In The Spirit Of Christmas #Wattys2016

DEC 25th

Christmas morning came quickly and it was not exactly what Florence wanted. She was feeling nostalgic about Christmas and how she always loved Christmas with her family. Dapo was her family now, but she longed for the Christmases, she spent with her dad, mum, Kaylee and Claire.
Her parents were in London yes, but Kaylee was not home and no one knew when she would decide to come. If Florence had her way, she would have gone to Seun's family house and would have gotten her sister back. But her father insisted that Kaylee needed time. And Claire? She was all the way in Canada. She had left her a message, when the incidence with Kaylee occurred, but Claire had not called her back or replied her messages.

Florence sighed and shut her eyes so that the Tears building up would not spill. She placed her hand over her tommy and rubbed it. She thought she would spend Christmas with her baby, but it seemed this baby had other plans.

Dapo walked into the room with a big teddy bear "Merry Christmas" he said from behind the teddy.

Florence laughed "What's that? Isn't it too big and who is it for?"

"For my son of course."

Florence chuckled "Baby, he would be scared of it."

"Not my son" Dapo boasted. "He is going to be very brave."

"If you say so" Florence rolled her eyes and tried to get up.

"Just a second babe." Dapo stopped her. "Merry Christmas darling. May we spend many more Christmases by God's grace." Dapo said, handing her a small wrapped box.

"What is in it?" she asked.

"Well, open it."

Florence frowned and began opening the gift her husband gave her. It was a blue velvet box that held a very beautiful ring that hand little diamonds and a big ruby in the middle.

"It's so beautiful." Florence gasped.

"It Is a promise ring." Dapo took both her hands in his. "That I will never hurt you ever again, that my love for you will grow day after day and it is also a renewal of our marital vows."

Florence was tearing up "Oh my god! I Love you so much Dapo."

She couldn't believe he could be so thoughtful to get such beautiful ring for her as a reminder of his love for her.

Dapo wiped her tears with his thumb and kissed her forehead, then the top of her nose before he brought his lips to hers.

"Merry Christmas LOML" Florence said to her husband, which meant 'love of my life'. He laughed and started for the door.

"Would you like something to eat?" Dapo asked.

"No actually I want prepare something for my husband." Florence smiled broadly.

"Just relax for our baby." He winked at her.

"Oh common! This son of yours is not coming today." She laughed and then frowned. "Wait! I feel something!"

"WHAT???" Dapo rushed over to Florence who started laughing.

"Got ya!!"

Dapo shook his head. "Nice try. I wouldn't fall for that again." He sat on the bed, before he stretched his leg out on it.

Florence laughed harder, as she walked into their bathroom to freshen up before heading downstairs. She went to the mirror and admired herself. She was so heavy and her stomach so round, it looked like she would explode any minute. She laughed again, and picked up her toothbrush. After applying a fair amount of tooth paste, Florence began brushing her teeth and humming. She felt a slight pain and paused but didn't put too much to it. She continued humming, when she felt another pain.