A Love Like This

Chapter XXI

Three Weeks Later

TRIGGER WARNING: This chapter speaks about abortion.  Please read at your discretion. Vixen is a fictional character her choices don't reflect mine as well as yours.

My leg bounced anxiously as I waited for my name to be called. So many thoughts were running through my head that I just wanted my mind to be silenced. Adrian must have noticed how anxious I was because he took my hand into his and gave it a gentle squeeze. Looking over at him, I could feel tears invade my eyes. Resting my head on his shoulder, he placed a kiss on my head.

"Vixen Parker" A nurse called out

My head sprung up hearing my name. Standing to my feet I began walking over to the nurse with Adrian following close behind me. As she instructed what room I would be in Adrian and I walked into the room while the nurse went to get paperwork for me.

Doing the deep breathing exercise Chante taught me I stepped inside the exam room. There was a gown resting on the exam table. Removing my clothes from my body, I placed the gown on and sat on the table. Adrian stood in front of me and lifted my chin.

"I'll be here the whole time Vix" he said resting his forehead against mine

Nodding my head I wiped my eyes free of the tears that managed to escape. The door to my exam room opened. The nurse entered along with the doctor. As they talked over the procedure I looked over at Adrian. He was attentively listening to them talk. My mind was too far gone to even pay attention to what they were saying. I only snapped out of my daze because of Adrian helping me off the examining table.

"I can't go back there with you but they have a private recovery room set up for you. I'll be there when you wake up. I love you" He said wrapping his arms around me tightly

"I love you" I whispered back as I sat down in the wheelchair the nurse provided for me

As she wheeled me out of the room I looked back at Adrian. His handsome face showed concern, worry. I watched as he quickly wiped his face before being escorted to the recovery room. Turning around I looked down at my stomach. Releasing a shaky breath I whispered lowly so no one would hear me.

"You wasn't created with love. I was afraid I would hate you because of your father. I truly hope you can forgive me. You're innocent in all of this and I'm so sorry" I whispered rubbing my stomach gingerly

Wiping my eyes I felt like everything was moving in slow motion as I lay on the operating table. As they put the mask over my face, I began to count out loud with the nurse. After reaching ninety-seven my world faded to black.

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The bright lights of the recovery room caused my eyes to flutter open. As I looked around the room Adrian was sitting beside me holding my hand in his. His head was rested beside me, giving his hand a small squeeze he lifted his head. Giving me a faint smile, he released my hand from his and reached over to me. Caressing my cheek he leaned over and kissed my forehead.

"They said you could leave soon. They were just waiting for the anesthesia to wear off. It might be a dumb question but how are you...mentally ?" He asked with worry in his eyes