You know what? I felt our baby move today. I can't wait to tell you that you're going to be a father. But, at the same time, I fear you won't like the news. Today you return from your assignment. I sit, waiting to greet you at our shared desk space. Then there you are, making your entrance. Everyone cheers and gives you a hug. Finally you come to me. You flashed that iconic grin of yours, and the first thing out of your mouth?
"Dee, I've missed you. How have you been?" He looks at me and smiles. "There's something different about you, I just know it!"
I smile."Why don't we go out for coffee after work, and catch up?"
Hunter grins. "Sure, sweetheart..." I gave him a hug. We did go out after work, I ordered water with a lemon wedge, and he, deciding that it was too late for coffee, ordered a soda. This was the moment; I thought to myself that I should tell him about the pregnancy before I start really showing, otherwise, he'd be more suspicious.
"Hunter, there's something I must tell you." I said, smiling, even though secretly, I was nervous. He took my hand. "You can tell me." Hunter smiled. I nodded, and said, "This isn't easy, but, Hunter...I'm pregnant, and you're the father." That was a relief to get that off my chest. I looked at Hunter, and he looked at me.
"Seriously? How did this happen? When did you find out?" He was so full of questions it amazed me.
I smiled, "Last month. Doctor says I'm four months along now. Oh, and Hunter, remember that night we had four months ago?"
He took a sip of his soda, and said, "Of course."
I grinned, and said, "That night more than what went on happened."
Hunter laughed. The man was okay with it. Figures. I felt a hand on my stomach, not my own. Looking up, it was Hunter. I smiled and put my hand on his. We sat in the booth, talking for at least another half hour. Hunter held me close to him, and we ordered food. I ate for the first time without rushing to the bathroom. It was a miracle! We then paid the bill, and walked out to the car. Hunter and I stood there on the sidewalk, and he was holding me again. Personally, it was the sweetest thing he could do for not being there the last month or so. I missed him, but I was extremely glad he was back. He looked at me, and said, "Can I?" I nodded, and he patted my stomach gently.
"Hope it's a boy." Hunter said, smiling. See, what did I tell you?