Later that evening, both Heather and Alejandro are laying in bed in his bedroom watching a movie. Heather decided to just stay at his place for the night. It was a combination of Alejandro convincing her to stay and the fact that she didn't want to go home that made her stay. It also helped that Aljandro's bed was much more comfortable than the one she had at home.
Heather was relieved that Alejandro wasn't mad about the pregnancy. The last thing she needed was baby daddy drama. She was even a bit happy that he wanted the baby. Heather never took herself as the motherly type, and still doesn't, but she already felt something for the baby.
While Alejandro was watching the movie, Heather took that as an opportunity to admire him. It was rare for him to be engrossed in something for long enough for Heather to observe him without him noticing. Alejandro has a huge ego as it is and the last thing Heather wanted to do was to make it bigger. But, as much as she hates to admit it, Alejandro was a very handsome guy. The first thing she noticed was his sharp jade green eyes. There was something about his eyes that felt both comforting and dangerous all at the same time. Heather thought it was because of how they look when he sees different people. In Heather's opinion, Alejandro's eyes were his best feature. There was also his dark brown hair. Heather was always so jealous of how soft his hair was. Alejandro's hair was the perfect combination of soft and firm. Another thing that Heather liked about Alejandro was his nose. Yes, it was a weird thing to like, but there was something so alluring about it. Probably it was because it wasn't a conventional nose that today's beauty standard deemed as good looking. Or, it was because Heather always was a sucker for hooked noses. A part of Heather hated how she always felt gooey when she looked at her boyfriend. Lovey-dovey stuff made Heather sick, except when it came to Alejandro.
Heather silently cursed at herself as she cuddled closer to Alejandro. She also liked that Alejandro was basically her personal heater. She grumbled a little when Alejandro decided to kiss her forehead.
A yawn escaped Heather's lips. It just hit her just how exhausted she was. A lot happened today. Too much if you asked Heather. Being warm and comfortable didn't help that matter either. Usually Heather was the last one to fall asleep between the two antagonists. Alejandro was more of a morning bird while Heather was a night owl. But tonight was different. Everything is different now. With that thought, Heather falls asleep while curled up next to Alejandro.
It didn't take long for Alejandro to notice that Heather fell asleep. Alejandro didn't blame her for being that tired to fall asleep before him. If anything, he was glad that she did. It gave him an opportunity to enjoy Heather's beauty without her yelling at him. It was rare for him to see Heather in this state, though it was one that he enjoyed dearly. Sleeping Heather was completely different when she was awake. There was not a single sign of malice or disgust on her face. She's relaxed and her breathing is slow and even. She looked so angelic to Alejandro.
While watching Heather sleep, several thoughts spiraled around in Alejandro's head. All surrounding the baby growing inside Heather's womb. He couldn't show that he himself was panicking when Heather told him the news. Not that he doesn't want the baby. He absolutely does. It was more of the fact that he felt completely unprepared. Sure, Alejandro babysat his nieces from time to time, but they always went back home to their parents. This time around, HE was the parent.
There was also the fact that they had to tell their respected families. Alejandro's family was a lot more tolerant towards sex before marriage. Hell, his parents would be hypocrites if they weren't. Heather's family on the other hand was a completely different story. If Alejandro remembered correctly, one of Heather's cousins almost got outcasted from the family because she got pregnant right before she and her husband got married. Granted, Heather wouldn't give two shits if her family outcasted her. If anything, she probably would be thrilled.
Alejandro gently moved Heather's head onto a pillow then grabbed the ultrasound picture off of the nightstand and stared at it. It was so tiny. A part of Alejanro still can't believe it. It felt odd to feel so much pride and terror for something so small. Despite what some people may believe about Alejandro, he didn't care what the gender of the baby was. As long as the baby is healthy and happy, that's all he could ever ask for.
With that, Alejandro places the picture back on the nightstand and turns off the remaining lights in the room. Then he lays next to his girlfriend, wraps an arm around her waist, and falls asleep.