Lily’s POV.
We took his car to the restaurant where we had our first date. Our regular host congratulates me when he sees the ring on my hand. When he goes to offer complimentary champagne, Ryan denies it. So, the host promises us to give dessert to congratulate us.
I look at Ryan who is looking at my ring finger like he still can’t believe that I said yes and we are engaged. I smile at him and shake my head when he looks up and he smiles nervously.
“Believe it. We are together.” I say as I kiss his hand.
“Not until we are at the altar.” Ryan says.
I giggle and say, “Well that could be arranged if we call Richard and inform him about it.”
“Well that is one thing I am dreading to do.” Ryan says as the waiters come in to serve appetizers.
“What is there to dread about?” I ask as soon as they go out and eat some soup with bread.
“Well it would have been easy before to convince him that I love you but as you are pregnant, I don’t want him to get the wrong idea.” Ryan says.
“And what wrong idea that would be?” I say as I keep on eating and push his plate towards him in a gesture that he should eat too.
“He would think that I proposed to you because I got you pregnant. And I don’t want him to think that. I want to surprise my parents with this news. I want them to know that I really love you and want to get married to you but also I am happy to know I am going to be a father soon. And I want them to be happy too.” Ryan says and an idea pops into my head.
“Why don’t we surprise them by telling them about us at their engagement party?” I ask as I grin at him.
“Not a bad idea but then we have to hide it from them for two more weeks.” He says.
“So, we hid this for four month. What’s wrong in two more weeks?” I ask.
“For one you are living with me now and second what if they somehow find out that you are pregnant.” Ryan says.
“Don’t worry. We will make some excuse like my apartment was on fire or something if they find me in yours. But I will try to hide as much as possible. And it is a very big apartment, Ryan. Even Teddy got lost in your apartment when he was new.” I say.
“Okay. Then we have to focus on Mom and Dad’s anniversary party. I have to make it surprising and afterwards tell him about them becoming grandparents.” Ryan says.
“I think they will be happy. Richard told me earlier when he called that he is thinking that you are going to make an announcement on their anniversary but he does not know it is going to be me. And he was also talking about having some grandkids. So I think we will be fine.” I say and caress his hand.
“Okay.” Ryan says.
“You are worrying about this but I have yet to meet Lucas. He would be mad when he gets to know that I told Emma about you but not him actually he would be jealous more than upset. But in the end I think he would be happy for me.” I say.
“We would be fine, actually we would be great.” Ryan says as our dinner is served.
“Now can we please enjoy our engagement celebrations and worry about other things later?” I ask.
“Sounds good to me.” He says and we have toast with sparkling water while I giggle.
Ryan and I have zucchini noodles with sesame seeds and ratatouille with baked eggs. My whole focus during dinner was to eat as I really like every dish very much. During dessert we are given a huge cake with our name on it.
It looks so beautiful that I don’t want to eat it. But as I get its taste I love it as it is white chocolate truffle cake. Ryan tells them to pack some and give the rest of it to their staff.
I was smiling so much that night that I forgot that I was crying so much last week. Ryan compensated for that time by giving me double happiness. I can’t stop myself kissing him when we are in the elevator and giggling when his kiss on my neck tickles me.
Ryan tells me to get comfortable while he gets our pups and I go up. I get changed into one of his t-shirts and lay down on bed and wait for him eagerly. But I fall asleep before he comes.
I smile as I hear whispers of love in my ears. I cuddled into the familiar warmth of his arms and felt so relieved that this time my arms didn’t reach out to empty space. I caressed his arm to reassure myself and kiss it with my eyes still closed.
“If you are awake then maybe I should let you know that you are getting late for work and also, I love you.” Ryan says near my ears and kisses just below it.
“I don’t want to go to work today.” I say as I look up with eyes closed to get a kiss on cheek.
“Why?” Ryan asks as he complies.
“Because I am feeling sick.” I say.
“Really? Do we need to go to the doctor?” Ryan asks in worry and I finally open my eyes to see his sweet face.
“Nothing to worry about. I am just feeling sick, in love.” I say as I wink at him.
“You…” Ryan says with a grin and tickles me lightly then kisses me.
“But we have to go to the doctor for a check up. I have to fix an appointment with her. Would you like to come?” I ask after we come apart and he lays his head on my chest and I play with his hair.
“Of course. You should literally drag me to every appointment though I don’t think there would be a need for it as I would be the first one to remind you of them and go with you even though you deny it.” Ryan says as he kisses and sucks at my fingers.
“But first I have to tell my boss I am not coming and that would be tough.” I say as I take my phone to call him.
“Don’t worry, he owes me.” Ryan says while I hear the phone ringing.
“Hi, Vance. I called you to let you know that I would not be coming today as I am sick.” I say as I wink at Ryan and he tries to hold back his laugh in my breast and I have to hold back my moan.
“Oh, really! Is this some kind of love sickness maybe?” Vance asks and I am shocked.
“Maybe.” I say as I untangle myself from Ryan.
“Then I bet you also had a fever of engagement too.” He says and I look at Ryan who holds his hands up in the air.
“He is my best friend. So, obviously he knows everything about me.” Ryan says in defence.
“Fine. Yes, I am sick of love and have an engagement fever too.” I say.
“Well you can only take half day leave. I would have given you a full day but we have an urgent meeting with the company we wanted to work under us. So, you have to be here after lunch. Then you can leave at 5.” Vance says and I sigh.
“Okay I would be there at 2, would that be okay?” I ask.
“Yes. The meeting would start at 3. So, we will have time to make preparations before that. I will let Mindy know about the changes while you take medicine for your problems.” Vance says.
“Please stop teasing me.” I say then hang up.
“So what did he say?” Ryan asks.
“That I should take medicine for my problem and come to work after lunch.” I say and remove my t-shirt and wink at him.
“Well we have time till noon then.” Ryan says and starts kissing down on my shoulder as he gently lays me down.
“Aren’t you going to be late for work?” I ask.
“I am the boss and I have yet to claim the engagement night present from my fiancee.” Ryan says and kisses my belly which is now slightly curved.
After spending a blissful morning in each other’s arms, I call the doctor to fix the appointment as Ryan gets ready for work at my insistence. He wanted to spend time with me but I told her that I have to meet Emma too.
I also called Emma to tell her that we will have lunch together at her favourite restaurant. She asks me again and again about the occasion but I promise to tell her everything at lunch.
I make breakfast for Ryan and me and feed Teddy and Lady. I make some cottage cheese pancakes as I have heard they are good for pregnant women. I still have many questions about my pregnancy even though I did research about it when Emma used to be pregnant.
But she is used to having nausea and I don’t always feel that way. Although it is bliss that I don’t vomit first thing in the morning, it still makes me worry if the baby is okay or not.
“Hey! What is that frown for?” Ryan asks as he enters the kitchen.
“I am not feeling nauseous.” I say as I pout and sit beside him to eat my breakfast and drink some spiced warm milk with honey.
“And that is a problem, why?” He asks.
“Because Emma used to be sick in her first trimester and I am worried that I am three months pregnant and I didn’t get any of those symptoms. What if something is not right? What if I-” I start babbling and Ryan stops me by a kiss.
“It is not necessary that everyone has the same types of symptoms. And we are going for a check up today, right?” Ryan asks.
“Yes.” I say in confirmation.
“Then we will clear all our confusions and confirm everything. Till then please don’t take stress otherwise it would not be good for either of you.” Ryan says and then feeds me some pancakes.
After he leaves for job, I research some more to reassure myself and spend some time looking at my ring. I still can not believe that this is happening. In two weeks, we will officially tell everyone that we are in a relationship.
I take shower and get ready in a blue bow tie shirt and pants. I take my coat and kiss goodbye to my pups. They are going to be looked after by our mutual dog walker. I got a call from Emma that she would be there in ten minutes. So I go there directly and reach before her.
“You don’t have to tell me anything. That ring is making blind from far only.” Emma says as soon as she sits down.
“There goes my first surprise because of your keen eyes.” I complain.
“There is more? What could be more surprising than this?” Emma says as she looks at me with motherly love.
“Well I got the ring and this.” I say as I show her bun.
“A bun?” Emma asks and when I put my hand on belly she says, “Oh my baby got a bun. Oh my god! I am going to cry.”
“Please don’t cry, otherwise I will start crying too and nowadays I want to cry over anything.” I say.
“You look so happy.” Emma says.
“I feel so happy. Thank you for calming me down and making me understand things that I was trying to think about. You are the one I should be first thankful for, because of you I am here.” I say.
“Oh look what are you doing? Show me your ring.” Emma says as she wipes her tears and I show her the ring.
We talked for a while and have lunch. I tell her that whenever I am going to be married I want her to be my Maid of Honor as she can really tackle any situation. After lunch, she drops me to my company and asks me to keep her updated about the baby. I ask her not to tell Lucas anything right now as I want to tell him everything myself.
I complete my work and get teasing comments from Vance once in a while. Kathy ambushes me when she sees the ring and scolds Vance that he doesn’t give her enough gift now that they are married and she is pregnant. I chuckle by the look on Vance’s face.
I told Ryan that I would come to his company after my work was finished and we could go to the hospital together from there in his car. I reach there and call Ryan.
“Where are you, Ryan?” I ask him as soon as he picks my call.
“I have a small meeting but there is still time for our appointment. Why don’t you come up and relax in my office till then?” Ryan asks.
“But what will they think I am doing there, especially Sarah?” I ask.
“Well she is my right hand, so I told her everything. Just come up, okay? Don’t worry.” Ryan says and I go inside the company.
Bob smiles at me and shows me in. Cassy uses her card to let me in the elevator and they don’t give me any id or pass to be here. When I reach the executive floor, I see Sarah waiting for me.
“Let me be the first one from Anderson company to congratulate you on your happy news.” Sarah says as she takes me to Ryan’s cabin.
“Thank you.” I say as I blush.
“Well I knew something was going on between you both when you were here last time.” Sarah says with a wink.
“Sarah..” I start to say as I feel a bit uncomfortable.
“Hey! Don’t worry. Those days are gone when a secretary and boss’s relationship used to be frowned upon. And you both are very serious about each other which is good for me as I will get promotions soon.” Sarah says with a chuckle.
“Only if my Dad doesn’t get upset.” Ryan says as he enters the cabin.
“Well I will make sure that doesn’t happen. By the way, my promotion depends on his mood.” Sarah says with a small laugh and then leaves us alone.
“How are you, my beautiful Lily?” Ryan asks as he places a small peck on my lips.
“I am fine, my handsome Ryan.” I say and kiss him back.
“Ready to see our baby, maybe?” He asks.
“Yes, very much.” I say.
And with nervousness but also in excitement we go out hand in hand to see our little miracle.