ALL ALONE

I cried silently inside the car. I wouldn't forgive myself if something happens to my baby. I should've not stressed myself too much.

Thank goodness, the hospital is just a few blocks away from our house. I was immediately transferred to a hospital bed with rollers and Dad is patiently running with the doctors.

"You can do it, Haruhi." He held my hand tightly. "I'm always here for you."

Suddenly, images of Kaoru flooded my mind. He should be the one holding my hand right now. He should be the one supporting me right now. But he doesn't even know I'm about to give birth. I couldn't help but cry more. Probably this is far more painful than having a labor.

When we reached the delivery room, Dad was told to stay outside.

Now, I'm all alone.

"Push a little more, darling." One nurse told me while wiping my face. "Push!"

"Aaaaaahhhh!"

But he's gone. And will never ever come back.

"I-I can't do this!" I clutched my fingers on the sheets of my bed and tried to push harder. But the pain worsens every time and I don't think I can bear it anymore. "I can't do this, anymore!"

Suddenly, someone removed my fingers from clutching the sheets and held it tightly. It was a familiar feeling. A familiar warmth. When I opened my eyes, I was surprised to see the face I've always longed to see.

"You can do this, Sweetie."

"K-Kaoru…"

I couldn't believe what I am seeing right now. I would think I was just imagining things. But the heat of his hand, tightly clasped with mine, makes it all real.

"I know I have lots of things to say, but, first things first." He kissed me gently on my head. "I love you, Haruhi."

"One last push, darling." The nurse who was previously wiping my face was now smiling from ear to ear. "Now, push!"

I did. I mean, we did. We shouted in chorus as I made my last push. With him by my side, it was not that painful anymore. And at last, I heard my baby cry…

"A bouncing, baby boy!" The doctor announced.

"D-Did you hear that, Haruhi? Our baby!" Once again, he kissed me on my head. "We have our baby!"

I smiled in relief. I have our child healthy and got my husband back. I could never be this happy and contented. The room's getting noisy but my eyelids grew heavier. I'd love to see my baby first, but my eyes slowly closed by itself.