Destiny & Distance

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—I really am hungry -I say feeling my daughter move like crazy-

—Are you? -Chris eyes widen as he lets out a short laugh- there was a ton of food there, I thought you'd ate

—I was so nervous I didn't wanted a bite, I thought if I did, then I'd vomit... And it's not what we'd want -I laugh-

—I don't know why you'd be so nervous if you were incredible. I wasn't lying when I said you'd be the star -he compliments me-

I feel my stomach growl and my daughter move even more. A sudden serious need of food invades my body, and it's the first time I've felt this way—I don't know how to properly explain it, but it's like I need food. Right now.

—Christopher -I whisper whilst holding my bump- I need food, and I'm not even kidding when I say I need it. ASAP, right now. In this moment. -I whimper-

My boyfriend just laughs at my comment, and I'm not going to lie, I want to punch him in the face for laughing at my serious need of being fed. I'm pretty sure my cheeks are red right now as I feel my face heat.

—What?! -I say, kinda harshly- Chris, I'm not kidding, I seriously need food right now

—I'm just laughing at how cute you're. We're getting you food ASAP, baby.

I roll my eyes, he leans in and talks to Greg, words I can't understand since I'm too focused on talking to my baby telepathically.

—What do you want to...? -I cut him off by answering-

—Thai food -I answer- or maybe Arabic food. I've never tried Thai food before. Have you?

—What? No! -he chuckles- I mean, yes, but why would you want to eat Thai food if you've never tried it? -his eyes were crinkling on the sides, his signature cute expression. God, I'm in love with this man-

—I don't even know, okay? Don't judge me, it's your daughter who's making me feel this way

—Hey! Don't blame my little girl, she's innocent, she's just curious to try Thai food -he jokes-

—What if I don't like it? What if I vomit it?

—Let's get both Thai and Arabic, if you don't like it, then I'll eat it for you. Deal?

—Deal? -I smile- but don't you have any granola bar around? I seriously need to eat something, Chris

—I don't, but now I know I'll keep anything to eat here just in case my little girl gets hungry -he caresses my baby bump- Greg? We're getting both Arabic and Thai food. -he leans in and tells our good friend, Greg-

—But how are we going to do? I'm not supposed to be seen in public until the reveal, babe.

—Oh, I'll go get it while you wait in the car.

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—This is actually good, I love it -I say with my mouthful of the Thai food, I don't even know what it is, Chris picked it up for me-

—It is! I'm actually sad you won't let me eat any of it -he pouts childishly-

—Oh, come on, it's not me, it's your little girl. -I say amusingly. Truth is I couldn't stop eating-

—Since we're talking about our little girl... Boston, mhm?

I even forgot we haven't even talked about it.

—Boston -I repeat, assuring him-

Again, his face lightens up, he couldn't hold back his excitement

—What made you decide? -he ask, fascinated by my choice-

—You're very patriotic, my love -I lightly snicker- I know how much Boston means to you, I know it's one of your favorite places ever, if not, the favorite. -I stop to breath in, my breathing pace is accelerating and it's not because of what I'm talking about, it's simply because I'm pregnant & eating- Lisa will be there, she'd help me a lot with the baby... I mean, you know I'm hesitant about my motherhood duties and I know Lisa's a great mom, I know I'll learn from her. I'm just sad my family won't be able to meet my daughter ASAP.

—I love my roots, I adore the place where I'm from. I remember I used to think about that as the place where I start my family, the place where my children are born, the place where I'll be living as an old man. -his voices sound serene, serious and exciting at the same time- I didn't wanted to put much pressure on you with this subject, but you don't have any idea of how happy your decision makes me. -he clears his throat- when it comes to my mom, I know she's thrilled to help you with our little one, she's almost in an ecstasy because she'll be having two little ones around her. And when it comes to your family, I can fly them back to Boston so they can be there for you on the delivery.

—Oh no, Chris, don't you dare -I point him with my index finger-

—What do you mean, woman?

—Don't you dare to fly my family to Boston, it was more than enough with what you did on my birthday. Don't get me wrong, I highly appreciate your intentions, but promise me you won't do it

He frowns his eyebrows in confusion, his head lightly tilts to aside

—But, why? I know how much you love your family

—Just promise me, Christopher Evans -I roll my eyes-

—I... I promise?

—No doubt, please -I insist-

—I promise -he reaffirms- now tell me, why wouldn't you want me to fly them to Boston? It'd be incredible to be together to welcome our daughter

—Because it's too much, babe. I really don't want to bother, plus, my family's busy with their jobs, they won't have time to go there.

—It's never too much for you

His words made my heart melt. Without any previous warn, a couple of tears leave my eyes. I feel like my heart ached, but in love. Like there's so much love in there towards Christopher that's starting to feel painful, but a pain I like.

—I don't ever want to fight with you again -I plead- If it was up to me, I'd be with you all the time. I even get frustrated to tell you I love you, it's more than that, it's more than I could ever explain.

—You're going to make me cry! -he stands up and surrounds me in a hug, making me feel protected and loved-

—I mean it. I'm happy to be carrying your daughter, Chris—I know we'll be a good family even though we don't have any experience.

—I wouldn't have wanted any other woman to have my children with. You taught me what love is -he explains- I thought I knew love until I met you and I fell for you. What I've experienced with you is something else and I hope this feeling never ceases.

I feel the congestion own my nose now, I clean the sea of tears I have running down my eyes and I look straight into his eyes, smiling at him

—Boston it is. -I say amusingly and kiss him-