Fall Girl

Epilogue

Margot

After the dinner, I begged Kev to drive me back to our place as I was not feeling well. We said our goodbyes to every guest and drove back to Glisten from our beach house in South Shore. When we reached back to our apartment, which has been our sanctuary for about a year.

It felt completely different this time when we entered this apartment as husband and wife. A rush of excitement and joy surged through both of us. Kev headed to the closet to change his clothes, and then he helped me like a gentleman, changing clothes and unclipping my hair.

I rushed into the bathroom. When I headed back, I asked Kev if we could sit on a terrace for a while.

Kev nodded. "Let's celebrate this moment at our favorite spot, I'll get the drink and glasses."

I smiled and nodded. "You go ahead; I'll come."

The moment he headed out, my expression immediately changed. I hurried to the bathroom and my heart was thumping. I picked up the strip to check the results.

The moment my eyes landed on a double line, I started feeling numerous emotions. I was overwhelmed with joy, fear, thrill, and confusion. I didn't know what to do or not. I didn't know if I should share the news with Kev or not. Should I hide from him? but the million-dollar question is: for how long can I hide my pregnancy from my husband?

I was wondering: Is Kev ready to be a dad? Is he ready for this responsibility or not? How can I think about him when here I am standing, confused, carrying a baby in my womb? While lost in my thoughts and questions, I completely forgot that Kev was waiting for me on the terrace.

Kev knocked. "Is everything okay, Mar?"

Tears rolled down my cheeks. I looked at the door and shook my head. I took a few deep breaths and responded. "I am coming."

I don't know how but Kev sensed my tears. "Are you crying, Mar?"

I sighed. "I told you I was coming."

Kev announced. "I don't care; I am coming in."

The moment his eyes landed on the strip in my hands, he softly asked. "What happened?"

I showed him the strip. "I am pregnant."

Kev smiled and asked. "Why on earth are you crying? I mean, this is good news. Right?"

After wiping away my tears, I confessed to Kev, "I had no idea you would smile at this news. I thought you weren't ready for this."

Kev kissed me gently. "Are you ready for this?"

Shaking my head slightly, I replied honestly, "I don't know... I guess I'm just overwhelmed."

Kev took the pregnancy test strip from my hand and placed it on the bathroom counter. Then he led me to our terrace, where we sat down together. He wrapped his arms around me and asked, "Tell me, what are you afraid of about being a mom?"

I hesitated before admitting, "I don't know... What if I turn out to be a horrible mother? What if I can't take care of our baby?"

Kev kissed my head. "I have seen you all my life. You have been wonderful in every relationship. From daughter to sister to friend to girlfriend, and now I see you as auntie as well. I am sure you'll be an excellent mom."

I asked. "What if our baby ended up hating me because I failed to take care?"

Kev smiled. "We are in this together. You won't be alone."

I sighed. "What about our privacy? We are gonna be like everyone; our lives are going to be only about kids."

Kev giggled. "I'll arrange something for this."

I whined. "Like what?"

Kev tilted his head. "I'll send them to Mom or to Dad's. Even we can avail Blake's option as well."

After a few moments, I started feeling good. "I think we'll see what the universe is holding for us next."

As the night passed, our conversation changed from becoming parents to a serene sense of togetherness. I looked at Kev. "Thank you for always being there for me."

Kev kissed my lips. "Thank you for this good news on a very special day. I am totally thrilled."

I blushed. It feels like a dream come true. I am pregnant and Kev's wife. Sitting under the stars. Kev is wrapping me around his arms.

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