{Strange Symptoms}
Next Morning…
Author POV.
Landon walked in with a tray, which contained two cups of warm tea. He dropped it on the small wardrobe beside the bed and stared at her face for seconds. He sighed and tapped her gently..
“Babe.. It’s morning.. ” He whispered and she groaned, rolling a little.
“Come on, get up. ” He whispered and she opened her eyes slowly.
“Good Morning. ” She groaned and looked at him.
“Good morning babe. I got you a mug of fresh warm tea. ” He uttered and picked up a mug.
“Thank you—”
“No, I should be thanking you Nova.. ” He mumbled and she smiled.
She touched his hands in comfort “It’s fine. ” She smiled and took the cup from him.
“How was your night? Hope I wasn’t too rough… ” He asked but she nearly choked because of the tea.
(Stuttering) “It was. ” She mumbled and he chuckled.
“Will you stay here, for today? ” he asked and she shook her head.
“I will visit another time. Zoey doesn’t know I’m here and Cali doesn’t know I’m spending the night with you. I hope you can understand. ”
“Of course. ” He mumbled…
“I make you a warm bath. So I can drop you off before going to work. ” He explained and she nodded. He kissed her lips and head inside the bathroom.
Two hours later, Landon drove out of the compound with Nova, sitting beside him.
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Calvin’s Place
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The past few days have been busy for the couple. Trying to trace Ann’s origin and other things. Yet, Zoey has been feeling nauseous at some food around her which results in her vomiting at any irritating things.
Calvin got worried and kept persisting her to see a doctor but she was so ignorant of the changes. She’s anxious at how things was going for Ann and everything. The agency told them of Crystal shift into a new home as a maid. They planned to go there and get the address and then, they will finally get Ann adopted from there.
The couple were still asleep due to the previous night session. Suddenly, Zoey sprang up right from her sleep. She held her forehead and she felt her breath getting hot. She covered her mouth to stop herself from throwing up on the new sheets. She almost slipped but that wasn’t important to her.
She threw everything in the sink and washed it away. Still in the toilet, Calvin walked in and hugged her from behind. He had woken up the moment she woke up from her sleep.
“Why don’t we visit the hospital or clinic? ” He uttered and she rested her head on his chest.
“I’m fine babe, I have been feeling this way since we started the stress of Ann’s origin and other things… ” She uttered and he shook his head.
“Seriously, I’m not fine with the way you have been ignoring your health. Ann will be fine, but you should watch yourself at least. We are visiting the hospital first before we go to the agency and you aren’t stopping me. ” He uttered with a conclusive voice.
“It’s for the time being Calvin, you will see I will be fine after everything is fine—”
“But nothing is stopping me from not getting you to the hospital Zoe. ” He uttered and she nodded.
“I’m giving up. I don’t have the strength of arguing. ” She mumbled and he walked her out of the bathroom.
“How are you feeling? ” He asked as he sat her down on the bed.
“Sometimes, moody, I feel like sleeping, my breasts are bigger than before. And lastly there’s an increase in my urination. It’s too frequent. I’m not drinking water on drinks that will have result to such but then, have been urinating frequently. ” She explained and they gasped at once.
(Stuttering) “Hope it’s not what I’m thinking Zoey… ” Calvin stared at her with glittering eyes.
(Gasped and start stuttering..) “I’m going to be a mom, Calvin! Calvin! Calvin! ” She called his name repeatedly as she beamed with happiness.
“First, let’s visit the hospital or will you buy a pregnancy test and confirm it here.. at home. ” He suggested and she agreed to it.
“I will go and get one for you. While I’m gone, you should freshen up. ” He rushed his words with a visible smile on her lips.
Zoey POV
I stare at how he rushed some shorts with a big round neck top. He picked his car keys and rushed out…
“Where are you going daddy? ” Ann questioned him. I guess he bumped into her.
“I want to get something for mommy… ” He replied and she bid him goodbye. Ann opened the door and peak her head in a little.
“Are you okay mommy? ” She asked and walked in fully. I wiped my tears and sniffed in.
“But you have tears on your face.. ” She stuttered and rushed closer to me.
“Mom is having another baby. ” I told her and her reaction made me arch my brows.
“Why are you crying Ann? ” I asked quickly and she burst into tears.. I carried her to sit on the bed.
“Are you going to send me away after the baby comes? ” She mumbled in between her tears and I was forced to chuckle.
“Of course not Annie. Mom will always love you. Look at me Ann. She’s going to be your younger sister and you will be her elder sister. You should look after her as a big sister. ” I mumbled and she nodded.
“Will she like me? ” She asked again and I nodded.
“Of course. She will love you, daddy will and mommy and Nova and Cali babies… Everyone will love you Ann. You shouldn’t think such. ” I explained and she hugged me quickly.
“Don’t worry. We will find your sister today. The two of you can reunite and talk.. ” I uttered and her face lit up in happiness. She gasped and started to withdraw herself from the hug quickly.
“What happened? ” I asked and she rushed her small self down the bed.
“I’m helping the maids in the kitchen… I told her I want to cook but she said I can’t, So, she said I have to stay with her in order to learn how to cook. ”
“Ohhh… That’s nice. ” I made an O shape with my lips.
I rub my hands on my stomach and shut my eyes to pray. I hope it’s a pregnancy. Few Minutes Later, Calvin walked in with the wrapped kit.
“It’s here.. ” He uttered and I nodded. I got down from the bed and he assisted me to my feet.
“Come on, I can walk. ” I scolded and he scoffed. He unwrapped the P-test and handed it to me. I inhale and exhale sharply and he pat my back comfortably.
TBC.