the same. They would sure give me a headache when they would argue, just like Mom was having a headache stopping her adult kids from ripping each other's hair off. I noticed Ethan was very different from his younger sibling. Besides being a lot more mature, of course, he was also very responsible and quite the peacemaker between the two.

But I really hoped that my kids would take that quality from their father. They would be responsible, yet would never lose their carefree side.

"Ready to bid farewell to our families?" Ethan asked. I nodded and we bid everyone a goodbye from the door. I leaned my head backwards on Ethan's chest and sighed. This was what I had dreamt of. A caring and loving family and an even more loving husband and our kids on the way. I felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

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Okay, so my lovely readers I just want to say that two more chapters left until we bid a goodbye to Ethan and Erica. I am so thankful to all of you who voted and your comments was what kept me going. There was a point when I wanted to discontinue the story but then some of your encouraging words motivated me. So one chapter and then the epilogue and it'll end.

But don't worry, I won't leave you guys with nothing. I have planned a surprise for you. So stay tuned.

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