Living With The Boss

Chapter 12

Daniel came back from his business trip, he told me  that Carla was an ex of his that occasionally came by and they'd help  each other with their sexual needs but apparently that had stopped when  he heard about the babies. I didn't waste any time believing him so  i continued to stay with Sam and Matt, she refused that i moved out  because i was too pregnant to stay on my own according to her.

I have spoken to Daniel  about the well-being of the babies and name choices a few times and his  been trying to convince me to move back to his apartment.

I was only a few days  away from my due date now and i couldn't wait for the babies to be out  of me. I was really nervous to go into labor alone so i called my mom  and found out if she could fly down, she couldn't but at least she knew  when i was due. I was on my way to Daniels apartment to get some of the  babies clothing. I wasn't sure if he was home but i knew where the extra  key was hidden so i'll use that if his at the office, the cab stopped  and i paid the driver before he drove off.

I haven't seen Daniel in 3 months because i completely avoided him at the office the two months I've been there and went on maternity the beginning of this month. We didn't run into each other surprisingly and i was fine with that.

I knocked on the door just to  check if he was home and when i heard the lock open, i was surprised.  There stood Daniel, topless, wearing a track pants that hung low on his  waist and sporting messy hair. "Daniel, hi. I wasn't sure if you'd be  home." "Jess, I'm surprised to see you here. Please come inside." he  said as he stepped aside to let me enter. "I'm sorry if i woke you. I  came by to get some baby things since i just took what i needed 3 months  ago, so i won't be long." I said as i stepped into his lounge. "You've  gotten bigger." He said while looking at my belly. "Well thanks but  that's not really what i'd like to hear. I feel like a whale as is." I  said and my hand instantly moved to rest on my belly. "I'm sorry, Listen  Jess, i'm sorry about Carla. I should have made it more clear to her  that i was completely done with the relationship that we had."

He said  as he moved to sit on one of the sofa's. "I believe you but that's not  what i'm here for. I've come for some baby things since i feel like i'm  about to pop as is. I really don't want to get all worked up right now.  "Ooh" I felt a sharp pain shoot through my belly. "Jess, what's wrong?"  "I think i might be getting practice contractions again. It started  yesterday and Sam took me to... Ooh. That's another one. I think i need  to go to the hospital." "I'll get my keys." Daniel said rushing out of  the lounge. "And a t-shirt and shoes." I told him since he was still  topless. "I packed a baby bag a few months back. It's Behind the door in  the walk in closet. Could you grab it please." I said and then felt  another jab.

Daniel came out and  helped me to his car and then we were off to the hospital all the while,  i was focusing on remembering to breath when the pains shot through my  belly. "Just breathe okay?" "I am breathing but i think my water just  broke in your car because my seat is wet. This hurts!" I yelled at him  the drive felt like it was taking forever, eventually  we pulled into the hospital parking lot. 

Daniel came around the  car and helped me out, "I can't walk right now. I want this babies out."  I said as i felt the tears stream down my face. I wanted my mom right  now, I felt so afraid that this was finally happening. I had to push two babies out of me. What if I'm not strong enough?

Daniel picked me up  and carried me into the hospital. "Help, she's in labor." He yelled out  as a nurse grabbed a wheelchair. "You can put her in the chair and come  this way sir." The nurse said and Daniel followed us. She took me into a  room and set me up on a drip and told me to try to walk for a bit.  Apparently it helps with helping me open up down there. "The doctor will  be in soon to check how dilated you are. I'll need you to fill out some forms sir." The nurse said  and Daniel followed her out. I asked Daniel to call my doctor as he was the. One delivering this baby.

"Hi Jess, when did your  contractions begin?" Dr. Cruz said while coming into the room. I changed to him after Daniel had forced me to go private.
"Yesterday but  I thought it was practice contractions." I said. "I need you to lay down for me to check how far  you are okay?"  I nodded and then settled myself on the bed.

"You're 8cm dilated so  you'll have to walk for a bit until you're 10cm dilated okay?" "Okay." I  said and then Daniel walked back into the room. The doctor left and i  took turns to walk and rest whenever the pains came. Daniel occasionally  rubbed my back for me and kept repeating "Everything will be okay." I  don't know if it was for his sake or mine because he looked kinda  freaked out.

The doctor returned  every 5 minutes to check how far i am and on the fourth time he said  that they'd be moving me into theater. It was finally time for me to  give birth and i had no time to be terrified. I pushed every time the  doctor said to and occasionally Daniel would use his free hand to adjust  the wet cloth that was resting on my forhead. This was the most  difficult experience that i had ever faced. I pushed again and a few  seconds later i heard the sweetest sound. My first baby's cries and then  it was back to pushing until my second baby was out cried. I was so tired and  couldn't help crying when the doctor handed them to Daniel and I, they were so tiny, both had seemingly been searching arms outstretched for the other. The nurse took them shortly after and cleaned me up and then returned me to the my  room. Shortly after a nurse brought my babies to me and i teared  up again.

Holding them is the most rewarding feeling ever. I felt so  complete at this very moment. My heart  was so full of love. Daniel and i  named them Zoe and Zara. They had his eyes, rosy cheeks and the  softest pink little lips. They were identical and if Zoe's hair wasn't slightly darker than Zara's i'd confuse the two of them. I fed them and  then Daniel burped Zoe while i burped Zara. He looked tired but was so  happy to help me with the babies.

I was stitched down there as I had torn during the birthing process and the pain of having to use the loo was excruciating. But the worst part was over, my body survived childbirth.