I am now waiting for my turn to be called. I set this appointment without Jason noticing it. I lied to him saying that i'll be going with the girls to the mall. I want to do this alone, so he will not get disappointed whatever happens.
"Miss Lim." The lady on her twenties called me. I got up from the chair then enter on the private office that i've been before. Every month i'm here, but i'm with Alistaire and Jason but for now i want some alone time.
"Stephanie, do you have problem?" Dra. Harp asked as she saw me, gesturing me to sit.
"I don't know but i'm delayed with my monthly period." I stated then sighed. I was still calculating in my mind but i am sure with everything. I'm delayed.
"When should be your period?" She looked at me as i sat on the stool.
"I should have it last week of May." I shrugged. It's first week of July now and i'm still waiting for my monthly period. She typed something on her computer then shifted her look to me again.
"Did you undergo on a pregnancy test? You've been active Steph. You might get pregnant again." She seriously looked at me. We made love about weeks ago, i don't know, but for now, we're just always doing some quickie.
"Not yet." I sheepishly answered. After saying some things on me, i proceeded to have a test. Urine test, blood test, everything that connects to it, i undergo on some tests. I know the procedures that i need to wait for a few minutes and it's really making me feel nervous.
"Stephanie. Just wait for a while. I'll just check the result." Dra. Harp get up from her seat. I decided to call Jason, so that he will not think that i'm not doing anything behind his back.
"Hi princess." He answered his phone after two rings.
"I miss you. What are you doing?" I tapped my foot on the tiled floor, killing the boredom.
"I miss you more. We're watching movie. Actually i'm reviewing the papers. You done with the girls?" He asked. I can hear my little girl giggling beside him. Dra. Harp was walking towards me, with the papers on her hand, which i think is the results.
"Not yet. I'll be home soon. I love you." I hung up without waiting for his response. Dra. Harp sit across me. I sighed heavily, letting out the nervousness in my body. I'm feeling nervous and all. I thought it was easy to go alone here.
"Steph.." That broke my day dreaming. I looked at her, patiently waiting for her words.
"Your due on February first week. You're five weeks pregnant." She happily said. I gasped and started picking up her words correctly, i'm five weeks pregnant. Is that right? I don't know.
Five weeks
"Dra, correct me if i'm wrong. I'm pregnant for five weeks?" I stand up, smiling. Why didn't i notice that my tummy is growing? Oh my!
"You are. I'm happy for you Stephanie." She walked towards me and pulled me for a hug. I let my tears rolled down. Finally, after waiting for three months that feels like a lifetime, i am pregnant again.
"Dra, thank you so much for this." I smiled, wiping my tears away. I sat on the stool again as she walked towards her medicine cabinet.
"Stephanie, you know the risk and all about this. I will say this again, vitamins, healthy foods and follow what your taste buds wants. Okay?" I nodded. She gave me the papers, which is the result and two paper bags filled with vitamins for me.
"If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me." She stand in front of me, giving me a wide smile. I was happy with this, totally happy. It will be a great news for Jason.
"Thank you again Dra. Harp. I'll see you next week for Alistaire's check up." I placed a kiss on her cheek then hugged her. She walks with me up to her office door then waved at me as i stepped out of the room.
It's gonna be a one great day for me. I drive going to the mall, to pick up the things that i asked. I already called the manager a while ago before i go to the hospital. I picked up the toys for Alistaire, some toiletries and some new clothes for her. After there, i drive going to the restaurant. I already placed an order here too, so i'm just going to pick it up. I have cake and our lunch. I'm excited to go home and i want to tell them about this.
I quickly drive going to our house. I parked on my space beside the Mustang of my fiancèe, that's his baby. Before i go down, i put the results on my shoulder bag. This is it.
"Lea, can you give me a hand here?" I asked some help as i entered the house. Lea quickly approached me with the two maids. I asked them to put the foods on the kitchen, while the other things was on our bedroom.
"Hi honey. What's up with the cake?" Lucy softly laughed. Ohh! She placed a kiss on my forehead and we walked towards the living room.
"Nothing. Just want some sweets today Mom." I smiled at her. I can see the two troubles was going down. They know that i am here because Lea put the stuffs that i have, in our bedroom. I hope he didn't see the paper bags filled with my vitamins.
"Mommy!!!" Alistaire shouted and run towards me. I sat on the couch, picking her up from the floor. I put her in my lap then hugged her.
"I miss you. How was Daddy?" I whispered to her. I felt a kiss on top of my head. I tilted my head, seeing him walking towards the dining room.
"Daddy's bad Mommy. We watched scary with the black moo moo in the movie." She said rapidly. Lucy and i laughed, seeing her frowning with the story that she was saying.
"I will scold your Dad for doing that to you." Lucy teased. Alistaire nodded then hugged me. I will never get tired of sweet moments with this little girl.
"Let's eat now!" Jason shouted from the dining. Alistaire run towards the dining like a bullet, she's a hyper one. Lucy walked beside me, wrapping her arm on my waist.
We sit on our places then started eating with the silence and peaceful surrounding. It's just Alistaire that was making sounds. As soon as we are done and only left for our desserts, i decided to say it to them. It's the right time and right place.
"Mom.. Jason.. I have something to tell you." I seriously said. They both stopped with what they are doing then looked at me. Jason looks like his Mom. That serious face!
"What was that?" Lucy asked, losing her patience. I reached for my bag then pulled out the results. I handed it to Lucy. She unfolded the paper then read it with wide eyes and mouth open.
"Mom, what's that?" Jason stole the papers from her hands as she was still shocked and all, on her seat. Jason has the same expression like his Mom. They are so cute.
"So?" I smiled over them.
"Stephanie!! Oh my gosh! Congratulations Honey!!!" Lucy walked towards my seat, she pulled me up for a tight and long hug, placing a kiss on my forehead.
"Thanks Mom." I released myself from the hug. Jason was looking at me, his giving me the best smile. He got up from his seat then stand in front of me.
"I love you." That was the only thing he said. He pulled me for a kiss, that has a lot of emotions to take in. He smiled between our kiss. He pulled out from the kiss, replacing it with a hug.
"I'm sorry if i lied. I just want to surprise you." I explained. He released me from the hug then cupped my cheeks. He was just looking at me and i was just standing, stunned on their reactions.
"It's okay. Well. I don't know. Speechless?" He shrugged then laughed. I walked towards my little girl that seems to be so confuse about what's happening around her. For a month, she already have four photo shoots. Her photo was already pulled up on some billboards and ads. I'm such a proud Mommy when i saw those.
"Mommy, why is Daddy crying? Hmm.. And Mama Lucy too." I pulled her up from her seat so that she can stand on where she is sitting. I stand beside her, wrapping her body on my arms.
"Because Mommy, has a little baby again on her tummy." I whispered. She was like the other two, mouth open, wide eyes, gosh! She pulled me for a hug and never ending kisses on my tummy.
"I love you baby brother." She peck a kiss again on my tummy. She looked at me, giving me a smile. I love Alistaire so much, i can't even stand a day without tickling her whole body or even making her laugh. I found her as one of the best person that i have in life.
"Finish your food then i'll put you to shower, want that?" She nodded then sit back on her seat. I sit back on my seat, noticing that Jason was still reading the papers. It will be a whole day drama with this man.
"Can you finish your cake first?" I hold his hand, squeezing it.
"Mom, can you believe this? Steph's five weeks pregnant." He loudly stated, for sure it was heard by our maids, that was on the kitchen. One of the most protective people around us, our maids.
"Well, why didn't we noticed it?" Lucy shrugged, wiping her mouth with the cloth.
"I don't know Mom, i'm asking myself too. Cause my last pregnancy was a sensitive one. Dra. Harp said that, my sickness will be around again." I chuckled. It's gonna be hell days for Jason again.
We finished the lunch thing. Lucy told us that she will just shower, so i put Alistaire on the shower too. We'll be going to Althea's grave today. I asked this thing cause i want some guidance from Althea.
"Baby, can you reach my phone?" I asked Jason, cause his near on my phone. I was on the couch, dressing up my little girl. He didn't give me my phone, instead he read what is texted to me.
"Your Mom texted you, saying her congratulations. And.." He scrolled down my phone as per looking at him
"Your siblings and friends." He laughed. This man is crazy! I get up from the couch then sat on his lap, cause his still sitting on the bed. Realizing what he said, Mom texted me? That's a wow! Since the night that Dad came home, i didn't go to our family house anymore even if it's just two streets away. I didn't text or call them, so that they will know that i am mad at them.
"I didn't tell it to them. You are the first to know this." I stated. He wrapped his arms on my waist, tucked his head on my shoulder.
"Maybe Dra. Harp told her or.. Mom!" Jason exclaimed. I hope i told them not to tell to my Mom. I was about to reply them but my phone rings.
"Hello?" I still sat on his lap, it's too fine to be like this in front of our little girl.
"Stephanie. Why didn't you tell to me that your pregnant?" It's my Mom. I sighed heavily and i know she heard it. I can hear Sierra's voice from her background.
"It's not a big deal on you Mom, right? Thanks for the greetings though." I snapped. Jason tapped me on my shoulder, it's not his business. I'm aware of what i'm saying to Mom. I'm not important to her, only Dad shows me his love.
"What are you saying? It's my grand child Steph." Mom shouted. Wow, i don't like someone to ruin my day. I got up from Jason's lap, placing my hand on my hip.
"Really? I thought your only grand child was Sierra's daughter." I answered back. Jason was shaking his head but i waved my hand on him, saying that i can handle this.
"Stephanie what are you saying?" Mom shouted. I looked over at Alistaire that was sitting pretty on the couch.
"Alistaire, honey, go to Mama Lucy ask her if she's done." I ignored what my Mom said. She nodded then quickly do what i asked. Jason was still sitting on the bed, he already have his shower and we're really ready to go.
"Anything you will say? I need to go." I tapped my foot, waiting for her response. I miss them but that's it. I'm not important to them.
"Let's fix this." Mom softly said but i hung up the line. I quickly send a message to my Dad, saying about my pregnancy. I throw my phone on the bed and fixed myself.
After preparing, we all headed to the car. Jason will be driving today going to the cemetery. It's just a short drive going there. We picked up flowers and candles along the road. As we reached Althea and Jeremy's grave, Jason lit the candles as Alistaire placed the flowers. I closed my eyes and started to talk to Althea through my mind.
"Althea, i'm pregnant again. I hope you will guide me and my baby in this journey. I was waiting for this for so long and i want it to be with me. Please help me to pass this pregnancy. I hope your taking care of my Alexander there in heaven. And i know your happy to see Alistaire like this. I love your daughter so much. Guide me with this Althea." I felt a cold wind hit my flesh. I shivered and let out a sigh of relief. I can feel her presence. I opened my eyes and noticed that the three was looking at me.
"Are you alright? Let's go now." Lucy hold my hand, squeezing it. I nodded and carefully walked on the grass pathwalk. They are walking behind me. I jumped inside the car, i closed my eyes as i sat on the leather seat. I felt Jason's hand squeeze my hand as the car was starting to move.
"Steph, your Mom texted me. She's at the house." Lucy talked behind me. I don't like to see my Mom.
"Mom we'll drop you at our house. I don't want to see Mom. I'm sorry." I sighed. I want this day to be so good.
"You know your Mom. Just be home if your ready." I nodded. The drive continue and we reached our house but we didn't enter. We just drop by Lucy at our gate.
"Baby, coffee. I want coffee." I looked at him. He just nodded and made our way to the coffee shop. I pulled Alistaire out of her seat then carried her in my arms.
"Give Alistaire to me. Here's your bag." Jason get Alistaire from me then handed me my bag. We stepped inside the coffee shop as expected many patrons are here and eyed on us.
"Mam Steph.. Sir Jason.. Good afternoon." The manager welcomed us. We stand infront of the cashier, waiting for our turn.
"Hi. It's good to see you." I smiled. What do i want?
"Mam, you can sit. You can ask us for your order while sitting." I nodded. We sat on the couch near the window, Jason place Alistaire infront of us.
"You want cake or anything honey?" I bent over Alistaire. She was looking on the pastries stand and thinking.
"I have caramel frappe baby." Jason said beside me.
"Chocolate cake Mommy." I nodded. I called the crew and ordered, three caramel frappe and a chocolate cake for my little girl. We waited for our order but soon it was serve. Well, seems like coffee was good on my appetite now.
"Does the coffee goes well princess?" Jason drape his arm on my shoulder. I sipped on the frappe again and it's still good.
"Yea. Ohh. I love this baby. I hope it's not as sensitive as before." I smiled. My last pregnancy was so sensitive in everything. Most of the days, i'm not eating. But it's just a start, i was like this also when i am on my first month. I still have more months for this.
"I hope so. So i will not be awake in the middle of the night." He laughed. I wrapped my arm on his waist and looked over our daughter.
"Alistaire, you ate cake at the house a while ago?" She nodded. I asked that because her plate was almost empty, where did the cake go?
"Wipe your mouth with the tissue." I pointed to the tissue beside her plate, i remained leaning on my hottie's shoulder.
We just stay for an hour on the coffee shop. Alistaire wants to go home because of her puppy, Yuri, a female shih tzu. We bought her a puppy so that she knows how to take care of other things and creature. We reached our house, not even a wink. Mom was still here upon glancing at the parking lot.
"Yuri! Yuri!" Alistaire shouted while giggling, looking for her puppy. We stepped inside our house, noticing that they are on the living room.
"Alistaire! Put Yuri down. Kiss Mama Lucy first." I ordered. She released her puppy and run towards the living room. Jason was holding my hand as we entered the living room. Mom was really here. I kissed Lucy on the cheek and sat beside her. Jason kissed my Mom then to Lucy.
"Lea, put Alistaire to her room. Don't let Yuri enter there." She just answer me with a, 'yes mam'. I leaned on Lucy's shoulder and still Jason was holding my hand.
"Why is she still here?" I whispered to Lucy. Sierra's due this week if i'm not mistaken, so she should spend her time there.
"Stephanie. How are you?" I looked at my Mom as i heard her talked.
"I'm good. We're good." I shrugged as i lifted my head from Lucy and sit properly.
"Why are you avoiding me?" Her voice was serious. I looked at her for a matter of seconds then shrugged.
"I'm not. I'm just busy taking care of Alistaire. You Mom, why are you here? Your daughter will be giving birth on your first grand daughter huh." I smirked. I waited for her response but the silence was break by the loud ringing of my Mom's phone.
"Hello?.. Yes.. Oh my god!. I'll be there!.. Thanks Josh.." Then she hung up. Josh? Ohh they're close now? Good. Maybe it's about Sierra, well i don't care.
"We'll talk next time Stephanie. Your sister was on the hospital now, laboring, you want to go with me?" I want to answer her with a not so nice answer, but Lucy cut me. She knows that i might hurt my mom.
"I'll go with you Sarah." Lucy got up from the couch.
"I won't go there. Alistaire needs me here." I got up from the couch, pulling Jason up from the couch. My Mom was looking at me, i just ignore her. We're talking but when she heard the news about Sierra, she quickly forget me, see what i mean?
"Mom be home by dinner. We'll be celebrating again later." I hugged Lucy, placing a kiss on her cheek. Jason stepped forward to my Mom giving her a kiss and some words, that i am not hearing.
"Sure. Just rest now." Lucy smiled. I walked out of the living room without giving a word to my Mom. I made my way to Alistaire's room. I laid beside her as she was having her milk.
"Mommy!" She put down her feeding bottle then kissed me on my nose.
"Why is my baby so pretty?" I giggled. The door opened and my man entered. He sat on the edge of the bed, looking at me.
"Because you are pretty too. Mommy.. hug me." She pouted. I launch a big hug on her small body as we remained lying. Alistaire can remove all the hurt that i am feeling. I want to cry, but i promise to myself and Jason that, as he got me pregnant again, i will not give any tears about my surrounding. I will not let myself be stress and affected by anything.
"I hugged you already, you should kiss me." I laughed. She planted kisses on my whole face and ends with a last kiss on my tummy. This is what i miss, their kisses on my tummy.
"Stephanie. We need to go to the hospital. Your sister is giving birth to your niece." Jason softly said. I shook my head and remained lying on the bed.
"Baby. Just for once, listen to me. You can't fix this if your like that." He move closer to me, pulling me on his arms. I let him do whatever he wants. He hold both sides of my face and looked at me.
"We will go okay?" I shook my head. I felt tears rolling down on my cheeks. He wiped it quickly, then kissed my eyes.
"Alistaire, call Lea on the intercom, ask her for water." Jason said. I was crying hard and my breathing wasn't on the good side again. If i said i don't like to go, i don't want it. I don't want to see them nor talk to them. They didn't visit or even call me before they knew that i was pregnant again. For Joyce and Pauleen, i understand it. I miss those two but i know Joyce is due in two weeks time and needs rest, while Pauleen is on her sickness. They are the only one that was left to me. I have Alistaire, Lucy, my friends and Jason, that's all.
"Stop crying. I'm sorry." He rubbed my back then continue to wiped my tears. Within a minute, Lea already have the water. She handed it to Jason and he slowly put it in my mouth.
"I don't like baby. If i will go there, what will happen? Nothing. They will be focus on that. I don't like Alistaire to witness that." I said between my tears. Jason nodded. He pushed me slowly in the bed, putting me under a little metmaid cover. I laid and tried to relax.
"Alistaire stay here with your Mommy okay? Daddy will just get some Mommy's things." I felt the bed became light. I closed my eyes as i hold Alistaire's hand.
"Just lay down here. I love you." I nodded. I heard the door being opened and close soon. Alistaire was rubbing my tummy and keep on murmuring some nice words on it. I still manage to close my eyes.
Mom have her first grand child now with her favorite daughter. I hope they are happy. I will accept the fact that Alistaire was forgotten because of that. All of their attention will be on that child. I still feel bad because since then Sierra was my Mom's apple of the eye, even her child will be Mom's favorite now. So no Alistaire and Me on their life for now, for now only.
