If I Have To

The Lucky One

New York, New York
September 25th

Xena L.

Dear Mommy's Baby Girl,

You've been in my belly for 5 months already baby. I still can't believe I'm pregnant with you and it's been this long. That's so bizarre to me and my belly is definitely showing through my clothes now. More than I thought it would be. Doctor Pierre says that you're 7 inches and 10 ounces. You're as big as a sweet potato and your lungs are developing.

Poppa and I already felt your little kicks and we have videos of it too. I can't wait to show you once you get here. Your dad was hype and even cried when he found out you're a girl. That appointment was funny, Pierre and I laughing at him. We've been shopping for the last week for you. Before I was a big problem when it came to shopping but now your dad is the problem. The way he's acting is cute and I'm letting him be. I always got something out of it and it'll be the same once you come. We're going to spend daddy's money like crazy.

Anyway, we have big plans for you baby girl. We already opened a trust fund for you and been putting money in. We recently moved into our new home yesterday and we're working on your nursery just to have it out the way. I already know what type of plants I want to put in there for you. Hanging flowers from the ceiling is a must too. I really can't wait for you to be here and I have the perfect name for you as well.

The prettiest flower in the word, Amaryllis. I know you're going to be gorgeous just like mommy so it's the perfect name for you. Alright baby, let me monitor your Poppa while we shop for our home and your nursery. I love you pumpkin!

Love, Mommy

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"Coming through! Coming through!" I sung aloud causing the customers to part.

I pushed the wheeled flower rack through the pathway they made for me. I smiled at a few customers while they checked out my plants. One of my plans was in full effect and I was loving it. I had officially opened Xena's Garden Bliss two months ago to the public and it's been nothing other than successful. Turns out my first customer, Stephanie, was one of those housewives with a rich husband and several hobbies.

When she came back to shop with me, she brought her friends along too. And they brought their friends. The cycle went on and on from there, leading to my newly expanded greenhouse packed everyday. And I mean packed to the point where there were lines leading out of the door some days. Everything was a best seller out here like my fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

I even did special like flower of the month and this month were Asters and Morning Glories. Those were the flowers I was wheeling through the greenhouse. Making it outside, I placed the cart next to the purple lilies and instantly people stormed right to them. I stepped out the way so I didn't get trampled over. Like clockwork my hand went right to my belly and I rubbed it while watching my bouquet of flowers be picked. I was obsessing with rubbing my belly and sometimes getting small kicks from my baby girl.

I thought this entire process would be scary, and there's a possibility that it'll still be that way, but right now it was chill. The swelling, heartburn, and cramps were killing me. However, I've been taking it slow all while Kasey played a huge part in keeping me relaxed, levelheaded, and stressed free. He was doing an awesome job at it too. One phone call or text to my man and he was on whatever problem I was having, I mainly had problems with not having any food in my reach.