I saw Patch's eyes meet mine as he sat up and looked at me. I smiled nervously at him. He suddenly started walking towards the bathroom and I saw the door slightly close behind him.
Patch?
I leaned up on my elbows as he came back into sight but with a small pink box in his hand. I brought my hand up to my face and rubbed my forehead. I closed my eyes and fell back onto the bed.
Why didn't you tell me?
"I didn't know how to tell you. I asked Vee and she thought I should just wait until it's born but I couldn't do that." I felt myself sink deeper into the bed and breathing on my face. The smell of husky mint went through my nostrils and I couldn't help but smile as I opened my eyes.
They were met with black orbs staring into me. Patch was lying beside me watching my face. "How far along are you angel?" A big hand draped over my stomach and I sighed from happiness when I saw that he didn't look angry at all... He looked happy.
"I am just over three months which is why I was kind of surprised when you noticed that I gained some weight. I thought you were angry with me." I saw a flash of amusement cross his face until his lips crashed into mine. His hand snaked to the back of my neck and held me there for a couple of seconds.
"How could I be mad about this? You and I are going to have a beautiful baby! I couldn't be more thrilled! I just wish you told me sooner is all." I saw his mouth form into a huge smile. "I am going to go and make you a doctor's appointment this minute!" I quickly got up and ran outside of the room. I am so relieved that Patch is excited about this.
I woke up to a shine of light hitting my face. I needed to squint and cover my eyes so I could open them. Flipping over to my side I cuddled into Patch and rested my head between his neck and shoulder while my arm laid over his bare chest. He was snoring silently and looked so peaceful with his black curly hair falling over his face. I smiled and kissed his cheek as I flipped over and stood up. I walked to the kitchen and started cooking. I couldn't help but let my mind drift off to thinking about my baby. He or she was growing inside my stomach right now.
A while later I heard rummaging upstairs and started putting breakfast onto plates. I carried them to the table while I saw Patch jogging down the stairs. He pulled me into him after I put breakfast down and wrapped his arms around me. "Good morning angel, are you ready for our doctor's appointment in a few hours?" I got onto my toes and kissed his lips.
"Yep! I just hope that the doctor doesn't tell my mom." I pulled away from him and sat in my seat.
He spoke as he sat. "I'm sure the doctor won't say anything, plus you're nineteen now and it isn't like you are a teen who is pregnant. Were married and live in our own house." He always knew what to say to me when I needed a boost. After eating we both got dressed and climbed into the jeep for our appointment. Once we got to the office, Patch and I sat in our room waiting for the doctor. As I sat on the table, he was standing before the wall and looking at the pictures of baby development.
"So the baby that's in your stomach right now, is the size of a sesame seed?" He turned his head to me and made a face.
"Yes love, the baby needs to start growing organs before they grow arms and legs." I giggled at the way he spoke and then he sat down.
"Well let's just hope that your stomach doesn't get hungry and eat that seed up." He winked at me winning a laugh. Just when he finished speaking the doctor walked in.
"Hello Nora! What a pleasant surprise seeing you here. Nice to see you too Mr. Cipriano" She smiled and shook both of our hands but when she looked to me I saw her smile.
"Do I spot a baby bump under your shirt?" She gasped and gave me a quick hug. Patch laughed at the way she reacted.
"Should we get you set up on the ultrasound machine?" I nodded as we all stood up and walked down a small hallway away from the office. Once we arrived, she lifted my shift and squeezed a bit of jelly on my stomach followed by a remote looking thing.
"So what are you hoping for Nora?" This was the first time I really thought about this. I wasn't sure what I wanted and I guess in the end it doesn't really matter.
"I just want a beautiful happy baby." I smiled and focused my eyes on Patch. "What do you want?"
I saw a smile spread across his face and put grabbed my hand in his. "I really want a girl." Once he spoke, I thought about the idea. Patch and I lying in bed when one morning and a little girl with long black curly hair running in and coming between us. He would pick her up and kiss her good morning then tickle her just to hear her laugh. Now I can see why he wants a girl and I am not opposed to the idea either.
During the appointment we got to hear the heartbeat and we were on our way. The doctor gave me some pre natal vitamins and told me what foods I should eat and stay away from. Once we got home, I changed into some comfy clothes and laid on the couch while Patch scooped out some ice cream for me.
"I think I'm starting to want a girl now too babe, she would be so cute and loving. Just like you." I smiled and looked over to the kitchen and saw his cheeks flush red.
"Well I hope that if it's a girl she has a personality just like her mom." I was about to answer him back when I heard a knock on the door. I stood up and walked over to the door and opened it. Once I saw who was standing behind it, my whole world went black.