Chapter 19: Returning for Forgiveness
Conner and Kira were snuggling up on the couch. Enjoying their time together as much as they could before the baby was born. Kira had her head on Conner's chest and jumped when she felt the baby kick. "Conner," she murmured.
"Kira, are you okay? Is it the baby?" He asked.
"We're fine, Conner, here," she replied.
She took his hand and placed it on her stomach. Conner smiled when he felt the baby kick against his hand. "What do you think?" She asked. Conner kissed the side of her head and wrapped his arms around her with a sigh.
"The greatest feeling in the world," he replied.
"It is," she agreed.
Conner kissed the top of her head and ran circles on her back. "Do you regret anything that had happened during the past three years?" He asked. Kira wrapped her arms tightly around her husband before answering.
"No, I don't. I wouldn't trade any of my memories for anything in the world," she replied.
She then looked up at him. "Do you have any regrets?" She asked.
"Me? Nah, I've enjoyed the past three years," he replied.
He pushed some of her hair away and kissed her neck. "I've enjoyed raising our son together, I've enjoyed our marriage, I'm enjoying waiting for our new bundle of joy, and I'm looking forward to spending forever with you," he explained while kissing her neck. Kira lolled her head back with a smile. That was best feeling in the world. His lips were like trailing trails of fire down her neck. The doctor assured them that as long as they don't have sex too close to the due date it was okay. She was five months pregnant, so they were still able to have moments like these. She wrapped her arms around his neck and sighed.
"I love you," she whispered.
"I love you too," he answered.
He dropped down to kiss her stomach and placed his hands on the side of her slightly swollen tummy. Conner smiled at the thought of the new life he and Kira created was nestled safely in his wife's stomach. Kira leaned back against the couch enjoying it. "Conner, remember that we have a three-year-old fast asleep upstairs," she reminded. He went back up to her face and kissed her again.
"Then, how about we take this upstairs," he murmured.
Kira smiled as he helped her up off the couch then there was a knock on the door. "I'll be right back," he informed.
"Okay, don't be too long," she insisted.
"I won't," he assured her.
He placed a kiss on her lips before going over to answer the door. Kira saw her husband stand very still once the door was open. She walked over to see what was going on and she was just as shocked as Conner. "Mom, dad," she whispered. Greg and Irene Ford stood there.
"Conner, Kira," Greg greeted.
"May we come in?" Irene asked.
"Of course, come in," Conner replied.
Kira walked over to sit down and Irene looked at the bump on Kira's stomach. "So, you're pregnant again?" She asked. Kira sighed and rubbed her forehead, suddenly getting a headache.
"Is it his?" Greg asked.
"No, dad, I dragged the mailman inside one day and had my way with him while my husband was working and my child was at daycare," Kira replied sarcastically.
"Of course it's mine," Conner put in.
"Look, mom, dad, if you're here to insult my family some more, I suggest you go back to your car and drive home now," Kira informed.
Just then, Christopher came downstairs with his stuffed T-Rex clutched to his chest and his red blanket held in his other hand. "Christopher, baby, what are you doing up?" Kira asked.
"I had a scary dream. I had a dream that scary monsters were attacking me," Christopher replied.
Kira was about to get up when Conner got up. "I'll get him, Kira," he assured her.
"Thanks," she sighed.
He gave her a kiss before picking Christopher up. Christopher then looked over at Greg and Irene. "Who are they?" He asked.
"They're just visitors sweetie. Daddy will get you back to sleep and he'll make sure now scary monsters will get you," Kira replied
"Night mommy," he yawned.
"Night baby," Kira answered.
Conner took the boy upstairs and her parents looked at the boy in disbelief. They were both surprised to see that the boy was just fine. "He's gotten big," Irene commented. Kira nodded and stood up.
"When will this one be due?" Greg asked.
"Four more months," Kira replied.
She walked over and looked at the family photograph. It had everyone but her parents in it. "Why are you here?" She asked.
"It's simple, we came to say we're sorry," Greg replied.
"For what part? The part where you wanted to get rid of my son? The part where you threw me out of the house because I didn't do what you wanted me to? The part where you tried to break my marriage? When you tried to put my son up for adoption without my say so?" She asked.
Greg and Irene looked at each other before answering her. "We want to apologize for everything that we did to you and Conner," Irene replied. Kira was picking up Christopher's toys and put them in the toy box in the corner. "Kira, sweet heart, you have you understand that we were just as scared as you were. We just didn't want you to give up your life for a baby," Irene insisted.
"Oh, please, you didn't want me to have my son at all. Hell, you tried to get me not to see Conner again. The one man that stood by my side throughout my entire pregnancy. He helped me put up with all the shit we went through in high school. What did you two have to show for it? You threw me out of the house. You ruined my life. I'd be damned if I lost my son because of your foolishness. I almost lost my son and my husband because of you two," she snapped.
Conner came in as if on cue and tried to get his wife to relax. "The baby," he whispered. Kira nodded and glared at her parents.
"Why? Why all of a sudden are you crawling back here asking for forgiveness?" She asked.
"We had a lot of time to think about it. We were embarrassed because you got pregnant. We didn't want you to ruin your life. We had spoken to our friends about it. We're the ones damned for pushing you out of our lives," Greg replied.
"I still don't hear why you want back into our lives," Conner pointed out.
"We want to be part of Christopher's life, if you let us. Let us start over," Irene stated.
Kira sighed and Conner placed his hands on her shoulders. "It's up to you, Kira," he murmured. Kira sighed as she walked over to her parents.
"Do you really want to be part of my babies' lives?" She asked.
They nodded slowly. "No more pushing us to a direction we don't want to go?" She asked. They shook their heads. "Then, I'll be able to let you into our lives as long as you keep your promise," she informed. Greg and Irene nodded then Irene jumped up to embrace Kira in tears. Kira hugged her mother back with a sigh. Conner smiled and then Greg shook Conner's hand. Irene pulled back and touched Kira's stomach.
"Hi, there, sweetie pie, I'm your grandma," she murmured.
Kira looked over at her husband and Conner walked over to wrap his arms around Kira's waist. He kissed the side of her head and smiled. They were starting over with her parents.