Take a deep breath in... Then hold it for a few minutes... exhale...
C'mon Holly relax. You can do it.
Holly and Ethan were currently sitting outside the doctor's clinic. Ethan had taken a leave for today. Although Holly had insisted Ethan to go back to work, he knew how scared and excited she was. And he didn't want to miss their child's first appointment. In fact he didn't want to miss any of them.
"Mrs.Amanda Pierce, Dr.Harvey would see you now.", the nurse called out. A pretty young couple got up and went inside. They might be around their mid-twenties. Holly let out a well needed sigh and clutched harder on Ethan's hand which she had been holding since they got here.
"First child ?", a woman sitting besides Holly asked her. Holly just merely nodded. The woman chuckled and rubbed her hand on her swollen belly. Holly had an urge to touch it. So that's exactly what she did. She hesitated a bit first and looked at the woman, she gave her a reassuring look. Holly slowly placed her hand on her tummy. As soon as she did that she felt a slight tap underneath her hand. Holly's eyes widened in realization. A full blown grin spread through her face.
A baby was in there.... A baby that could kick !
Holly glanced back at Ethan. He had joy written all over his face. Not literally though. Oh well ! you get the point. Seen their little exchange, the woman chuckled and ruffled Holly's hair a bit. "All the best little one. There's a lot more to go." With that said, she got up and left for the doctor's cabin.
Huh ? what does she mean ?
An hour had passed and finally now it was their turn. Ethan was as usual freaking out. Stupid guy has phobia of doctors ! Holly thought to herself. "Ethan are you coming ?", She was slowly loosing her patience. He hesitated for a few minutes and then agreed to go in with her.
"Ah.. Mrs.Mars, nice to meet you. Could you lie down and slid your t-shirt up ?", Dr.Harvey instructed Holly and motioned Ethan to take a seat besides her. Ethan was literally shivering. It was beyond Holly's understanding, why he was so scared. At first she thought of asking, but then she just took hold of his hands in a soothing manner. She would ask him later.
The doctor applied some of the cold gel like stuff on her belly and slowly pressed the instrument over it. He then instructed them to look at the screen. All the while Holly was holding Ethan's hand. "Okay. So, since you are just a few weeks into the pregnancy we will not be able to make out many things, just the heart beat and the out line." He said as he moved the instruments towards her lower belly. A faint outline of a curled figure was seen along with a little red light blinking. "I-is that the baby ?" Holly stuttered out. Her eyes had suddenly decided that it was prefect time to let the dam loose. Tears continuously pouring out of her eyes. She turned to look at Ethan. Instead of seeing joy and happiness that she saw earlier in his eyes, she saw digust and regret, as he mindlessly stared at her stomach. Holly felt her heart sink in her stomach.
Why is he upset ? Has he changed his mind ? Did he not want the child ? Did I do something to upset him ? God Damn ! Ethan Mars ! You Pig !
All these questions were roaming in her head as they made their way towards the car. The doctor had given her some prenatal vitamins and told her not to take much stress. Her next appointment was exactly a month later. They both silently got into the car. Ethan had not even glanced at her after they came out of the clinic.
Without saying a word Ethan motioned Holly to get out of the car. "Aren't you coming in ?", Holly asked. "No. I have to go back to work. Ahem.. you take care." With that said he reversed the car and left a confused Holly standing outside the gate with tears streaming down her face.
**************5 hours later **********
After Ethan's dramatic exit, Holly had called Ornelia and they both had done some baby shopping. They bought some cute and soft baby wraps. As they did not know the sex yet they had chosen to go with neutral colours like purple, yellow, orange and white.
They had bought a convertible crib which could be adjusted according to the child's age. Lots toys and stuffed toys. Ornelia had also insisted on buying a baby pillow, which would help her sleep properly without any discomfort. She said it had been very useful for her when she was pregnant with Kayden. And seeing the little situation right now, there was a high chance of Ethan sleeping on the couch.
By the time she reached back home, it was starting to get dark and surprisingly Ethan was back home. He was in the kitchen making something for himself. Holly slowly entered, struggling to hold everything. She sighed and plopped herself down on the comfortable sofa seat with slight Oomph.
Haaa.... Finally peace....
"Where were you for so long ?", Ethan's voice brought her out of her little peaceful moment. "Why do you care ?"
Ha! Take that ! Bet you didn't see that coming, now did you ?
"Right. Ahem..I-" Holly cut him off by instructing him to carry all the stuff into the spare bedroom, which would soon be turned into a nursery for her baby. He quietly obliged to her order. But before he could take everything, she snatched the baby pillow out of his hands and made her way towards the bedroom. By the time Ethan had set everything in the spare bedroom and come back, Holly was fast asleep, snuggled into the pillow.
Ethan slowly slid the pillow, from under her, trying not to wake her up. But, no avail. "What do you think you are doing?", she asked groggily. "Umm.. Uh.. removing the pillow ?", it came out more like an question. "Yeah, no shit Sherlock. Why are removing the pillow ?" Her sarcasm was not lost on Ethan. He sighed and got on the bed. He positioned himself in the pillows place.
"When I am here, why do you need that pillow ?" Holly had to bite her lip to hide her smile. She slapped her hand on his mouth and whispered, "Shut up ! My pillow doesn't talk." and with that said she snuggled into his warmth and entered into her dreamworld.
And people say women are confusing .....
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