Lily’s POV.
The next week was going smoothly. Ryan and I got settled in our routine around each other.
We would wake up together and have breakfast then he drops me at my workplace then goes for his company. Then he will make sure that I had my lunch by asking Lia to make my favourite lunch everyday and his guard delivers it for me.
He would either pick me up from my work or send someone to pick me up. Then we will go back home together and have dinner. We would then take Lady and Teddy out for a walk then go to sleep after our sweet love making.
I love every minute I spend with Ryan. He takes care of me very much and also assures me of his love on every chance he gets. I love when he showers me with sudden sweet kisses. I love it when he hugs me tightly. I love it when he caresses my belly bump while we lay in each other’s arms with a happy look in his eyes.
I just love him so much that I can’t believe a feeling this deep could ever exist. I have never been this happy in my life. And I just hope this goes on for a long time.
During the weekend, we agreed to babysit for Eve and Ethan as Lucas and Emma had to go for a small gateway. Ryan goes to pick them up as I make lunch for Ethan and us.
I make cheese straws and pasta with veggie sauce. Lia makes pizza puff pinwheels and chocolate cupcakes. I sneak away two for myself and get giggles from Lia and glare from Ryan as he enters with kids.
“What? You know I love chocolates. Ethan you have one too.” I say as I give one to him.
“How are you, Aunty? Is my brother okay?” He asks as he runs towards me and I hug and kiss him.
“I am fine, so is your brother.” I say as Ryan comes close to me with Eve’s carrier.
“Is lunch ready?” Ryan asks after giving me a light peck on my lips.
“Yes it is.” I say then look at Eve who is wide awake, “Oh my baby. How is my little Eve?”
I gush over her as she tries to jump out of the carrier as soon as I unbuckle her. She has become very strong and active in the last month. I give her kisses and hugs as Lia readies the table for lunch for us.
Ryan already bought many things needed to take care of kids. He is very considerate about taking care of someone. I put Eve in a high chair as Ryan helps Ethan sit on a chair between us.
Ethan gets excited when his favourite food items come and has lunch as he talks non stop about his time in the new kindergarten. He really loves it there. After lunch, I put Eve and Ethan down for a small nap.
Ryan and I take them to a nearby park to play after they wake up and they have fun with pups. I hear clicks here and there and know the reason for it too. The paparazzi have been good for the past week and have not been intruding much.
The reason is that I am still working. At first everybody thought that once I have caught big fish, I would be staying away from work and living a luxurious life. Little do they know that I will get bored if I have to stay at home doing nothing.
And also the fact that I have a two year contract with the company. It has been fun working and nothing has changed much in the workplace. People’s attitude towards me is the same as before, which I am very much happy about.
Mindy told me that the reason why nobody thinks of me differently is because they know I am good at my job and also Ryan could not help but fall for a girl like me. That compliment made my day thinking that my colleagues do have some brains.
The next day, we take kids to a small fair in the city and have a fantastic day. By the time we drop them to their house, they get exhausted. Ethan enjoyed every ride he could take and Eve loved seeing colorful balloons.
We all have dinner together with Lucas and Emma then leave for our home. Next Sunday, we will be going together to Richard and Heather’s house for family dinner and also to discuss when we are going to get married.
I would also meet Heather’s parents for the first time as both Richard and Heather’s parents would be there too. I am still trying to prepare myself about how to behave in front of them and Ryan makes fun of me about that everytime. For that he has to sleep on the couch too, still he never learns.
“There is nothing to worry about dear. They would love you just like my paternal grandparents did. They are cool and sophisticated and very loving. They all would be on cloud nine that you convinced me to marry at last and also not to forget about the fact you are carrying a baby.” Ryan says as he takes me in his arms in bed.
“I know. It is just… I hope that they won’t get upset about the fact that we are getting married after our baby is here.” I say.
“They would not be upset at all. Every couple wants the best for their wedding and does not want to be rushed. And they are very understanding about these things. So you do not need to worry about it at all. Okay?” Ryan asks.
“I will try my best.” I say and soon we go to sleep.
Next week was the same as before and we even got good reports about my and baby’s health. We were happy to get news that the baby would be due in February. As I am well cared for and also eat well, the baby is growing well.
On Saturday, I wear a peach colored Swiss dot V neck dress with long bishop sleeves. I leave my hair open and part my hair from the middle and take strands from both sides and pin it in the back. I wear my necklace and wear flats.
“Are you ready?” Ryan asks as he comes out of the closet with his coat.
“Yes.” I say and help him wear his coat and then he drapes the shawl on my shoulder.
“So let’s go.” Ryan says and kisses me.
“Okay.” I say.
Richard sent a chopper for us as it will take two hours in the car but only half an hour in the chopper. We go to the roof and sit in the back of the chopper with the help of Ryan. Teddy and Lady will accompany us too in their carriage which soon will get too small for them.
I hold tightly on Ryan and he tries to distract me by asking me different kinds of questions. Like what kind of color I like in the bedroom, what a bathroom has to have, what a nursery should look like. But his questions distracted me well.
I didn’t even realise until the door of the chopper opened up by Theo that we had reached there. Theo helps me down and takes me in his embrace after kissing my cheek and I do the same.
“No kisses allowed.” Ryan says as he comes out with our overnight bag and passes it to him.
“Something is burning.” Theo teases his brother and I laugh.
As soon as we enter the house, Ryan releases the pups to run free. Lady runs upto Noah as if saying Hi to an old friend and showing off how good her life is going.
“I know you have gotten more fat as Lily is spoiling.” Noah says as he hugs and kisses her.
“Hi, Noah.” I greet him as he comes to hug me.
“Hi, Lily. Everybody is waiting for you only.” Noah says and my nervousness comes back.
“Noah!” Ryan says as he slaps Noah’s arm.
“What?” Noah asks in astonishment.
“I tried to distract her so she doesn’t get nervous and you… let it be. Lily, let’s go and meet Dad. He was asking about the baby and wanted to meet you for a long time.” Ryan says as he takes my one hand in his and puts another arm around my shoulder.
“Okay. And I am fine. I am not nervous at all.” I say to assure him but my sweaty hand tells a different story and I thank Ryan internally for not pointing it out.
“Lily, you are here.” Richard says as soon as we enter the drawing room and hugs me
“Hi.” I say and look around the room to see smiling faces.
Lucas and Emma are already here as they came at noon to visit someone in Long Island. Heather hugs me next and gives me a small cheek kiss. They ask me how am I feeling and is everything fine and I reassure them that everything is good.
“I knew that something was going on between you two and I am happy about it.” Anna says as she hugs me.
“I knew Ryan won’t waste time and let go of such a fine woman.” Robert says and takes me in his embrace.
“Lily, meet my parents. Julia and Henry Valentine. Mom and Dad meet Lily.” Heather introduces us.
“You are literally glowing, doesn’t she Henry?” Julia says with her sweet voice and gives a small hug.
“She definitely does. Ryan has found a gem. And thanks to her we would be able to see our first great grandchild.” Henry says with a smile and gives me an enthusiastic hug and kiss on the cheek.
All my nervousness goes away because of their warm welcome towards me. We talk for some time and I look at Richard and Ryan with a small smile as they show off the baby’s sonography picture to everyone with a proud look on their face. I shake my head at them and so does Heather and we laugh together.
“So when is the wedding?” Julia asks the dreaded question.
“In May.” Ryan says just like he said before as he wanted to marry me on my birthday.
“In May? Why so late?” Robert asks.
“Actually I think it is good.” Richard says as gives me juice with an understanding smile.
“How?” Anna asks.
“I want Lily to enjoy our wedding and not be rushed through it. So we thought to wait till then. And she would be good by then after delivery.” Ryan explains.
“I don’t mind getting married now also but then I-” I start to explain but Heather interrupts me.
“Dear, you don’t need to explain anything. We understand. It would be your Ryan and your special day, so you should have it anyday you want to have. But you should have it.” Heather says and points the last sentence at Ryan and I giggle at his pouty face.
“Mom! I think you are forgetting I am the responsible one unlike your other two sons.” Ryan says.
“I know dear but it is my habit to instill sense into my kids again and again.” Heather says as he kisses cheek to sooth him of any hurt.
After our conversation, we had dinner together. Heather informs me that seafood is banned from this house like peanut. I enjoyed the dinner and had a very good talk with both sets of grandparents.
“Finally I would be able to christen this bed with you.” Ryan says as he closes the door behind us in his room.
“What?” I say as I giggle at his eager undressing.
“Come on. I have been dying to have a woman in my bed, especially my woman.” Ryan says as he comes towards me in just his boxer.
“Ryan. Hey, what are you doing?” I ask as he picks me up and gently puts me on the bed.
“Kissing my future wife. Now shut up and let me do it.” Ryan says and kisses my nape.
“Fine. But only if you promise to let me have a chance too.” I say as I moan.
“You say it like I don’t ever. I think you are the one who always wakes up in the middle of the night to have her chance.” Ryan says as he helps me remove my dress.
“Well I don’t like rushing things, unlike you I like taking it slow.” I say as I lightly run my fingers over his cheek.
“So let’s take it slow and see how the tables turn.” Ryan says and takes way to slow to torture me.
In the end, it happens just like Ryan predicted. Next day, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast with family after coming down. I wore a knee length white summer dress and took in the last of the summer sun with other ladies while the men were gone for yachting.
We have lunch with everyone and after a squash match us kids leave for home. Theo and Noah accompany us and have dinner with us.
Life is going simple but so well with so many people to love and be loved by. I could not have wished for anything more.