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Holding up the pregnancy test I thought I tossed in the trash. I mean, I did. I just forgot to empty the trash can in the bathroom.
Vincent’s habits of keeping an eye on me still extend to going through the garbage, apparently. But it’s probably just as well.
For all my excitement at the best news ever, I just haven't found the right moment to tell him. Until now.
“Is it-? I mean… are we?” He asks. His eyes so full of hope, so full of the feelings I’ve struggled to keep to myself for a whole day now.
“I just wanted to be sure before I said anything,” I tell him truthfully. Knowing that a drug store pregnancy test is just that. No point turning the whole household upside down over a false alarm.
Vincent would be gutted. Me having our babies is the crown jewel in his perfect life plan. But deep down, I know I am.
I think we both knew after that first night.
Something extra special happened for both of us, I just haven't showed as much as some women, I guess. It does explain my mood though, and all the extra food I’ve been putting away.
I feel my head stabbing nods regardless. I’m pretty sure I’m sure. I mean, a girl just knows, right?
“Violet?” Vincent asks me, looking like he needs to hear it spelled out for him he's in such a state of shock just thinking about it. And in the best way possible.
“I- I guess you're gonna be a real life daddy after all…” I stammer. Racing to be in his arms as he stands up, still clutching the pregnancy test I just know he'll probably have framed, or stuffed or mounted. However you'd preserve something like that.
“When did you know?” He asks me, hugging me so tight I can barely breathe.
“Only since yesterday…” I reply, but I can feel his hurt at me not telling him straight away.
“It’s just a drugstore test.” I remind him. The scientist in him agreeing. The husband in him so proud. The man in him just needing to know for sure.
“Then we can call by the hospital on the way…” He says matter of fact. Suddenly intent on getting dried off and dressed.
“The hospital?” I whine, pretty sure I’m just pregnant, not about to give birth.
But I know him well enough. Vincent’s name and contacts could get him in any building for any reason at any hour of the day or night. And when he wants to know If I'm really gonna make him a real life daddy, then I guess we can kiss this book signing goodbye.
I can see his mind ticking over already. All the things he’ll wanna buy. All the upcoming schedules I know he’ll cancel. And all because of me.
I feel my own excitement building once I realize he’s not mad at me for not telling him straight away. But once he stops getting dressed and drops to his knees in front of me, holding his face against my belly.
I know it’s the one thing both of us have hoped for. The only thing that could make our marriage complete.
“We need to make sure everything's okay down here…” he reasons. Making me crease my mouth because I know well and good that he's talking to a maybe imaginary baby right now, not me.
“Hey!” I protest, pretending to shove his shoulder, making him look up.
“I thought I was your baby… Thought I was your good girl, remember?”
Vincent smiles and growls low. His hands on my calves making me jump before I feel them sliding up the inside of my skirt, making my breath short and my eyes fluttering back into my head.
“Vincent…” I caution him, trying to sound like I’m saying no. But whenever he touches me, and especially given how we both feel right now. All I want is to show him just how grateful I am for having him. Having a family of our own.
I squeal with surprise when he lifts me up, carrying me over to our bed, laying me down as if I'm suddenly made of glass.
Spelling it out for me between kisses as he slowly undresses me.
“I’m… Gonna… Be… Watching… You… Like… A… Hawk…” He rasps. Making me shiver with the thrill just like I did when we first collided in the hallway that day.
And it's how I’ve shivered for him every day since.
“I’m just glad I didn't tell you when we had company…” I wheeze. Already feeling like I could have him inside me all night and still want more.
