To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear ~ Stephen Levine
Monae Lockhart, a 23 years old baker with a past not as sweet as her treats. On her journey towards healing she crosses path with Nasir King, a broken soul wi...
Opening my eyes, I noticed I was back at the hospital.
This was becoming a regular occurrence.
The door opening caught my attention as Nasir entered, when he noticed I was awake he rushed to me "How are you feeling Mo?"
"I'm ok, what happened?"
"You don't remember anything?"
"Just us getting engaged" I looked at the ring on my hand "Then I felt dizzy and that's about it" I told him, and he nodded.
"You passed out, the doctor thinks it could just be fatigue or the excitement of the night but she's running some tests and will get back to us" he said pulling the chair closer to the bed taking my hand as the door opened again and a lady walked in.
"Ah, you're awake. How are you feeling Ms. Lockhart?"
"I'm feeling fine"
"Ok, we ran a few tests, and they all came back negative except for one" she said with a smile "Congratulations, you're expecting!!"
"E-expecting what?" I stuttered out stupidly from shock causing her to laugh.
"You're pregnant Ms. Lockhart, 16 weeks to be exact"
4 months? What?
"That's not possible" I gave a nervous laugh "I'm on contraceptive, I-I even had my period a few days ago. Look at my stomach, I- I c-cant" I began breathing heavily.
"Hey, hey, Mo calm down, it's ok. Just breathe baby" Nasir spoke rubbing my back, he was so quiet I forgot he was even there.
"I'll give you two some privacy" she said leaving the room.
"You ok?" he asked but my mind was swimming with questions.
Was I ready to be a parent, was he? We've never spoken about children
I gave away my first child, does he think it isn't his? Is that why he was so quiet?
"Mo?"
"It's yours!!" I exclaimed "T-they didn't touch me!!" I told him with wide eyes.
"Wow! Calm down, I never thought that, not even for a second" he told me pulling me into his arms "It's ok Mo. Why don't you get some rest, and we'll talk about it later ok?" he said, and I nodded laying down.
Nasir's POV
After Mo fell asleep I stepped out the room to call ma.
"Hi hun, how is she doing? Did the doctor say anything?"
"Slow down ma, she's fine...well to an extent" I murmured the last part hoping she didn't hear it.
"What does that mean, is something wrong?"
"No ma, she's.... she's pregnant" I told her pulling the phone away from my ears as she began screaming "I wished her reaction was like yours, she freaked out when the doctor told her"
"What?"
"Yep, doesn't look like she's that excited about it"
"Maybe she's just in shock baby, her first wasn't a pleasant experience especially with Giovanni and his father's drama"
"Yea, I know" I told her remembering her words.
"It's yours!!"...."T-they didn't touch me!!"
Running my hand through my hair I sighed.
"It'll be ok Nasir; I'll be there soon"
"Ok, ma" I told her before hanging up and walking back into the room to see Monae gone. I panicked for a split second before I noticed the washroom door was open "Mo?" I called entering the washroom to see her standing in front the mirror caressing her belly with tears in her eyes.
"You ok baby?" I approached her slowly standing behind her and she nodded. Taking my hands she placed it on her belly and looked up at me.
"I'm pregnant" she smiled "I think I can do this" she said, and I felt like I finally released the breath I was holding since hearing the news.
"I think you can too, and I'll be right here every step of the way" I reassured her pulling her closer.
"Nasir? Monae?" I heard ma call.
"Mrs. King!!" followed by Ma'ryah's loud ass.
"We should probably go back out there before she reaches in" Mo laughed, and we made our way out.
"Baby mamaaa!!" ryah exclaimed pulling her into a hug "I call dibs on being God mother" she said causing us to laugh.
"Ok, ryah" Mo giggled going over to ma who pulled her into a hug.
"Congratulations Monae, you'll be a great mom, I know it" she said causing her to smile.
"Thanks mama D" Mo said getting back in bed as they began talking about baby shower and names.
At this moment it felt like all the bs was finally over and we could actually be happy.
Few weeks later
Ding ding
I sighed getting out the chair going to the door.
"Delivery for Monae Lockhart"
"Yep"
"Please sign here" he said handing me the clipboard.
"Thank you, can you rest it inside for me" he told him, and he did.
"You're welcome ma'am".
"Who is this from" I spoke to myself inspecting the boxes, all week I've been receiving gifts with Gio being the first with his nosey ass, didn't even have to tell him.
Lifting up the tag, I read it was from Cairo. He still wasn't back from France. It was a stroller and car seat.
Aww, this is so cute
I thought looking at the picture on the box as the door opened and Nasir walked in.
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
"Mo, what did I tell you about locking the door?"
"I was going to" I pouted "Did you get my ice-cream?"
"Yes your majesty" he rolled his eyes going to the kitchen and i followed "Who is the box from this time?".
"It was from Cairo....Did I do something?" I asked as my eyes began to water "I'm sorry I didn't lock the door, don't be upset" I went over to him wrapping my arms around his waist.
"Don't cry Mo" he sighed "I just want you to be more careful when you're alone".
"Ok, I won't forget again" I smiled up at him before collecting the ice-cream and pulling him to the coach "Let's continue watching" I told him snuggling into his side.
