Aria's POV
I sigh in frustration when Ezra ignores me and walks into the bathroom. What if he sees the pregnancy test? I haven't even told him the news yet. I hear Ezra gasp loudly from the bathroom, and it isn't long before he runs into our bedroom holding the positive pregnancy test.
" Aria, is this yours?" Ezra asks me nervously.
" Who else would it belong to?" I snap as tears begin to run down my face.
Ezra walks over to the bed and rubs my back gently.
" I was going to tell you Ezra, I just didn't know how." I say as I bury my face into his chest.
" Why are you so upset? This is wonderful news!" Ezra says as he shoots me a smile.
" I know it is! I was just worried that you'd be angry." I confess.
" Angry? The love my life is carrying my child, I'm over the moon. Aren't you?" Ezra asks me.
" Of course I am, it's just so unexpected." I tell Ezra.
" So was Jeremy, and look at how much joy he brings us." Ezra says as he pulls me closer to him.
" I just don't know if we are capable of supporting another child. We are struggling financially, and we are already working so hard." I say with a sigh.
" Don't worry about the money Aria, I'll figure something out." Ezra assures me.
" I know you will." I say with a small smile.
" I just started working on a new novel, and I'm sure that this one will be a best seller." Ezra tells me confidently.
" Oh Ezra I'm so proud of you! What is it about?" I ask him curiously.
" That my darling is a surprise." Ezra says as he kisses my forehead lovingly.
" Haven't we had enough surprises?" I ask him annoyed.
" No, I love surprises!" Ezra tells me.
" I hate them." I say flatly.
" With any luck our little boy or girl will inherit your stubbornness." Ezra teases.
" Maybe he or she will be as big of a smart ass as you are." I say with an eye roll.
" Maybe." Ezra says as he kisses me passionately.
" I can't wait to hold our baby in my arms." I murmur.
" Neither can I." Ezra says with a smile.
" Mommy is my pizza done?" Jeremy asks as he enters the bedroom.
" Shoot! I completely forgot about that." I say as I start to get up.
" I'll make it Aria, you lay here and relax." Ezra tells me sweetly.
" No! I want Mommy to make it!" Jeremy argues.
" Your mother needs to rest Jem." Ezra tells him patiently.
" Okay." Jem says finally giving in.
" Should we tell him?" I ask Ezra quietly.
Ezra nods his head and carries Jeremy over to our bed.
" Jeremy, Daddy and I have something important to tell you." I say nervously.
" Are we going to Disneyland?" The little boy asks hopefully.
" I'm afraid not." I say with a chuckle.
" Mommy has a baby growing inside of her tummy." Ezra tell him.
" Really?" Jeremy asks as he eyes grow wide with shock.
I nod my head nervously.
" Why is the baby in your tummy? Did you eat it?" Jeremy asks curiously.
" No honey." I say as Ezra and I burst into a fit of giggles.
" How did it get in there?" He asks confused.
Ezra looks at me uncomfortably, obviously hoping I'll take over.
" Well um, sometimes when two people love each other very much God decides to put a baby in the Mommy's tummy." I say awkwardly.
" That's so weird!" Jeremy says giggling.
" It's not weird! You spend some time in my tummy too." I say as I tickle the little boy playfully.
" I did!? How did I get out?" He asks us.
" Don't worry about that Buddy." Ezra says with a chuckle.
" Will this baby come out?" Jem asks.
" Yeah, in about nine months when he or she finishes developing." Ezra explains.
Jeremy looks at Ezra, obviously confused.
" When the baby comes out you'll have a little brother or sister to play with. Is that okay with you?" I ask him nervously.
" Will you still love me Mommy?" He asks timidly.
" Of course I'll still love you!" I say as I wrap my arms around my baby boy.
" The baby will love you too, he or she will look up to you." Ezra says as he ruffles Jem's hair.
" That's great!" Jem says as a smile spreads across his face.
I sigh in relief, glad he isn't upset about the baby.
" Do you have any more questions that you need us to answer?" Ezra asks.
Jeremy shakes his head and yawns sleepily.
" I'll get that pizza started." Ezra says as he kisses Jem's forehead.
" I hope the baby is a monkey!" Jeremy tells me excitedly.
" A monkey? I highly doubt it." I say giggling.
Ezra's POV
I make Jem his pizza and walk into the bedroom.
" Shhhhhh. Mommy is sleeping." Jeremy whispers.
" Let's come out to the kitchen and eat this Buddy." I whisper to the little boy.
Jem nods his head and follows me into the kitchen. I set the plate of pizza in front of him, and he doesn't hesitate to dig right in.
" This is good, but Mommy makes it better." Jeremy tells me.
" I know, but it's very important that we let Mommy rest a lot until the baby is born." I say to the boy.
" Why?" He asks confused.
" Because I'm sure having a little person growing inside of you is exhausting." I say with a chuckle.
Jeremy nods his head and stuffs his face with more pizza.
" You have tomato sauce all over your face." I say as I wipe off his face.
" I'm sleepy." Jem says before yawning.
" I'll tuck you in." I say as I carry my son to his bedroom.
I tuck the little boy in his blue race car bed and kiss his forehead lovingly.
" Good night Buddy, I love you." I say to Jem.
" Love you too Daddy." Jeremy says as his eyes close.
I go into the living room to finish grading papers, and I don't get to bed until midnight. When I enter my bedroom I hear Aria crying softly.
" Honey what is it?" I ask as I rush to her side.
" I had a terrible dream." Aria says softly.
" What was the dream?" I ask concerned.
" I lost you and Jem." Aria says as she begins to sob again.
" It was just a dream Aria, I'm right here and Jem is asleep in bed." I say as I hold Aria in my arms.
Aria nods her head before wrapping her arms around me.
" I'm right here baby, I'll always be here." I say before kissing Aria gently.
" I love you so much Ezra." Aria says to me.
" I love you too." I tell her.
Aria's body goes limp in my arms and I hear her snoring softly.
" And I love you." I whisper as I rub Aria's stomach.
That's chapter two! Thank you all so much for the positive feedback on chapter one. Thanks for reading and please review :).
