In His Arms

Chapter 30: Back to My In-Laws (Kendra's POV)

My hand snaked on the back of his waist and embraced Baekhyun at his side while the elevator went up. I felt his lips land on my forehead as he returned the hug by wrapping me around his right hand. When the elevator hit ding as it opened, I swiftly returned to my posture and held his hand. With Bea in his left arm, me and Baekhyun walked hand in hand. He passed Bea to me when we reached the lobby. "Wait for me here, ok? Don't move, don't go anywhere." He said. "But why? Where are you going?" I asked. He started to walk backwards, still facing me. "Just wait, ok? I'll be back." He smiled as he talked then turned around and started walking straight down the hallway, leaving me and Bea standing still in a spot. "Mommy, what do you call this place?" Bea asked. "Baby, this is a hospital. This is where sick people go for treatment and cure." I answered. "But I wasn't in a hospital when I was sick. I was only at home." She said. I pinched her nose and she chuckled. "Silly. That's because it wasn't that severe and we have our private doctor check you up at home that time." I explained.

I started to look around. It was white everywhere. Nurses and doctors walked everywhere and some civilians were sitting down on a bench near the walls. This hospital seemed to be busy. I held Bea tighter as I remembered when I gave birth to her. Scenes of that time flashed through my mind. I could only smile to the thought of her being born. It was definitely the best day of my life. Beatrice is priceless, she's the sweet taste after all the agony I have been through. "What do you mean? She's here?" I suddenly heard a descending voice of a woman. "Yes, she's here. They're here." A familiar voice of a male followed. Curious to is it, I turned around and the woman gasped at me. "Kendra?" She asked in disbelief. I suddenly got nervous that I wasn't able to move. "Mom, I would like you to meet my family." Baekhyun introduced us. His mother looked at him confused. Maybe she was thinking about the little girl in my arms. "Bea, baby, can you come near us for a while?" Baekhyun asked.

Me and Baekhyun looked at each other and he gave me a little nod, telling me that it'll be ok. I slowly bent down until Bea's feet touched the ground. Before I could stand again, my daughter's grip got a little tighter. I knew she was also feeling uneasy about this. "It's ok. I'll be here." I whispered in her ear and she finally let go of my collar. She slowly looked at her father. "Come on now baby. Don't be scared." Baekhyun stretched out his arm as he reached out to her, telling him to come close and she did. Bea walked slowly and stopped as soon as her father held her. She was looking at the woman beside Baekhyun. "Mom, meet Bea. She's my daughter." He said. The woman, who happens to be Bea's grandmother, sat down to match the little girl's height. She looked at her grandchild with gleaming eyes, only to send the young girl in disarray. Being speechless, the only thing she could do was to hold her grandchild. She sent herself in nine clouds as she took her time in hugging her son's only daughter.

"I don't understand. I mean, how?" Baekhyun's mother asked a she offered me to take a seat on the bench outside a ward. There's only us for now. Baekhyun left us because he said he needed to buy something and he took Beatrice along with him. "It's actually a very long story." I replied. "Well, I don't mind. Go on and tell me." She spoke softly and held my hand. "Well, when me and Baekhyun got divorced, I was already pregnant." I started. "But I really didn't know until I was already in Spain." I exhaled, still feeling nervous about the fact that I'm beside my mother-in-law. "When I found out, it was already a week since I left." I said. "But why didn't you come back?" She asked. "Well I.. I don't know. I guess I just felt like not coming back anymore.." I tried to find the words to say. "I just thought that Baekhyun was already happy and our families had a bad argument since that issue happened.. and I.." I paused. "I just didn't want to be in his way, I didn't want to be in your way." My eyes started to brim with tears as I remembered how tough it has been for me. "I didn't want to hinder him from all the happiness he can have. I didn't want to look desperate for his love and attention. And honestly, I was hurt, too." I admitted. "And I realized that coming back isn't really a good idea." I said.