Forbidden Fruit

Reunions and Gifts

Chloe's POV

It's been three months since I found out I was pregnant, and these next few days are going to be a flurry of excitement. These past few weeks have been difficult to say the least as my body has begun to grow. My stomach is no longer the slim sexy curve it's always been, but now a decent sized round bump that's appeared on my lower tummy.

I stretch in the empty bed, groaning in appreciation as my bones crack, finally deciding to follow Alex downstairs. As much as I would love to lounge around the bed and sleep all day, I always do that, and it's a special occasion. Today I find out the gender of my baby. And another important thing is happening today. Thomas has finally returned home a couple weeks ago after his Bond, Ares saved him and this will be my first time seeing him in person since.

The two were split up from each other for almost two months as the rest of us searched for him to no end. At first none of us knew he was missing, since his disappearance happened after a fight, but after a while, it quickly turned into a nightmare. Thankfully he's back home with his lover and after some time to heal, I'll finally be able to see him again after so long.

I get off the bed, going to my closet to grab some high waisted jeans and a cropped hoodie in my arms before turning to head into the en-suite bathroom. Closing the door behind me, I turn towards the mirror as I set my clothes down in the counter and looking at myself in the mirror I can't help but smile, my face so different from five months ago when I was convinced that love didn't exist.

      My dirty blonde hair has grown long enough to curl slightly framing my cheekbones perfectly. My once  sharp face is now softer, lips a bit fuller than before and I love every inch of it. I slowly strip out of my shorts and t-shirt, turning my body to the side to admire the baby bump that pokes lovingly out of my body, my hands come up to hold my swollen belly softly.

     I haven't met this baby yet, but something is telling me that this sweet child of mine is going to be perfect. As much as I talked about wanting a boy at first, the only thing I'm hoping for is that my sweet little angel comes out healthy.

     The newest addition to my body that I haven't quite gotten used to, is the fact that my chest has been softening. I wouldn't say I have breasts exactly but my nipples and pecs as definitely a lot softer and more sensitive than they used to be and Alex is taking every advantage that he can.

     Smiling once more at my body, I turn towards the shower and hop in, washing my quietly aching body softly. I hum a lullaby to myself and my baby, music always being the thing that soothes me most.

    After my shower I brush my teeth and my hair before throwing on my clothes, and once I'm done and everything is put away, I exit the bathroom and leave the room, heading downstairs as my excitement rises. I hear music coming from the living room and I enter, a wide smile being brought to my face at the decorations in the room all for the baby.

    The theme is a gender neutral pale yellow, a banner and balloons decorating the wall and ceiling. The words on the sign say "Coming Soon Near You: Our Baby!" And I chuckle as tears spring to my eyes.

    I don't jump as arms slide around my waist only to settle on my bump, already knowing that it's Alex, his smell and presence so ingrained into my soul, I will never be able to forget it. "Good morning, princess." He tells me softly, giving me a small but perfect kiss on my shoulder and I smile leaning my head back to look into his chocolate ones.

     "Good morning. This looks perfect." I tell him, sighing in happiness before I turn in his hold to wrap my arms around his neck.

     "I'm glad. I woke up early just for this. You're one lucky cat." He tells me cheekily and I laugh, sticking my tongue out at him. He lets go of my body, but grabs my hand as he leads me from the living room and into the kitchen. I climb on to the stool carefully, as he walks towards the stove and continues to make breakfast.