Best of Both Worlds

Chapter Four

A/N: If you've already read the first three chapters before this re-upload, I'd kindly suggest you go back and re-read. I just uploaded the edited version and some new scenes have been added.

Thank you and enjoy.

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"A nurse would be here to hand over your discharge papers" I managed a small smile as I informed the patient before me.

The middle-aged, Norwegian man nodded and leaned back into his bed. His daughter came forward extended her hand, spotting a smile of gratitude.

"Thank you so much" she placed her other hand over our connected hands.

"It's no problems" I smiled with a small head bow then exited the room.

I increased my pace towards the doctor's lounge. It was a little past four pm and any time from now, I would begin to feel queasy. Unlike other pregnancies, I had my 'morning' sickness in the afternoon. There were days I got them in the actual morning but they weren't regular.

My stomach churned and bile rose up my throat. With luck, I made it into the toilet without encountering any of my colleagues. Bent down to a squat, I hurled out every atom of food I'd congested, at least it felt like I had.

I took in shaky breaths and wiped my teary eyes as I rose to my feet. After flushing the toilet, I tumbled over to the sink and held unto it till my muscles regained strength.

I took in a steady breath and proceeded to take care of my oral hygiene. "I can't wait for this part to be over"

The sooner this was over, the faster I could get back to my life.

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I stared up into the ceiling of the room. My hands rested atop my chest and I drummed my fingers against the other. The cold gel against my bare skin drew out a small gasp from me. I swallowed hard as I eyed the wand that glided over my belly.

Dr Meera chuckled and patted my arm. "Relax. This is your first scan, I understand"

I let out nervous laughter and took in a deep breath.

"Everything looks fine. The fetus is well implanted in the uterus," she moved the wand around again then clicked a few buttons on the ultrasound machine. "-and, this is the heartbeat"

Soft repetitive thumping filled the room and I felt a thug on my own heart. I froze for a moment, not sure how to act. I wasn't in any way prepared for this moment and yet I knew it would come. I swallowed hard against the lump in my throat and wiped the stray tear that escaped from my eye.

I couldn't harbour any emotions. I'm giving this baby away. I repeated over and over again in my head.

"It's still a bit early to be accurate but, would you like to know the gender of the baby?" She asked with an eager smile.

"Uh, no. Thank you" I pressed my lips together and forced a smile.

Her smile didn't falter as she took away the wand. "That's fine,"

She handed me some wipes and I muttered a small 'thank you' as I wiped my stomach.

"If you don't mind me asking, is the father of the child present?" she took a soft, maternal tone with me.

I blinked back, taken by surprise. "No. He is not"

I have no idea who he is.

"And you don't have any close family in the states?"

"No"

"Would you, consider a support group for pregnant women?" There was a slight hesitation in her voice. "I just want to make sure you have a good support system for your pregnancy, as your doctor"