Astral Convergences

Pureness

C pov

the process went fine. it was hard for us reminding everything..mostly for me... looking at the man who almost killed the reason of my life. we celebrated June's first birthday with our families and friends.the baby was so happy to see her grandparents and aunts and uncles.i'm in the last days of pregnancy..baby boy could be born any day now. 

i'm in the living room, with the girl who always takes care of my manicure  "you're the most beautiful pregnant woman i've ever seen"  she tells me, filing my nails. i smile  "thank you but it's not true.i mean, i take care of myself..i don't want my wife to be disgusted by me..but i'm a disaster"  "well, if you look like this when you're a disaster, then i can't show my face around.you're gorgeous". June mumbles incoherent sounds, drawing our attention  "and that girl...is a masterpiece"  "she has no idea..in a few days she will meet her little brother"  i tell, looking at my daughter. "she's gonna love him"  "i hope so..i'm a little scared for her reaction.i don't want her to be jealous and i don't wanna neglect her"  "what are you talking about? you and Shannon are the most perfect mothers i know"  "really?"  "yeah..we're all in love with your family. everytime you enter the shop, we jump, out of happiness"  "aw, you're so cute". i hear the front door opening. the most beautiful woman in the world steps in the open space and i melt..my heart starts beating faster..she smiles at me and the butterflies in my stomach make act of presence. she leans down to kiss me  "hi"  "hi, baby"  i greet her. she smiles to Tonya and then grabs June who starts laughing at her mom. "see what i mean?"  the woman tells me, looking at the interaction between us. i smile, watching as Shannon cuddles with our baby. "so, tomorrow is your birthday"  Tonya says  "wow, you remember our birthday"  "sure. i'm the one who sends you the card every year"  i chuckle  "i had no idea. thank you. and yes..tomorrow is our birthday"  i reply, caressing Shannon's hair. she places a kiss on my shoulder and adds  "we're having a dinner,here..with our families..nothing glamorous or romantic this year..ya know..in case the baby decides that it's time". 

"okay..your nails are fabulous...like you. i'm done"  "oh, i like them..do you like them, baby?"  "yeah..of course"  my wife replies. the woman stands up  "Shanbee, can you walk her to the door?". 

she comes back to me  "where are your parents?"  i ask her  "my father went shopping with Julie..my mother is with Casey i don't know where"  i nod  "how was work?"  "fine. we're shooting a music video"  "oh wow..i'm married to a director"  i tell and kiss her lips..she giggles and then asks me  "how do you feel?"  "i feel so hot..but"  i stop because she smirks  "Shannon!"  "what? you're hot..that's true"  "i didn't mean it that way"  "i know. is there something i can do?"  "mmm..i don't know..maybe..a milkshake? the ingredients are in the fridge"  she kisses me and then stands up, chuckling  "of course, baby".

i'm staring at her hands...at her face...at her legs..at her eyes..well, at her perfection. i look at June ,who's playing with her toys, and take a deep breath..this is so pure and perfect. when i turn my head again, i can see Shannon standing in front of me with a weird expression on her face  "babe...what is it?"  i ask her...she points to my legs..when i look down, my breath gets stuck in my throat. "you...the baby...he's coming"  she mutters  "oh my god"  i whisper... "umm..the bag...Shannon..take the bag". she disappears and in a few seconds she comes back with the bag  "Shan...the baby"  "i know"  "no.i mean June"  "oh,you're right."  she grabs our daughter who immediately starts crying  "c'mon baby..you will play later..mom is about to give birth". she takes my hand and i get on my feet.. "oh my god..i'm feeling him...let's go or i'll give birth here". Shannon secures the baby..then,she takes place in the driver's seat and looks at me  "okay,babe..just breathe"  "i'm breathing, Shannon. just drive!" she nods and turns the engine on. as we exit the garage, another car gets in the way  "your parents..i'm telling them". she gets off and i try to relax..she looks more nervous than the first time and this is making me nervous as well. "Shannon..can you focus on me,please?"  "babe..it's what i'm doing"  "you look really confused"  "i'm not. i'm just nervous..my son is coming"  "okay..now, drive".