Chapter 20: Worse Late than Never
August 2012
Ishizu readied herself for bed, sleeping alone as usual with Seto on a business trip. Her belly was very large with the child that had been on her mind a lot lately. She smiled, thinking of the moment she told Seto...
June 2012
After coming home one evening after a long day at work, Seto walked into the kitchen to see Ishizu slaving over a hot pot. "Mmm, something smells nice." Seto said trying to hug her from behind but finding he couldn't quiet put his arms around her.
Ishizu stiffened at his touch. "Hi, sexy." she shifted out of his hug to turn and smile at him. "How was work?"
"Exhausting, but I'm glad I'm finally home with my beautiful wife. Who looks like she has been hiding something from me." Seto smirked running his fingers over her stomach.
"I don't know what you mean." Ishizu replied calmly, resisting the urge to push his hand away. SHe knew that would only make him more suspicious.
"You can't hide anything from me Mrs. Kaiba..." Seto purred in her ear.
"Well, I seem to have done it well so far since it took you seven months to figure it out." Ishizu smirked.
"W-wow, are you really seven months? I'm sorry I didn't notice Ishizu. I'e been so busy with work." Seto frowned.
"Yeah, and you'll be annoyed to know it's a girl." Ishizu smiled wider.
"Why would I be annoyed? I have two wonderful sons."
"You haven't thought of what having a girl means? Teenage boys."
"I think I will have to worry about my sons before my daughter. If they grow up looking as handsome as their father, I will have a lot of trouble on my hands." Seto chuckled.
"Ladies men of course." Ishizu giggled. Then she touched her belly, with a smile. "She kicked, you want to feel?"
"Sure, I would love to feel my daughter kicking." Seto smiled placing his hand on Ishizu's belly.
"Feel that?" Ishizu asked, looking up at him. "That's her."
"I cant wait to meet you." Seto whispered as he looked down at Ishizu and kissed her forehead.
August 2012
Ishizu was brought back to the present when a sharp pain hit her belly, making her groan. Is it time? she thought, worried.
Picking up the phone, Seto called Ishizu. "I hope its not too late."
Ishizu reached for the phone as the pain eased off. "Hello?"
"Hey honey, I just thought I would give you a call before I went to bed. How are you feeling?"
"Just fine, Seto. I'm holding down the fort here."
"That's good to hear. If everything goes well I should be home in the next couple of days."
"That's good, can't wait to see you then." Ishizu managed a smile.
"Ishizu, are you sure you're ok? I know you are close to your due date." Seto asked, concern growing in his voice.
"Yeah, I'm sure it's just the baby kick-" Ishizu let out a groan as another pain hit her, unable to keep from Seto hearing it over the phone.
"Ishizu? Are you okay? Say something." Seto sounded urgent even through the phone line.
Ishizu felt wetness seep into her pants and realized that her water had broken. "Seto, I think I'm in labor." She panted.
"I'll be home as soon as the jet can get me there." Seto promised. "Call Marik until I get there."
Ishizu hung up with Seto and called Marik, who rushed her to the hospital.
Seto arrived at the hospital and found Marik outside the room where Ishizu was. He looked pissed. "I missed it, didn't I?" he sighed.
"Yes, and your wife isn't happy." Marik glared at his brother-in-law.
"I can't help that I have a business to run. I have multiple priorities between my family and my company." Seto pointed out.
"You seem to put your company first, Seto. It might cost you your family if you're not careful." Marik stepped aside to let Seto in the room.
Seto entered the room and found Ishizu was awake and glaring at him. "I'm sorry I didn't show up in time. I tried to get here as soon as possible."
"You knew I was close to my due date, yet you still left." Ishizu folded her arms across her chest.
"What can I do to make up to you?" Seto asked with a sigh.
"Start coming home at a more reasonable time. Spend more time with your kids." Ishizu looked toward the baby warmer beside the bed. "Your daughter should know her father."
Seto went over to his daughter and looked down with a smile. The baby had dark hair and was sleeping. "She's beautiful. You're right, Ishizu. I need to make my family a bigger priority."
"Good, but I'll believe you've changed when I see it. Show me you can make the change or you might not have a family to come back to." Ishizu looked away from him.
"I promise I will do better." Seto kissed her forehead. "Get some rest."
"First, our little girl needs a name." Ishizu pointed out with a yawn.
"Sahara Anne." Seto smiled down at his daughter.
Ishizu smiled before settling back and quickly fell asleep.