Shattered Dreams Due to Unforeseen Consequences

Chapter 27 Telling Shawn

Cassie POV February

This morning was rough; I woke up feeling incredibly nauseous. I guess Shawn must have heard me in the bathroom because he came in and sweetly held my hair back. "Good morning, babe. Are you still feeling unwell? I know you saw the doctor yesterday—did they discover anything?" His tone was a mix of fear and care, and it made me realise just how much he cared about my well-being. I wanted to tell him everything, but I had made up my mind to keep my pregnancy a secret for now, wanting to make the reveal something special.

I simply nodded, feeling a bit better. Once I was done, Shawn was right there to help me up, and I hurried over to the sink to brush my teeth and rinse my mouth. It was a relief to finally feel like I could stand on my own again, even if I still felt a bit shaky.

"Why don't you head back to bed and get some more sleep?" Shawn suggested, his voice laced with concern. I reassured him, saying, "I'm okay! I just need to run to the store for a few things. I promise I'll rest when I get back." I could see the worry in his eyes, but I was determined to go and get what I needed.

Shawn let out a sigh, clearly still anxious about my well-being. "I could go for you if you want," he offered, trying to be helpful. I leant in and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek, appreciating his concern. Then, I headed to my closet to grab a cosy pair of jeans and a sweater.

I had my bodyguards take me on a little trip to the nearest Babies "R" Us. I was on a mission to find some adorable baby items, and I couldn't wait to see what treasures awaited me in the store.

Once I arrived, I stumbled upon the cutest little cane basket that just screamed charm. It was perfect for holding all the goodies I was planning to get. I also found a delightful onesie that read "Baking Something Extra Sweet, Due October 2020." It was such a sweet find that I couldn't resist adding it to my collection.

To top it all off, I picked up a pair of adorable booties. I also grabbed some tissue paper to line the basket, making it look even more special. It was such a fun shopping spree, and I left the store feeling excited about all the cute things I had picked out.

As soon as I walked through the door, I made a beeline for my room to start assembling the gift basket. I grabbed some tissue paper and lined the bottom of the basket, making sure it looked nice and presentable. Next, I carefully folded the adorable onesie and placed it gently inside, positioning the cute little booties right next to it. To add a little flair, I topped it off with another layer of tissue paper, creating a cosy little nest for the goodies.

The pièce de résistance was the positive pregnancy test I had received from the doctor, which I tucked away in an envelope. I decided it would be the perfect surprise to include, so I placed it on top of the tissue paper, making sure it was visible but still nicely tucked in. It felt like the perfect way to share the exciting news, and I couldn't wait for Shawn to discover it among the other gifts.

Once everything was arranged just right, I wrapped the entire basket in colourful wrapping paper, making sure it was secure and looked festive. To finish it off, I added a cheeky little card that read, "Only the coolest dads can open this." I couldn't help but smile at the thought of the reaction it would get, hopefully.

I had just wrapped up the gift when Shawn walked in to check on me. I reassured him, saying, "I'm good, really! How about you come and snuggle on the couch with me to watch a movie?" He smiled and replied, "Of course, sweetheart. You get comfy on the couch while I grab you a drink. The twins are napping right now, so we have some quiet time."

"Thanks, babe! Just a glass of water would be perfect," I called out as he headed to the kitchen. I made my way to the couch, bringing the gift basket along. To keep it a surprise, I cleverly tucked it away down the side of the couch where Shawn wouldn't spot it. It felt nice to have a little secret while we enjoyed our time together.