Surviving The Aftermath [Book Three]

Thirty Eight

Demi

"How do you feel, Baby?" Kobe asked, leaning to stroke a strand of hair behind my ear.

"I ache like crazy but I'm good" I spoke, staring down at my baby boy who was happily eating, his hand pressed against my chest. "I can't believe how much he looks like you" his hand clamped around my finger.

"He has your nose though" I glanced to Kobe with a smile. "You look tired, Baby" I just rolled my eyes.

"You're supposed to be complimenting me, Ko. Telling me how beautiful I look even though I just pushed a nearly 9lb baby out of my vagina" Kobe lightly laughed as he kissed my cheek.

"You look beautiful, Baby."

"No I don't. I look like shit" Kobe laughed as my lips twitched up into a smirk. "We still need to think of a name for our handsome little boy" I lightly ran my fingers over his hair. "He even has the start of your curls which is making me so happy."

"I love you both so much" I glanced to him with a wide smile. He leant to press a kiss to my lips. I looked down at the newborn as he pulled from my breast and yawned.

"So you're tired now that you have a full belly?" I lightly moved him away from my chest and I held him out in front of me. Kobe adjusted my gown so that I was fully covered. "He's so handsome, Babe. Just look at him."

"We've made a good looking baby, Babe" the smile on my face just widened. "Hi, Little Dude" Kobe lightly took a hold of our sons hand. "You've got a good little grip on ya" baby's hand had clamped around Kobe's finger.

"He still needs a name, Kobe."

"Okay, do you have any suggestions?"

"Erm..." I bit down on my lower lip, keeping my eyes on Kobe. "I still like Dion" Kobe's head shook.

"I don't think he looks like a Dion."

"What about Leyton?"

"Isaiah?"

"What about Isaiah Kobe Johnson?"

"Why Kobe?"

"I kind of always wanted him to have your name as his middle name. I thought it would be cute" I glanced to Kobe as his lips twitched up into a wide smile.

"What do you think, Bud?" the baby yawned in response causing both of us to lightly laugh. "I think we have a name, Babe" I widely smiled as I glanced down at our now named baby.

"Hi Isaiah" I leant to press a kiss to his little pout. "I love you so much, Baby Boy."

To: Mom, Dad, Dallas, Maddie, Matthew and 5 others...

Me: Baby Isaiah is here and he is so handsome 😩😍

Sirah: 🥺🥺🥺

Dad: Congratulations Princess 💙

Dallas: Can't wait for cuddles 🥺😩😭

Ann: Congratulations to you both!! He's handsome 😍

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"Ow" I hissed out in pain as I slid off the bed. Kobe's hands took a gentle hold of mine to keep me standing. I could feel tears pricking the backs of my eyes at the pain searing through me. He leant to press a kiss to my forehead. "It hurts. Like my vagina is literally on fire" he lightly chuckled.

"Come on, Baby" I winced with every step that I took towards the bathroom. I cried out as I attempted to remove my underwear. "Babe, let me help you" my hands settled on his shoulders to help keep me standing as he helped to remove my underwear. "You want a clean pair, Baby?"

"Yeah, and a pad. There in the drawer by the bed" he nodded and pressed a kiss to the top of my head as he left me to do my business. I leant forward slightly, whimpering at the pain just going to the toilet caused. "Why did he have to be so big?" I spoke as Kobe stepped back into the bathroom. He flashed me a sympathetic smile.

"Lift your feet up, Baby" Kobe sunk to the floor before me and helped me into the underwear. "You okay?" he stroked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"Yeah, I just...It hurts."

"You finished?"

"Yeah, just give me a minute" I gave myself time to prepare before I stood with the help of Kobe. He helped to pull up my underwear and pressed a quick kiss to my cheek.

"What are you crying for?"

"You're just amazing" he pressed another kiss to my lips before he helped me back into my room. I winced as I lowered myself down onto the bed and got into a comfortable position. I leant over to grab my phone and smiled at the notification.

Mom: Hi Baby! We've just pulled into the parking lot and we'll be on our way up in 5 ❤️

"My mom's here."

"I'll go and meet them so they know where to come."

"You want to meet them in reception?" he nodded so I dropped my focus back onto my phone.

Me: Kobe's going to meet you at reception x

Mom: Okay baby x

"I'll head down. You going to be okay while I'm gone?"

"We're going to be fine, aren't we, Handsome?" I cooed as I glanced down at Isaiah who was fast asleep in the crib. Kobe and I shared a kiss before he left. I ran the back of my finger along Isaiah's cheek and I smiled as his lips formed a pout. "Are you ready to meet your big sisters, Baby? I think they're definitely ready to meet you" I ran my finger along his lips and I beamed as he yawned. "You've had such a busy day, huh, Baby? I love you so much, Isaiah" I leant back against the pillows of my bed and sighed, my eyes momentarily closing.

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