Two months Later…

I woke up to the rays of the sun light drawing in my room and shuffling. I opened one eye to see Athrun packing a suitcase. I remembered that today he was going for a one week meeting in the PLANTs and I had to stay behind with Orb. Even though I tried my hardest to go, for some reason or other I lost. I moped around yesterday disappointed at the fact Athrun was going to me away from me for a whole week. 7 days, 168 hours, 10,080 minutes and 604,800 seconds. That was a long time. Worst of all Athrun did not in any expression say that he going to miss me or that he didn't wan to go without me.

I silently remained on the bed my eyes closed and listening to Athrun's movement. I heard him zipping the suitcase and he left the room. I sat up and felt a tear roll down my cheek. 'Like he cares, stupid jerk of a husband.' I thought. I wiped the drop of water away and walked glumly to the washroom and cleaned my face of any evidence that I was going to miss my husband. I showered lazily and changed into sliver striped pant with a matching sweater over a blue runched top. I sighed at my despair and kept on waiting for Athrun to do something, but it never came. I wore some running shoes and tied my hair into a pony. I told the maid I was going for a jog and I asked her where Athrun was, to which she replied he left.

"What!" I screamed.

I dialled my irresponsible husband's cell and heard it ringing at home. I swore called my secretary and asked her if Athrun came to the office, and she said "Yes."

I asked her where he was, and she told me he was in a busy meeting and didn't want anyone disturbing him, which included me. I knew if I was in a cartoon show, fire would be coming out of my ear. I gave the maid a letter to give to Athrun when he would come back and I ran off towards wherever my feet took me. I arrived at Kira's home and without knocking I went inside. I heard them all exclaim, when I came in and I just sat down folding my arms. Lacus came by me and said "What's the matter Cagalli?"

"My ass of a husband is leaving for a week and didn't even once reject the idea." I said

"Well anyone could use a break from you," I heard Kira chuckle coming inside.

I frowned and left of in rush, shocking even Kira at my sudden action. I ran towards an unknown destination and knew I had no clue where I was going, but that didn't stop me. I sat down under a tree and thought about what Kira said. I knew he joking, but that didn't take away the reality of the thought. I felt a few leaves fall down and I looked up to see two squirrels arguing. It reminded me of myself, always arguing and creating havoc. I stood up and realized how stupid I had been so far. So what if Athrun wasn't going to miss me 'even though I know he will,' I knew I would miss him greatly. I walked out and somehow found myself on a proverbial street. Sprinting home I that Athrun's car was parked and I knew he was already worried on where I was.

I entered our home and I felt Athrun's stare baring me

"What?" I asked

He placed my note in my hands and had a frown on his face.

I read what I wrote

You stupid jerk,

How in the name of God do you think you can just leave without even saying goodbye, say you let alone won't miss me? I am so close to the feeling of hating you at your coldness towards me. I have to spend one whole week in here and you there and you didn't even object to that idea. Okay fine stay away from, see if I care.

Your wife

I flushed and looked up to see Athrun's poignant eyes. I was ashamed at my feelings and I felt myself breaking into tears and just hid myself in him. I said "How come I can't go?"

He rubbed my back and said "Because you have to manage Orb and the progress here."

"But yesterday or even the day before, when the arrangement was made, you were so distanced and I felt that you weren't going to miss me or even never mind…" I said breaking from his embrace and walked away only be pulled into his arms once again.

"Who said I wasn't going to miss you, I was just so busy the last couple of the days with the arrangement and the fact I was going to be away form you was really getting to me. Are you going to be alright, because I can stay back and ask…" He said

"No, I'll be fine, just make sure you call me everyday and message me as well," I said interrupting him.

"Promise, now do I get a kiss?" He asked

"Of course," I said placing my lips over his and kissing him for a long period of time.

We broke of and he left afterward leaving me alone in the home for and whole week.

The next day was one of the strangest things that had ever happened in my life. I woke and rushed to the washroom and threw up. I had no idea what happened I just thought it was a mild case of food going in the stomach. I wiped my mouth and kept up with my regular time. I changed and went downstairs to eat some breakfast, after a while I threw that up as well. I felt really apprehensive to ask for some medical advice, but said to myself if this kept up to a continuous number of day then I'd go. I went to a couple of meeting later on and had no barfing whatsoever, which relived me a little. The council had served my favourite fruit-peaches, but for some reason I hated the orange coloured treat. To be mannered a forced the fruit down, but in the end when I was alone I threw it up and just rushed home.

The next day wasn't any different I was tired all day and knew I was losing some consciousness throughout the day, but luckily I didn't faint. I met up with Lacus who was about four months along.

"Hey Lacus," I greeted

"Oh Cagalli, it's so good to see you." She said

"Same, when's my niece coming?" I asked

"In about two months," She said proudly

"That fast?" I asked

"Oh coordinators bear children at a faster rate then natural Cagalli," She said

"How did you know you were pregnant?" I asked

"Well Cagalli I was barfing every morning and I was really scared because I didn't know why, but then I remembered a night with Kira and put two and two together. You know being pregnant really has odd symptoms," she said laughing.

"How did you know for sure," I asked

"Well I went to the doctor, but you can also get those pregnancy tests," She said

"Oh, anyways is Kira treating you fine?" I asked

"I have no idea how he survived me so far, I get mad at him for no reason and have odd mood swings, but my cravings are actually normal, which relived him a lot." She said

"Well compared to a lot of people you probably are one of the easiest pregnant people," I said

"Okay I'll go now, I am expecting Athrun to phone actually, for some reason he didn't yesterday, but he e-mailed and said he would toady for sure," I said waving good bye.

I drove to a shop and remembered Lacus's word

"Well you can never be too sure," I said to myself and went inside.

I bought the test and went home, without being noticed, which was a miracle. I heard the phone ring and I rushed to pick it up, knowing it was Athrun

"Hey," I said panting

"Hey Dear, where were you?" He asked

"At Lacus's, how is it there?" I asked

"Okay, but I really miss you though." He said

"Not as much as me," I said

"Well you have people there, and I have old political hot heads," he said chuckling

I laughed as well and thought about telling him about my sickness, but decided to finalize the problem and then tell him, if it was the news I expected.

"Hey, you there?" he asked

"Nothing, I just missed you voice," I said

"Don't worry, I'll be home before you know it," He said. I heard a person calling him.

"You better go I guess," I said

"Oh sorry Cagalli, the hot heads want more arguments, but I'll call you tomorrow and hopefully no one will disturb us," He said hating the world there.

"Okay bye, love you," I said

"Yeah same, bye" he said hanging up

I hung up and looked at the bag. Taking a deep breath I went to my room and locked the room. I went to the washroom and opened the package and read the instructions carefully. I performed it and learned I had to wait for ten minutes, which became ten lifetimes to me. I heard it ding and I slowly walked to my destination. I closed my eyes, picked up the reading and opened my eyes to the colour pink.

Pink which meant positive…

This meant I was pregnant…

I was going to become a mom…

To the child created by our love…

I was so happy…

I screamed in happiness and had never felt so happy in my life. I was heard by my maid who asked me if I had a problem, to which I said no, wanting Athrun to be the first to know. I decided to surprise him, with this news when he came back, and I knew just how.

The rest of the week went by positive and I was anxiously waiting for his footsteps. Today my Athrun was coming back and I was jumping all day. His shuttle would land in the afternoon and I had plans for the evenings, which included a revelation of an important fact. I dressed in shirred ruffle feet. I could feel air of romance in this soft pink, sleeveless knit top cocktail dress. Shirred details on the side of wrap front top add a fresh verve of life to this form fitting flattering dress. Flirty and flowing silk chiffon skirt creates a stunning cascade of ruffles on the skirt, perfectly trimmed by a fabric flower at the waistline. I knew Athrun would love me in this dress. Slipping a pair of two band ruffled sandal I went to the car, to meet Athrun at the shuttle docking area. He was in a private shuttle that would arrive around three in the afternoon and it was only eleven in the morning. Time did pass slowly for me that morning. Before leaving I had a sudden urge to puck, heading to the nearest washroom, I emptied out my stomach of this morning's breakfast. Brushing my teeth and fixing my face I said to my baby "Happy now, you are going to make mommy hungry at this rate."

Petting my stomach I went to the car to get my props for tonight. I went inside a baby store and looked around at all the adorable things, for any small newborn. I decided on little shoes and chose pink for a girl and blue for a boy. I felt biased, but too late. Paying for my shoes I saw an ice cream truck pass by, getting vanilla, I ate it at a nearby bench and remembered whenever Athrun would buy us ice cream.

"Soon you'll get to meet daddy, and he will probably more excited about you than me," I said.

Looking at the time I had three hours to go. I spent my time pondering over my time with Athrun and our life, in the past, present and future.

Driving towards the airport I received a call from Lacus, saying Kira and her would be there. I reached there and knew I was pretty early. I met up with my brother and technically sister and we talked until those words of Athrun's shuttle landing were heard. I got up and for some reason, my baby was acting up. I quickly excused myself and rushed to an empty washroom and puked. 'What great timing,' I thought.

I went out after washing my mouth and I had a tooth brush handy in my purse, for emergencies, since I knew stomach acid, really ate your mouth. I went out and took a couple of sips of water and went to exit Athrun would come out off and saw Kira and Lacus there. I wondered if how Athrun was and how was his trip. I sat down knowing too much thoughts would be stressful. I kept my palms on my hand and my elbows on my lap. It was then I heard the voice I was dying to hear.

"Cagalli," I heard him say.

My head went up and I ran into his embrace. We stayed in that position for a good while and I let go of a few tears of happiness, and we shared a kiss filled with passion, but were soon interrupted by our spectator. We broke and Athrun greeted him as well. I felt our baby doing jumps as well, and I placed a hand there to calm us both down. We headed out and we departed in different direction, with Athrun and I, and Kira and Lacus.

We headed home first and on the ride Athrun said "I missed you so much."

"I know, but I have plans for tonight, and a few surprises," I said the last part in my thoughts.

"Really, can't wait and you look beautiful by the ways?" He said

"Thanks, I thought you'd like the dress," I said timidly

We entered our manor and had dropped off Athrun luggage and were currently in our room, so Athrun could change for tonight. He came out in boxer and went was about to go to the closet till I forced him to take a nap since I knew he was exhausted. I placed him on the bed and I went to the washroom. I felt a sudden exhaustion and leaned against the wall. Regaining stability I went to back and saw Athrun already fast asleep, 'He must have had a busy and tough week,' I thought.

I took my purse and went to the car, asking the maids and workers to keep the noise level down because Athrun needed his sleep. Opening the door of the car I put the shoes inside the purse. I placed that in the car and went to drink some apple juice. I enjoyed it and felt refreshed. A couple of hours passed and I was reading some files on the meeting Athrun went to and he came down dressed and asked me if we should go. I gave him an okay and made him a cup of coffee and got him to drink it before we left.

He drove us to the sea side Chinese restaurant and we sat in one of the best seat outside near the water. We ordered and I couldn't help but smile on the day. We ate and I took a bit extra, since little guy was hungry. Finishing off I said we were going to walk. He obliged and we left the beautifully decorated restaurant and headed to a floral park, where you would connect to the beach and I wanted to tell him at the first sight of the new moon tonight.

I slipped my hand into his and he smiled as we walked into the flowered path.

"Isn't it beautiful today?" I asked

"Yes, but not as beautiful as the person next to me," Athrun said making me blush.

"Well, how about we sit here, before going to the beach," I suggested.

We sat down and I was on his lap, admiring the flowers that were enjoying the last rays of the sun.

"You're up to something," Athrun answered rather than ask.

"What makes you say that?" I asked

"I have know you for close to six years, so I know when you have something in your heart," he said

"Okay, fine, but that is for later," I said admitting a bit.

We walked to the beach after a while and I took off my slipper and held them as I sat in Athrun's embrace on the sand watching the sun set and reflecting its rays on us. I saw everything getting ready to sleep and I saw a few dolphins and went excited seeing them. We watched as the pair of them played and swam, at on point splashing us with water. I laughed at Athrun's surprised face. The sky gradually went dark and Athrun said

"Maybe we should head home," He said as the wind picked up and standing up/

"Wait, I have to tell you something." I said starting.

He sat down and I was nervous at that moment.

"Well I have… okay how come I can't say it now," I paused.

"Hey, what's the matter?" Athrun asked a bit worried.

"It's nothing bad, but Athrun…here I'll show you," I said reaching for my purse.

I took out a bag and gave it to him. He opened it and I knew he was confused by the shoes

"Girl or Boy?" I asked simply

"For what, Kira and Lacus, you know they are going to have a daughter." He said

I smiled at him and whispered "Not for them, for us my sweet, you are going to be a daddy."

I sat back and watched his face registering what I had said. It glowed and I saw a smile replace his confused face. I knew how happy he was and how much he waited to finally have a baby. He lifted me up and twirled me in the air in happiness yelling out the fact that he was going to be a daddy.

"Oh Cagalli, you have made me so happy!" he exclaimed kneeling down to say hello to our unborn child.

I knew how happy he was and I said "I'm happy that you're happy."

He gave me a kiss that day, one I had never experienced before but I was a wonderful feeling, knowing how Athrun's happiness was radiating everywhere.

I broke from the lack of air and said "Hey baby, you're daddy is really happy you know that," rubbing my bumped womb.

Athrun said "I love you Cagalli."

"Yeah me too very much, oh and so does junior," I said

That night we greeted our joy with a lot of love and happiness, but I knew of all the people in this world Athrun was probably the one who would love our child the most, and he showed in that night with gestures and words, some of them which were just so pure. We reached back home and I went to the washroom and looked at the bulge on my womb. I still had to go to the doctor for my check-ups.

Athrun came in and admired my form. I blushed and went to change, but Athrun held me and said "Can't wait for the big tummy."

I smiled and said "Actually I can't wait for him to start kicking."

"Him?" Athrun asked

"I just have an odd feeling, our baby will be a boy," I said

"Okay, how about we go to bed," he said

"I'd loved too," I said.

I changed into some night clothes and lay on the bed an arm of Athrun wrapped around my baby, protecting it.