Meeting Mr Firth

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The next morning I woke up to the empty bed so I got up and looked around the room. Colin wasn't anywhere to be seen so I got back in bed, thinking of the previous night.. Just as I was daydreaming like that he came in carrying a tray with breakfast on it.

-Good morning, sunshine! I see you rises already..
-Good morning, hubby!
-I went down to get some things for breakfast. Did you wait long?
-Not at all..don't mention it. What do you have there?
-It's.. It's actually a cliche but..heart shaped pancakes with strawberries and cappuccino.
-Gosh, yes. That's so cheesy.
-Don't laugh. That was the only kind of pancakes they had. If you don't like those I can eat them all.
-I could eat you up instead, I smirked.
-Tempting, but I'm truly hungry, honey.
-Alright. I suppose I can let it for later. Cappuccino, you said?
-My queen's favourite.
-Oh, and pancakes, my king's favorites. What a good duo.
-Talk less, eat more?
-Sure, come here!
 
He sat next to me on the bed and we had breakfast quietly. After it we decided to go out for a walk in the mildly cold, yet sunny October morning. We wondered around town for a while but we got bored and decided to go exploring the forest for a while.
Those immense trees made us feel small in front of the almighty nature..even Colin with his impressive height. I used to love laughing at him about it. We lost track of time wondering around the woods and returned into town only in the afternoon..

-I was hungry and I didn't know why. It's 3 pm!
-I'm not really hungry..
-You okay?
-Yeah, I guess. I'm just a bit dizzy, that's all.
-We can go back to the hotel if you want.
-Yeah, I think we should. But you said you're hungry..let's go to the restaurant first.
-Forget it. We better go to the hotel and you could take a nap and get better, honey. I can get something to eat from the restaurant there.
-Alright, let's go then.

Once we got to the hotel I tried to lie down and rest a bit. Colin went down to have lunch as I took a quick nap. When I woke up he was sitting next to me, looking at me with a worried expression in his eyes. I got up slowly as I was feeling even worse and gave him a light kiss to take his worries away..

-Feeling any better, darling?
-Not quite, babe.
-You don't look well at all. Shall we go to the hospital?
-No, no. I'll be fine. I might feel a little worse right now but I'll be okay. Really.
-You sure? Can I bring you anything?
-A glass of water maybe..I'm a bit nauseous too.
-Coming right up, honey.
***
-Thank you!
-Anything else I could get you? Something to eat maybe?
-No, thanks. I'm too nauseous for that..I'll just lay here steady if you don't mind.
-Alright. Come here!

He pulled me a bit closer and I rested my head on his lap. He gave me a kiss on the forehead and run his hand through my hair gently.

-I'm feeling much better just laying here close to you, hubby.
-Maybe it's just from the weather..it's much colder than yesterday.
-Yeah..must be the atmospheric pressure. Or those heart shaped pancakes..a cliche like that makes me sick, I laughed.
-You laugh but I'm truly concerned. Still think we shouldn't go see a doctor?
-Yes, I don't think that's necessary. I'm fine..

Just as I was saying that I felt my nausea worsening so I jumped off bed and rushed to the bathroom not to vomit all over Colin..

-Honey?! You okay in there?
-Um..yeah, I struggled to say while coughing.
-Can I come in?
-Yeah..
***
-Gosh, you look so pale.
-I just need to wash my face with some cold water. And drink some.
-We better go to the hospital..I'm serious.
-Honey, honey..calm down a bit, would you?
-Calm down?! Darling, you're sick. How can I calm down?
-Would you do something for me?
-Anything.. name it.
-Go to the pharmacy.
-What for?
-Why did we come here in the first place, babe?
-Spend a lovely weekend together?
-Cut the crap, Firth!
-You don't think that you are already.. Can it be possible?
-We won't know until you come back to earth and go to the damn pharmacy.
-What? Oh, right. Pharmacy. I'll be right back.
-I would have gone myself. But I'm feeling too bad for that. You'll be fine, yes?
-Sure.
-Take care, babe!
-I'll be right back!

I heard the door slamming and loud footsteps in the hallway as he was rushing away. I smiled amused thinking what reaction he would have if I was really pregnant. He came back in about half an hour, panting heavily and looking slightly embarrassed..

-That pharmacist.. gave me the most judgy look.. I've ever seen..
-Sorry, babe.
-Don't mention it. Can I.. Lay down for a second?
-Sure. Just give me that.
-Yeah..here you go.
***
-What does it take so long?
-I'm out, I'm here. Can you just wait a few minutes? And come here. Sit next to me.
-Umm.. Honey?! I think that's a positive result.

"Pregnant" popped up on the little digital screen as I was glancing to it and then back to Colin. The quietness was killing me..

-Say something, babe..
-I have no words..this is the best thing that could've happened.. Best news.. I don't know what to say, honey.
-I think I'm about to cry..

He pulled me closer and I buried my face in his shoulder, sobbing. He was holding me tight, telling me to calm down and stop crying..

-Tears of joy, hubby. These are the purest tears of joy.
-I can't believe this is really happening. I mean..I'm truly speechless. I'm too happy to speak.
-Not that words could ever express it.
-Shall we call your mom? Viv? Everyone?
-Take it easy, babe. We better tell them face to face. Especially your kids..
-True..you're right.
-Are you..alright?
-Me? Yeah, sure. I'm fine.
-You don't look fine..
-It's just..this is overwhelming.
-For me too. But this is what we wanted, isn't it?
-Of course it is. And  it was somewhat planned..but it still is this feeling I can't truly describe.
-Surprise? Joy?
-Both and beyond.. Is an immense happiness at the prospect of becoming a parent. And then comes the responsibility you know you're going to have. But in a good way..a happy way.
-I know what you mean. I still can't believe I'm going to become a mother. Is like a dream..is like an..I don't know.. An illusion.
-There's a miniature miracle growing inside you, darling. That is the word..a miracle.
-I bet you made this miracle happen last night.
-Might have, yeah..
-I mean, honey, you were unbelievable.
- What can I say.. When I want something I work hard to achieve it.
-You realise how that sounded, right?
-Yeah..forget it.
-You little beast. I didn't know what hides behind this innocent look of yours.
-You weren't far from that either..
-You won't admit to any praising thing I say about you.. You always turn it back to me.
-I'm not..
-If I tell you now how sexy you were last night, how passionate, would you admit to it?
-Umm..
-I knew you wouldn't.
-That passion bought us here..I admit to that. But you were the really sexy one.
-Not half as much as you, with that look so full with lust. So far from this innocent look full of joy you have now.
-Which one do you prefer?
-Depends on the context. Each has it's own beauty..and role. At different times.
-You elegantly avoided my question.
-I did my best.
-You're good at it..
-If I wasn't still feeling dizzy as hell I would say we should celebrate.
-Maybe later if you feel better. We can have dinner here instead of a restaurant. And we can celebrate here too..don't need a fancy restaurant to make it mean something.
-It already means something.. in fact, it means everything..
-Our little baby girl is growing safely in there..

I saw tears of happiness brightening his eyes as he put his hand on my belly. I put an arm around his shoulders and gave him a kiss on the cheek. He slimed and hugged me..

-When we get back home we should start arranging a room for her.
-Don't you think is too soon for that, babe?
-Why would you say that? Are you still doubting my instinct?
-No..not really. But don't you think we should be certain first?
-Alright. But you'll see I was right.
-I'm counting on that. Can we.. Just take a nap or something.. I'm tired.
-Yes, of course. You should rest until you feel better.
-Can't rest if I'm not in your arms..
-Here I come!

He put his arms around me as I was resting my head on his chest. I fell asleep immediately in that sweet embrace of his.. And dreamed of a baby girl called Em who was the happiness of her parents, and her big sister, and who was laughing innocently as babies do..