Surviving The Aftermath [Book Three]

Twenty Eight

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Demi

Even though I've done this twice before, there's always the same nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach. My stomach was fluttering with butterflies as I sat on the chair beside Kobe, his hand tight around mine as we waited for the doctor to call us back. I glanced to Kobe with a smile and he lifted my hand to press a kiss to the back of it. Today is my 12 week appointment.

"Demetria Johnson" the sound of my name made me smile. One, because I'm finally going to see mine and Kobe's baby on the screen, and two, because it reminds me that I'm finally married to the man I hope is my forever. I changed my last name to Johnson but I'm still Lovato for my career. I can't really change it in regards to that aspect of my life. Kobe followed behind me as I headed into the doctor's office. "How are you, Demi?" I gave Dr Anderson a smile as I took a seat on the bed.

"I'm good. I am a little nervous though."

"Completely normal, as you know" I nodded. "Like normal, I'm going to check on you first before baby, okay?" I nodded and let her get everything checked out with me. She made small talk, talking to Kobe who couldn't stop gushing about his excitement to be a daddy, even though he made sure to express his love for both Ayla and Kyra. "How are they both feeling about baby?"

"Kyra's excited. I don't know how she'll be when they're here but we'll see."

"And Ayla?"

"She's getting there. She wasn't excited when we told her, she thought we'd forget about her" I stuck out my lower lip. "Her daddy said that we would but I think she's excited now that she understands that we could never forget her" I glanced up at Kobe who gave me a smile before he leant to peck my lips.

"I'm sure she'll get there, the older they get sometimes it's harder to introduce siblings. They sometimes don't want to share their parents" Dr Anderson pulled the ultrasound machine towards us. The butterflies in my tummy erupted again.

"Her dad apologised but I don't know whether he was sorry or not. I only talk to him now about the girls so" I shrugged as I leant back against the bed and lifted my shirt.

"Well, hopefully she comes around" I glanced up at Kobe who gave my hand a squeeze. "How's the morning sickness been treating you?"

"I've hardly had any. It's so strange because with Ayla and Kyra I was so sick. This baby is treating me good so far."

"If you look up old wives tales, that could mean you're having a boy" the smile on my face widened as I glanced up at Kobe who just rolled his eyes. I lightly giggled at him.

"I need a boy" Dr Anderson lightly chuckled.

"I'm guessing we'll be finding out the gender as soon as we can then?" I shrugged, my cheeks blushing slightly. "Let's have a look at baby then" she squirted some gel onto my tummy. My eyes locked on the monitor as she began to move the wand around my tummy. The sight of my baby on the monitor caused a smile to spread across my face. "And there they are."

"Oh my gosh, the sight never gets old."

"Baby is measuring perfect for 12 weeks. They have a healthy heartbeat too" she flicked a switch and the galloping sound that I had missed so much filled the room. "Everything looks perfect, Demi" I glanced up at Kobe as Dr Anderson took some photos of baby. My heart melted at the tears in his eyes. I gave his hand a squeeze and his eyes danced down to meet mine. His mouth erupted into his huge grin and he leant to press his lips to mine.

"I love you so much."

"I love you too" we detached our lips and turned our attention back to the monitor.

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"I can't believe how much they've grown" I slid the 8 week ultrasound and 12 week ultrasound to Kobe.

"So, are we finding out the gender when we can?"

"You want to?"

"I'm hoping we have a little boy in here" I settled my hand on my tummy, smiling as Kobe's hand slid over mine. I glanced up to meet his gaze and the moment they did, I leant in to brush our lips together. Kobe's hands settled on my hips as I deepened the kiss, my fingers running into his hair. I was sat on the stool at the island counter so I opened my legs for Kobe to settle himself between them. I locked my legs around his waist and I moaned against his mouth as I felt his desire for me pressing into me. I tugged on his hair, my signal for him to continue. He ran his hand along my ass and pulled me tighter into him.

"I love you" he detached our lips and began to kiss down my neck which arched to give him more access. I moaned as I stared up at the ceiling, my mouth open slightly and my eyes slightly shut at the pleasure.

"I love you too. Now, fuck me" he lightly chuckled. He hooked his fingers into my leggings but before he could even get the chance to pull them down my legs, the doorbell rang. I grumbled as he detached himself from me. I was breathing heavily so I tried to catch my breath as I slid off the stool. "I'll get the door. You sort your little situation out" his eyes rolled and I lightly giggled. "We'll have our fun later, Baby" he cupped my face in his hands and smashed his lips to mine.

"That better be a promise" I nodded and sent him a wink as I headed from the kitchen. At the front door was my mom with Ayla and Kyra who couldn't wait to see the new photo of their little brother or sister.

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