𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬

𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝟓𝟑

I still couldn't believe it. Twins.

As I sat on the couch, running my hand over my small but growing belly, the realization hit me all over again. Two babies. A boy and a girl. It felt like a dream, one that I was slowly waking up to, but instead of panic or fear like I had in the beginning, this time I felt excitement. It had been a few days since our doctor's appointment, and every time I thought about it, a wide smile crept onto my face.

Twins.

I leaned back, closed my eyes, and took a deep breath. I hadn't expected this, not at all. When Davis and I first started talking about the future, about having kids, I had always imagined just one baby at a time. A little boy or girl who would complete our small family. But now? Now we were about to be parents to two at once.

I heard the door open, and the sound of Davis's footsteps as he walked into the living room brought me back from my thoughts. I opened my eyes just in time to see him toss his jacket onto the chair and make his way over to me. He had this look on his face, a mix of pride and love, and it made my heart melt.

"Hey, ma," he said, leaning down to kiss my forehead. "How are you feeling?"

I smiled up at him, shifting on the couch to make room for him. "I'm good," I said, resting my head on his shoulder once he sat down beside me. "Just thinking about everything. You know, the twins."

He chuckled softly, wrapping his arm around me and pulling me closer. "Still hasn't sunk in yet, huh?"

I shook my head, laughing. "Not even close. I mean, how do you even prepare for two babies at once? It's like double everything—double the clothes, the diapers, the crying." My voice trailed off as I thought about all the logistics, but before I could start worrying, Davis squeezed my shoulder.

"Hey, we'll figure it out," he said, his voice steady and reassuring. "We've got time, and we're in this together. Plus, I already know you're going to be an amazing mom."

I looked up at him, my heart swelling with emotion. "You really think so?"

"I know so," he said confidently. "You've already started doing all this research and watching those parenting videos. You're more prepared than you think, Sadira. And besides, I'm right here with you."

I smiled, grateful for how supportive he had been through all of this. He had a way of calming me down, of making everything feel manageable, even when I was overwhelmed.

"So," I said, sitting up a little straighter, "I've been thinking about something."

Davis raised an eyebrow, a playful grin on his face. "What's that?"

I hesitated for a moment, feeling a little nervous about bringing it up, but then I just went for it. "The baby shower. I know we've talked about having one, but I've got a theme in mind, and I wanted to see what you thought."

His eyes lit up with interest. "Oh yeah? Hit me with it."

"Well," I started, biting my lip, "I was thinking we don't do a traditional gender reveal. Like, I know a lot of people are doing them now, but what if we made it a surprise for everyone at the baby shower instead? You know, put it in the fine print on the invitation that it's twins—a boy and a girl—but don't actually reveal it until the party?"

Davis nodded slowly, his hand rubbing my back. "Okay, I like that idea. Keep everyone in suspense."

"Exactly!" I said, getting more excited now that he seemed to be on board. "And for the theme, I was thinking Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse. We could have pink and blue decorations everywhere, to match the twins—Minnie for the girl and Mickey for the boy."

He grinned, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Minnie and Mickey, huh? That's cute. I can see it now—the pink and blue balloons, the little mouse ears on the cupcakes..."

"Right?!" I said, practically bouncing on the couch now. "It would be so perfect. And we could have the big reveal at the end, with a cake or something that shows we're having both a boy and a girl."

Davis leaned back, his arm still around me as he thought it over. "I like it. It's playful, it's fun, and it's definitely us. And I think everyone would get a kick out of finding out about the twins at the shower. We've been keeping that pretty low-key so far."

I nodded enthusiastically. "Exactly. I just want it to be a celebration, you know? Something lighthearted and fun. This whole journey has been... a lot," I admitted, my voice softening a little. "But now that we know it's twins, and we know everything's going well, I just want to enjoy it."

Davis kissed the side of my head, his lips lingering there for a moment. "We will, Sadira. I promise you, we will. This is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, and we're gonna make it special."

I leaned into him, feeling a wave of gratitude wash over me. He always knew what to say, how to make me feel like everything was going to be okay. And now, with the excitement of planning the baby shower and the reality of having twins setting in, I couldn't wait to share this next chapter with him.

Over the next few days, we started putting together ideas for the baby shower. I had ordered a bunch of cute Minnie and Mickey decorations online—pink and blue banners, plates with mouse ears, and even tiny baby bottles with matching colors. Every time something new arrived, Davis would joke that we were going to run out of space in the house before the twins even got here. But I didn't care. I was having too much fun getting everything ready.

One night, while we were sitting at the dining room table going over the guest list, Davis glanced up at me with a sly smile. "So, how many people do you think are gonna freak out when they find out it's twins?"

I laughed, shaking my head. "Honestly? Probably everyone. My mom is going to lose her mind. She's been convinced we're only having one this whole time."

Davis chuckled. "Same with my folks. They keep asking if I think it's a boy or a girl, but they have no idea they're both right."

"I can't wait to see their faces," I said, grinning at the thought. "It's going to be priceless."

We spent the rest of the night going over details, making sure everything was perfect. From the cake design to the games we'd play, we wanted the day to be unforgettable—not just for us, but for our friends and family too.