Too Young

Chapter 38: Rebuilding a Relationship

"Baby will finish tomorrow" I repeat for what feels like the millionth time today. "No, I want to do this today" she argues holding a picture frame and holding it against every wall of Noah's room. She was set on finishing his room this week that sometimes she doesn't realise that she needs to take a break, especially after the incident that happened a few days ago.

I groan in annoyance and grab the picture from her and place it on the floor, taking her by surprise. "You need to stop and rest" I say seriously turning to face her, "I know you want to finish this room and we will, but you've work enough and you need to stop" she bites her lip and I roll my eyes "Did you forget what happened a few days ago? Do you not remember what the doctor said?" I ask crossing my arms across my chest.

"I do but-" I shake my head "Do you? Because right now it feels like you're purposely overworking to hurt Noah" I say before leaving the baby's bedroom and going to mine. "Do you really think that's what I'm doing?!" She exclaims shocked as she walks in our bedroom.

"That I'm trying to have a miscarriage!" She yells as her eyes start to fill with tears. "Do you really think I could do that?!" I sigh and shake my head.

"No" I answer softly "Then why would you say that?!" She asks angrily as her tears start to fall. "Do you just want to throw it in my face that my mom had a miscarriage?" I vigoursly shake my head and take a step towards her but she takes a large one back, breaking my heart.

"Maya I'm just scared" I admit softly as she looks at me with her crystal blue eyes that are covered with unshead tears. "I'm scared because of what happened that day" I start "Something could've been terribly wrong and the both of you could've been hurt and I wasn't there" I say sadly, shifting my gaze to the floor.

"Seeing you work on that room for hours scares me because I know the doctor told you to take it easy and rest, yet you keep arguing. I don't want to lose him Maya" she takes my hand causing me to look up. She closed the distance between us, leaving a few inches.

"I'm sorry" she apologises intertwining our fingers. "I didn't realise that" she admits "I'll go and rest now" she says giving me a soft smile. I lift my hand and wipe her tears before leaning down to kiss her cheek.

"Thank you" she shakes her head and leans up to leave a quick peck on my lips. "We aren't going to lose him, he's a strong boy Josh, just like you. Everything is going to be just fine" she assures me causing me to wrap my arms around her waist and pull her in for a hug.

"I really hope so" I mutter against the soft skin of her neck. "It will be" she kisses my temple and keeps running her fingers through my hair as I enjoy having her in my arms. "I'm sorry for yelling at you, I should've been more gentle with you" I apologise making her sigh. "It's okay love".

The truth is after hearing what happened to Maya and why Katy was being so mean, I got in my head and somehow starting thinking that Maya could also risk of having a miscarriage like her mother. It terrified me because I didn't want to lose my son nor did I want Maya to go through the pain of losing a child, it would emotionally kill her.

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Today I have one thing in mind and that is to finish half of the nursery. Maya left to go meet up with her friends at Topanga and I'm home alone building a dresser for our little Pumpkin.

I frown when my peaceful morning gets interrupted by a loud knock from the front door. I sigh and stand up, turning the music playing from my speaker down before skipping down the stairs and going to the front door.

My eyebrows raise in surprise when I open the door and look at who's standing on the other side. "Hello Josh, is Maya home?" Katie asks politely before giving me a soft smile. I shake my head and glance at Shawn, "Um, no she went to Topanga's to meet up with her friends" I explain as they nod in understanding.