Chapter 1
I didn't want to keep my hopes high this time, but it was impossible because this is something that I've wanted as long as I can remember.
l fidgeted uncomfortably on the sofa, and l could see the other women around eyeing me.
Nobody understands how it important this is for me because I can find any give my husband something that I know he wants more than anything in the world. I've been failing him for 3 years, and I can't do it anymore. I can't keep breaking his heart with bad news, so this has to be it.
"Lea Hughes." I felt my heartbeat go from 0 to 100 just by hearing my name being called out.
I followed the nurse through the quiet hallway. My heart was pounding in fear because the Moment of Truth was here, and I'm like sure if I'm ready for whatever comes today.
Doctor Mila graced me with a warm smile. I can't count the number of times I've been here and the endless tears that I've shed in front of her. Between her and my sister, I'm not sure who has seen the worst of me because they've been there for me throughout this whole journey of infertility and countless appointments.
"Can I say something before we open the results?" She said with a kind smile, and I nodded.
"It doesn't matter what is in these results because if your husband loves you just as much as I know you love him, then I'm sure he'll understand that you've done your best, and some things are just not up to you." She said and she's right in a way. Lawrence has told me a number of times to just forget about it, but I know that he's hurting too. That's why I've never given up on our dream to be parents.
"Let's just say this is also for me because I want to be a mother." l said honestly.
She looked at me once again before she opened the envelope in front of her. Every second that she spent reading that piece of paper was torture for me because I kept running my mind through different scenarios of what could be in that paper.
"I'm pleased to tell you that you are pregnant."
I thought maybe my mind was running jokes on me or I was hearing things because I have spent years and years yearning for these word.
"Come again." l asked because I couldn't believe it.
"It gives me great joy to tell you that what you've been praying for has finally been granted and you are going to be a mother." She said, and I couldn't stop the tears.
I felt a number of emotions run through me at once. I felt joy, relief, disbelief, and Happiness all at once. I couldn't believe that this was happening after the disappointment and the heartache that I'd been getting for years now.
"As much as this has finally happened, I must warn you that this is a high-risk pregnancy, and Anything Could trigger a miscarriage, so you will have to be extra careful. This is a miracle itself because of your medical history, and we'll need to monitor you closely during your pregnancy." I could hear what she was saying, but my mind and my heart were not there because I knew there was nothing I wouldn't do for the baby to be born.
"I'm going to hold my baby in my arms. I've longed for this, Dr. Mila, and it's finally happening." l said, trying to wipe away the tears in my eyes, but new ones kept falling.
I can't even remember what happened after I got the news because the next thing I remember, I was sitting on a bench outside the hospital clutching the ultrasound with a smile on my face.
My mind was running all over as I thought about his first word or sending my baby to school for the first time and a whole lot of things but the most important one was Lawrence.
I can't wait for the look on his face when I tell him that we are going to be parents.
Every time I come from this kind of appointment, his eyes lose their shine, but this is the news that we've been longing for, so I can't wait to see his eyes sparkle with joy.
I tried to call my sister, who I know will be just as excited as we are, but she wasn't answering.
Lisa has been a god sent throughout this whole situation, and I can never thank her enough for being there for me. She was there for every appointment and she comforted me every time my heart was broken and gave me hope that next time will be better. There were times when the fertility medication had me totally drained and unable to even wake up, and she would be there for me, cook me food, and spend the night just to look after me.
I was super excited to just share the news, but the first person will obviously have to be my husband, so I decided to go home and just cook him something nice for when he Returns, and I'll just break the news to him then.
I couldn't contain my happiness, and I was laughing to myself all the way home. I could see the other drivers just looking at me like I was some crazy lady.
I wanted to scream to the whole world that I was pregnant and I was going to be a mother.
I was a bit taken aback when I got home, and Lawrence's car was in the driveway, but it could be because he left an important file behind.
l stealthily parked my car just so I could surprise him because this could be the universe making sure I delivered this news to him earlier than I intended.
l quietly made my way inside, but he wasn't in the kitchen or the living room, which meant he was in our bedroom. As I drew closer, my heart started pounding because of the strange sounds that were coming from the room.
My pace slowed down, and my whole body started shaking, but the moans got closer and closer, louder and louder.
When I opened the door, I got the surprise of my life.
My sister and my husband having s*x on my bed.
