A Twist Of Fate

Chapter 30

Time Jump - 6 Months Later

I wake up way to early for my liking because I hear Regina getting sick in the bathroom. Last night was our 6th month wedding anniversary so we went out for dinner and had drinks, maybe to many. I get up and go to her side and rub her back as she's getting sick. "I'm here baby. I'm sorry you don't feel well. Is there anything I can do?"  She shakes her head no and moves away from the toilet. She lets out a deep breath. "Oh god. I feel awful".  "I'm sorry sweetheart. Let me get you a cool rag for your face". She nods. "Yes please". She sits with her back against the wall and closes her eyes. I come back and sit next to her. I wipe the wet cool face cloth over her forehead and all around her face. She hums at the feeling. "Does that feel good babe?"  She nods. "Yes Emma. Thank you so much. I'm sorry I woke you up".  I wrap my free arm around her and I continue to wipe her face with the cool rag. "Not a problem baby. Angie is with my dad so we have lots of time. We can go back to bed and rest. Do you think your all finished here, you want to go back to bed?"  She nods. "Yes please but I need to wash my mouth out first". I stand up and then help her up. I hold her as we walk over to the sink together. She brushed and rinsed her mouth out then we walked back to bed. I helped her get under the covers and kissed her forehead. "Can I get you anything babe, you want some water?"   "Yes please. Water would be wonderful". I kiss her lips and run downstairs. I got 2 bottles of water and went back up and got in bed. I opened a bottle and Regina sat up and took a small sip. I put the cover back on and put it on her nightstand. I drank some of my water then turned to snuggle into Regina. "I guess something didn't agree with you from last night". She yawns and nods. "Yeah must be. I just suddenly woke up and felt so bad. Next thing I knew I was running for the bathroom. I am really sorry I woke you". I kiss her. "Never be sorry. I'm always here for you". I kiss her again and we snuggle closer together. We fall back asleep. A few hours later Regina leaped out of my arms and ran to the bathroom. I hear her getting sick again. I get up and go to her. I rub her back again. This isn't right. What if it's food poisoning?  No it can't be. We both shared our food like we always do. It must be just a bug. Damn. I hope I don't get it, I hate puking. When she's done we repeat the same process as before. Brush, rinse and back to bed. I hold Regina tight as she cries. "Why do I keep getting sick Emma ? I don't like this".  "I know. I'm sorry sweetheart. I wish I could take it away. It's probably a bug. Would you like for me to call the doctor". She cries a little more and nods. "Yes please. I'm never sick. I always take vitamins everyday and eat healthy. Why Emma?"  "I don't know baby. I'll call the doctor and be right back ok?"  She nods and I grab my phone and walk into the hall. I call the doctors office and talk to the nurse and tell her what's going on. She told me to bring Regina in now and he would see her right away. I thanked the nurse and went back to our bedroom. "Ok baby they can see you now. Can I help you get ready?"  She nods.  "I need a shower Emma. We had sex last night. What if the doctor does an exam?"   "It's ok sweetheart. I'll help you. I need a shower also. I help her up and we walk to the bathroom. I turn on the shower water and let it heat up as we get undressed. I take a few towels out of the closet and Regina and I walk into the shower stall. I've never seen her this exhausted before. I make sure the water is all over her. Then I take her loofah sponge and put some soap on it and carefully clean her body. It's nothing sexual right now, it's all about taking care of my wife. I clean her whole body then my own. Normally Regina would have helped me but she just didn't have the energy. I didn't care.  I just want to take care of her.  After the shower I help dry her off then myself.  I help her get dressed into some comfortable clothes, then I get dressed. We head to the doctors office and they take us in right away. They do the normal taking of the temperature, blood pressure and weight. Then they take a few vials of blood, which I was surprised about but I'm not the doctor. When everything was done the doctor came in. "Hey Regina. I'm sorry your not feeling well. Let's see if we can fix that".  Dr. David Pickul is a wonderful doctor. He may have a funny last name (yes it's pickle, but spelt Pickul).  He gave Regina a regular exam and told us that nothing was out of the ordinary yet, he's waiting on the test results. The best thing about this doctor is that they have their own lab. So tests are back quickly. He asked us to wait a few moments and that he'd be right back with the results as soon as he could. We are asked to leave to go to his office so they can see other patients in this exam room. Regina and I are sitting on the couch when he comes walking in about 20 minutes later. He sits behind his desk. And opens the file. "Ok Regina. I have all the test results. Everything seems fine. Cholesterol, blood sugar, everything was great. "Doctor if everything is fine then why is my wife getting sick?  She could barely shower this morning".  "Very good question Emma. It's seems Regina here is carrying your baby". He says with a smile. He's also my doctor so he knows about me. I'm shocked. I look at Regina and she has her hand on her belly. "I'm pregnant?"  She says very low. "Yes you are. Your both are newlyweds so I'm sure you've been active, well we don't need to get into that. I'll send your OBGYN an email. She will get in touch with you about all the vitamins and precautions you need to take while pregnant and also do a prenatal exam. Do either of you have any questions?"  I'm still shocked and shake my head no, while Regina says. "No thank you doctor. I appreciate you seeing me on such short notice". He smiles and we stand. I hold Regina's hand as we walk out of his office and then out of the building. I can see Regina staring at me. We walk to the car and I open her door. She gets in and I close the door and walk around to get into the driver seat. I start the car and we head back home. I don't say anything on the drive back and neither did Regina. She seems nervous and that's probably my fault. We walk into the house and I go into the living room. Regina comes and sits next to me. "Emma. Are you ok?"  I take a minute to answer and words come out of my mouth.  "Wow. Your pregnant?"   "Yeah. It's crazy right?"  "Yeah pretty crazy. I thought you were on the pill?"  "Yes I am but nothing is ever 100 percent full proof. Are you not happy about this Emma?"  "I'm just surprised that's all. I'm sorry. I don't mean to be sounding so negative or anything. I really am just surprised".  "Yes I understand. I surprised as well. I am on the pill, but I guess your just to strong for that". She says with a laugh and I give a half smile. "Regina would you mind if I went to lay down for a while? I'm a little tired from getting up early".  "No of course not dear. Would you mind if I join you in a nap? I'm tired as well".  "I don't mind at all". I kiss her and we both go upstairs and change. We get in bed then I text my dad and tell him that Regina wasn't feeling well and we just got back from the doctors and that I'd pick up Angie later. She fell asleep in my arms but I was wide awake. I can't believe this is happening. Regina can't have my baby, she'll die just like Zelena did. I cant go through that again. I start to shake and I'm hyperventilating. I move out of bed and start pacing around. I don't think I'm actually thinking correctly. "Oh my god what did I do?"  Regina jumps up. "Emma. What's wrong?"  "You can't have this baby Regina. I can't lose you. I love you. Oh god what did I do? I just killed you".   "Emma no. Everything is fine. I'm fine". I drop down to the floor and get in the fetal position and cry. "No. No. No. please. I can't do this again". Regina tried to hold me but I turn towards the wall and huddle close. I sob and sob as Regina holds me. I'm shaking all over. Regina moves and pulls the blankets off the bed to cover us. I really don't know how long I did this but I ended up falling asleep.