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“Anna?” Wes asked as he winked at me.

“I’ll wait until the food gets here. Franco, is there any way you can fix my pants? The zipper broke today when I was zipping them up.”

“Of course. Let me look at them. Are they down here?”

“Actually, they’re in the master bathroom. Can you just run up and get them while I set the table?”

“Sure thing. I’ll be right back.”

If there was one thing I knew about Franco, it was his scream when he was overly excited. Wes stood next to me and placed his arm around my waist. We patiently waited for it. And there it was. Wes turned to me, and we both smiled. Within seconds, Franco came flying down the stairs and stopped at the entrance of the kitchen.

“We’re having a baby!” he screamed, jumping up and down and clapping his hands.

“YES! We’re having a baby!”

“Oh my God. I can’t believe it.”

He walked over and wrapped his arms around both of us, pulling us into a group hug.

“I’m so happy for the both of you,” he spoke.

Chapter Thirty-Six

Anna

Wes went with me to my first doctor’s appointment to confirm that I was indeed pregnant. Six weeks to be exact. We were both so over the moon with excitement, but there was a part of me that still harbored a fear, so I made an appointment with Dr. Stark.

“That’s wonderful news, Anna. Congratulations.”

“Thank you, Dr. Stark. Wes and I are so happy, but?—”

“But you’re nervous about what’s going to happen after the pregnancy?”

“Yes.”

“Anna, you’re a young, healthy woman, and you’re glowing. Worrying about it isn’t going to help you or the baby. It’s only going to stress you both out. Here’s what I want you to start doing. I want you to take fifteen minutes every day and meditate. Clear your mind and your thoughts. I have some great meditation practices I can give you. Also, I want you to practice Kundalini yoga at least three times a week. You can take a class or hire a private instructor. I promise that if you do those two things and start now, you will have nothing to worry about.”

“Thanks, Dr. Stark. I will definitely start both of them immediately.”

Wes

The months went by, and Anna was already six months pregnant. Her belly grew every day, and she looked even more beautiful now than she did when I first laid eyes on her. We found out we were having a girl when she had her ultrasound. To be honest, I didn’t care what sex the baby was as long as it was healthy. But when I heard those words, “You’re having a girl,” I felt a tug in my heart. We started working on the nursery. Anna suggested we decorate with a Paris theme because that was where we met, and Paris would always hold a special meaning in our lives.

I climbed into bed next to Anna, who was reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting. I pulled the covers back that covered her, lifted up her nightshirt, and firmly placed my lips against her belly.

“Hello, baby girl. How was your day?”

“What are you doing?” Anna laughed.

“What’s that?” I placed my ear against her belly. “Your mommy ate the last piece of cheesecake?”

“Oh my God, stop it!” She ran her fingers through my hair.

I let out a chuckle as I pulled her nightshirt down, reached up, and kissed her lips.

“I love us.” I smiled.

“I love us too.”

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