A several days later...

3rd of April, 1965

Timothy's POV

It was finally Saturday! For some people this day could be a fortunate one while for others, for sadly, not exactly! We determined ourselves with my wife Jude to visit Mother Superior Claudia in Briarcliff to see her due to the fact that we haven't seen her since the wedding ceremony. A couple of days until the 2nd month wedding anniversary though it's not as prominent as an 1st year anniversary.

By the way, today wasn't a fabulous weekend day of April! A swarm of dark grayish, resonant clouds, layering the entire sky, hiding subtly the sun that opted to show off its face though the failed attempt, thanks to the clouds which were too many. The wind was blowing stubbornly and strongly in the same time. Like an invincible natural power that could spontaneously vanish whenever it is capable. It hasn't started to rain yet, luckily! 

Anyway I had on myself pebble gray trousers with shallow pockets, black T-shirt with a chestnut leather jacket, black trainers, whilst Jude wore practical white slacks with a light gray shirt with long sleeves, leaving 2 buttons unbuttoned, revealing her luscious cream collarbone and neck with her ruby-sapphire bracelet on her left wrist and black flats.

Due to the horrible weather and the upcoming raining, we determined ourselves to use a transport instead of walking on foot to the asylum. Taking for an example my car! 

A little before to leave, we examined every room for an item that we have forgotten in case and checking if everything is alright as well. Alternatively, we left our house as we locked the entrance door, hopping up in the car, driving to Briarcliff whilst my partner hummed, singing silently to herself with her magnificent, alluring singing voice. I really savored the way Jude sings. She is deliriously talented and marvelous singer, although she used to be once time back in her youth. 

A few hours later...

Once we arrived behind the institution's gates, 2 male guards stood from both angles of the gates, guarding, of course! One of the guards approached to my car as I opened my car's window. 

This security man didn't look older than his early 40s visually as he wasn't tall at all. He was rather 5'6, having a lean, but muscular body, followed by short straight chestnut hair, nape length; his eyes were gray as the silver itself. His skin color was actually weakly tanned. His facial features gave me the impression that he looks a sympathetic person at least, if I am not lying myself or my conscience. He wore his military uniform.

-Hello Mrs. and Mr? For what are you here in Briarcliff? - He questioned in hospitable way with a little, howsoever, reliable smile across his tanned face.

-We would like to see Mother Superior Claudia. - I answered the guardman's question with politeness.

-Alright!

Meanwhile the both guards opened the iron black gates, letting us to establish in the facility's yard as I parked my car nigh the angel's statue. Once I stopped my car, we got out of the car, locking it as we headed directly to the facade, noticing a handful inmates taking a fresh air outdoors by doing variety of activities. Furthermore, the landscape could be portrayed with walking nuns, gloomy ambience.

As soon as we entered inside Briarcliff, we were surrounded by plenty of mentally ill patients who were wandering with some doctors or nuns. I hope we don't behold even meet in face-to-face with Dr. Arden. In this moment, me and Jude went upstairs, heading directly to Mother Claudia's office, located on the last floor. 

Once we climbed each stair of the spiral stairs, we walked through the illuminated corridor of the final floor until reaching to the last door, as we knocked lightly on the door a few times, awaiting for a response. In the next 3 seconds, we had actually received a response. 

Thereafter we arrived in the older nun's office as she was sitting on her chair, welcoming us warmly:

-Oh hello, future parents! *all of a sudden woowing after seeing how Jude is growing gradually bigger with the passed weeks, scarcely believing on her eyes what is she currently witnessing, not helping herself, nevertheless smiling cordially* Wow, Judy! You look bigger than the last time I had seen you, dear.- Mother Superior greeted us warmly as she embraced us friendly and firmly, thus taking seats. 

-Hello Claudia. 

-Oh hello! *looking at her bump as I goggled my eyes into Jude's recent action as she rubbed her belly, therefore returning her eyes onto the elder nun's face, wearing a broad smile across her naturally rose lips* Yes, it's true. *chuckling awkwardly* It's growing yet. - She replicated blissfully as I held my wife's left hand, cupping with my another one, keeping it warm, whilst my thumb managed to knead gently the back of her hand.

-How splendid and delighting for hearing! How are you by the way?- She asked enthusiastically as her smile significantly mounted up.

-We are doing well though Judy's tough pregnancy. *exhaling crustily* It is such a blessing to have a child.- I answered initially, throughout Jude couldn't restrain herself from saying her magic words with cheerful voice.

-That sounds wonderful! By the way, I am well, in spite of being very occupied in the weekdays.  Thank you!

-It's a pleasure to hear that! A day after the wedding, we took 2 polaroid photographs of ourselves inside and outside our villa. - I said with tranquil voice.

-Oh really? Are they with you so that to see them? 

-Unfortunately, we hadn't brought them with us. They are at home. - Jude replied her question honestly as she kept caressing with her sole available hand her bump with a pure, crystal angelic smile.

-Oh! Pardon! Perhaps I really have the enormous wish to see them. - Claudia spoke her mind with mildly desperaious voice tone.

-Don't worry! You can visit our home again to see them anytime! - I reassured the older lady whilst caressing my wife's hand in my both hands, cupping her frail, petite, insecure palm as it gained warmness. 

-I will soon. First of all, I should be invited by you.

-You are always welcome to visit us. Just inform us via the phone when and what time are you actually planning to pay a visit to us.

-Of course, I will. Wait a second! *then we questioned with perplexed facial expressions as we questioned "What?"* From where are you completely sure that the baby's going to be a girl?- All of a sudden, Mother Claudia posed the question gravely, as she arched an eyebrow in bewilderment. 

-We visited the doctor for baby gender's test earlier this week. Moreover I was convinced that we are expecting a babygirl,a couple of weeks before to visit a doctor, addressing the baby "her". 

-Fantastic! How many children have you planned for this moment?

-For now 1. After the birth of the first child, we are going to decide for the upcoming future. - Judy responded in dimly miserable way as she lowered her head due to the uncomfortable question though her boldness to reply it, recognizing her flushed, blossoming like a supreme, delectable rose in regal gardens. 

-J-Jude, are you alright? *Mother Claudia stood off her chair as she walked up to her, mildly crouching, stroking gently her scalp with her thin, pale fingers* I regret for the question I asked you moments ago. I was just inquisitve. Nothing more!

-I-I am alright though this question desperates me, admitting it frankly.- She muttered dissatisfied and anxious. 

-Rare bird, look at me! *hence, Jude gave me a stained tear face as her big, conquering, fiercly aesthetic hazel eyes met mine, a little smile emerged on her cream face as she managed to move her hand from her bump to my cheek, cupping it delicately* After this pregnancy, you are always available to tell me if either you are rather prepared and want to have children or just one child is enough for us.    

-I know. But I had always wanted to have my own children to teach them and love them as my treasure, besides to have a fabulous and loving father...*staring at me with tears of happiness in her moist eyes, wearing a broad smile across her lips* Nonetheless, I have already you as my affectionate and secure husband and future father of our angels. For which I am tremendously delighted to have you and have an unborn baby yet, besides lucky!

During this moment when I comforted my wife as I cupped her both cheeks, kissing her lips lightly including her bump as I bended my head as enough as the pregnant belly's level, Claudia pierced her eyes with joyousness in her eyes, smiling like her broad smile across her lips. She really could tell that we are madly in love with each other and crazy for each other, despite our past especially of mine side. I am current proving one of the main reasons why I am never going to leave my wife again, either whenever she has issues or not.

To be continued...