Lily’s POV.
We go to the hospital afterwards and I literally jump in excitement when Dr. Miller tells me that we are having a boy. Ryan grinned at my silly reaction and kissed the side of my head.
“Well everything looks good but you have to keep up with your diet and have to add a few more things and remove some of them.” Dr. Miller says and writes down the name of a nutritionist we should meet.
She also tells me to be careful and not overdo anything other. I nod along on her every word but when she suggests I should eat chocolates daily, I literally want to kiss her.
Ryan and I just exited her cabin with a smile on our faces. But my smile soon fades away when I see Richard and Heather in the distance. They have yet to notice us.
“Why did you stop?” Ryan asks.
“Your parents.” I say.
“I know. They would be happy to know about their first grandchild.” Ryan says with a smile.
“No. Your parents are here.” I say.
“Where?” Ryan asks in shock.
“No time to answer.” I say and push Ryan towards one room. I turn around only to see them looking at me in confusion.
“Lily, you here?” Heather asks with a smile.
“Is there any problem?” Richard asks with concern.
“No. I am fine. I was here just for a routine check up with a new gyn.” I say as I look at them.
“Oh! I hope there is nothing to worry about?” Heather asks.
“No. Everything is fine. Why are you both here?” I ask.
“We are here to drag one of our friends out for dinner as it is his birthday today and his daughter insisted on it.” Heather says with a smile.
“Oh! Is there any chance that this daughter might be Richard’s third god daughter?” I ask casually and laugh.
“Yes.” Richard says.
“Really?” I ask and Heather nods.
“What are you doing here, Ryan?” Richard asks and I panic when I see Ryan coming out of the room I pushed him in.
“What were you doing in that room, Ryan? Are you okay? Why would you need a psychologist?” Heather asks and I look at the door then at Ryan who is glaring at me.
“I was in there for a test which will help me realise if I am ready to get married or not.” Ryan says and I try to hold my smile back at his silly answer.
“Does that type of test exist?” Heather asks.
“I wish they were existing in our time.” Richard mumbles beside me and Heather glares at him.
“Did you say something, honey?” Heather asks Richard.
“No. I said that such a stupid tests they are. I mean you can get an answer if you are ready for marriage or not just by looking in the eyes of your love.” Richard says charmingly, making Heather’s face go red from anger to shyness.
“Theo should not be the only one to be blamed for being charming, he got it from you.” Heather says.
“Why don’t I just leave? I have to go see Teddy too” Ryan says and starts to leave.
“Stop.” Richard says and I hold my breath when he looks at me with a frown.
“What?” Ryan asks.
“You are going the same way, so take Lily with you.” Richard says and I sigh in relief.
“Sure, why not? Come, Lily.” Ryan says.
I say goodbye to them and leave with Ryan. Ryan does not talk to me the whole ride and I try my best not to say the first word or laugh at him. But I am so curious to know what happened in that room that Ryan’s whole face is red right now.
As soon as we reach our apartment, Ryan calls someone to place orders for our dinner. I slowly get away from him and go to our room. I almost get away but Ryan pushes me against the window of the room which looks over the city.
“Do you know what humiliation I have to go through in that room today?” Ryan asks.
“Why? What happened?” I ask as I am really worried.
“The doctor was psycho. She said that I am not that good at sex.” Ryan says.
“Why would she say that?” I ask in anger.
“Because I told her no.” Ryan says.
“Well you should have just told her that she is just jealous she is not in my place and should have also told her how I got pregnant just like this.” I say as I loosen his tie.
“I remember. We were in that resort and I had you against the window.” Ryan says as his mood gets a bit better at the mention of our night.
“There is still time for dinner to come, right?” I ask.
“Yes. At least half an hour maybe. Why?” Ryan asks in confusion.
“Why don’t we have a repeat of that night and I’ll show you how good you are?” I say as I bite my lips.
“And why would you do that?” He asks.
“Are you really asking me a reason to make love? Fine because it is my duty as your fiance and second my hormones are running haywire nowadays.” I say then I start kissing his neck.
“Okay.” Ryan says and we have a repeat of that night.
The next two days go by smoothly and we enjoy our engagement secretly. Ryan takes good care of me and makes sure that I eat healthy and tasty things. He had even started reading books related to pregnancy.
On Saturday, the maid helped me a lot by making different things. I made creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons and taco french bread pizza while she made lemon garlic parmesan chicken tender and chicken alfredo.
For dessert, I already told a bakery to bring cakes which will surprise our guests. There would be ten mini cakes and each one would have something written on it. And the filling would let them know it’s a boy. I just hope they like the surprise.
We shifted to telling my brother today too as Ryan and I would be going to the island together as he is worried about leaving me alone. I would be looking after the arrangements related to security of the new mansion by the time Vance comes there.
After everything is ready, I get ready in a blue turtleneck sweater dress with drop shoulder sleeves. I don’t wear a belt and let it loose around my stomach, which has a tiny bump that could only be seen when I am not dressed.
I tie my hair in a loose low ponytail with small strands framing my face. I go down after wearing the ring on my finger. As Richard and Heather are gone to visit their parents for the whole week, I am not going to remove it anymore.
As I come down, I see Ryan welcoming his brothers. They tease me that I chose the wrong man while Vance and Kathy arrive. Kathy is in the seventh month of her pregnancy and her due date is in November. She is going to be happy to know our news, I think that. My brother and his family would be here any time now and I have to take Lucas aside to tell him everything.
“You look worried.” Ryan says as he comes towards me.
“I am but only a bit and also a little nervous.” I say as I wrap my arms around his waist.
“And why is that?” He asks as he puts some strands of my hair behind my ears.
“My brother.” I say and sigh.
“Hey, everything is going to be okay. He loves you right? Then he will accept this easily.” Ryan says to assure me.
“And what if he doesn’t?” I ask.
“Then I know you will convince him with your cuteness.” Ryan says and kisses me.
“Rosie.” I hear someone speaking in the distance and open my eyes in shock.
I break the kiss and look behind Ryan to see Lucas looking at us with a weird look on his face and Emma doesn’t know what to do other than just look at Eve. But the tension is broken by Ethan.
“I want a kiss too, Aunt Lily.” Ethan says with a pout.
“Of course, Ethan.” I say and get out of Ryan’s arms and welcome my family.
I kiss Ethan on both the cheeks and hug Emma while Lucas openly glares at Ryan. I nudge him and smile and hug him. He hugs me back.
“What are you doing with him? Do you know that he is getting engaged to some heiress?” Lucas whispers in my ear.
“Let’s talk.” I say.
I take his hand and take him to the dining room while Emma is meeting with her boss Kathy. Ryan follows me and gives Lucas a drink and me water as I would really need it. He leaves us alone to talk and I tell him everything also about my pregnancy.
“He got you pregnant. How could you be sure he is not marrying for the baby?” Lucas asks.
“Because he proposed to me before he knew that there was a baby.” I say.
“But-” Lucas tries to find some excuse but I interrupt him.
“I love him, Lucas. I really do. And I know you think this is going too fast but for some people it is different. For me it is different. I can’t wait to start our life together and welcome our small bundle of joy. And I want my brother to be there, happy for me and supporting me.” I say as I take his hands in mine.
“I would be there for you always, supporting you in every decision and I would want nothing more than your happiness. It is just my concern for you. But you promise me that if Ryan ever hurts you, you will come to your brother without thinking twice. He may have two brothers but I am also not alone. I have Richard. He will be by your side before his son, I trust him that much.” Lucas says.
“You are right, Lucas. My Dad would not think twice and take her side before mine.” Ryan says as he enters the dining room with others.
“I know. Congratulations! You are lucky to have my sister as your bride and also of becoming-” Lucas goes to continue but I stop him and shake my head.
“We are giving surprise to his brothers and also you all.” I whisper in Lucas’s ear and he nods.
“You are right. I am lucky to have her.” Ryan says when I come to his side and kisses my cheek.
After that we all sat down to have dinner. I sit between Ryan and Lucas. On the other side of Ryan, Theo is sitting beside him, Noah. Beside Lucas is Ethan then Emma and beside them is Kathy and Vance. The maid and other helper serves us dishes and champagne but I take apple juice.
“Let me toast to the happy couple as I won’t get that chance at the wedding.” Theo says as he picks up his glass of champagne.
“Why?” I ask.
“As I would not be the best man.” Theo says and looks at Vance.
“I know and I will make the best speech.” Kathy says.
“He was talking about me.” Vance says.
“No way. If it was not for you I would have him as my Maid of Honor but this time I would be his Best Man.” Kathy says and we laugh at her demand.
“Then who will arrange my wedding?” Ryan asks.
“Of course I will and Emma.” Kathy says.
“No. You will have only one duty.” Vance says and the dinner is started with hearty and teasing talks.
“So are you going to move to a new house after marriage?” Lucas asks from beside me.
“Lucas!” Emma exclaims, “That’s their private matter.”
“I know, Emma. But I am just asking out of curiosity and also brotherly concern. I do not want my nei… I mean my nice sister deserves to have a good home.” Lucas says as he tries not to reveal our secret.
“This is a nice place, Lucas.” I say with a smile.
“Well, not everything is fixed yet.” Ryan says as he looks at Lucas.
Later I tell the maid to serve cake and coffee on the rooftop terrace sitting area where everybody is gathered right now. I make sure that pups and Eve are comfortable while a maid looks after them. I give Ethan’s cake to him and tell him good news.
“So I will finally have a little brother?” He asks.
“Yes.” I say and he jumps down from his seat and gives me a big kiss.
“I will tell Mom and Dad.” Ethan says and starts to go but I stop him.
“Well, then who will have this cake?” I say as I give him his cake.
“I will. But then who will tell them?” He asks cutely.
“Don’t worry. I will do it. Why don’t you watch TV and have cake with milk till then. But don’t go anywhere, okay?” I ask.
“Okay.” Ethan says and sits on the couch and eats his cake while watching cartoons.
I go to the terrace and see Kathy and Emma making plans related to my wedding and I shake my head. Theo, Noah and Vance are talking about something secretly but I hear bachelor’s party mention and raise my brows at them.
I see Lucas and Ryan talking in the distance and laughing. I smile at last as they are looking like they have bonded somehow. I go near them and tell them to have cake and coffee.
“One would have been enough, Lily. Why did you make such big one’s for everyone?” Noah says as the maids bring out the tray of small cake with something written on them.
“Well I wanted to give you all some surprises, that is why.” I say as I help to serve the cake to them according to their name written by frosting.
“Why does mine say Uncle Theo? I am going to be your brother, not uncle Lily. Maybe the bakery made some mistake.” Theo complains.
“Mine says Uncle Noah.” Noah says while Lucas and Emma smile up at me.
“Mine says best friend’s mom.” Kathy says.
“Mine is the same but with my says best friend’s dad.” Vance says.
“This is not a mistake. This is what someone would call you or you will mean that to someone. Now it is upto you to guess who it will be.” Ryan says as he sits beside me with our cake that says would be parents and shows them to others.
Everybody understands after that, that I am pregnant. Theo literally picks me up and kisses me soundly on the cheek, so does Noah. Kathy hugs me tightly and Vance gives me a side hug.
“Now eat and you will know what we are having.” I say with excitement.
“You know that already?” Lucas asks and I nod and he dives right into the cake.
He comes near me and kisses my forehead and hugs me with happiness. I look around at the smiling face and think that soon the baby’s grandparents and great grandparents would be in this group too.
That thought brings joy to my heart and by the look in Ryan’s eyes, I feel his too.