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Rollan was dusting off the wooden mantel of their home, his mind feeling fresh and focused. His hand brushed over a golden picture frame, depicting his honeymoon at the beach, exactly one year ago. Meilin's eyes were shining brightly in this image, full of euphoria and love, her ebony curls framing her rosy face, which cradled a genuine, flustered smile. It was a great contrast to Rollan's tanned face and cheeky grin.

He smiled fondly at the memory, because Meilin's eyes were not filled with euphoria and love - at least not for him - at the moment. That's because she was pregnant and extremely angry. "You forgot to dust," she roared like Cabaro at him this morning. Rollan, fearing for his life, had hurried to do as told.

She was always hungry and in a mood. There were several times where Rollan found her sneaking out of bed to the kitchen for a late night snack; meaning stuffing her face with chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Often she'd be in a better mood when he or Abeke helped with dinner or laundry, though sometimes a backrub would do it. When she was in a better mood, she would talk constantly. He thought it was cute… usually.

On a rainy day, they found themselves at the book shop, where Meilin immediately ran off behind one of the rustic shelves. Rollan followed her to the Children's Section. He knew what she was looking for, (her favorite books from when she was a kid,) and they soon found themselves with a towering stack.

The couple had also found a pop-up book, with animals that made sounds when you pressed them. He pressed a silly penguin, and it made a squeaking sound. He could tell Meilin was holding in a laugh, so he did it again, holding it next to her ear. She swatted his arm away and let out an embarrassing chortle.

On their way out, an elderly woman approached them and asked what they were going to name the baby, seeing Meilin's bump. Rollan nearly dropped the books.

Ever since then, Meilin had been obsessed with names, scouring the books they'd bought for names of repute that would be fitting for their unborn child. She could never seem to decide. Even when Rollan agreed with her, she'd change her mind the next day as soon as she took a bite of food. (Well, food besides the nightly ice cream.)

One fateful morning Rollan walked downstairs, knowing his pretty princess was stuffing her face. He saw her laying on the ground, her mouth covered with sticky cherry flavored ice cream. He went to take the tub away when she flashed open her eyes and grabbed him by the pajama shirt. "Rollan," she said, starting to shake. Rollan gazed at her, confused. "I'll get you more ice cream." Meilin shook her head. "No! My water broke!" Rollan looked a little confused.

Meilin gave Rollan a dirty look. Rollan backed up. "Hang on one moment." He turned around and flipped through his little book. "Pregnant Tips for Dummies." He flipped through and then landed on the page with the fancy blue letters reading "Water Broke?"

Rollan gasped. dropping the book and racing towards her. Meilin was already panicking on the floor. Rollan helped her up, taking her to the car. "You idiot, get my cozy pillow, and don't forget my clothes, and don't forget the ice cream!" Meilin's voice was shrill as she sat in the passenger side of the car, while Rollan rushed in to grab random clothes and threw them in a plastic bag.

They had perfect timing, mainly because Rollan had to speed a little and Meilin was yelling and digging her fingernails into the seat. He called Conor and Abeke and told them to get their butts down to the hospital.

When they got to the large white building, Meilin was placed in a wheelchair and Rollan pushed her inside. Everyone looked startled and Rollan had no idea what to say. Meilin snorted painfully, "My water broke." Everyone looked up at Rollan who was confused and waiting for something to happen. The nurses pushed him to the side and wheeled her away. "Did the book we gave you help you?" a male nurse asked, looking at Rollan. "Kind of?" Rollan said, pulling the small book out of his back pocket. "I guess I didn't read too much of it."

He was escorted down the hallway, following his wife to the emergency room. Meilin grabbed onto Rollan's hand and was squeezing it harder than ever. Her pupils were dilated, and she was starting to hyperventilate. He wasn't sure how to soothe her, but he kept holding her hand.

"Meilin, relax and breathe in and out. Rollan, do it with her," a kind-sounding nurse said. Rollan nodded and took a deep breath, even though he felt like hyperventilating too. After a few times seeing Rollan do it, Meilin joined in.

She was laid on a hospital bed next to a bright window, and the midwife immediately began instructing her. Rollan peeked through his fingers. He had no idea how this was going to go. She started breathing rapidly again, and he moved to her side. "Breathe, Meilin," he repeated, his voice strained.

"Okay, try pushing," the midwife said. Meilin did as told.

A Few Hours Later

The baby was healthy and beautiful. She slept soundly in her blanket. Meilin held her close to her body, and neither of them seemed to be able to take their eyes off of her. Rollan smiled, sitting next to his wife and carefully looking down at the baby.

Conor and Abeke entered the room in a moment, holding big pink and cerulean balloons.

"Aww! Meilin!" Abeke gasped, handing the balloons to Conor and rushing over. "She looks just like you!"

"Maybe she'll get her smarts from me," Rollan winked.

Meilin rolled her eyes and continued to look at her snoozing infant.

"What are you going to name her?" Conor asked after fixing the balloons to the white bed frame. Meilin smiled a little. "Well…" she trailed off, exchanging a glance with Rollan. "We thought naming her after a Great Beast would be interesting. And the name we like best is Suka." Conor looked puzzled, but Abeke grinned and nuzzled the baby. "It suits her!"

"That's kinda weird…" Conor lamented. Abeke gave him a dirty look. "It's adorable."

"Dude, just go with it," Rollan sighed. Conor shrugged.

"Welcome to the world Suka," Meilin smiled, her eyes filled with euphoria and love.

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