Unexpected

Special Chapter 5

It had been a peaceful morning in their home, with soft sunlight streaming through the windows and birds chirping outside. Sky was in the kitchen, humming to himself as he prepared breakfast for the family. Aira, their three-year-old daughter, sat at the dining table, doodling on a coloring book with a focused expression, her tiny tongue poking out in concentration.

Nani entered the room quietly, wearing his favorite oversized sweater, his hands nervously clutching a small envelope. He watched his little family for a moment, his heart swelling with love. Sky noticed him and flashed a grin.

“Morning, love. You’re just in time for my world-famous pancakes,” Sky teased, flipping one in the pan.

Nani chuckled, his nervousness momentarily forgotten as he walked over to kiss Aira’s head. “Good morning, sweetheart. What are you drawing?”

“A rainbow, Daddy!” Aira said proudly, holding up her paper. “It’s for you and Papa.”

Nani smiled warmly, then turned to Sky. “Can we talk after breakfast? Just the two of us?”

Sky raised an eyebrow, flipping the last pancake onto a plate. “That sounds serious. Everything okay?”

Nani nodded quickly, a soft blush creeping onto his cheeks. “Yes, yes. It’s… just something important.”

Sky didn’t press further, sensing Nani’s nerves. After they enjoyed breakfast together—Aira proudly announcing that she wanted a pancake as big as the moon—they put her down for her midday nap. Once the house was quiet, Nani led Sky to the living room.

Sky plopped onto the couch, stretching out with a playful grin. “Alright, love. What’s this big, important thing you wanted to talk about? Did you spend too much on online shopping again?”

Nani rolled his eyes but couldn’t suppress his smile. “No, you idiot,” he muttered affectionately, sitting down beside him. He handed Sky the envelope. “Here. Open this.”

Sky sat up, curiosity lighting up his face. He carefully tore the envelope open and pulled out the contents: a small ultrasound photo. It took him a moment to process what he was looking at, but when it clicked, his eyes widened.

“Wait… is this…?” he whispered, his voice trembling.

Nani nodded, his hands twisting nervously in his lap. “I’m pregnant, Sky. We’re having another baby.”

For a moment, Sky was completely still, staring at the photo. Then, as if a dam had broken, he let out a joyful cry and launched himself at Nani, pulling him into a tight embrace.

“Nani!” Sky’s voice cracked with emotion as he buried his face in Nani’s neck. “You’re… you’re giving us another miracle? Oh my god, I don’t even know what to say!”

Nani laughed, his own tears spilling over as he held onto Sky. “I was so nervous to tell you. I wasn’t sure how you’d react.”

Sky pulled back just enough to cup Nani’s face in his hands, his eyes shining with tears. “Are you kidding me? I’m the happiest man alive right now. You’ve already made my life perfect, and now you’re giving me another baby. Nani, I love you so much. I’ll worship you forever for this.”

Nani sniffled, his cheeks pink. “You’re such a puppy, Sky.”

Sky laughed through his tears, peppering Nani’s face with kisses. “And you love this puppy,” he teased, holding Nani as if he were the most precious thing in the world.

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The weeks that followed were a whirlwind of emotions and preparations. Sky was more protective than ever, doting on Nani at every turn. If Nani so much as hinted at a craving, Sky would rush out to get it, no matter the time of day. Aira, meanwhile, was ecstatic to learn that she would soon have a sibling. She proudly declared herself the “big sister” and insisted on helping her dads pick out baby clothes and toys.

One evening, as the family sat together in the nursery they were preparing, Aira placed her tiny hands on Nani’s growing belly and leaned close.

“Hello, baby,” she whispered sweetly. “I’m your big sister, and I’m gonna teach you everything! Like how to color rainbows and eat Papa’s pancakes.”

Sky and Nani exchanged a loving glance, their hearts full as they watched their daughter bond with her unborn sibling.

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Months flew by, and soon it was time for the new addition to arrive. Sky was a nervous wreck during the delivery, pacing the hospital hallways and asking the doctors endless questions. But when he finally held their newborn son in his arms, all his anxiety melted away.

“He’s perfect,” Sky whispered, tears streaming down his face as he gently placed the baby in Nani’s arms. “Just like his daddy.”

Nani, exhausted but glowing with happiness, looked down at their son and smiled. “What should we name him?”

“How about Kael?” Sky suggested. “It means ‘mighty warrior.’”

Nani nodded, his heart swelling. “Kael it is.”

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The years passed, and their family of four thrived. Sky continued to be the fun, mischievous dad, always finding new ways to make his children laugh. Aira and Kael adored him, often teaming up to play pranks on Nani, who would pretend to scold them but couldn’t hide his amusement.

One evening, after a particularly chaotic day of fort-building and cookie-baking, the family gathered in the living room for movie night. Aira and Kael snuggled between their dads, both clutching bowls of popcorn.

As the movie played, Sky leaned over to whisper in Nani’s ear. “You know, I never thought life could be this perfect.”

Nani smiled, resting his head on Sky’s shoulder. “Me neither. But here we are.”

Sky turned to look at him, his gaze soft and full of love. “Thank you for everything, Nani. For our beautiful family, for loving me, and for giving me a life I never even dreamed of.”

Nani reached up to cup Sky’s cheek, his eyes shimmering with emotion. “And thank you for being my everything, Sky. For showing me what real love is, and for making every day an adventure.”

Sky kissed him tenderly, their love as strong as ever. As they held each other close, their children giggling beside them, they knew that they had truly found their happily ever after.

And in that cozy living room, surrounded by love and laughter, their story ended—not with a period, but with an open-ended promise of a future filled with joy, love, and endless possibilities.