Finding the Missing Piece: Book 5

Chapter Twelve

Katniss POV- (A few days later)

"Wake up, sweetheart. Your doctors appointment is soon." Peeta says.

I open my heavy eyes and look into his bright blue ones.

Things have been a little better since the other day but I've still been battling my emotions and bottling them up too. To prevent another explosion.

"How are you feeling?" He asks softly.

I nod, "Okay." I say and turn my head to see Willow is wide awake and is happily kicking her little legs.

I turn on my tummy and look at her, she turns her tiny head to me.

"Hi, baby." I say softly.

"Would you like me to take you today?"

I shake my head, "I want to go alone and I don't want to leave Willow with anyone else."

"I'm sure Annie or Bristol could watch her if you want me to ask."

"No, Peeta. I don't want anyone else to watch her. Just you. I'll be fine going alone, I promise." I say and get up out of bed.

He sighs, "Alright."

I go to the closet and pick out some clothes.

Peeta takes Willow downstairs with him since she shouldn't be hungry for awhile, she ate a few hours ago.

I hop in the shower and get ready to go to the doctor and then I go downstairs.

I have a missed call from Bristol so I call her back.

(On the phone with Bristol)

"Hello?"

"You called?"

"Yeah, I was just checking on you. I haven't heard from you in awhile." Bristol pipes in, a little too happily for my current state.

I sigh, "I'm alright."

"Are you sure?" She asks knowingly.

I roll my eyes, "Yes, Bristol. I'm perfectly fine and so are Willow and Peeta."

"Okay, sweetie."

"Why did you really call?" I sigh.

"I just wanted to make sure you're okay. I'm sorry if I bothered you." She says.

"No, I'm sorry. I've been struggling but I appreciate you checking in on me." I admit.

"You just said you were fine."

"Well, I am but I'm not."

"What's going on?"

"I think I have a little postpartum depression."

Bristol sighs, "I'm so sorry, Kat. I hate that for you but you know the sooner you get help the better off you'll be."

"I know and I'm going to the doctor today for it. I was going to wait until her check up in a a couple of weeks but I'm going insane." I say.

"If you need me to watch Willow or go to the doctor with you I am more than willing to."

"I just want to go alone but thanks. Peeta is going to stay here with Willow."

"Are you sure you don't want him there? I don't mind."

"No, I don't want anyone there. It's embarrassing enough to go alone." I say, annoyed.

"Well, okay but you know that it is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about." She says.

I hold my breath.