Chapter 70

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We're still in bed, tangled in the sheets and each other's embrace. My head is on Eli's chest. I am listening to the soothing beat of his heart. It's comforting to me. Eli lets out a sigh and says "I really am sorry, Em." He's apologized so much tonight for how he's acted today. "Please stop apologizing. You're already forgiven." I glance up to him. He kisses my forehead and says "I know. I just hate that I made you feel that way."
At this point, I know he needs the reassurance so I sit up and face him. "Babe, you're apologizing and have apologized and I've forgiven you. You realize how you acted was wrong and that's what's important. Just promise you won't treat me that way again." He gives me a small smile and puts his hands on my cheeks. "I promise, baby." And seals it with a slow kiss.
When he pulls away he tells me he loves me and I return the I love you and smile.
I readjust myself and put my head back on Eli's chest. Once I'm comfortable I ask "how did your meeting go?"
He groaned. I guess I shouldn't have asked. He paused before taking a deep breath. "It was terrible like I expected. Dad wants me sworn in as CEO within the next few months."
I take a slow breath and softly say "you can be anything you want to be, baby. You don't need to be CEO if you're not passionate about it."
He let out a small chuckle. "It's not that simple. And besides, I have a family to care for now. If I need to be CEO to do that then so be it." I really hate the thought of him giving up his dreams just because we are going to have a family.
He doesn't want to talk about it anymore and asks what I did today.
I giggle and say "Well... for starters, I've puked my brains out all morning. Around noon I decided to go to Barnes and Noble for some books on pregnancy."
He sighs and says "I really hate that you're so sick, baby. We need to get you to a doctor and see what they can do about your nausea."
I agree, but have concern. "Yeah, I just don't know whose good to go to in the area."
Eli gives me a reassuring back rub and says "we will find the best doctor, baby. Don't worry." And kisses the top of my head.
After a moment of silence, Eli asked "which book are you reading first?"
I giggle again and say "What to Expect When You're Expecting." He laughs and says "Fitting. How is it so far?"
I hesitate before replying. "I haven't started yet. I wanted to when I got home, but I cried instead. Will you read it with me?"
He laughs again. Oh, how I love that sound. He says "of course I will. Go get the book, baby." I inwardly smile and turn toward him and kiss him slowly before pulling away.
I get up and go to the living room to retrieve the book. I started to feel a sharp pain in my abdomen. I gasped and put my right hand on the wall for support and my other on my stomach. I took a slow breath hoping it would help. I wait a few seconds and go to move again and the pain is so bad. I don't know what to do. I'm so scared for my baby. I worriedly call for Eli. He says in return "yeah, baby?" I say quickly in response "something's wrong." I hear him get out of bed quickly and he rushes to me. He puts his hands on my cheeks "baby, what's wrong?" I start to tear up "it's my stomach. I'm having the worst pain. Is something wrong with the baby?"
He continues to look at me "everything is going to be fine. We need to go to the hospital." We hurriedly get ready and I experience more pain.
Eli rushes me to the car and he starts driving down the road. He grabs my hand and squeezes it. He breaks the silence. "Em, it's going to be okay."
I start crying "what if it's not?"
He glances at me "it's going to be."
I start to full on sob and say "I'm so scared." He doesn't know what to say. He's rubbing circles with his thumb on my hand. I couldn't be more grateful to see the emergency room sign. We park and he helps me out of the car and leads me to the hospital doors.

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