One Last Chance

Hope

Despite Charlotte’s name becoming famous in the modeling world after her fashion walk in Paris, she refused every single contract with a graceful smile when she returned. Everyone was confused, they had thought that Charlotte Waraha-Austin had officially returned to the entertainment industry. They were baffled to realize she fell off the radar once more after her successful take off on an international level.

When Engfa was questioned regarding her wife’s future, she replied that Charlotte only wanted to achieve her life-long dream of being a fashion model in Paris. She did not have the ambition to return to the spotlight.

To everyone’s dismay, Charlotte seemed to put her focus back on Ausome instead of appearing on screens. The haters insulted her and accused her of borrowing her new-found fame to make more money off her brand.

Charlotte smiled carelessly at the comments, she had long become numb from these insults. After all, nothing could hurt her more than the disastrous moments before Englot’s ultimate breakup years ago.

Instead, she began her own hormone treatment just as Engfa stopped hers. They now have 6 transferables and were confident to start on Charlotte’s part. Unbeknownst to their fans, this was Charlotte's second dream that she wished to achieve with her wife by her side.

A few weeks later, Engfa drove her wife to Bumrungrad Hospital which had slowly turned into their second home for their long awaited appointment. They couple were equally nervous and excited at the same time, holding onto each other’s hands tightly the whole ride.

“Don’t be nervous, this is only going to be our first try.” Engfa said shakily to Charlotte, though the words were meant for herself as well.

“No expectation, no disappointment.” Charlotte nodded in determination, though her eyes betrayed her nervous anticipation. They walked into the room together and met the familiar kind smile of Doctor Lena who was checking on Charlotte's latest test results.

They greeted the doctor politely, then held hands under the table.

“Good morning, ladies. Are you two excited for your first transfer? Khun Charlotte's body is in peak condition at this moment.” Mor Lena smiled at them.

Engfa and Charlotte beamed at each other, happy for the good news. Charlotte rubbed her stomach and asked, “You mean to say we can start right away?”

“Yes, whenever you're ready, we may proceed behind the curtains. Khun Engfa, would you like to be present?” The doctor asked with a knowing smile which widened upon seeing the woman's eager nods.

“Of course, what should I do?” Engfa asked happily.

The doctor chuckled, “Well, technically you don't have to do anything, Khun Engfa. I'm afraid I'll be the one who does the insemination.”

Charlotte laughed out loud next to her wife who pouted in complete embarrassment. Engfa sulked, “Don't laugh, Char!”

“You just have to sanitize yourself and you may sit next to your wife by the bed, Khun Engfa.” The doctor smirked in amusement. “This way, please.”

The younger woman was still smiling happily as she laid down on the bed, she was glad that Engfa still could make her laugh during this situation. She was glad that she was here with her. When Engfa sat on a stool near her head, she asked softly, “Fa, hold my hand.”

Engfa immediately held her and they looked into each other's eyes. This was it, this was the moment they had been waiting for months, no, for years. It was an emotional moment, one that turned into a core memory for the both of them.

The procedure took a total of half an hour in a sterile environment, with the doctor speaking soft instructions once in a while. When it was all said and done, she said to the couple. “The procedure was successful, it will take 9 to 14 days to know if you're pregnant. Meanwhile, heed my previous advice. As per usual, do not be overly stressed or have any excessive, strenuous activity in the meantime. Congratulations, girls. I'll give you some privacy.”