Love Is Complicated

Chapter 18

Zuri

I woke up to find Anthony gone. He probably went to work. I want to apologize to Claire for my actions, but I'm scared she hates me. I'll just keep my distance.

I went downstairs and found 8 biscuits with some jelly. I took 4 biscuits and ate them all with jelly. They tasted pretty good. Once I finished eating, I took a shower and changed into some comfortable clothes. After that, I started doing my online schoolwork. I recently started online school to avoid being bullied.

After finishing my work, I head downstairs and put on my shoes. Then, I grab my keys and walk towards my car. Today, I'm planning to buy some decorations for our bedroom which is currently quite plain, especially since it's Anthony's room. I want to add a personal touch to it and make it look more attractive.

I got a few shelves and paintings from Home Depot. I came back home and dropped everything down for Anthony to bring in. I felt a sharp pain in my stomach. I guess it's just cramps or something. I sit down and watch some TV. I felt a sharp pain again. I felt something coming out of me.

I get up and look under the sheets. There's a wet stain. Did my water break? I feel a sharp pain constantly. I start to cry since it hurts so much. I shake my hands as I get my phone.

Anthony answers on the second ring.

"Hey babe. I just got in the car. I'm coming home." Anthony says.

"M-M-M-M-My water broke! I'm scared." I say to him.

I hear him whisper "Oh shit."

"Get my mom or dad. They'll bring you to the hospital." Anthony says.

I hang up and limp to his mom. I hope she understands.

"My water broke, Mrs.Smith," I say to her. She gasps and immediately brings me to the car. She takes me to the hospital.

I give birth after an hour of labor. My beautiful girl. Somethings wrong. She's very purple. Anthony makes it. 

"Why is she so purple?" I ask the doctor.

The doctor turns her back and notices. She checks her pulse. She's unresponsive. The doctor immediately starts to move quickly.

"What's going on?" I ask but they ignore me. " What's going on!"

They start to rush my baby and begin to pump air into her. I start to cry and scream as Anthony tries to calm me down. I have no idea what's wrong. She starts to gain consciousness. I sigh.

"Is she ok?" I ask. The doctor nods. A moment of relief struck me. Am I a mother?

After a couple of hours, they send me home with Anthony. For right now, I'm on bed rest. I fall asleep in the car. I wake up the next day in bed with my daughter next to me sleeping in a crib. I sigh as I had a dream she was missing. I look at Anthony and smile as he snores like a baby. I kiss his cheek and fall back asleep.