Chapter 59: Doctor’s appointment

KRIS:

"Babe, let's play.” I climbed on his back, resting my head on his shoulder.

By play, I meant I wanted him between my legs where he'd been spending a lot of time lately.

Don't judge me. It's hardly my fault. Being pregnant makes me horny all the time.

I'd just trudged from the kitchen where I finished a plate of food.

I ate a lot. It was becoming my best hobby.

"Babe.” I tapped his back gently. He was lying on his stomach, replying to emails on his phone.

Slowly, he turned around, making me sit on his stomach.

"Play.” I grinned.

In response, he smiled, chuckling.

"No.”

"Why?” I pouted, feigning hurt.

"You have an appointment with Dr. Renee in an hour's time.”

Dr. Renee is my gynecologist. She's supposed to tell us the sex of the baby today.

"It's an hour. We'll be done by then.” I waggled my brows, smiling with the hope of convincing him..

"Time won't be enough. I want to play with you five times.” He smirked.

"You can subtract one from the five so we'll have four left when we get back.” I shrugged to emphasize my point.

He sat up, making me shift to his lap and acted like he was going to kiss me but he only whispered a no in my lips.

Still holding me to him, he got up from the bed, holstering me on his hips with arms around my waist.

"Let's get you cleaned for your appointment.” He smacked my ass before walking towards the bathroom.

An hour later, we were walking hand-in-hand into Dr. Renee's office.

"Good morning doc.” I greeted as I tried taking a seat. Lucian pulled the chair back and I sat down before he did the same.

"Morning Kris.” She smiled at me, and Lucian gave her a curt nod. "How are you feeling today?”

"I'm fine.” I returned her smile.

"I know you're excited to know the sex of your baby.” She beamed at me and I replied with a nod smiling.

"I only asked you to wait till the twenty second week of your pregnancy so you can see your baby and hear it's heartbeat.” She added.

I was eager to know the baby's sex. She must have seen it on my face because without wasting any more time, she summoned me to a private room in the office. Lucian also followed.

In the room was a bed and a device that looked like a monitor beside it.

It must be the ultrasound device.

She asked me to lie down on the bed, on my back. Thereafter, she pulled the sundress I was wearing higher, uncovering my rounded belly.

My eyes travelled to Lucian and he winked.

I felt the doctor's hands spreading a cool gel on my stomach before placing a scanning device on it, moving it around it.

My eyes moved to the monitor and an image like that of a fetus formed on it. A smile broke out of my face.

"This is your baby's heartbeat.” She pointed to some lines of frequency under the image. My smile broadened.

She examined the image for a while before speaking.

"It's a baby girl.” She said with a smile.

This time around, I smiled toothily. My gaze wandered to Lucian and he had the same smile on his face. He looked so happy.

At that point, I was happy I didn't hide the pregnancy from him. He was very supportive.

Moments later, we were walking out of the hospital with the due date of the baby predicted and smiles on our faces.

"I can finally get all the cute baby clothes I've been pinning for.” I said grinning as we got to the car.

"Come here.” He opened his arms wide.

I wrapped my arms around his torso, placing my head on his chest and he did the same but rested his chin on my head.

"I love you.” He murmured.

"I love you more.” I could feel my eyes tearing up.

Damn pregnancy hormones.

He placed a kiss on my forehead before moving away to open the car door for me. I got in and he jogged around to get in.

He started the car and peeled out of the parking lot.

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The doorbell rang announcing the arrival of the first visitor.

Rising from my position on Lucian's lap, I strode to the door to open it. The sight of Violet standing there with a wide grin on her face greeted me.

"Hiii.” She squealed, enclosing me in a warm embrace. "I've missed you.”

"Me too.” I grinned, pulling away. "Thanks for coming, Vee.”

"Duh...I'm gonna be the godmother so I can't miss the baby shower for any reason.”

She walked in and I closed the door behind her. Lucian looked up from where he was seated and smiled at her. She returned his smile.

Getting on his feet, he walked to me and wrapped his arms around me before placing a kiss on my head.

"Have a good time. I'll be in my study.” He pecked my cheeks before leaving.

Violet released a breath once he was out of the living room.

"I want one like him.” She pouted and made puppy eyes.

"You can get him from Walmart.” I chuckled and she glared at me.

Just then, the doorbell rang and Violet offered to get it.

She came back with three women.

"Oh my God!!!” I squealed, rushing to attack them with hugs and they laughed hysterically at my reaction.

It was my mom, Lexi and Paige.

I knew my mom was coming but not the both of them. Actually, I thought it was just gonna be Violet and mom so I was pleasantly surprised.

"How did you guys know?” I asked beaming.

"Your baby daddy told us.” Paige replied. I hadn't seen her in forever but damn, she looked good.

"I missed you.” I threw my arms around both of them and they hugged me back.

"We missed you more.” They said in unison.

"I know I'm a shitty friend. I haven't checked on you in a while.”

"Nah...it's okay. We kinda figured you needed some time to yourself.” She said smiling.

God. I love them. They were just so understanding.

A throat cleared behind me.

Turning around, I said, "Ohh guys, meet my annoying sweetheart of a friend, Violet.” She looked at me feigning shock with a hand on her chest, making us chuckle. But she smiled anyway. "Vee, meet my favorite bitches, Paige and Lexi.” I pointed to them and each smacked my head.

"Nice to meet you.” They chorused.

"And you guys probably know this wonderful, amazing woman as my mum.” I said smiling as I hugged her.

"Now let's get the party started.” Paige screamed.

I guess she hasn't changed.

We all got drinks (with the exception of me) and sat together, catching up on what we've missed.

Violet said something that made us laugh but then the sound of the doorbell interrupted us.

"Are you expecting any more guests?" . Mom asked.

"Not that I know of.” I shrugged.

"I'll get it.” Lexi announced, going to the door.

"Ohh...hey guys.” She greeted me as she opened it.

Huh? Guys? Who invited them?

I looked up to see Chris, Dean and Val striding into the living room.

"Wait...you guys know this is my baby shower right?” I asked, face scrunched up in confusion.

"Yeah. We just decided to crash it.” Dean shrugged, slumping on a couch.

"How did you know?”

"Lucian.” Chris explained.

Aww...I think I love him more now.

He invited all my friends.

"Thanks for coming.” I got up and hugged them each.

"Couldn't miss it for a thing. Not when I'm the godfather.” Val replied.

"No way.” I'm the godfather.” Chris countered.

"I'll be the favorite godfather.” Dean added.

"It's a good thing I get to be the only godmother.” Violet chimed in, snickering. But that was short lived as Paige and Lexi objected.

Soon, the room was filled with shouts of *I'll be the favorite*.

"Guys!!!” I screamed at the top of my voice. It wasn't easy but I gathered enough strength.

"Yeah.” They all answered, keeping shut like they weren't arguing some minutes ago.

"Y'all will be her favorite. I'm sure she'll love y'all because you're all amazing.” I said amidst smiles.

"It's a girl?” They chorused and I nodded a yes.

They all smiled, embracing me in a hug. My eyes filled with tears. They were all amazing.

Some hours later, I was lying with Lucian on our bed, with everyone long gone.

Their company was great and I loved their gifts. The guys got a baby monitor. Mom and the girls bought important baby stuffs and also some unisex clothes since they hadn't known the sex of the baby. My favorite one was the onesie with the inscription *Angel* that mom bought. I was overwhelmed with their gifts.

"Thanks for inviting everyone.” I muttered to Lucian, whose arm was wrapped around my waist.

"Anything for you baby.” He kissed my head.

"I love you.” I stared into his eyes. Now my favorite thing to look at.

"I love you more.” He lowered his head and kissed my lips.

Pulling away from the kiss, I let out a contented sigh, wrapping my arm around his torso as sleep was drawing nearer.

"I have a gift for you too.” Was the last thing I heard before drifting to sleep.