Ch. 60

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The next day I woke up and there was no Maddox beside me. I know he has been staying awake at night because last night I felt him flip me over when I rolled onto my stomach. When I looked at him after flipping me over, all I saw was concern on his face. I fell in love with him all over again in those few seconds. We made love, like the last time it was soft and slow. I didn't mind it this time and I felt closer to him, it was beautiful.

I get out of bed and walk to the bathroom, no Maddox. I leave the room and I hear his voice coming from his office. I walk softly and listen. He sounds so sad. I hear part of the conversation. He must be taking to a specialist about my condition. It's not going well because Maddox isn't asking any more questions. I hear him thank the person and hang up the phone. I hear his frustrated sigh. I can't help it, I feel responsible for his sadness, he would be such a great father. He deserves happiness, he's been so confused and lost for way too long. This would give him roots, the stability of knowing he's not alone anymore. I know this is how he's feeling because I'm starting to feel the same.

I knock on the door then open it with a smile on my face. I don't want him to know I was listening. He'd worry that I was worrying. "What are you doing?" I ask.

"I had a couple of phone calls to make. Come here, I need to hold you."

I walk over to him and he pulls me onto his lap. "I love you." I say.

"I love you, too." He says breathing in my hair.

"We'll make it through this no matter what. I'll be here for you. You'll never be alone again." I say snuggling into his chest.

"Promise?"

"Promise. Never again." I say with finality. A few minutes later he asks.

"Will you marry me?.... We don't have to walk down the aisle right away, just wear my ring." He says slipping something on my hand. I look and see a stunning diamond. It's a solitary five carat diamond with little diamonds embedded in the band on both sides. I gasp.

"It's gorgeous." I say quietly. I'm still in shock starting at the ring. "You all ready designed a ring?"

"Yes, I picked out the stone personally. It's perfect. I knew it would look more beautiful on your hand. So, will you?"

I look up and see he's nervous. I have never seen Maddox nervous before and I'm slightly taken back. He thinks I'd say no. I want to wait to get married but after this week and coming to understand him, I know I don't want anyone else. He might be scarred from his parents and everything, but then again so am I. He's not perfect but he's perfect for me.

"Yes." I say huskily.

I hear him suck in a deep breath. "Yes?" He asks looking like he must have heard wrong.

"Yes." I say looking at him.

Our mouths meet and we kiss until both of us are breathless. We draw back and stare at each other. "We have to shower and get going it’s all ready eleven."

"You'll wear this." He says holding my hand and stroking my finger.

"I'll never take it off." I reply getting off his lap.

When he doesn't get up I look at him confused and see he's stunned. "Get over it, Maddox. I all ready told you I won't be going anywhere. I mean it."

"I will deserve you one day. I'll make sure if it." He says standing up and looking me in the eyes. "I will give you everything."

"All I want is you and our family. Even if adding to our family comes later. Just like you, it's all I want."

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Pulling up to Aunt Mary's, I'm not nervous. I feel content. I've made my decision and I'd never change my mind, Maddox doesn't deserve that.

Maddox takes my hand as we walk in and I see that the house is full. We're probably the last to show up. I see my grandma at the stove and she sees me. I see the pity on her face and I go to her and we hug.

"Don't worry too much, dear, what will be, will be."

I shake my head not trusting my voice. She pulls away from me taking my hand in hers and notices my ring. Her eyes get big and her mouth drops. I laugh.

"That is the most beautiful ring I've ever seen!" Mary must have walked in at one point because she rushes over and grabs my hand from grandma. I laugh again and I hear Maddox chuckle from behind me. Grandma hugs him welcoming him into the family.

"You are one lucky woman, this is gorgeous." Mary gushes.

"Yes, I know. But we are going to wait a while before we actually get married." I say smiling.

"It will be beautiful when you do." Mary says going to Maddox and hugging him.

We spend the rest of the day by the pool relaxing. Uncle John of course pulled Maddox into his office, even with his glaring wife. Everyone seemed happy for us regarding the engagement. We really didn't want to bring up the baby to everyone. It's just not something you want to share or talk about until you know the baby is safe.

By the time we leave, I'm happy and exhausted, we both fall into bed. I think that Maddox will finally get some sleep tonight.

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The week passed slowly for both Maddox and I. We had dinner twice at Mary's and I got the rest of my things and moved them, with Maddox's help, to the condo. He wouldn't let me do anything so I just supervised from my bed. We have an hour before our appointment and Maddox is pacing in front of me while I sit on the couch.

"Maddox, relax, we can't change the outcome."

"I know." He says flipping back on the couch beside me.

"It's going to be okay." I state trying to sound reassuring.

"Let's just go right now, I can't handle staying here." He says desperately.

"If it will make you feel better." I agree getting up.

"It will." He takes my hand and we head to the elevator.

We are both too busy thinking to ourselves to say anything on the way to the doctor’s and when I check in it really hits home. We could potentially be losing our child soon. I sit and Maddox grabs another parenting magazine and starts reading. His leg is bobbing up and down, so I know his nerves are just as bad as before we left. I'm lost in thought when I hear my name being called.

"Finally." I hear Maddox whisper.

We go into the room and I change into the gown and walk out and sit with the sheet on my lap, like last time.

Five minutes later Dr. Harris comes in with a polite smile on his face. "How are you two holding up?" He asks sympathetically.

"Not well, as you can see." I say smiling at Maddox's pacing figure.

"Yeah, that's expected. You haven't had any discomfort?" He asks.

"No, none." I answer.

"That can be a good sign. So let's check everything out." He says as the nurse comes back in. "Go ahead and lie down and put your legs up like last time." I do what he says and my heart is pounding.

I watch as the nurse gets the instrument ready and Dr. Harris turns on the screen.

"Okay, this will be just like last time. When I check your ovaries it will be uncomfortable." I nod my head, indicating that I heard him.

I watch the screen as he checks my ovaries. A minute later I hear, "The cyst hasn't grown. The baby should be fine."

Maddox's sigh of relief is loud and Dr. Harris smiles. Maddox comes over and takes my hand, now he can relax a bit.

"Let's check your baby’s heartbeat."

Maddox kisses my forehead and we watch the screen anxiously. I turn to see him, just as relieved and anxious. I feel the tears coming down my face in relief. I look back to the screen to the spot with the smallest dot inside of it moving rapidly. Dr. Harris points it out telling us it's our baby’s heart. I cry harder.

"The baby will be fine, you’re sure?" Maddox asks anxiously.

"So far, so good. The cyst will not be a problem, it's just something that happens when women ovulate after conceiving."

"Thank God." I say emotionally. It's been a tough week getting through this. Although, it has definitely brought us closer, I never want to go through this ever again.

"So continue to take your vitamins and if you get tired, rest. You'll start to feel the effects of the baby soon."

"I will thank you." I tell him, smiling happily.

"She starts classes on Monday. Is that okay? She can walk, right?" Maddox asks.

Dr. Harris laughs. "Yes, she'll be fine walking."

"He's been like this all week."

"I can only imagine. When he called to ask if you could have sex, I got the gist of what you were dealing with." Dr. Harris laughs.

I laugh, Maddox is too adorable sometimes.

"Is another congratulations in order?" Dr. Harris asks looking at my left hand.

"Yes." Maddox answers for me.

"Well congratulations. You’re a very lucky man." He says holding out his hand. Maddox shakes his hand but not without narrowing his eyes at the doctor.

"Your next appointment will be in six weeks. You'll be able to hear the heartbeat with the Doppler then." I can't wait. I thought we would be able to hear it today but it's just another thing to look forward to.

"Okay, see you then." I say.

"Call if you have any questions or concerns." He replies smiling.

"Oh, I'm sure Maddox will think of something."

"Probably." Maddox admits smirking.

As we leave the doctor’s I don't think I've ever felt happier. I sure Maddox is feeling similar.

When we get to the car Maddox helps me in and both of our moods are so much lighter. As we drive away Maddox breaks the comfortable silence.

"I want to buy a house."

"You want to sell the condo and get a house?"

"Yeah, what do you think?"

"Why?"

"Well, with a baby I don't want you to have to carry a car seat up and down, even with the elevator it will be a pain in the ass. And I want to have a real home with you and the baby. I want to have a nice nursery and have more space."

"More space? Your condo is huge." I point out.

"I want a bigger house with a separate house on the property for the nanny if we choose to have one. With you working, I think we should. I also want to have a daycare area in my office so that I can be with him or her. When I'm not busy I can play or feed them."

"Wow, you've really thought about this a lot. I think it's a great idea."

"Really?"

"Yeah, if I'm not with our child I'd like you to be with them as much as possible."

"You can be with them. I told you it's your choice. Whatever you want to do."

"I know. I'll decide later but I definitely still want to go to school."

"So, we'll start to look for houses then. I'll call a realtor when we get home."

"Yeah. I'll call Mary and grandma and tell them the good news. I want to have lunch with Chris tomorrow, too."

"You should, you haven't seen him in a while." Maddox agrees.

When we get back home Maddox goes to the office and starts calling realtors to set up walkthroughs for potential houses.

I call my aunt and grandma and both are happy with the news. I call Chris but he doesn't answer. I leave a message for him to call me back. I lie down on the sofa and watch the news waiting for Maddox to come out of the office.

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