The End— Thirty Eight

Nine months later...

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I sat up on my bed after my long rest. I remember the day as though it was yesterday. I've moved back home to live with Brian forever and ever. I guess that's all there was on marriage.

his family were really happy that we'll finally be parents of our own child.

I was equally excited about the whole thing although sometimes, the contractions made me change my mind.

Brian's mom went all out to spoil me. she visited a lot and also cooks for me.

Everyone kept their fingers crossed cause I'll be due soon. I was only eight months pregnant but Penny made absolutely sure I never did anything, Brian inclusive "You just need to rest Ciara. you'll be due soon and we don't want anything to go wrong" they kept on saying.

it was a usual slogan to listen to all the time.

Janelle also visits and keeps me company. she's more than a friend. I got to realize that she was one hell of a nice person. she took me shopping most times and bought me stuffs whenever she had the time.

The pregnancy had gone well, and I was expecting a baby girl very soon. life was good.

Alex and Jake were also expecting and I couldn't be more happier.

I stood up and slowly walked to the balcony in our bedroom. Brian was in the bathroom so I'm not sure if he noticed that I'm up and walking.

My figure resembled a large pumpkin at the market. I had been eating for two for many months. Two chocolates for me and two for the baby.

Like an expectant mother, I had been reading many books.

As I walked down the bedroom to the kitchen, I felt a terrible pain shoot through my belly. I practiced the breathing technique I had learned and after a few minutes the contraction was gone.

"Hmmm. must've been the chocolate I ate earlier" I thought to myself.

Few minutes later, I had another small contraction but I wasn't too concerned until it became a lot intense.

"Brian?" I groaned in pain as another contraction started. "Brian.. " I yell this time a lot louder. "I'm fucking gonna die if someone doesn't come here right now"

Just like that, He rushed out of his bedroom to where I stood. he almost fell which would've been funny if I wasn't dealing with this pain right now.

"Are you okay?" he asked and I shoot him a dagger stare

"you think?"

"you had another chocolate didn't you?" he asked

"it's not the chocolate you dummy. it's the baby"

"but it's too early"

"I don't think she knows that" I urged "Call the doctor and tell him to meet us, at the hospital"

I told Brian who rushed to make a phone call.

I was really scared now.

He rushed back to meet me and we both hurried to the hospital.

We, arrived and before I knew it, I was in a hospital gown and my feet propped up in stirrups.

My parents, Brian parents, Janelle inclusive had all gathered in the waiting room.

"Mom will have to buy some preemie outfits. I can't wait to hold my baby, I can't wait to... "

"Ciara" the doctor said interrupting my thoughts "

"Ouch" I screamed as it dawned on me that I was about to give birth.

The pain was unbearable. no one told me it was going to be this worse. Fuck! Brian is so not going to touch me ever again I swear.

"You need to push Ciara. your baby's coming like a freight train" the doctor said in a serious tone.

"Omg she feels like one too" I yelled a lot harder. I'm sure my voice could be heard round the entire hospital building.

I closed my eyes screaming Brian's name all through the ordeal.

After Many hours of pushing and yelling, I was delivered of my baby girl.

I turned to look at her as the nurse cleaned her up.

I didn't know what happened next but all I knew was that I fell asleep.

I woke up later to see the entire family in my room.

"Ciara you did it" Brian's mom said and kissed my forehead "I'm so proud of you"

"Now you look less fat" my mom teased

"oh mom. you never told me it was this painful" I primped causing everyone else to laugh.

"I want to hold my baby" I said disrupting the laughter echoing around the room.

"Here you go" Janelle said handing her over to me.

A large grin crossed my face as I stroked her chin. she looks perfect in every way.

"So what're you going to call her?" my mom asked and I turned to look at Brian.

He kissed my lips before saying "Kiara"

"awww" They all cooed

"She looks like her dad" I said finally

"And beautiful like her mom. thanks Ciara" he said giving me a light kiss.

I believe everything is going to be perfect from now on.

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. FIVE YEARS LATER....

"Mom can I celebrate my birthday at mama and papaw's house" Kiara said twitching her big bright emerald eyes. She had her dad's straight face and my charm.

"Which of them. mine or your dad?" I asked pretending not to see her take of her uniform and throwing it on the floor. she got that behavior from her dad no doubt.

"Kiara pick up your uniform right now young lady" I said in my strict parenting style

"Sorry mom. don't yell at me I'm only four and a half years old" she replied sharply

"And you'll be five in a couple of weeks so maybe you should start acting like someone who's five"

she blew her hair off her face and bent down to pick her uniform.

"Mrs Puff gave me green stickers for being good in class today"

"And... ?" I asked. this is a conversation for Kiara needs something.

"And since I was good today, I was hoping to spend the weekend at Aunt Janelle's house. you know my god mother" she said

"She could be busy"

"please Mom. I'll pick up my uniform and clean my room and... "

"Alright no problem. I'll call your aunt. you go change" I said and she hurriedly kissed my cheeks

"I love you so much mom" she said before running upstairs.

It's actually a good idea since I could spend more time with Brian.

"hi Janelle" I greeted after she picked up.

"Hi Ciara how're you doing?"

"great and you?"

"Lovely"

"how's Blake" I asked

"He's doing alright why'd you call?"

"um your god daughter would love to spend the weekend at your place if its okay... "

"Omg of course it is. don't worry. I'll be there to pick her up myself"

"Would really appreciate that thanks hun"

"You're welcome sweetie. see you soon" she said before hanging up.

I helped Kiara with her bags and clothes and we were ready.

"Now be a good girl at your aunt's place okay"

"Sure Mom"

We heard noises followed by screeching of a car.

"she's here bye" Kiara said running out the door

After exchanging pleasantries and greetings, They said goodbye and left.

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BRIAN'S POV

I entered the house after knocking for a couple of minutes which surprisingly no one answered.

"Ciara are you home" I called but no response.

The house was dim and decorated with candles.

"Hi Brian" I heard a voice and turned to see Ciara dressed up just in a lingerie.

Just looking at her almost gave me a hard on.

"What are you doing?" I asked obviously smirking

She reached for my tie and loosened it's knot "Trying to de-stress you"

"that's not a thing"

"you tell me."

"You shouldn't be doing this, Kiara is.. . "

"Far away for us to have some me time" she cut me short

"Great. cause I was about ripping those off your body. you look hot"

She smiled. in a shy manner. that's my Ciara.

"How was work?"

"I'll tell you all about it on bed" I said taking her in my arms as we straddled to the bedroom. I gently placed her on the bed.

"you know I was thinking.. ." she started off

"About?"

"Hmm... having another baby"

"Gosh I fucking love you so much"I said kissing her passionately on the lips.

" I love you Brian "

"I love you too Ciara" I said and we resumed the kiss until we were lost in our own estacy..