An Unforseen Fate

Chapter 7: It's Time

Nine months passed by rather quickly. I enjoyed the experience of having my belly grow larger and larger. It was an amazing experience and it felt like it was small for only a short period of time. I felt like I spent the entire pregnancy with a large belly that kept me from doing almost everything, including walking properly. My whole center of balance had been thrown off when I grew really big but thanks to Obi, I didn't need to do anything around the house so I was able to just sit back and relax.

All of my appointments went well and they said that my baby was developing at a normal rate and was completely healthy. "Your pregnancy couldn't have gone any better," my doctor told me with a smile which was a relief to me. After years of hearing from doctors that I could never get pregnant had me worried. I feared that even if I did get pregnant then I would potentially lose the baby. For the first three months that was my biggest fear and even as I entered my second trimester miscarriage was always at the back of my mind. Luckily, that never happened and I was thankful for that.

I was relaxing in bed and rubbing my belly. I was due any day now and this was the worst part. The both of us just wanted the baby to arrive already although I was still enjoying having the baby inside of me. While I wanted them to arrive I still loved the feeling of carrying them inside of me. This child could never get any safer than this and we could never be this close ever again. I knew I was going to miss it but I would finally be able to hold our little bundle of joy.

"We're getting close, my love," Obi said as he came to sit next to me after cleaning up the dishes from breakfast. I smiled when he kissed my temple and leaned into the touch. "Any day now."

"Any day," I repeated happily. "I can't wait to finally meet this little one!"

"I can't wait to see who the little one will take after."

"I bet you're hoping that the baby takes on after you, right?" I teased but to my surprise he shook his head. "No?"

"No," He replied. "I actually want the baby to take on after you. You are the most beautiful person I have ever laid my eyes on and I would love it if the child got your looks but of course, it wouldn't hurt if they looked like me."

"You are so bad!" He laughed when I gave his shoulder a playful slap and feigned an injury.

"I'm sorry love, I just couldn't help myself!"

"Of course," I laughed, "and this is why I love you." I snuggled up next him as the laughter died down and enjoyed the feeling of his arm around my shoulders. I would always love that feeling. I felt safe and warm and most of all, I felt loved.

"I can't wait for the baby to arrive," Obi said after a few moments of silence.

"Me too," I replied.

"I am so done with the waiting. I just want to hold them already!"

"You and me both, my love but it's as the Jedi said, patience."

"I know but I can't help it."

"I know." I looked up at him and smiled when he pressed his lips against mine in a soft and tender kiss. His lips were so soft against mine and I loved the feeling. "It's just a matter of days now. At least we no longer have to wait months."

"That's true."

"Obi, they're kicking!" I exclaimed excitedly. I quickly grabbed his hand and placed it on my belly where the baby was kicking and the both of us had the biggest smiles on our faces.

"They are kicking up a storm in there! Any harder and they just might kick their way out!"

I laughed at that. "Well I hope not. That would hurt me!"