Reassurance.

chapter forty six.

** SIX MONTHS LATER **

I wole up to a stabbing pain in my stomach. I placed a hand against my bump as if it would sooth the unbearable pain, but of course, it didnt work.

"Well, I guess this is what a contraction feels like." I mumbled to myself. I didnt want to wake Jamie just yet so I tried to stay calm and quiet, getting out of bed and slowly walking around my room. In the space of the 20 minutes I had spent walking around, I had experienced two more contractions. I decided to have a bath.

I went into the bathroom and shut the door and ran the water. I slid into the warmth of it and rubbed a hand over my body. My contractions wer ebecoming closer together now.

Suddenly a scream escaped my lips as a strong contraction radiating through my lower back and stomach. I gripped my hand on my bump and used the other hand to hold onto the side of the bath to stop myself slipping in the water.

"ZARA!" I heard Jamie shout and he came rushing into the bathroom, spotting me in the bath. "Whats wrong, why are you screaming?!" He looked so worried. I took a few deep breaths.

"Its time Jamie. My contractions are about 5 minutes apart from each other." He rushed to my side as more pain seared through my body.

When it had subsided he helped me out of the bath and dried off my body then led me back into the bedroom to help me dress and get the hospital bag. I hadnt even noticed the time when I got woken up but it was now 2am.

"Come on Zee, we gotta get you to the hospital." We made our way downstairs and I grabbed a bit of paper, scribbling a note on it for Luca and Adam cos I didnt want to wake them.

'Luca and Adam,

Gone into labour, at the hospital. Text or ring if you need me.

Zara xo. 2:12am'

I left the note on the side in plain sight for them to see then left for the hospital. Contractions were hitting me for 30 seconds at a time, every five minutes.

"Shit!" I yelped everytime one hit me, Jamie shooting me worried looks every now and again as he tried to keep and eye on the road and me.

"Its fine babe just drive." I told him, trying to keep him calm. I was taking deep breaths in and out now, trying to calm myself aswell.

My phone started ringing.

"Hello?" I answered, the caller ID read Luca.

"Zara, I heard the front door go and a car drive away, wahts going on?"

"Where are you Luca?"

"My bedroom why?"

"Well, that explains that. Theres a note on the side downstairs, iv gone into labour and im on my way to the hospital right now."

"Shit Zara, okay. You and Jamie hand in there, Ill drag Adam out of bed and we'll be there soon."

"Okay." I breathed. "Thanks. See you. soon." I breathed again, fighting another contraction, then hung up and let a scream out again as another one hit me just as Jamie managed to park the car.

He helped me out and into the hospital and took me to the midwife. I got looked over and told I was already 8 centimeters dialated. When I hit 10 centimeters I was ready to give birth. I tried to keep my breathing under control.

Luca and Adam eventually arrived, rushing into the room I was in. I was glad they were here with me but god I was in so much pain!