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Everything Has A Consequence. No Pain, No Gain

MichaelNeela, Think 1 month after the wedding.

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Chapter 8

Neela woke and blinked. Her hair frizzed all over. It was 6pm. She was waking up from a nap. With a sigh she stood up. Her belly busted out from her maternity shirt. She walked with the slightest waddle out to the kitchen. Ray was there, stirring something in a saucepan. He grinned, a teasing smile. "Hey Mama!"

Neela rolled her eyes and half smiled. She placed a hand across her stomach and sat down heavily in the wooden kitchen table chair. She ran her hands through her hair and blinked at Ray. "Where's Mike?" she asked.

Ray turned his head and watched her. "The store, probably to look at nursery things."

Neela sighed and nodded. "Okay..." She leaned her head back in the chair and let her fingers caress her stomach all over.

Ray looked curiously at her. "Still tired?"

Neela nodded, "Quite, I mean, I can't sleep..." she giggled. "But of course, you wouldn't understand, I mean you're a-"

Ray smiled with a understanding nod. "A guy." He chuckled and turned back to the stove.

The nursery was being constructed at Michael and Neela's own place not far from the hospital. Neela was glad her and Mike could have more time together, and she was beginning to feel snug here with her growing belly. Speaking of that, she had a doctor's appointment tomorrow. Speak of the devil...

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Neela climbed out of bed the next day with a disgruntled smile. Mike still slumbered peacefully next to her. She felt it was too early to wake him. Her stomach piped in hunger and she laid her hand across her baby bump as she felt a movement. That doctors appointment was at 9. There was just enough time to throw together a bagel and head out. She devised a plan to grab some lunch before heading into work afterwards.

She sat down and sipped her tea. Her bagel sat on the plate and she reached for it as she set down the cup of tea. It was dry, but it suited her hunger pains well. Ray wasn't back from his night shift and she assumed he'd stopped for breakfast. With a yawn she cleared away her dishes and walked back to her room. Michael was sitting up, head hanging down as he stretched and yawned. She smiled and kissed him on the cheek before pulling out her day's clothes from the dresser. She swiftly got dressed and kissed him goodbye. He wished her luck, with a kiss of his own.

Neela's stomach churned as she stood up and walked to the back of the doctor's office as her name was called. The nurse spoke little as she set up an ultrasound and waited for the doctor. Neela sat quietly and twiddled her thumbs.

She looked up as the door swung open and she was greeted by her OB, Dr. Hilary. "How are you doing?"

"I'm alright, a bit of insomnia..." Neela smiled lightly.

Dr. Hilary nodded and brought the ultrasound around. "Let's take a look."

Neela leaned back and felt the cold jelly on her stomach. They both watched the screen intently until Dr. Hilary spoke. "Neela, did you know you're having twins?"

Neela's eyes widened and she gasped. "Why, no!"

Dr. Hilary pointed at the screen. "This one must of been hiding..." She traced the screen with her finger. "See, there they are."

Neela watched her intently and beamed. Twins? What would Mike say?