Unexpected Love

Chapter 17

Ann-Kathrin's P. O. V.

8 1/2 Months Later

***

I am VERY pregnant. Mario and I decided to wait to see if it was a girl or boy. I know Mario wants a boy and I actually do too.

I would love to see Mario in the backyard kicking the football around with our son.

It would mean so much to Mario to be able to reach him how to play. That would make Mario so happy. And I would be happy, just watching it.

Right now, I'm at my moms house, spending time with my mom and sister

Anna can't stop smiling, "You really are the cutest pregnant woman I've ever seen. "

I laugh, "Thanks, Anna. I bet Luca is excited to have a little playmate. "

Anna nods, "You have no idea. So, are you hoping it's a girl?"

I shake my head, "Actually, no. I really want a boy. For Mario. "

My mom smiles, "A boy is definitely easier to raise than a girl"

Anna and I pretend to be hurt by her words, "Wow Mom, thanks so much"

My mom laughs and smiles at the two of us, "you know I love you two just as much as your brother. "

My mom says, "So, Ann, how have things been with Mario?"

I smile, "They've been great. No problems. But, something happened, before I got pregnant. And I was a little scared to tell you guys. "

My mom and Anna furrow their brows, "what happened?"

I clear my throat, "John raped me. "

Their eyes pop out of their head, "What?!"

I nod, "Yeah. He was mad that I got back with Mario. So, while Mario was at training, he broke into our house and raped me. Mario came in and stopped him. "

Anna shakes her head, "Oh my gosh. Why didn't you tell us?"

I sigh, "Because his family is good friends with ours. I didn't want this to strain your friendship. "

My mom sighs, "You are more important than the friendship with his family. You should've told us. "

I nod, "I know. And I'm sorry. "

I stop talking as I feel something run down my leg. I look down and see blood.

I panic, looking up at Anna and my mom, who are looking at me in horror.

They quickly get me up, put me in the car and drive me to the hospital.

Anna calls Mario and tells him to meet us at the hospital

When we get to the hospital, I'm rushed into the emergency room where they make me deliver the baby.

They baby was born stillborn. It was a boy.

Mario busts in the room right after the doctors took the baby from me.

He looks at me and says, "Where's the baby?"

I look at him through my tears, "Our baby boy didn't make it, Mario. He's dead. "

Mario quickly rushes over to me, pulling me into a hug as I cry.

***

It's been about 3 hours since everything happened. Mario took me to my parents house so I have more people to cheer me up and take care of me.

I'm just laying on the couch, covered in blankets, watching crime shows

Mario has been staying here with me. Almost never leaving my side. He took a few days off of training but I made him go today.

I'm laying on the couch with my head in Anna's lap. She tries to talk to me but I don't really want to talk.

I sit up and run to the bathroom, getting sick in the toilet.

Anna comes running in, pulling my hair back.

When I'm done, I stand up and she hugs me, "Oh, Ann. I'm so sorry. "

I smile as she kisses my cheek then walks me back to the couch.

After I lay back down, Mario walks in. Anna stands up and takes Mario into the kitchen, whispering to him.

"Mario, she's not doing well. She just got done puking her guts out. She won't talk. She barely even moves. We need to do something. "

I hear Mario sighs, scratching the back of his head, "I know, Anna. But I don't know what to do. I want her to get better. We have wedding planning that has to get done. We barely have anything planned. And we were planning on getting married in 2 months!"

Anna says, "Well, her well being is the most important thing right now. Go talk to her. "

I hear Mario walking into the living room, crouching down in front of me.

He touches my face and smiles, "Hey there beautiful. How ya doing?"

I reach forward and scrape my fingers through his hair, "I'm okay. How was training?"

Mario laughs, "Training was fine. But really, how are you feeling? Anna told me you threw up. "

I nod, "I did. I just can't stop thinking about how my baby is dead. "

Mario kisses my nose, "Babe, there's nothing you could've done. You need to let go. You need to get on with your life. You can't let it control you. "

I sigh and nod, "You're right. I'm sorry."

I sit up and pull Mario into a hug, "I'm ready. I'm ready to go back home and I'm ready to start planning our wedding. "

Mario smiles, "That's great, Ann-Kathrin. But it's already late. So we can just stay here for one more night. And we'll go home in the morning, okay?"

I smile and nod, "Sounds good. "

Mario grabs my hand, pulling me up, "c'mon, let's go get some sleep. "

I follow him into our room and we lay down. I fall asleep pretty quickly while Mario holds me and whispers in my ear and his much he loves me.

I really am so lucky to have someone like him in my life. Even after everything we've been through, he still loves me. That's pretty spectacular.