Chapter 7
Terra and Garfield waited in the room for the Obstetric. Terra watched Garfield play with the models of a women's uterus. It was like he never seen one before. Terra was wearing the paper gown. She lifted up and saw she had a slight bump. She couldn't help but to smile as she rubbed it.
"Hey babe, come here." She said. Garfield put down the plastic model and walked over.
"What is it?" He asked.
"I got a bump!" She said like a little kid would say if they had a toy. Garfield smiled and placed his hand on her stomach.
"Yeah you do. Our baby is growing." He said. Terra looked at him a smile.
"Yep. And we'll have a little Gaven or Atlee soon." She said. Gar kissed her on the forehead.
"Yep." He said as the doctor came in. It was a young man, really good looking. He had short black hair and deep green eyes.
"Oo! He's cute." Terra said. The doctor smiled and laughed.
"You must be Tara and Garfield Logan. I'm Doctor Elvis Brown and I'll be watching you as your baby grows." He said as he sat down in a chair.
"Wait as in 'You Ain't nothing But a Hound Dog' Elvis?" Garfield asked.
"Yes but I sing a killer Blue Moon cover." He said causing Terra to giggle.
"I like him. We picked a good choice. Now tell me about my baby." She said.
"Well first we need to take a blood sample to make sure your healthy and don't have any STDs. Then we'll do a sonogram. You are in your first trimester but you said you don't remember your last menstruation cycle. May I ask why you didn't notice?" Elvis asked. Terra made her embracement face causing Logan to sigh.
"She was too busy with our wedding and work. You wouldn't believe how many times she forgot to eat or even use the bathroom when she works." Garfield said.
"So your newlyweds. Congratulations." He said as he went to a drawer and pulled out a syringe.
"Thanks." They both said. Elvis rolled back over and pulled out an Alcohol wipe and wiped Terra's arm.
"You might feel a pinching feeling." He said as he put the needle in and drew the blood. Terra just watched as Garfield turned his head. After he drew the blood, he got up and opened the door and handed it off to a nurse.
"Alright. Now let's take a look at that baby inside of you." He said as he brought the sonogram machine over.
"Yay." Terra said. Garfield smiled at her reaction. He pulled out the gel and lifted the gown.
"Now this will be cold." He said. Elvis squeezed the gel on and Terra shivered. Elvis chuckled and put some gloves on.
"Cold?" Garfield asked.
"Yeah." Terra said as Elvis turned on the machine. He moved the wand around on her stomach.
"There is your baby." He said pointing to the baby. Terra smiled and tugged Garfield's pants.
"Hey. It's our baby." She said with a smiled. Garfield kissed her on the forehead.
"I see. Can you tell the gender?" Garfield asked.
"No but your near the end of your First Trimester actually Tara. You are roughly three months pregnant. I'm surprise you didn't know." Elvis said.
"Well we have a friend who sensed she was pregnant and you confirmed it." Garfield said.
"I'm glad I was able to. Now I'll need you to step up another appointment to we can find out the gender next time." Elvis said.
"Alright. Can I get the gel wiped off?" Terra asked.
"Of course." Elvis picked up a towel and wiped her stomach off.
"Thank you." Terra said.
"Ok. Now you need to step up an appointment in three weeks. Then we might be able to tell the gender." He said as Terra took off the gown. Garfield handed Terra her shirt.
"Alright. Thank you." Garfield said.
"Your welcome. We'll call you with your blood results." Elvis said before he left. Garfield gave Terra a kiss on the cheek.
"So shall we get lunch?" He said.
"Sure. We can go to the diner." She said as she picked up her jacket.
"Sounds great. I'll go make your appointment." He said before he walked out. Terra nodded and got up. She walked to the mirror and lifted up her shirt. She looked at her stomach and rubbed it. She knew nothing was going to be the same. But there were other things Terra only knew about.
"You'll be third." She said to herself.
Terra lowered her shirt and walked out. Garfield was waiting for her and took her by the hand. They walked away and towards the diner. Terra just thought about things she wasn't going to tell Garfield. Garfield looked at her. He knew there were thing she wasn't going to tell him. He pulled her into him and gave her a kiss.
"What was that for?" Terra asked when they broke the kiss.
"Because I love you. And we're at the diner." He said. Terra smiled and nodded.
"Alright. Let's eat." Terra said taking his hand and going inside. They sat down and the waitress came over.
"Can I get you something to drink?" The waitress asked.
"Decaf please with cream." Terra said. Garfield looked at her.
"I can drink it. There is no caffeine." Terra said.
"Coke please." Garfield said. The waitress nodded and left.
"I can drink my coffee still." Terra said.
"Just as long as you watch it." Garfield said.
"I'm a cook. I know what I can and cannot eat." Terra said as Garfield looked at the menu.
"I know. You say it when you're sick. You know what you're going to eat?" He asked.
"Waffles. I want something basic and simple." She said as their drinks were brought over.
"Thank you. Do you guys know what you'll like to order?" The waitress asked as Terra put the cream into her coffee.
"She would like waffles and I'll have a salad with no eggs and a vinegar dressing please." Garfield said.
"Alright. Do you want butter and syrup?" the waitress asked looking at Terra.
"Please." She said as she stirred the coffee and took a sip.
"Okay." The waitress left.
"So should we start looking for a new place? We don't have another room to be a nursery." Garfield asked.
"We should. Should we get a house or-Oh shit." And Terra ducked under the table.
Garfield looked around and saw a guy with strawberry blond hair and green eyes. He was a good looking guy and wore a brown turtleneck with a light brown jacket over it. He pointed to under the table to Garfield and he gave him a confused look. Then Garfield watched him come inside. He walked over to the table and looked at the table.
"Tara. Get out from there." He said with a accent that Garfield couldn't place his finger on. They both heard her sigh as she sat up.
"Hello Brion." Terra said sounding a mix of mad and depress.
"Um, Ter, who is he?" Garfield asked.
"Someone who needs to go AWAY!" Terra said.
"I'm her Half-Brother, Brion Markov. Prince of Markovia." He said.
"Wait what?" Garfield asked.
"Go away Brion!" Terra yelled.
"Your country needs you." Brion said firmly to her.
"I'm not going back to Markovia. I left and swore I'm never going back." She said.
"Markovia…Markov…TERRA ARE A PRINCESS?" Garfield asked. Terra kicked him hard under the table and gave him a look.
"Garfield Logan, I am not a princess. I gave that up when I was sent to America when I couldn't control my power by my own father! And your damn mother hates me." Terra said.
"Maybe if father didn't have an affair, she wouldn't hate-that's not appropriate for a princess to do." He said as Terra flipped him off. Garfield couldn't help but to laugh.
"I will say it one more time, I'm not returning to Markovia." Terra said.
"Father needs you there. Will you come for Father's sake? He last saw you when you were ten and your now in your twenties." Brion said as Terra looked out the window.
"You haven't seen you father in 13 years?" Garfield asked as the waitress came with their food.
"Are you joining them sir?" She asked as she gave Garfield and Terra their food.
"No. If you are willing to come for father's sake, I'll be at the Keystone Resort. I'm leaving in two days." Brion said as he left. Garfield looked at Terra and saw she wasn't happy.
"You left your home because you had the same problem when we first met?" He asked.
"Yeah. I also didn't want to be a princess." She said.
"Why?"
"Because I fucken hated it that's why! I never belong there." Terra said as she started to cry. Garfield got up and sat down beside her and pulled her into his chest.
'I miss my father. I miss my mother but neither of them wanted me. My mother threw me out of my house." She said.
"I'm sorry…Let's visit so you can see him and then leave. We'll explain to him that you're pregnant and you need to stay in America for the baby's sake. And if they need you to fight, I'll volunteer in your place. Sound like a plan?" Garfield asked wiping her tears away.
"Yeah…So you know, they won't take it kindly that we're married and your not royalty. And cause your green." She said.
"I don't care. I'll go tell Brion we're coming." He said giving her a kiss on the head.
"Alright." Terra said.
"I love you." He said.
"I love you too." Terra said.
"Now eat your waffles before they get cold." Garfield said.
"Alright." Terra said as she sat up and started to eat.
