“It’s a girl,” I said as Chris placed a hand on my stomach. I had a bump now.
Delsanra squealed in excitement as she hugged Mom tightly, both women clearly happy as Rayhan smiled.
“That’s great news. Congratulations to the both of you,” he said, his hands not leaving Delsanra’s narrow waist.
“Thanks, and we also had a request,” I said, glancing into Chris’s green eyes. He gave me a small nod, and I looked at my best friend.
“Anything, we’re here for you. Just tell us what it is,” Delsanra replied.
“You sure? We might be asking for a hell of a lot,” Chris replied with a smirk. She nodded as expected from her.
“Absolutely! I’m ready anytime.”
“Within reason, obviously,” Rayhan added, brushing her hair back from her shoulder and kissing her shoulder. I smirked as she resisted a sigh, blushing lightly.
“Well, it’s a big deal, and it’s specifically for Delsanra,” I said, leaning forward as the trio looked at us curiously.
“I’m nervous now,” Delsanra said curiously.
“You should be. You are being given the duty…” Chris glanced at me, and I smiled as I placed my hand over his that rested on my stomach.
“The duty to name our little princess,” I said, trying not to get emotional.
“Oh, bless, that’s…” Mom trailed off, her eyes full of emotion, and I blinked my eyes, trying to contain my emotions.
“You became my best friend so easily. Not only did Ray find his mate in you, I found my soul sister. The most terrifying ordeal about this entire thing was thinking I might lose you and that I couldn’t do anything to help you,” I said, my voice cracking. I took a deep breath, fanning my face. “Goddess! These silly pregnancy hormones.” Chris hugged me tightly, kissing my lips.
“It’s okay to cry,” he whispered. I glanced at the screen where Delsanra was already crying silently as she looked back at me.
“I’m sorry for scaring you. You know, I’m a stubborn one,” she whispered. I nodded.
“I know. I’m just crazy and dramatic, you know that,” I said, brushing it off, but every one of them knew me better than that.
“You aren’t wearing makeup, Ri, if you want to cry, go for it,” Rayhan teased lightly. “By the way, I actually forget what you looked like without all that contour and shine.”
“Hey, I’m beautiful without makeup!” I glared at him, and he smirked,
“I never said you weren’t. You just look years younger without it and maybe a little more innocent.”
“She’s far from innocent, though,” Chris replied with a cocky smirk. That made Rayhan give him a pointed look, but I left them to it, looking at Delsanra, who was deep in thought.
“You can take your time. We have a few months,” I reminded her before she smiled, nodding as Mom asked me questions about how the scan went. After a few minutes, Delsanra smiled brightly, snapping her fingers.
“I have a name, but if you don’t like it, I don’t mind. I can think again.”
“Go for it, Kitten,” Rayhan murmured as Mom, Chris, and I looked at her.
I was excited, too. I was a fussy person, and giving someone the choice to name my child was a huge deal for me, but this was something I wanted to give to her. It was one of the most precious gifts I could give her. Whatever name she chose, I would keep it because I loved her, and I knew I’d love the name because of that, too.
“Heaven. Heaven Kamaria Somers,” she said softly. I glanced at Chris, a smile crossing my face.
“Heaven. It’s perfect. I love it. Heaven Kamaria Somers…” My heart skipped a beat. It was perfect.
“Kamaria means moonlight,” Delsanra explained. “Do you really like it?”
“I don’t like it, I love it, babe. Absolutely! Heaven is a befitting name for my daughter.”
“Our daughter,” Chris corrected before we all started laughing.
