Stranded

#25

"You know... I never imagined ourselves sitting here waiting to go have a check-up. I mean of course we did this, and all... but why do I feel weird? Like I don't know, is it because I'm worried that I got drunk, took drugs and not to mention passed out and in my drunken stupor made Normani buy a bloody pregnancy test and now I'm scared I hurt the baby? What am I going to do Camila? I..."

"Shhhhhh its okay love. It's still early and I doubt it would have done any damage. Yeah, I know we should have been more careful and stuff, but I really don't regret it. Jasmine and Lily would have a little brother or sister in almost a year's time, and definitely we can plan a little better. I don't regret us making another life in here, but I'm worried that you don't feel up to it. And I understand completely because this is a shock to us both."

Camila was rubbing circles on Lauren's belly, her wife had her feet up against the wall, her back pressed up against Camila's, her head resting on Camila's shoulder. Its been two days since the party of the century, the wedding that was quick and easy on the go and they had decided to head to the doctor's office to confirm that Lauren actually was pregnant. To be taken by surprise that Lauren was pregnant so soon again didn't come easy, knowing that there was a lot going on at the moment, and the main concern was the fact that they had two daughters to attend to, let alone work, moving in and everything else within that month. Camila was simply worried that the stress could affect Lauren. It wasn't the simple living that they had on the island. No work, no worries of the world, none of that. And it angered Lauren somewhat that Camila wasn't talking to her about her worries. True they said they wanted four kids. A big family. But this was a little too soon.

"Camila... what are you thinking? Please... we promised to be truthful to each other. No secrets." Lauren begged as she looked up at Camila who seemed to be lost in thought.

"Haix... I'm just worried Lauren. Worried about you. About everything. Things aren't simple anymore. I wish it was and it's not. And I fear the things that I know won't happen. Maybe I don't know. You stressed out. Me losing my sight of important things. The fact that I neglected you once... I'm scared I fall into that stage again and lose you. I just... I don't know Lauren. All these thoughts running in my mind. And I'm scared."

Lauren shifts in her seat, placing both her palms on Camila's cheeks, bringing it to face her.

"Camila... I love you. And no matter what happens, we take things one step at a time. Remember when I broke down after my therapy session? How broken I was? You came in and told me that no matter what happens, we would get through things together. And I guarantee you, this little one won't be affected at all. Our home is almost done and we can move in next week, the dessert bar and your gallery is opening the week after. Once you're done with your Showcase, everyone would have an easier time at our roles, and things will go smoothly. We got Dinah, Normani, Luna, Hailee and even Indra now who has taken a liking to us, to help us out. We are not alone anymore. We have each other and we will help each other no matter what."

Lauren takes Camila's hand and places it at her stomach, making Camila cry. "What we created in here, is our blessing. Our little lucky star. Just like Jasmine and Lily. They brought us both closer together, they brought us back to our friends who never gave up on us. And they were just as excited to know I'm pregnant. So don't even for a second think about the bad things that could happen, but let the good ones in. We can do this together Camila. We can. Have faith."

Camila smiles with so much love, she wipes her tears away, before leaning in for a kiss. Lauren was always right. She was always the optimistic one, always her ying to her yang. Always believing in the good of things and not the bad ones despite all the bad things in life that she encountered. This was her way of letting go of the past. To be happy in the future, and Camila relished in it. She knew Lauren was only thinking of the best. And all the bad thoughts running around in Camila's mind diminished. They could do it. She knew they could. And they will.