Chapter 154
'How many kids would you want?' I had asked him, slightly distracted by how handsome he looked with the glow of the fire.
'A team like, eight or ten little Amanda's and Gabriel's running around.' My jaw had dropped at his statement whilst he smirked at me.
'There is no way I am pushing out ten babies!' I had cried, playfully rolling my eyes when he started laughing.
I smile at the fond memory, shaking my head at his crazy wish. I want children myself but three or four will be enough for me. And whilst I am lounging on the couch, processing the news of my pregnancy, I decide to do something special to announce it to Gabriel tonight. I think of some ideas but then use the internet to see what other mothers have done.
Feeling excited, I quickly grab my handbag before making my way out of the house. Two guards accompany me in the car ride to the mall whilst three others follow behind. We reach our destination in no time and I quickly rush into a shop that sells children's clothes. I try hard not to wander around and get lost in things I can potentially buy for our child. Making my way towards the clothing section of the store, I spot the onesies for babies and choose one which I think will be perfect for my announcement. It's white with 'Hello Daddy,' written on it in cursive writing. I fall in love with it immediately and know it's the one.
Paying for the item, I thank the cashier before making my way back to the car. We reach home in just under an hour and I thank the guards before walking inside. Before I left, I had turned the washing machine on which is now done. I empty the clothes out into a basket before carrying it outside to the clothing line. I hang all the wet clothes out and smile at how good the weather is being today. We do have a tumble dryer but I never use it when the clothes can be air dried outside. I will hang the onesie outside as soon as I find out when he's about to get home.
I can't wait to see his reaction.
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Gabriel: I'll be home in a few minutes.
After reading his text message, my heart begins to race in excitement and nervousness. Making my way downstairs, I see that there is still a bit of light outside and an hour till the sun sets. Taking out the clothing item from the bag I had placed on the coffee table, I walk out into the back garden where the washing is on the line, perfectly dry.
I hang the white onesie on the clothesline, placing two pegs on it to keep it secure. Gabriel will have to take down all the clothes before he reaches the onesie and I know it will be quite the surprise. Stepping back, I feel a strong emotion rise within me and my hand instantly rubs my stomach where a baby bump will soon show. I am going to be a mother. I am going to give life to a child. My child.
Tears gather in my eyes and I laugh at how emotional I am already. I struggle to get myself together before taking one last look at the onesie and making my way inside. I get comfortable on the couch and turn on my laptop to resume working on a project that is due next month. A few minutes pass before I hear someone unlocking the door. I am a ball of nerves at this point as I wait for Gabriel to walk in. Remembering how he will be able to feel me through our mate bond, I successfully relax myself just as he opens the door and walks in.
His green eyes find mine and a soft smile blooms on his lips at the sight of me. I greet him, watching as he drops his files on a nearby table before making his way over to me and picking me up. A surprised squeal escapes me before I laugh, leaning up to press a kiss to his cheek as he takes my seat on the couch.
"How was your day?" I ask, wrapping my arms around his neck as I straddle his waist.
"Tiring but the pack is back up and running so that's good." He sighs, resting his forehead on my shoulder.
"I was just about to start on dinner. Why don't you freshen up and then we'll eat together?"
He nods before pecking my lips and standing. I am set back on my two feet and watch him make his way to the nearest bathroom, which is near the kitchen. I get started on dinner, grabbing ingredients from the fridge before taking out a pan and setting it on the cooker.
I hear him come out and turn off the light and that's when I decide to put my plan into action. "Oh! I forgot to take down the clothes from outside. Could you do it for me, please?"
"Sure!" He says loudly as he makes his way into the room where we do the laundry. He comes back into view with a blue basket and passes by me on his way to the back door. "I'll be right back."
I take a few steps towards the large kitchen window that gives you a view of the back garden. Thankfully, he starts at the opposite end of the clothing line and starts making his way towards the surprise. My stomach twists with anticipation and excitement as he gets nearer and nearer. It's such an intense feeling that I have to hold onto the counter just so I won't start bouncing or something.
Finally, he gets to the end and slowly takes down the small clothing item, holding the onesie in both hands and just staring at it for what feels like forever. I almost think he's in shock but he snaps out of it and staggers back.
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