Mommy, Where's Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return

Chapter 99: Pregnant Together

Walking back and forth inside the master bedroom, Ethan was incredibly eager to know the results. For a second, his eyes were glued on the two bags of pregnancy tests he bought.

He walked over to the bathroom and knocked on the door. He asked his wife, "Honey, are you sure two is enough?"

"Yes, honey! Two is enough!" Samantha said out loud behind the door.

Minutes passed, and Samantha finally came out of the bathroom. She had a gloom on her face and she hid the pregnancy test behind her back.

Ethan was unsure what was the holdup. Moreover, seeing the melancholy expression on his wife's face, he feared the results were not in their favor. He was already determined to return to making love to his wife.

"Ethan, I'm sorry to tell you this... but." Just by those few words coming from his wife, Ethan's heart sank.

To his surprise, however, Samantha said the opposite to what her expression was giving. "This time around, you are going to have to go through all my struggles in carrying a child."

Samantha finally showed him the pregnancy test, reflecting the two red lines in each. She showed a wide grin on her face and resumed, "Because you are going to be a father again!"

For a second, Ethan froze. His heart raced, and he wound up gulping down his own spew. He cleared his throat and asked, "This is real, right? You are pregnant." ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Samantha nodded and said, "I chose the best brands. I'm sure they are real."

"Yes!" Ethan immediately embraced Samantha, lifting her off her feet and spinning her around.

"Ethan! Ethan, put me down!" Exclaimed Samantha as she giggled at her husband's actions.

When he settled his excitement, Ethan felt his eyes water. He pecked on Samantha's forehead and said, "We are going to be okay. You are going to be okay."

Samantha equally felt wetness on the corner of her eyes and answered, "Ethan, with you by my side - your encouragement, love, and faith, I know I will be fine."

She looked up at him and reached for a kiss on the lips.

Closing her eyes and resting her forehead on his lips, she added, "I love you, hon. I love you so much."

"I love you too, Sam," Ethan answered. "Let's believe in the miracle of life. Our baby will help you fight this illness."

"Ethan, I believe," Samantha closed.

***

Immediately, the next day, the couple went to a doctor to have Samantha checked.

The doctor confirmed she was pregnant. However, much development is still needed. The pregnancy was assumed to be still in its third week.

"Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Wright. You are indeed pregnant, but since it is still too early, I recommend that Mrs. Wright return to visit me after two weeks, and from there, we can see the baby's heartbeat," said the doctor after facilitating an ultrasound.

"I'll give you vitamins to help the fetus' development and please, please, eat healthy for the sake of your forming baby, and as well, to ensure that the Kannareth disease does not manifest," added the

doctor.

The gynecologist had to be made aware of Samantha's condition, especially for future preventive measures her infectious disease doctor may give her.

***

The Wright and Davis family celebrated the news of Samantha's pregnancy through a special dinner at the First Diamond Hotel, booking the first-carat conference room, only for their use.

It was in that venue where Ethan announced to the children as they were having dinner. Smiling at his twins, Ethan told, looking at his children from across the table, "Kyle, Kenzie. I have splendid news for you."

"What is it, Daddy?" Kyle asked before he sipped on his juice.

"Your Mommy is expecting another baby," told Ethan with a triumphant grin.

Kenzie's eyes lit up, hearing from her father. She turned to her mother and asked, "Mommy, where is the baby?"

Everyone at their table, including Sarah and Winfield, laughed. It was Sarah who shared, "The baby is inside your Mommy's tummy, Kenzie. It's still growing right now and it will take nine months for the baby to be ready to come out."

Sitting next to Samantha, Kenzie caressed Samantha's stomach and asked, "Can baby already hear me, Mommy?"

"Not yet, sweetheart." Samantha touched her belly before she stroked on Kenzie's hair. She told, "In six months maybe, the baby can hear you, but we won't see the baby until nine months."

"I hope it's a boy," Kyle remarked.

"I hope it's a girl!" Kenzie protested. "We can play dolls together!"

"It's a boy!" Declared Kyle.

"No, it's a girl!" Argued Kenzie.

The two went at it, back and forth, until Ethan finally put them in silence. He said, "If it's a boy, we'll have a girl the next. You don't have to argue."

"Or, Mommy will have twins again!" Remarked Matilda. She had been adoring the exchange between Kenzie and Kyle, but her mind was earnestly wishing for another set of twins.

"Well, it isn't a twin because there was only one amniotic sac during the ultrasound," revealed Samantha. She then told, "Kenzie and Kyle both had their own sac."

"Oh, Miss Sam. There are twins that share one sac. Although, that kind of twin pregnancy is a little high-risk," Matilda's caregiver cut in the conversation, eager to share her knowledge.

With the added information, Samantha saw the eagerness in Ethan's eyes. She swallowed air down her throat before she objected, "I - I don't know." She laughed and revealed, "I don't know if I can be ready to go through another twin pregnancy."

She continued to giggle and told, "It was really tough."

From the other table, Amanda heard the exchange. She turned her seat and told, holding on to Samantha's shoulder, "Well, Ethan will be with you, this time around, Sam. You do not need to worry about anything."

Ethan responded by reaching for his wife's hand. He gripped it tight and swore, "Sam, I don't know how difficult it was, carrying Kenzie and Kyle, but I promise you this... I will make every stage of your pregnancy as comfortable as possible - I will give you everything you need - support you in your struggles."

He paused with a smile and added, "Just tell me what you need and what you want, I will make it happen... I swear, this time will be different... This time around, we... We are going to be pregnant together."

Samantha did not know why, but she chuckled at his words. She said, "Honey, you do not know what you are talking about, but remember those words because... I - I will abuse!"

"Abuse as you can. I am here for you to abuse," Ethan said with confidence.