When I Met You | OffNew

Epilogue

Off’s POV

We are at the garden on a early Saturday morning. New is holding our newborn, bathing it with sunlight.

It's only been three months since Phuwin was born. New was on his 39th week, on our way to the hospital for his regular check up, when he felt the pain of contractions. We called our parents to pick up Nanon at the hospital.

He loves to see his lil brother, the reason he always goes with us. He keeps on telling us that Phuwin doesn't look like a baby, looks like an alien, hahaha his words, whenever he sees it on the monitor connected to the ultrasound machine.

We asked Non to help us name his lil brother. Nanon suggested that name because he could see how playful Phuwin was inside New.

How time flies… I can still remember the day we went to the doctor a day after our wedding.

"You're four months pregnant, New, congratulations to both. So based on your record your 40th week due is on February 18."

My husband was quiet the whole time, and I was the one who kept on asking the doctor.

"Doc, when did we, I mean when was the baby conceived?"

"Wait, let me calculate. It was on May 28. You can also check it online."

"New, I'm going to give you vitamins, okay? You need to take it everyday. Also, I will give you my mobile number so you can call me if you're not feeling well."

"Any other questions?"

"When can we know the gender of the baby? And can we have a copy of the ultrasound doc?"

"Sure, I'll ask my secretary to print it for you. As for the gender, usually it's around 18-22 weeks, since New is 16 weeks pregnant so we can check it the following month on your next check up."

"By the way, do you want to hear the heartbeat?"

That moment, Newwie's face suddenly lit up.

"Yes doc, we would love that."

I walk up to where New was, still lying down on the bed and hold his hand. In a few minutes, we heard the heartbeat, very unusual than an adult's heartbeat, it's much faster.

"The heartbeat is normal, and so is the size of your baby. You can still do your regular routine as long as you have enough rest, and won't get stressed. For the food, as long as it is healthy, there's no restrictions. But if you feel nauseous, drink lots of water and avoid spicy or fatty foods. Okay?"

New nods as he looks at the picture of our baby.

"Okay New, I'll see you next month."

The following weeks after visiting the doctor, Newwiee is feeling much better. He eats with much gusto and no longer feels dizzy. He finally agrees on ending his current contracts as he usually sleeps a lot. His tummy is also showing, hence as preparation I read books about pregnancy and  what to expect. 

To keep Newwiee and baby safe, I try so much to abstain from sex, that one time he got so furious.

"The doctor said it's fine, why do you keep on sleeping with Nanon? Or maybe you have someone new."

"Babe—"

"Am I ugly? Or fat? That's why you're not touching me?

"Babe, I'm trying my best not to touch you, the baby might get hurt."

"The doctor said it's fine. I'm already on my fifth month."

"But still…"

"Fine. I'm going to my house. You stay here alone."

"What do you mean alone?"

"I asked Mom to pick up Nanon later."

That day, we had a steamy, not just a night, but a full week. Been trying to control myself hence when Newwiee told me that we will be alone for the whole week, I let it all go. And just like what the book says, sex drive increases during pregnancy.

But when New was rushed to the hospital, while I'm at the office having our monthly corporate meeting, for bleeding, I swore not to let my urges control me.

I look at my husband lying down on the hospital bed. As soon as he saw me, he avoided my eyes and turned to the other side facing the window.

"Dad, I'll take care of New. Please take Nanon with  you."

"Baby, go with Grandpa first okay? Daddy and I will go home soon. Then we will pick you up."

I can see how scared Nanon was seeing New with a machine monitoring the baby in his tummy.

"Will Dad be fine, Papa?"

"Yes baby."

"Okay go along. Kiss your dad and your brother."

"Mom—"

"Don't worry too much, the doctor said he just needs to rest, both he and the baby are fine. And no major physical activities until he gives birth. Also he was advised to be on bed rest for at least a month."

When my parents leave, I look at New. He is still not talking hence I just pull the chair near the bed, open my laptop and work. It was so quiet that we could only hear the sound in the fetal heartbeat machine attached to him.

It was dinner time when he decided to talk to me.

"Babe… I'm sorry." He was crying while I continued feeding him.

"You don't need to apologize babe, I'm at fault as well. But now we know that no more sex until you give birth." I decided to put down the food and scooch over to him on the bed, hugging him. 

"I'm so scared about you and the baby. And Nanon too, he looks worried seeing you like this. Please take care of yourself, okay? You're not allowed to move or do something inside the house until we get clearance from the doctor." I soothe his back.

He just nodded while still crying.

"Stop crying, you'll stress yourself and the baby. We'll be home tomorrow, I already talked to the doctor."

Though I'm a bit mad, I know that New didn't and will not do anything intentionally to hurt himself. And I'm mostly mad at myself, I should have been with him that time. Hence I came to a decision to ask my Dad if he can also drop by our company once in a while.

I should take care of my husband, most especially now.

When he was on bed rest, I made sure to personally take care of my husband. Taking him to bathe, feeding him, making sure he's comfortable, that during that two months time, yes it was extended to two. Hence, Newwiee has been feeling down, feeling worthless.

But I keep on reminding him that what he's doing for both of us, and for our baby, is a noble and selfless act. That he shouldn't feel that way.

"I promise to be your partner in everything, and since I cannot carry our baby in me, I will be your hands, arms, legs and feet. Let me do this babe, for you. I won't get tired of taking care of you. And I love doing it."

I walked to where my husband and kids were, and held them close to me.

Life will not always be smooth sailing, me and my husband might have petty quarrels, just like last time as to which cloth Phuwin should wear.

But as long as they are here with me, as long as New is here, I will always be grateful, happy and content.

a/n

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