Everybody Loves Raguna
Chapter 37
Ivan and the Unexpected, Surprising, Not Anticipated, Very Shocking News
"Oh Camus!" Lara came out of the doctor's room, "There's something you might want to see!" she smiled,
"Alright!" Raguna clapped in congratulations as the man stood,
"Son.." Dr. Edward opened the curtains, "Today's the happiest day of your life."
"Woah..." Camus stepped inside, there was Melody, with a newborn in her arms,
"Camus... It's your daughter." Melody weakly said, still reeling from the childbirth,
"Ah..." Camus gasped at the sight, then rushed over to her side, then rubbed the infant's forehead,
"What do we name her?" Melody asked,
"I like..." Camus mumbled, "Aria."
"Welcome to this world, Aria." Melody smiled,
"My grandchild." Edward wiped his tears, "Thank you so much, Camus!"
"This is the best day of my life!" Camus gave a thumbs up!
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"Camus and Melody, I'm so glad for you two!" Rosetta told the couple and handed them a new blanket, "This is for her!" she smiled,
"Thank you." Melody smiled and wrapped Aria in the blanket,
"Congratulations!" Felicity added, "You joined the boat!"
"It won't be easy!" Raguna chuckled, "Camus! Prepare yourself!"
"I know." Camus answered, "Thanks, Raguna."
"I'll be here to give you some advice." Lady Ann told Melody, "I'll also babysit for you... Taking care of children is an arduous task, just ask me for help!" she smiled,
"I will, miss." Melody bowed.
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"Miss Bianca." Tabatha knocked on the door of the aristocrat's room, "Are you alright?"
"Yes." Bianca opened the door hurriedly, "Excuse me Tabatha, but can you watch my fish while I go to the restroom?"
"Sure thing, miss." Tabatha smiled, and Bianca rushed off, "Wait... Watch her fish?" the maid questioned, quite confused, but shrugged it off and entered the room.
"Ah! Tabatha!" Jasper came in, "Have you made breakfast?" he asked,
"No sir!" Tabatha answered as she wiped the Bianca's drawer, "I've been much too busy spiffing up the house!"
"I see that's Ivan." Jasper looked at one of the frames on his daughter's cabinet, "How long have they've been seeing each other?"
"About 3 Months, sir" Tabatha answered,
"I wonder when he will decide to tie the knot." Jasper pondered, "His father can help my business.." he drooled at the idea of the cash the technology of the Spaceman would give him, "Plus, I do like him... He seems like a very great young man- Perfect for my little girl."
"AHH!" Bianca shrieked from the bathroom, making the two turn,
"Huh?" Jasper said and 'ran', Tabatha followed him, outrunning the gastronomist and reaching the bathroom door first.
"Miss Bianca?" Tabatha knocked on the door frantically, "Are you alright?"
The door slowly opened, revealing Bianca with a straight face,
"Dear, what is wrong?" Jasper asked her,
"Father... We need to talk.." Bianca mumbled and looked down in shame,
"What is it, sweetheart?" Jasper implored,
"Daddy... I'm... I'm..." Bianca stammered, "Pregnant."
"Hah." Tabatha gasped,
"What!?" Jasper said in shock, "How! Why!? Who!?"
"It's Ivan's..." Bianca answered, "I... I..."
"This is bad..." Jasper tried to catch his breath, "We need to talk to Ivan then." he said seriously..
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"Oh! Oh!" Ivan said as he watched wrestling on Raguna's TV,
"Marquez is going to win!" Raguna told him,
"This is a pretty good fight." the Spaceman said, "Though I would drop those two on the floor in a few seconds."
"This is so brutal!" Felicity added, also watching,
"Poom!" Ivan laughed as one of the wrestlers socked his opponent, "Ha ha! Eat that, Raguna!"
POOM! POOM! POOM! The door sounded,
"Who could that be?" Raguna asked and walked to answer it, "Ah! Jasper!"
"Huh?" Ivan turned,
"Raguna." Jasper said, "Is your brother here?"
"I'm right here, sir!" Ivan stood up, "Hello!"
However, Jasper stepped aside, and Bianca came up,
"Bianca?" Ivan said, "Oh! Please, come in!" he said, and the two walked in.
"Hello Jasper, Bianca!" Felicity greeted, "How was your day?"
"You're about to find out." Jasper answered, then turned to Bianca,
"Ivan..." Bianca mumbled,
"What's wrong?" Ivan asked,
"Ivan..." Bianca said, "I'm pregnant..."
The entire room fell quiet,
"Oh... Boy..." Raguna mumbled, then sat down,
"What?" Ivan asked, quite shocked at the whole news,
"It's yours." Bianca added, "You're the only one I've- known."
"Oh shiezas..." Raguna said, trying to hold back laughter,
"It's not funny!" Felicity scolded, "Raguna! This is a serious issue!"
"But Bianca..." Ivan muttered, "We're not married..."
"According to the Sainte-Coquille code of honor." Jasper told him, "You have to marry her. You took away her honor and made her bear your seed, you have to wed."
"Woah..." the Spaceman said, "Wait, wait... Let me confirm" he stood up and walked to her, "Medic mode."
"Scanning patient!" Hudley came to life, "Boom! She's Pregnant! Congratulations Ivan!" he said, "Next time use contraceptives!" he grumbled.
"Bianca..." Ivan told her, "I'm... So sorry... I made you pregnant... I... I just... I guess I was blinded by passion..."
"It's ok..." Bianca smiled, "It was the first time for both of us... I'm happy it is yours..."
"I think we should give them some time..." the Spaceman suggested,
"You're right." Felicity said, and they all exited the house.
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"Ivan." Bianca mumbled, "You don't seem too happy over this..."
"Bianca..." Ivan responded, "I'm not ready to be a father... I was not planning this..."
"Neither was I.." Bianca said, "Ivan, please stay with me... I love you."
"I don't..." Ivan sighed, "I don't know what to do... My brother had children, but he was ready... He has a steady job, house... So does Camus. I'm sad that our child wasn't conceived in wedlock.."
"Why is that?" Bianca asked,
"Imagine the scandal this is going to cause.." Ivan answered, "Not only here, but throughout your family- I wouldn't want them to see you as a... a... a... whore."
"Ivan..." Bianca mumbled, "You are too caring... That is why I love you."
"They'll call our son a bastard." Ivan continued, "I won't be able to fathom that... The thought of having our kid come home after a day of school and arrive weeping because his classmates mocked him because of the circumstance of his conception."
"That won't bother us." Bianca told him, "As long as we stick together... Bonded by love... It is your decision Ivan... You leave me like a coward or love me like a brave man..."
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"Have you all decided?" Jasper walked in with the rest of the spectators, "Will you wed?"
"Yes..." Ivan told him, "Bianca, I will not abandon you... It is our child..." he reached for her belly, "I love you."
"Ivan..." Bianca gasped, "I can't believe... I thought you would desert me... Ivan... I knew you would be the best mate..."
"Bianca, wait!" Ivan said and ran out,
"That was fast." Raguna chuckled,
"I knew Ivan would be the best man for you." Jasper chuckled, "But I am still quite upset at the whole matter."
"I'm sorry I broke my abstinence oath.." Bianca mumbled, then took off a ring,
"My little girl." Jasper grabbed the ring, "You're a woman now."
"I'm here!" Ivan returned, "I was saving this..." he came up to her, then placed a ring on her finger.
"Ivan..." Bianca mumbled, "It's beautiful!"
"Boom! A wedding!" the Spaceman stood up, "Thanks so much, Jasper ol' chap!" he shook the rich man's hand,
"I'll be looking forward to your items!" Jasper chuckled,
"Is this a union or a business agreement?" Felicity grumbled,
"I never thought I would see the day when I found my special one." Ivan smiled, "I guess I'm finally catching up to you, brother!" he smiled at Raguna,
"You still have a long ways, mate!" Raguna chuckled,
"Raguna, we've only been married two years!" Felicity said, "He's not that far off."
"Splendid!" Jasper cheered, "I will tell Wesley right now! We have a wedding tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow!?" the Spaceman said in shock,
"That's the custom on this world." Bianca told him, "Once the engagement is set, the couples wed the day after... They are excused from labor for three weeks and from military service for a year."
"Man... That's nice." The Spaceman mumbled, "That would have given me more time with Lucia."
"The babe?" Jasper asked, noting the similar names between Raguna's mother and daughter,
"There's two Lucias." Ivan answered, "One is Raguna's kid and the other is our mother."
"My wife." the Spaceman added,
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"Ah, you two are getting married!" Wesley smiled in joy as he met with Ivan and Bianca, "Tomorrow will be completely available! I will get ready today! I congratulate you two." he told them.
"Thank you, Father." Bianca said,
"We look forward for tomorrow." Ivan added,
"Now, I have some questions." Wesley pulled out a small book, "Do you two feel ready for such a great commitment?"
"Yes, sir." Ivan answered,
"Yes." Bianca added, then turned and smiled at Ivan, who smiled back.
"Very well." Wesley said, "How long have you two known each other?"
"A little over 3 months." Bianca responded,
"Ok good." Wesley nodded, "Have you two ever participated in amorous festivals together?"
"I did take her to the mountain.." Ivan said, "And we did have many dates together."
"Good!" Wesley told him, "Now... What prompted you to marry Miss Bianca, Mister Ivan?"
The two fell silent,
"Something the matter?" Wesley asked,
Ivan turned to Bianca and nodded his head, then took a deep breath, then faced Wesley.
"Father." he said, "Bianca has conceived out of wedlock, it is the custom of her family that the two partners wed. However, that is not the only reason... I truly do love her.. with all my heart and soul, and I will do whatever it takes to keep her and our child safe."
"Really?" Bianca's eyes sparkled,
"No lie." Ivan reassured,
"Well, Mr. Ivan." Wesley said, "That gives me my conclusion... My expert view shows me you two are ready to marry... But I must warn you, marriage is no cake walk, it will be hard and troublesome, and you may sometimes feel that you want out. However, rest assured that if your try hard enough and do your best, marriage is one of the greatest things that will ever happen in your lives. See you tomorrow." he smiled and shook their hands, "Congratulations. On both occasions." he saw Bianca's growing belly, "Hope you two the best!"