Chapter 57 Chapter 57 - Another Pregnancy

Their Point-of-Views
"Ella, what happened? Where is Eve?" Nikolai interrogated when Ella went to his office.
"I am worried about her too. So maybe, I should tell you! what came about.
Sir Nikolai, the night Eve left, we saw you with Luna." Ella confessed to Nikolai.
"Sh*t!" Nikolai grabbed his forehead.
"She did not say what she saw but she immediately went home." Ella's declaration.
Nikolai began to explain to Ella. He is damned because of what had occurred that night. Yes, he conceded to himself that he is at fault.
At Ilocos...
"You can stay here at home until you have decided on what to do.
I know you enough time. Leaving your child is not an easy task to make.
Leaving your job is also not an easy decision." Said Aunt Darcie as we had lunch.
"The house is big enough, Eve!" Phil added.
I have been here for a few weeks. And in a short time, I felt they were no different from me.
I missed Mommy Vina and Daddy Ramon even more who also did not consider me a different person.
I hope they are doing well! I wish Nicka is fine too. I miss her so much.
One day...
"Hello! Who is this?" Ella asked on the other line.
"Ella, it is me, Eve!" My answer.
"Eve? What happened? Where are you?" she asked one question after the other.
"I am here at my papa's house." My foreword.
"What? Papa? When did you meet your papa?" Ella begged in confusion.
"I received an e-mail coming from Papa's wife. So I decided to meet her, Aunt Darcie.
Ella, I have a brother with Aunt Darcie. He is Phil.
I am so glad to learn that I still have a family." my litany.
"I am happy for you, Eve! At least you have your papa and brother." Ella declared openly.
"My papa is no longer here. He died two months ago. We were not able to meet but I am still pleased that he looked for me that moment he realized that he has a child with mama." I told her the whole story.
"I am sorry to hear that. And at least, you found your brother.
I think you need to talk to Sir Nikolai." Ella suggested.
And Ella told me Nikolai's side. I do not know what I should feel. What should I do?
It has been said that you should be your cheerleader!
Eve, you can do that! Now that you are away from Nikolai you will be able to think and make more appropriate decisions.
"Ella, tomorrow is Nicka's fourth birthday. Can you bring her a gift for me?" I changed the subject.
"Why not, of course! I am going to buy my present for her too." she agreed.
"But please, make sure Nikolai does not find out. I want to talk to my child." I have one more request.
We agreed on what gift she would buy for Nicka. I want to see and talk to Nicka. I miss her so much.
The next day...
Their Point-of-Views
"Happy birthday, Nicka!" Ella's greetings.
"Aunt Ella!" she cried.
"Why is the birthday girl sad?" Ella begged.
"It is my birthday and Mommy is not here. Where is she?" And she started crying again.
"Sssshhhh... Stop crying! I have a surprise for you!" Ella closed the bedroom door.
"Nicka, Baby!" Nicka peeked at the screen of Ella's phone.
"Mommy? Mommy!" Her face abruptly lit up.
"Happy Birthday, Nicka! Sorry if Mommy cannot come home. But you will always be in my heart and mind.
I love you so much." I said weeping.
"I miss you, Mommy! I love you! Daddy is miserable because you are not here.
Please, come home." Nicka asserted.
"I want you to be happy, okay? It is your birthday! I promise Mommy and Daddy will settle things to make Nicka happy!
Smile at me, please!" I requested her.
She forced a smile.
"Promise? You are my only Mommy. And Daddy loves you. Sooooo much..." she finally smirked.
Their Point-of-Views
Ella arranged Nicka's dress. There is a party for the child here in the mansion.
"Your birthday celebration is like a celebration of a real princess!" Ella exclaimed.
"I hope Mommy is here!" Said Nicka.
Eventually, Nikolai approached Nicka and Ella.
"Happy Birthday, Little Princess!" And he bussed his child's cheek.
"I am happy, Daddy! I got a gift from Mommy. And she even called me." Nicka announced.
Nikolai glanced at Ella. Ella looked the other way.
"Did she call?" Nikolai asked Nicka again.
"Yes, Daddy! Mommy called and greeted me!" Nicka's confirmation.
Nikolai is sent Nicka to her guests.
"Ella, you know where Eve is, for sure!" Said, Nikolai.
Ella shrugged. Then they talked.
At Ilocos...
"Eve, why aren't you eating yet?" Aunt Darcie begged when she entered the room I was occupying.
"I feel bad. I am sick and I am dizzy." I could not look at her.
I kept my eyes closed.
"Oh! Why did you not tell me right away? You look pale." she came over and touched my forehead and neck.
"You do not have a fever!" Said Aunt Darcie.
The pleasure of feeling that she takes care of me and that she is concerned about me.
"Auntie, it looks like I am not in pain. I guess I am pregnant." I confessed.
"All right, I will bring you some food here. I will ask Rona to buy a pregnancy test.
Eve, it is a blessing. So hopefully if you are pregnant, you take better care of yourself.
Phil and I are just here to support you." As she stroked my hair.
"Thank you, Aunt Darcie. It is like I am with Mama now while I am next to you." I held her hand.
"You can also call me Mama. You are my child too.
I want to make you feel your Dad's love that you have not felt. I am just here." she had a litany.
"Thank you, Mom!" I proclaimed.
I feel a little relieved. This is how I felt a month after insemination. I gradually weakened.
Morning sickness.
Very lazy.
Vomiting.
Dizzy.
So it looks like I am pregnant. I was also delayed by one week.
Later, Nanny Rona came carrying the pregnancy test kit.
I went to the restroom. I felt scared! Perhaps not because I might be pregnant but because maybe I am not.
I slowly exited the restroom after seeing the result.
"What is the result?" I was surprised when Mommy and Phil were in the room.
I slowly raised my hand. Abruptly, my face lit up.
"Positive?" Phil inquired.
I nodded. I could see two lines as a sign of positivity.
Mommy and Phil unexpectedly hugged me. This is an encouraging thing.
This is the fruit of our love. Nicka will be glad to know that she will have a sibling.
Shortly, all the gloom in my heart disappeared. I could only feel pure pleasure.
I wish Nikolai was with me when we first found out about my possible pregnancy. But he is far from me.
"Yes! I am excited to see a baby here at home!" Phil said cheerfully.
"It is still a long time, Phil! Eve will be pregnant for nine months." Smiling Mommy said.
Despite the shortcomings and sorrows in my life, what more should I ask for now?
I am with my brother. And I have a new mom. A baby is forming in my womb.
Nicks and Nicka are the ones missing in my life now. I hope we are together again.
The next day, Phil accompanied me to the hospital to see an obstetrician.
"Eve Lopez? Can I take a picture with you?" The Nurse asked.
"I am sorry, she is not Eve Lopez." Phil contended.
Fortunately, the nurse did not insist.
Later I was called by the obstetrician. She checked if I am pregnant. And she confirmed my pregnancy.
"Doctor, can I travel going back to Manila." I pleaded.
"I recommend you to avoid traveling for a while. You should take care of yourself big time now." she deciphered.
I would have liked to go back to Manila because I miss Nicka so much. And one more thing, hopefully, Nikola will be with me during my pregnancy.
I wish to talk to him. I am ready. I was slowly getting emotional. I was not like this before with Nicka. Because I know my true condition.
But now, I feel like I am crying over the simple things I can think of. It looks like my pregnancy will be more difficult now.
"Phil, let's go!" When I finished talking to the doctor.
I put my hand on Phil's arm. In a short time, my brother and I became intimate with each other.
"How is the check-up?" Phil implored.
"Looks like my pregnancy is going to be tough now!" I held my stomach without a baby bump yet.
"I am just here! I will take care of you. I will not leave you." Phil assured.
"Promise me that! Learn to take care of the baby. In nine months, we will have a baby at home." I gagged with Phil.
"I am so excited! I want to touch and kiss him. I hope, the baby is a boy." He chuckled.
"A boy or a girl for as long as he is healthy." I even hit him on his arm.
"Are you pregnant?" A voice that stopped Phil and me from walking.
I got apprehensive.
I know that voice very well.