Only his surrogate

Twenty nine

"April ... look at me!"
He clasped my face in his hands. "Yeah ... I'm ... im fine"
He handed me some water. "Are you hurt?" He placed his hand on my stomach. "No were fine. I'm just .. shocked I wasn't expecting that"
"I know baby, I'm so sorry. Well get more security I promise .... you look beautiful by the way"
He always made me feel calm.

It was 5:45pm. 15 minutes. Show time. I put the finishing touches to the table. Made sure the wine was chilled. This was it.
"Mother ... father come in"
"April, looking well." His dad smiled and kissed me both cheeks.
"Hello dear" his mom smiled. Coldly. Well I can only guess how she will take this news.

His sister soon arrived, finally someone I can feel comfortable with. "Hey April!!" Frankie smiled "Frankie, how are you?" "I'm well ..."

Once everyone had arrived and sat around the table it was time. I've never felt this nervous before. My heart felt like it was coming out of my butt.

"Thanks for coming this evening, we bought you here because we have some news"
I stood beside him as he held my hand.
"We're expecting!" His whole family gasped quietly. "I know this isn't what you probably don't want to hear' but ... this is what we want"
"How far are you?" Frankie smiled.
"13 weeks ... oh and it's not just one" I nervously say.
"Twins?" His mom perked up.
"Yes mother twins"

I mean it wasn't the reaction we were expecting but everyone was supportive and congratulated us. His mom? Well she seems to be the one hard to entertain or even make happy.

"Grace, I can only but apologise if you don't like me. But I am doing all I can do make this a special evening for everyone! I make your son happy, we're happy together, sure the babies were quick but I guess it happens! And we're ready .. I love your son, Grace. And if you can't accept that, then ... that's your problem"

I said it.

I stood up for myself and spoke. All eyes were on me and it was silent.

Shit.