"I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well a few of the verses well they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind
While I wrote this song
It's for people like you that
Keep it turned on
So excuse me forgetting
But these things I do
You see I've forgotten
If they're green or they're blue
Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen"
Looking back to the large glass window of the baby nursery, I catch my mother's tear filled eyes staring back at me. Everyone is watching as I take my new role as a real father.
In each arm, I hold two precious bundles made up of my love and I. They do not have names. I haven't the heart to mark them by myself. Peering down at their little round faces, I softly sing them the song their mother gave to me.
"I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind
That I put down in words
How wonderful life is whi-"
I hold them steady against my chest as I try my hardest not to cry anymore. I've no tears left inside. Through all the commotion after the car incident, I've been too frightened to find Dr. Martin. The fact that he hasn't pointed me out yet, doesn't seem too good.
"Would you like to ask one of them to help you feed the babies?," a nurse asks me as she points to my family and friends who are patiently waiting their turn to meet my heart and soul. I've been too stingy to share them. It's not right. They are supposed to meet daddy and mummy at the same time, before anyone else.
Her voice is soft and soothing. When she sees my face, a sympathetic look shines in her eye. I'm sure she knows what it means when only the father is present in here.
"My mum, please. She's right there," I nod my head in her direction from behind the window.
The nurse walks out the door and beckons Mum to come inside. I can see the giddiness light up her face as she approaches. The nurse sets down two little bottles of baby formula on the tray next to me.
"They are beautiful just as I knew they would be," Mum smiles down at my babies, clasping her hand over her heart. Her joy radiates off of her and I try to let it into my heart a little. My children deserve to feel love right from out of the womb. I only hope to be able to give it to them.
Mum reaches for my baby girl and involuntarily I pull her closer to me and tighter in my arms. I don't want to let her go.
I think I've hurt my mothers feelings, she pulls her hands back to herself and instead sits in the designated chair on the side of me. The chair that is meant for Cherie.
"I understand, son. Take your time...," she pats my knee and sits back in the chair just staring.
I've never fed a baby before. What if I do it wrong? Cherie always said she planned to breastfeed. Is this betraying her wishes?
Both babies begin to squirm in my arms and when one starts to cry, the other follows suit. I try my best to balance them from their kicks and flails, but I'm really nervous to drop them. I guess, I've no choice now.
I look up to mum who has her arms out, knowing I need the help. She gently pries my princess from my arms as a lonely tear drop makes its way down the bridge of my nose. She has her Papa wrapped around her teeny finger already, I won't deny it.
As soon as Mum puts the bottle to my baby's lips, her body stops her tantrum at once. I watch a moment longer and follow her lead.
My son is a hungry little fellow, indeed. As he slurps his bottle down, his tiny fingers find my hand and clutch onto my pinky.
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Hello Stranger- I'm a Disaster (Freddie Mercury love story)
FanficThis is the story of a girl on a mission to make her dreams come true. She never expected to fall in love in the process. Cherie is a make up artist to the stars and she thought she had everything figured out. That is, until He came along and stole...
