Chapter 16
Ariel
It’s officially time for my next appointment with Dr. Greene. This appointment will give a more accurate reading to how far along I am. As Dr. Greene enters, I become excited. I might actually find out the gender of my baby.
As Dr. Greene exams the baby via ultrasound, I wait patiently to her what he has to say. “According to new measurements, I’d put you at ten weeks pregnant. We also have a gender. Would you like to know what you’re having.” Happy tears in my eyes, I nod. “You’re having a girl.”
A girl. I can’t help the tears as they fall. I’m going to have a daughter. A daughter I’m going to love and cherish. A daughter who’s already given me so much strength.
Walking into the waiting room, Teddy gets up and comes over to me. After he found out I had a doctor’s appointment, he practically demanded that he drive me. I didn’t much care. It feels good to have someone care about me, more than I care to admit.
“You’ve been crying.” He growls.
“Relax. These are happy tears. I’m having a girl.” at that his expression softens. He hugs me, and kisses the crown of my head.
“Congratulations.” He murmurs into my hair. I just squeeze him tighter. I’ve not had much hugs from Teddy, but he’s given me a couple when I thank him. His hugs are always the best. His big frame makes it feel like you’re being protected in his arms. Like nothing can hurt you when you’re in his arms. Being held in Teddy’s arms is starting to feel an awful lot like home.
When we pull back, we just sit there staring at one another. I see his eyes go down to my lips, and I bite them nervously. It’s been a while since I’ve been attracted to someone, but the past month has made it hard to not be attracted to Teddy. He’s grumpy, but he has this heart that cares. Everything he’s done since he’s found out I’m pregnant has been so kind and thoughtful, and every time i thank him, he brushes it off, tells me that I should feel safe at my home.
Teddy clears his throat taking me out of my thoughts. “We should go home now.”