Life Unexpected (Naughty Addiction's Part2)

Chapter 13

Lexi

August 29th

For the last two months, Dylan and I have spent every waking moment with each other. I've learned so much more about him; his likes and dislikes. I've learned that his favorite food to eat is Mexican, that he likes listening to blue grass and he has a younger sister; Nicole, who he hasn't seen in a long time. We've spent almost every night cuddled up on the couch, watching movies and episodes of Friends. I haven't thought about Tripp at all and he's only tried to contact me twice. Both times he showed up, Dylan sent him away. Tripp didn't look well at all, he looked like he just rolled out of bed and he smelled like a brewery, which is odd because Tripp hardly ever drinks. But, I can't worry about that today, because today is my ultra sound and I'm anxious about the results. What if there is something wrong with the baby? Can we handle that? I'm so nervous, I can feel that my palms are sweaty. When I feel like this, I go quiet and it isn't long before Dylan notices.

"Hey, you're awfully quiet today, are you alright?"

"Yea... just anxious is all."

"I get that, I'm actually a little nervous myself."

"Do you think everything will be alright... you know, with the baby?"

"I have no doubt that everything will be fine, I'm confident our baby will be healthy."

Wow. He said, "our baby," that's the first time I've heard him say that. This is all happening so fast. But Dylan makes me so happy and now that I know he has accepted the baby as his, I couldn't be happier.

"I can't believe my boss gave me the whole day off."

"Well, you deserve it, you work so hard."

"Yea... I just can't wait till this job is finished. Working with my dad is going to be a lot more satisfying."

"If you don't enjoy what you do, why don't you just quit your job and work with your dad permanently?"

"I have thought about that but, now with the baby coming, I can't afford to quit."

"I'm sorry."

"Don't be, I love you Lex and I will do anything for you. Besides, I'm confident everything will work out." He said, wrapping his arms around me.

I hope he is right, I no longer worry about him leaving me but, there is this little voice in the back of my mind whispering negative thoughts. I try to ignore them but, they are very persistent. We ate lunch at subway because it is on the way to the doctors. We both agreed that staying home would make us go crazy. We needed to keep busy and not think about the appointment. When we finally got to the doctor's office, it was full. It seemed like every pregnant woman in the county was there. We sat down together, and Dylan put his arm around my shoulder, pulling me closer to him. I rested my head on his shoulder and glanced around the room. I notice a couple of toddlers and a slightly older boy playing with toys. I smile, somewhat comforted by the thought that one day our baby will have siblings to play with. Before anymore happy ideas can enter my thoughts, I watch as the young boy yanks a toy out the toddler's grasp. He cries so loudly that it feels like my eardrums are about to explode. I look up at Dylan and his expression is the same as mine; shock. We watch as the boys mother reprimands him but, she speaks to him in a soft tone and he obviously didn't learn his lesson because he goes right back to antagonizing his little brother. Before we realize how much time has gone by, the nurse is calling me back.

We walk back, and she takes my weight, I'm appalled. Eight pounds, I've gained eight pounds, I feel like a complete cow. Just like last time, she takes my blood pressure and my temperature, thankfully she doesn't ask for a urine test.

"The doctor should be in momentarily."

We smile and nod, Dylan hugs me to him and we stand there until we hear a light knock on the door. The doctor walks in and introduces himself to Dylan; shaking his hand. The doc tells me that my blood pressure looks normal and asks if I'm taking it easy. I honestly don't know how to respond to that. I had been stressed out until Dylan moved in, now I'm relaxed and happy but, I guess I'm a little worried about the results of the Ultra sound. I debate whether I should tell him how anxious I've been and instead, I tell him I'm fine.

"Good, I would like to see you keep your feet up as much as possible and watch your diet. No added salt or sugar. I see a lot of women who believe it's ok to eat what they want only to develop pre-eclampsia later. It isn't good for the baby and it isn't good for you, so are you ready to see what your baby looks like."

"Yes." I say, squeezing Dylan's hand.

"Good, good. You can lay down and we will get started."

I lay down on the bed while the doctor maneuvers the screen, typing something into the computer. He begins to squeeze a clear liquid onto a device and then warns me that it may be a little cold at first. I lift my shirt and the doctor places the device on my belly and it is cold, which makes me jump a little. He slowly moves the device around until he begins to see an image. Dylan is standing on the other side, watching the image on the screen and then suddenly we hear the heartbeat. That sound is the best thing I've heard in months, it reminds me of all the times I listened to Dylan's heart. It almost sounds like galloping horses and it takes my breath away. Out of the corner of my eye, I see that the doctors face has transformed, he looks concerned.

"What is it? What's wrong."

"Oh, it's nothing dear really, don't be alarmed. It's just that...well, do either of you have twins in the family?"

I look up at Dylan and he shakes his head no, then I remember my mother's cousins on her dads' side. There were two sets of twins and one set of triplets. I can feel my heart start to race, I look back to the doctor and tell him I have twins and triplets on my side. He nods his head but, doesn't say anything to us for a couple minutes and the suspense is killing me. I angle my head so that I can get a good look at the screen and see what he is seeing but it's useless, I just can't crane my neck that far.

"Doc, you're killing me hear, what's going on?"

"Well my dear, it looks like you may be having twins."

He pulls the machine around so that we can get a better look and sure enough, I see two babies. Two babies are in my uterus right now I think to myself. Huh. Never in a million years would I have guessed this would happen to me. The best part is Dylan is smiling, I thought for sure that the prospect of twins would have spooked him.

"Would you two like to know the sexes?"

Dylan and I glance at each other and smile. Of course, we want to know the sex, we have names picked out and it would be nice to know, so that when we talk to them we can call them by name. We both nod at the doctor, waiting anxiously for him to tell us.

"You have a boy and a girl; fraternal twin congratulations."