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Chapter 4: Lurking in Happiness's Shadow

(Night-time, Manora house)

" Aw, how sweet of them all to say. "

On phone, Evie was talking to her son as he called on the school's phone to tell her and his dad how everyone reacted warmly to the exciting news, all wishing them the very best for the soon-to-be born child. Hearing all this made the woman's heart warm and touched, truly, and in-turn she told him of their neighbours' reactions from hearing the expecting.

The Ramirez all warmly congratulated and wished them all the best, also adding they'll pitch in or come over and help if needed anything, so Evie wouldn't strain herself and the child.

Another soft giggle emitted from Evie while that warm smile of hers is on place.

'' Ah well that's all great Thatch. You best be getting ready for bed now, love. See you both soon~ "

Placing the phone back down onto the receiver. Evie sighs lightly as she still smiled softly from talking to her son, feeling all good and warm inside. Turning, she slowly made her way to the living room where Joshua was, sitting on the sofa. As she entered, Joshua turns and smiles at his wife as he watched her take a seat beside him.

'' Welcome back sweetheart. Judging by the smile it's good, right? "

'' *Soft chuckle* You, Joshua have such a good eye. ''

Evie playfully responds to him.

'' Yep, it's all been wonderful~ Thatch told me how his friends and everyone else at school were all excited about the baby. All of them, wishing us all the best. How very sweet of them... "

Evie said softly to her husband. Looking down at her hands with slight shinning in her violet eyes. Finding this all SO adorable, always loving that shine in her eyes. Joshua wraps his arms 'round her and brings her close to him, nuzzling her lightly and affectionate.

'' I know the feeling, hon. I'm so glad Thatch and Aria have such great friends, and then soon... Become such great, older siblings to the little one. "

Joshua finished softly. Hand placed gently and rubbed his wife's stomach softly, feeling that un-see-able yet feel-able bump. The baby bump.

Smiling softly, a blushing tinge on her cheeks. Evie softly giggles before placing a sweet kiss on her husband's cheek then softly said to him.

'' You've got a way with words, hehe~ Thank you sweetie. "

'' Only true~ "

Joshua replies with a smile and wink.

'' Now, my sweet little shinning amethyst. How's 'bout a bowl of pink panther ice cream with sprinkles, and a little dose of chocolate sauce huh? "

'' Oh Josh, be a little sensible the least. "

Evie says to her husband, glancing down at her stomach now.

'' I know it's really important for the baby to get enough food and all. But... I am not quite that fussed on looking like a beanbag, as you know quite well hon. "

Evie finished with a small pout. Though honest, it still had the playfulness in her voice.

'' Ah, that I know dear. But, two things that are always true and good: 1. You always, AND will always look like my beautiful princess in any shape~ 2. Ice cream does no harm, especially when the baby WOULD love some, also~ "

After giving her a sweet cuddle, Joshua gets up from the sofa and heads straight for the kitchen whilst Evie watches after him.

'' Oh! Whip cream is a yes-go too. "

'' Joooosh! "

Despite the whine. That smile was still in place, shaking her head at her love's silly yet loveable sweetness. Eyes closed. Evie opens them up and looks down at her stomach. Smiles tenderly along with her hand gently placed on top of it, then softly begins to speak to the developing infant.

'' You hear that, little one? We're all very, very excited for your arrival. Be sure to grow nice and healthy now, and also... Happily. "

(Meanwhile, the Otherworld)

" Ha ha, yeah up and at 'em! "

Pumping fists in the air. Wulfric was cheering on the two human fighters going at each other in a wrestling match, watching it all through a small TV set. All this for 1. For the love of fighting. 2. Loving to watch humans use their "powers" to defeat their foes, finding it pathetically amusing. Just when getting to the good part, the TV, unfortunately... It's screen went all fuzzy and static. Due to rather poor signal in the witch's world.

'' Aw man, you're KIDDIN' me! "

Despite giving the TV a good ol' couple of whacks on the side. It STILL went all fuzzy and un-clear. Making the werewolf unhappy and disappointed, folding his arms over his chest, scoffed lightly.

'' And getting at the good part too. What a rip-off. ''

'' Oh how I know it, mutt. "

Turning around to look behind. Wulfric faces Thanatos who was laying on his bed on his side, cape and boots not on. Eyes down and reading a book yet spoke to the wolf, though quite sarcastically.

'' No TV is SUCH a tragedy, really. Like the very one I'm having now in MY bedroom. ''

'' Psh, well how SORRY am I to interrupt your girly time, princess. Not everyone is exactly a "drag-queen" like you, ya know. "

Wulfric responded rudely, head off to the side. Although his left eye twitched in slight annoyance at the wolf, Thanatos breaths out a sigh as he then laid fully on his back on the bed, still eyes on the book.

'' Instead of having such a "lovely" chat with me, how's about go and make yourself a mince pie or something already? "

'' Certainly. "

Wulfric turns and begins to leave the vampire's room, though not without a mumble.

'' Better than this cheap pansy time. "

Having not fallen on deaf ears, Thanatos bares his fangs angrily. Growling lowly at the already gone wolf, wishing he'd go and get stuffed by a hunter and become a fur mat, so he'd stamp and dance on him silly. The thought making the vampire chuckle to himself, angel slowly went away.

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