A Kiss of Goodbye

44: Boys

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                          My baby bump is more evident now. I have been constantly wearing losely fit shirt and jean leggings. I have finally told my parents about my pregnancy two months ago. I didn't dare wait any longer to let them know. The more I hide it the more it will show and the longer I will wait to tell them, the longer the agony of guilt will stay.

                            Although I didn't tell anyone about the father. I still couldn't dare mention his name after he left me without saying goodbye. I just hope he is happy now. I am happy now as well. I have come to make peace with myself. I have people who love and support me so his presence is not missed.

                            Brien even joked about taking him as the father of my baby boys. Yes, I will be giving birth to two baby boys. I have started receiving gifts from friends and relatives and my parents are more excited than me.

                         I have not gained so much weight though as my OB instructed me with an ideal weight just enough to support my baby boys so that I will not have a hard time carrying them, considering that I am petite.

                           Few more months I will be holding them in my arms. Nothing more seems fulfilling than becoming a momma. Although they came as unplanned but I did not regret having them. I have lost one but he left me with another two.

                           I came from my monthly check up and my boys are doing good and they have become heavier this time slowing me down. Adjustment from work, was not easy. I was used to moving quick. During the first trimester, I would still forget that I am pregnant just to be reminded with a pain.

                           I have asked tips from my co-workers and friends who already have kids so that I would come prepared with the labor and post labor stuff. I didn't ask my mom though as I find it awkward. There are days that I still long for Gregg but it could just be my changing hormones taking its toll on me.

                            As soon as I stepped inside the Bistro, Brien aided me to the counter side table where he and Hal or Dusty would squat down and massage my baby bump. We didn't put malice on it and I find it cute instead. He would sometimes talk to my baby bump when there's not much asking for service.

                             It's almost 4 PM, in two more hours, a lot of diners will soon come in rush. I have decided to head back home as I don't want to disturb their operation and I also wanted to take some rest. I ordered a take out meal and have to wait for 20 minutes more. The smell of spices and meat made me salivate. But I cannot take my meal at this hour. I would surely get hungry later in the night. I don't want to come rushing to Hal's place again and again.

                         I ordered a heavy meal that should be enough for the three of us. And also our favorite dessert, blueberry cheesecake although the craving is gone but our meal is sometimes incomplete without it.

                      My meal is finally ready. Hal handed me the paper bag containing the delicious food she made for us. Brien went over to assist me and lead me to the door. We only made few steps when the door chimes as a signal of new customer coming in.

                       Tall pale man with beard and lengthy hair came in and two other men trailed behind him. As we closed the distance, my heart started to skip beats and I suddenly felt cold. What is he doing here? Clearly he was not looking at me, he was looking at Brien who just recognized his hidden reflection. "Greggor? Gregg man!" He pulled him into a hug but he seemed unresponsive.