Lily’s POV.
Two month have passed by and Adam looks so big now. He isn’t my red little crying bun anymore. Now he is chubby and so much more playful.
First few days were difficult for me as a new mother as I often start crying about little things like when he doesn’t burp after feeding or when he wakes many times at night or more than anything when he cries.
Viola being there really assured me and also Heather. Viola told me that I just have baby blues and all this thing happens. But if I was upset my boy would sense it and start crying.
After that I handled myself. Ryan was a big help too. At night he would wake up to feed the milk I pumped out for the baby. He gave most of his project to Richard saying he needs paternity leave too as he didn’t want me to get exhausted. He has been such a great partner.
We are going to shift to our house after our wedding as our wedding reception for others would be held there. But our wedding is happening in Vermont. It was all Ryan’s idea. He told me to just choose my wedding dress, look after Adam and relax while everything else would be handled by him or more like Kathy.
For these two months, I looked after Adam and our new house. Heather helped me alot in that and also not to forget Daisy. Daisy moved back here last month and since then she has been helping me a lot. She made it very easy for me.
And as she is my fellow sister through my Godfather, I made her my bridesmaid along with Dani and Kathy. Vincent, Kathy’s son is growing well and is often in our apartment with me only alongwith Eve.
While Vincent has started crawling and grabbing anything he gets, Eve is often seen going for stairs who just turned a year old last week. And when the three kids are present Ethan shows them that he is the oldest and he is more adventurous than them.
I feel like I am a mother of four not one and often laugh about it with Ryan. I am happy also because my Adam would be surrounded by friends in the future.
“How is my little bun? Did he annoy his Mama? You did, didn’t you? Just like Daddy said. Keep her busy so Daddy could prepare her surprise. We want Mom to have the best birthday, don’t we? Yes we do. Yes we do.” I hear as I come to see why Ryan is late coming to bed or if something happened to Adam.
I hold back my laughter at his cute voice for our baby and go in and say, “What are my two boys planning together?”
“Nothing. I am just telling him not to annoy his Mama as I am the only one who is allowed to do it.” Ryan says as he puts one arm around my waist.
“Really?” I say as I raise my brows at his lie.
“Really.” Ryan says and Adam smacks the bottle at his chest as if to say he is lying.
“Adam!” Ryan says and smiles at his mischief.
“He is going to be like you. Always mischievous and cute too.” I say as I kiss him and take Adam from him.
After putting Adam down for sleep, we go back to bed as the next day we have to leave for Vermont. Ryan insisted on the wedding to be held there only, I don’t know why. And I didn’t object as I want to get married there too as that was the place where I first realised my feelings for Ryan.
Next day, we boarded the private jet with my family. It is Adam’s first journey anywhere, so Ryan was more worried than me. He made sure to have a doctor on board for kids in case of something.
We reach Vermont and go to the cabin. I can’t believe it has been a year since I have been here. And it looks a bit different as one more wing is added to it for the family. Emma gets back to work as soon as we arrive.
The wedding would be on my birthday which is two days away. Tomorrow is rehearsal dinner and the day after tomorrow would be my bachelorette. And then the wedding day.
But today is my bridal shower with a fun day out which means Adam would be spending time with his Dad, uncle and grandfather and great grandfathers. I wave at my boys as we girls leave in a big limo.
While Julia, Anna, Heather and Viola enjoy their whole day spa treatment, us girls do other things. Emma, Kathy, Dani and Daisy take me to a restaurant and we have lunch then shower starts. We do some shopping and come back late at night.
My doctor already said that I am good to go for my sex life. But I have yet to tell Ryan as I want to wait till we are married. Just so I don’t slip, I demanded to sleep in a different room keeping Adam in my room. So Ryan finds excuses to meet me every ten minutes.
“Now what?” I ask as I open the door for the fifth time at night.
“I heard my son crying.” Ryan says as he walks past me.
“Really Ryan? You are sleeping four doors away from mine and Lucas is light sleeper than you. And Adam has not woken up at all.” I say as I give up finally and close the door.
“Yes he has. Look.” Ryan says as he picks Adam from his crib and I see he is awake.
“Did you just wake him up?” I ask as I put my hand on my hips.
“No. I am just more aware of his night schedule because I am on duty at that time more just like you are aware of his day schedule.” Ryan says and I roll my eyes.
“Whatever. Give him to me.” I say as I sit on the bed and raise my arm.
“I can feed him too.” Ryan says.
“Oh, really?” I ask as I raise one brow and try to hold back my laughter.
“Yes?” He says in confusion.
“When did men start to produce milk?” I ask.
“I was talking about bottles.” He says as he shows me an empty bottle, “Didn’t you pump?”
“No. I am tired and thought I would rather wake up and feed him myself. Give him to me, now.” I say and he passes Adam to me when he starts scrunching up his face and rooting in his neck.
As I am wearing a camisole, I drop one side of the slip and start feeding him while I see Ryan slowly sitting on bed then lying down beside me. He looks a bit stressed. I don’t know why but I came to that conclusion because of his shoulders.
“What is it, Ryan? Do you want to tell me something?” I ask gently.
“Yes.” Ryan says.
“Then say it. You know you can tell me anything. Are you getting wedding jitters?” I ask with a smile even though I know that is not the problem.
“No. I am excited about it. We are already living as a married couple, why would I be scared about it? It is just that… Freya?” Ryan says with a heavy sigh.
“Now what did she do again?” I ask as I am worried.
Freya may have left the island that day but she keeps bothering Ryan every other month by showing off her friendship with him. Ryan tries to avoid Freya every time but she is just too much.
“Nothing much. But she would try to ruin our wedding day.” Ryan says.
“But I thought she was not invited.” I say.
“She isn’t but I am just getting this feeling. So I have to end this once and for all. Dad is going to cut his ties off from his father and give him an offer to work overseas so Freya could go away too. I also appointed extra security just in case. I just hope our wedding goes well.” Ryan says as he closes his eyes.
“Everything would be fine.” I say to reassure him and let him sleep with me only, after putting Adam to sleep.
Next day in the evening, I get ready in white lace bodysuit with matching pants and a blazer. Emma tells me to keep my hair open with a beaded hairband on it.
When I go down and see Ryan and Adam I say, “Oh My Goodness! Look at you both. Like father, like son. You both look dashing in this matching tuxedo.”
“Thank you, my lady. And let me compliment you too. You look ravishing.” Ryan says and kisses me but the kiss is stopped by our son who wants my attention.
“Looks like you have to wait for two more days to ravish me. Right now, someone else needs my attention.” I say as I give him a hint.
“Really?” Ryan asks as he gives Adam to me.
“Really.” I say as I kiss Adam’s cheeks and he giggles.
“You both are here. Let’s go. Everybody is waiting.” Theo says as he takes Adam from me and goes away.
“Be careful, Theo. He is my son, not some chick of yours that you can run around with.” Ryan says.
“He is mine too.” Theo says as he makes a goofy face and Adam copies him somewhat.
“He is turning out to be more like him.” Ryan says as he looks down in defeat.
“Then at least he would be charming unlike his father.” I say to tease Ryan.
“I am not charming. I will show you that right now. Come, my lady.” Ryan says as he takes my arm and we go to the tent made outside.
The rehearsal dinner was awesome with hearty banter, weird toasts and Adam stealing the show with his good mood during dinner. He enjoyed it the most as everybody was dotting on him. He is a very happy go lucky baby and is rarely in a bad mood especially when he is sleepy or wet.
Ryan really was charming that night and made extra effort to keep me company. He danced with me and we didn’t leave the floor till very late. At one point, Adam joined us too.
Next day, I hung out with my friends. We went shopping and I bought some sexy lingerie. We have lunch and hang out in the spa afterwards. Our bachelorette had drinks and everything but as I was nursing, I didn’t take more than one.
But on the other side Ryan got totally wasted. After feeding Adam, I have to look after my other baby, Ryan. His brothers and friends took him out for little fun and nothing else as per Ryan’s slurry words.
“You don’t need to tell me because I trust you.” I say as I remove his shirt.
“You are sooooo sweet. I am so luckyyyy.” Ryan says with a goofy smile.
“Yes I am.” I say as I click his pictures and giggle.
I lay him down on the bed in boxers only and start to leave the guest room when he grabs my hand and says, “Please stay.”
I bend down and say, “I will stay forever with you.”
“Really?” He asks with a smile as he holds my cheek in hands.
“Yes but from tomorrow onwards. Till then sleep tight, my sweet pie.” I say and kiss him on the cheek and go away.
I go straight to my room and get cleaned up before bed. I take Adam to bed and play with him for sometime then go to sleep after putting Adam in the crib near me. At midnight, I feel a heavy arm on my shoulder and almost scream.
“Happy Birthday.” Ryan whispers in my ear.
“Really, Ryan? You scared me half to death.” I say as I slap his arm.
“I am sorry. Good Night.” He says.
“No you can’t stay here. Ryan. Ryan.” I try to wake him but he has already gone into a deep slumber, “This man.”
Next day, Ryan is gone along with Adam with a note in his place which says, ‘Don’t worry, Adam is fine. You take your time and be ready to be my wife.’
I smile and shake my head as I read it and think what thoughtful husband I would get, a sweet family and a cute son and a lovely life with both of them.