Our story begins where the last one ended.
Zhishu and Xiangqin are on their way to the hospital for a check up to confirm if Xiangqin is really pregnant. While walking together, Xiangqin for the second time with the first one on their first day of college, unfortunately landed her shoes on a dog's poo again, and Zhishu once again cleans her poo-covered sole with a pen.
Zhishu: Seriously Xiangqin? What's with you and landing on dog's poo huh? (sounding exasperated while trying to scoop the poo off)
Xiangqin: I am really sorry Zhishu! I wasn't paying attention. Waaa! How can I be a Mom when I am like this? Poor kid. (sounding down)
Zhishu: (Holds Xiangqin's face and caresses it with his thumb) Hey, it's okay. You'll be a good Mom. And little Zhishu will surely have a fun life with you as its Mom.
Xiangqin: You really mean that?
Zhishu: Of course. (kisses her forehead)
Xiangqin: And I know you'll be a good Dad too! A bit strict and serious, yes,a but a good one indeed. And if ever, I want our baby to look like you and smart like you. What a poor thing if he takes after me.
Zhishu: You really love to underestimate yourself. I prefer that our baby have your lively personality and kindness. I can really be mean when I want to, you know? The kid will have no friends if he is to inherit my being a taciturn. (scoops the last bit of poo off Xiangqin's shoe) There, it's done. You can stand now.
Xiangqin: Thank you so much Zhishu. And well, I really have no problem with your personality. I love you flaws and all. (stares at Zhishu with sincerity)
Zhishu: (kisses the tip of her nose) Lucky me. (entwines his hand with hers) Let's go, we have to hurry now or we'll be late for the appointment.
They walk and made their way to the hospital. As they go to the Maternity Department, they were greeted along the corridor of the staffs who know them.
(Xiangqin stops walking before the door while Zhishu tugs her hand to go inside)
Zhishu: Hey, what's the matter? Let's go inside.
Xiangqin: Wait Zhishu. I'm...I'm really getting nervous. What if... I don't want to see Ma so disappointed again.
Zhishu: (Lay his forehead on hers) We could always try again, you know? (winks) And don't mind Ma, don't mind any of them. You shouldn't feel pressured. If you're not pregnant, then you're not. As simlple as that.
Xiangqin: And what if I am? I am really afraid that it will inherit my disease. I...I don't want him to suffer. I don't want us to be a burden to you. (tearing up)
Zhishu: Xiangqin, I am your husband, and the child's father. It's my responsibilty to take care of both of you. Healthy or not, I'll love our child. As I have told you before, as long as its yours, I'll love it with all my heart.
Xiangqin: (hugs Zhishu tightly) Thank you.
Zhishu: (squeezes her reassuringly then lets go) Let's go inside now, we're already late.
(Xiangqin nodded and they went inside)
Doctor Nan: Good morning Doctor Jiang and nurse Jiang. Have a seat.
Zhishu: Good morning Doctor Nan.
Xiangqin: Good morning Doctor.
Doctor Nan: So according to the records here, you made an appointment to check if you really are pregnant nurse Jiang?
(Xiangqin nods)
Doctor Nan: Okay, I need you to pee in this cup and give the sample to the nurse in the specimen counter.
Xiangqin: (get the cup and stand up) Okay Doctor, thank you. Zhishu, I'll be right back. (goes to the comfort room)
(To be continued)
