Chapter 325
Rachel
When Massimo left, I fell asleep again. The twins where very active at night so I didn’t get to much sleep at night. I didn’t want to bother Massimo with it so I just kept quiet and dealt with it at night but during the day whenever I could I took a nap. When I eventually got up, I went for a shower and got dressed. Then I walked down to Francesca I was sure she had a proper breakfast or should I say lunch already ready for me. “Hi Francesca” I said as I walked into the kitchen. “Hi Rachel, how are you feeling today.” “Good thank you didn’t sleep much last night but I had a good sleep in.” “You need to take it when you can get it Rachel. Coffee?” “Yes please.” “I also made you some beacon and eggs.” “You are a star Francesca thank you very much I’m starving.” She brought my coffee and a plate with beacon, eggs and toast. I’m going to miss eating like this when I’m not pregnant anymore. I went and sat in the corner of the kitchen where the sun was shinning in. Francesca knew that was my spot. I ate everything on my plate and tried to help Francesca to clean up but she didn’t want to hear of it. “Go on your walk leave the cleaning for me Rachel that is why I’m here.” “Thank you Francesca I don’t know what I’ll do without you.” I walked out the back and walked to the boathouse just enjoying the sun and the fresh air. Then I started my walk around the parameter of the estate. I loved doing it hearing the birds seeing the deer. It was so refreshing, although it did take me longer these days to complete the walk. I was always through when I started to get cramps, but vicious cramps it felt like I was going into labor but I still had 5 weeks to go so it wasn’t possible. Then I remember the doctor talking about Braxton-Hick’s contractions, it was the bodies way of getting ready for real labor. ‘Fuck if this is how Braxton-Hicks feels how does real labor feel. One of the guards that was walking the parameter saw me standing bend over. “Mrs. Marchetti are you okay?” “No, I need to get back to the house can you help me please?” I said while holding my stomach. He was on the radio and within minutes there was a Golf Cart they were helping me onto the Gholf Cart. I wondered where this came from. Funny thing to worry about when you are in the middle of the most terrible cramps. When I got back to the house Francesca and Anton was already waiting for me at the front door. When we stopped Francesca and Anton came to help me into the house, they took me to the living room and let me lie down on the couch. “What’s wrong Rachel?” Francesca asked “It feels like labor pains but I’m sure it’s only Braxten-Hicks don’t worry about it. I’m going to lie here until it goes away.” “What can I get you so long?” “Just water please Francesca.” “Okay.” Then she and Anton left me. It felt like the Braxton-Hicks got worse with every contraction. But my water didn’t break yet so it’s not labor that was what I was telling myself the whole time. I took a sip of the water then the contractions got a little less. I must have fallen asleep because I was woken up with another contraction this one worse than the first few I had, I even screamed this time. I could see it was getting late and I knew Massimo was not going to be at home early tonight. Tonight, off all nights he is working late. Francesca came running into the living room “Rachel are you okay?” “It’s back and worse than earlier.” “I think I should call Mr. Marchetti.” “No Francesca I don’t want to bother him like I said it’s probable just Braxton-Hicks.” “And what if it’s not Rachel.” That’s when another contraction hit me and I bit my lip so hard it started to bleed. “That’s it I’m calling Mr. Marchetti.” All I heard was Francesca saying, “Mr. Marchetti, it’s Rachel.”
Massimo
“Francesca what’s wrong with Rachel?” “She’s being having contractions the whole afternoon it went away for a while but now they are back.” “Like in, going into labor?” I heard Rachel speaking in the background. “Francesca let me speak to him.” “Massimo.” “Bella what’s going on?” “I think I’m having Braxton-Hicks Massimo but it’s getting worse I don’t know if I need to go to the hospital.” “Did your water brokek?” “No not yet that’s why I don’t think it’s necessary.” “I’m coming home with the chopper and we can take you to the hospital just to be sure okay.” Then all I heard was a scream. “Sorry Massimo” “I’m coming Bella don’t worry just lie still I’ll be there in a few minutes I’ll contact the doctor as well.” “Okay.” Francesca took the phone back “Francesca I’m on my way just make sure she’s comfortable.” “Yes Mr. Marchetti.” I disconnected the phone “Luca take me to the chopper Bella might be in labor.” “Isn’t it to early boss.” “yes” was all I said because I was worried, worried about my wife and my babies. I called the pilot and told him I’ll be there in 10 minutes and we need to get to the house as soon as possible. Then I called the doctor. “Mr. Marchetti.” “Doc it’s Rachel she’s been having contractions the whole afternoon she says they getting stronger but she also said it might be Braxton-Hicks.” I didn’t even give the doctor time to say anything. “I take it her water didn’t broke yet.” “No” “Just bring her to the hospital to be safe.” “I’m on my way know do I need permission to stop on the helipad at the hospital?” “I’ll contact the hospital and tell them.” “Thanks Doc.” ‘Just hold on sweetheart I’m on my way’