Page 155 of Bastian

I never thought it would be possible to fall madly in love with a sound, but I have. With Sebastian’s and my sweet Ella’s laughs.

Now, this…

The distinct sound of the little heart inside of my belly has me falling in love for the third time.

My baby’s heartbeat sounds like a soothing lullaby.

That’s my baby’s heart…

Shit, it’s real now.

I have a human inside of me. A human that will split my vagina in two during labor. I am sure. Yet, it does not scare me. Not at all.

“Wow…” Ellaiza whispers in amazement from where she’s being held by Benjamin. The three of them came with me to the appointment.

Sebastian stands next to me, holding my hand while I lie on the exam table. Dr. Ellis laughs at Ella’s reaction while she moves the ultrasound wand over my belly.

“Wow, is right, kid.” Benjamin sounds just as amazed as Ellaiza. “That’s your baby brother’s heart…” The big Viking whispers to my girl.

A gasp of betrayal echoes in the small room causing me to chuckle. “How could you say that, Benji!? We agreed that it’s a girl!” I watch as Ella crosses her arms over her small chest and pouts while Benjamin rolls his eyes at her lovingly.

That kid better be a girl because there is no doubt in my mind that she will dress the baby in girly clothes just like she is doing to the poor mutt, Cupcake.

Sebastian’s strong hand tightens around mine, making me look up at his gray-blue eyes that shine today with joy. So much joy. “Thank you, my love.” The pure wonder and happiness in Sebastian’s eyes make my heart skip many beats. He already is the most wonderful father, and with this baby, we both will get to experience all that we missed with Ellaiza.

Like today.

Smiling up at him, I mouth the words ‘I love you’, which he returns with a blinding smile on his face.

I am glad he is here to experience this with me.

The OB-GYN checkup came just in time. Since I was eager to hear Baby Kenton’s heartbeat with Sebastian, Ella, and Benjamin in the room.

And that’s what we did.

What an odd family we are.

“Would you like to know the sex of the baby?” Dr. Ellis asks while hitting some buttons on the machine’s keyboard.

“Yes, please!” Ella screams at the same time as Sebastian and I reply with a resounding no, and Benjamin groans.

I don’t want to know, because I honestly, do not care.

Boy or girl, it does not matter.

That’s my baby, and all I wish is that it’s healthy.

That’s all.

Plus, I get a sick satisfaction in making them all wait to find out.

A bit mean? I know. But it’s hilarious.

Kick.

I feel a butterfly touch in my belly.

Smiling, I think to myself. Yeah, baby. Mommy’s here.

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