Love, is not for us

#26 - Welcome Home

Tiara

James is zipping up the bags after making sure nothing is left out. Finally, after 3 night in the hospital, my doctor give the greenlight to go home. I miss my home sweet home, can't wait to see my plants. Since James refused to leave my side, I made sure Luke helped me to water the plants.

"Baby", James calls me and I'm so ready to go.
"Yes! Let's go.", but to my surprise, he sits on the bed and took my hands, "Baby.. Before we leave, we need to talk.". My heart race nervously, nothing good ever comes from that sentence. Sensing my mood he quickly clarifies, "It's nothing bad! Really.. It's about our living arrangement.".

I cork my eyebrows and let him continue, "I know we agreed to take it slow. But, I think we have to move together now...You need to be on bed rest and there's no way I'm leaving your side.."

I sigh reliefly and smile at him, "I thought you have a bad news, like my family is here, or something.", I paused and chuckle while poking his dimple, "I appreciate that babe... You better be ready with my naggings".

"There's another thing...", he's taking his time and looks nervous.

"What now?"

"I think we should to my place since it's just 10 minutes away from here. In case of emergency, we won't lose much time. It's not about my convenience it's for your own safety, f-for the twins.", he shoots the words like a machine gun while I stare at him speechless.

"Babe? Did you hear me?"

A million things running in my mind, trying to digest the situation, the implications and I only managed, "When?".

"Err...right away?", he asks but clearly its a statement not a question.

"Wh-what? James, this is something we need to discuss, you can't just decide and inform me."

"No no, it's not up for discussion. Like I said, it's for your safety. I can work from my home office so I won't need to leave your side, in case of emergency, it's way nearer than your place. Even for regular check-ups!", his voice rising slighly, a sign he's getting annoyed.

"But what about my comfort?? I thought we agreed that if it comes to this, will choose based on my comfort...", I'm getting equally annoyed.

He got up from the bed, starts walking around the room and runs his fingers over his hair frustratedly. After a long silent minute, he kneel in front of me and places his hands on my knees.

"Love, look at me please. Your comfort, your happiness is all I think about. But if anything happens to you, I won't be able to give you those things. You can turn my apartment upside down, throw in your thick blankets on my couch. Heck, you want to change the furniture with yours? Do it.
Your plants? I'll make sure by this evening all of it is in my balcony. I'll get Luke and my dad to paint the walls even. You want Luke to hang out with you and have your movie nights? Do it." he readily throws his private space for me. How can I say no to him and selfishly demands for my comfort when clearly he never let anyone into his apartment.

"I'm sorry...", I look down at him and give him a gentle smile, "your place it is, then."

He breaks into a huge smile and hug my belly before kissing my belly then got up to kiss my lips deeply.