As soon as I get home I see her car there and not thinking of anything else I just go inside. I don't stop until I have her in my arms.
-Cindy.
Ci-I knew you would come. You always do.
-What happened? Are you alright?
Ci-I just felt dizzy because I didn't ate breakfast. I am fine, really. You don't have to worry so much.
I sigh and kissing her hands I smile slightly.
Ci-Girls, you can leave now. I'm good, thanks for helping me.
?-Alright, do not forget what I told you.
Ci-I won't, now get out.
?-Is a possibility.
Ci-Out. Lizzie can stay.
El-Sure.
-How about we order takeout food. We can speak while we wait.
Ci-Let me take a quick shower then.
She kisses me softly before she goes disappears in our room to shower. I smile and standing up I sigh.
El-Are you alright?
-Yeah. She does seem fine.
El-So, do tell me about this proposal.
-What do you propose?
El-I say you just ask her. Don't think too much about it. You just have to make her feel loved and everything will be just fine.
-Just ask?
She nods and I sigh as I look at the wedding ring in the box.
El-Well, I'm going back home. I'm glad she's fine and I'm glad you're fine. Love you brother.
-Love you too sister.
Exchanging a quick kiss and hug she goes away. Once she's gone I look at the bedroom and feeling a bit greedy I consider joining her on the shower. I knock softly as I open the door.
-Cindy, I'm coming in.
I see her leaning against the sink and she's completely focused on her own thoughts.
-Cindy, sweetie pie. What are your thoughts?
I grab her arms from behind and she jumps scared.
-Easy, calm down.
Ci-Just you. Damn it Enzo, you scared me. Don't scare me like that.
-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to join you. My sister left and I wanted to help you shower.
Ci-Are you sure you wanted just that or you wanted shower sex instead?
-The thought did crossed my mind but my reason was to help you in case you felt bad again but if sex does happen I won't complain either.
We laugh a bit at that when I step onto something.

I let go of her and get to take it.
-What is this?
As I turn it with both hands I am surprised at what it is. I hear her speak but is distant and mumbled as I process the thought, the thought that I'm going to be a father, a father, I look at the positive pregnancy test in my hands and I smile softly. As I relax I finally hear her calling me.
Ci-.............Enzo!...........Enzo!
She pulls my face so I'm looking at her in the face.
Ci-Are you alright?
-We're pregnant, Cindy, you're pregnant.
Unable to keep it in anymore I lift her and twirling once we laugh and I cover her face in butterfly kisses.
-I love you so much.
Ci-Wait, calm down. I guess I don't have to worry about how to tell you now and how you'll react.
-And you, how do you feel?
Ci-Now that I'm certain about your feelings on it, I couldn't be happier about it. But, there is just one little small detail that bothers me slightly.
-Oh, what is it?
Ci-That our child is born in a marriage.
-Are you proposing to me?
Ci-I want you to propose to me.
I sigh and searching my pockets for the ring I take it out and I give it to her.
-I was already thinking about it for a while now but I just couldn't find the courage or the perfect moment to ask and also I was, maybe and perhaps a bit afraid and embarassed.
I shrug and I look at her as she takes the ring and puts it on.
El-I love you so much, my fiance.
I can't help but laugh softly at her words.
-Fiancee, I like how it sounds.
El-Is going to sound better after marriage. We'll have a very good beginning for our marriage.
She places my hand on her belly and I allow myself to enjoy the moment.
-I.....I know is too early but if by some miracle the baby is listening to us then, I don't know you yet but I already love you, I can't wait to meet you, child of mine.
Lifting my gaze to her I speak again as I brush a hair over her ear.
-I love you.
Ci-I love you too. And on that topic, I believe we should celebrate our engagement and our growing child as well.
The way that she starts seducing and touching me tells me what she wants exactly.
-We really should celebrate. You are in charge this time. Do whatever you want with me.
She laughs softly as she teases my lips with her just slightly.
Ci-Wathever I want?
-Anything, I want to get used by you today. Today, I'm your slave and your servant.
Ci-Don't mind if I do.
With that she pushes me on the bed roughly and I laugh as she gets on top of me and so we start.

Pregnant time
One month later: Four months pregnant
I wake up as Cindy wakes me up. She is four months pregnant and we married a month ago.
Ci-Enzo.
-Hmm, is something wrong? Do you feel bad? What do you need?
Ci-I'm hungry.
-What do I get you?
Ci-Ice cream, I want something cold. I want it big, vanilla with caramel, chocolate, rainbow sprinkles.
-Got it, be right back.
Ci-Don't forget the cherry on top and the strawberries and bananas on it.
-I won't forget.
With that I go out to buy her the cravings. They started a bit early than usual but hey, every pregnancy is different and also, she mostly has the cravings and an incredibly sexual appetite as well. The store owner sees my icecream and he smiles.
?-She must be very pregnant to have this craving.
-Four months pregnant. I don't feel angry to do this but it does makes me laugh a bit. I love her.
?-Boy or girl? The baby.
-Next week we'll know. I don't really care as long as is healthy. How much do I owe you?
?-Take it for free. The baby will need the money more than this store does.
-I really shouldn't.
?-You will not pay as long as she's pregnant. So for the next four, five months take what she needs, tell me how is going and go happy. I insist.
-Thanks. Better get this to her before it melts.
We laugh and going home I find her just as I left her.
-Here you go sweetie.
Ci-Exactly as I asked, you really are the best husband ever.
She gives me a soft kiss and I wait until she's done eating to throw everything away.
Ci-Delicious. Now to sleep. Night Enzo.
-Night.
I wait until she falls deeply asleep to go to sleep myself. Although I don't sleep much as she slaps me, pushes me, kicks me as she moves in her sleep. I don't get off from the bed because when the hitting started I did and slept on a mattress in the floor and she couldn't sleep that night as she kept waking up crying and sad so now I just bear with her hitting me. For her is like sleepwalking because the next day she wakes up very refreshed and happy and well rested. Time passes.

Seven months pregnant
Ci-Enzo.
I look up from my book to my wife.
-Yes?
Ci-What do you think of our son being named Mikey?
I think for a bit before I shrug.
-Not quite. Any other options?
Ci-Two more, Johny or Ace.
-I like Ace. Short, cool and it kind of fits.
Ci-Ace it is then. Oh, it seems he likes it.
-Is he kicking?
Ci-A little.
-What else are you considering?
Ci-The usual stuff. We already have most of the stuff here for the baby's room. We have the crib, diapers and a few things that will last his entire infancy and such.
-The only thing missing is the baby food and the bottle but that will come a bit later as he will start with breastfeeding from you.
Ci-It won't be long now. I can't wait to have him in my arms. I'm so eager to carry him.
-I want him here too. I have so much love to give him.
Ci-If I'm being honest, this pregnant belly is very heavy but I can't take it off to rest, Ace I can put down for a moment to rest.
-What do you like?
Ci-I like that you're protecting us, being attentive with us and although you exaggerate slightly when it comes to protecting us I find it oddly adorable. I like it, I like you.
-You look beautiful.
Ci-Liar. I'm not beautiful. Not now anyways.
I sigh and going towards her I brush her arms gently.
-To me, tall or short, black or white, fat or skinny, you always look beautiful in my eyes. I love you because you always give me more than what I ask for. Ace is a definite proof of that.
I sigh and giving her a soft kiss I sit closer to her.
-I love you, don't you forget that. Yeah?
Ci-I won't forget because I love you too.
-Cindy, Ace.
Ci-Enzo, Ace is fine. Our Ace is fine. Oh I know, by now he can hear us, why don't you sing him a lullaby?
-A lullaby, huh?
I nod and clearing my throat I sing him his lullaby.

Nine months pregnant: The day he was born
I arrive back home from work and while I close the door as I go in I call out.
-Cindy, I'm home.
Ci-Enzo!
She calls me just once but I know by her voice that she's scared or in distress. As I go towards her I find her in the baby's room leaning against the crib.
-Cindy, hey. What happened?
Ci-I think is time.
-Alright then, come here, can you stand? Can you walk?
Ci-Not really.
-No matter, I get you there myself. Up you go and off we go.
I take her gently in my arms and I don't let her go until she's taken from me in the hospital. I just stand there just looking at the door until the doctors finally take me with them. As soon as I see them I'm just frozen in place. My wife and our son.
Ci-Enzo, come on, come meet our son.
I nod and going towards them I look at him on her arms. I reach my hand to touch him but I stop myself.
-He's so small. I'm.......
I gulp and with a sigh I sit at her side just watching them.
Ci-Enzo, what were you going to say?
-I was just, am, overflowed with new emotions. And also, being honest, I'm a bit afraid.
Ci-Why?
-I don't want to charge him wrong, drop him, hold too tightly, I don't want to hurt him. Maybe when he grows up a bit more.
Ci-That is why we practiced with those special classes for first time parents. I think you can do it. Charge him.
She pulls me to her as she drops Ace on my arms. I sigh and a bit fearfully I take him from her completely. Unable to contain myself I chuckle softly.
-He is heavier than I thought. How do I look?
Ci-Happy, terrified, nervous.
-You know me too well.
I feel him shift in my arms and looking at him I see him wake up.
-Hey little Ace.
He cries at first and as he calms down he looks at us both before he starts crying more.
-Feed him, I'm going to get everything ready so we can all go home.
She nods and sharing a quick kiss I do just that now.

To be continued..................