Note: this is a longer chapter than the rest. I even got startled when I saw the count. Lol. Like really, How did this shebang reach 4k words? I was completely awed.
Wait, first of all, I didn't mean to say that it's okay to have sex even if the woman is pregnant. Omg. It had just dawned on me. I was thinking about what I had put in the story and poof! I knew I was out of my mind when I wrote that. Jeez! Who, in his super duper mega busting dimwitted mind would jerkily have sex with a pregnant woman?! That would be total bonkers! Okay. Rant again. Yada yada yada. Btw, guys, if you noticed, I broke my word two times. I said it would be long til I update. But... It's night out and tomorrow's my review and I would totally lose time if I don't grasp this opportunity. Who agrees with me? Raise your hand! *raises hand* thanks! I wuv you all! You rock!
*Max's POV*
I felt so weak and vulnerable. My body was so limp I couldn't even get up. I opened my eyes and saw Fang on my side, sleeping with my hand grasped in his.
"Hey Max."A familiar sweet voice spoke. It was Angel.
I smiled, totally forgetting all that we had argued. "Hey Angel."
"How are you feeling?"She asked, sitting on the side of my bed.
"A little limp."I answered.
"That would be because of the drug."She smiled. "Congratulations."
I knitted my eyebrows in question. Did I win in a lottery?
"For having twins. Seriously, I thought my vision just made your stomach a lot bigger. I should've known you would have twins."She explained.
Now that processed a little bit faster. "So you knew this all along? Is that why you're holding us back?"
She nodded and grinned.
"Thanks, Ange."
Fang stirred, raising his head slightly. When he noticed that I was already awake, he snapped his eyes open and rubbed them. "Max! How are you feeling, honey?"
"Mm.. After passing out and having a drug injected on me, I am perfectly fine I could even beat you on a race."I said sarcastically and he smiled, squeezing my hand lightly.
"Guess what Max! We're having twins!"Fang whispered happily.
"Yeah. Angel just told me while you were sleeping."I replied and put my free hand on the lower part of my tummy just below my navel. "Thank God nothing happened to them."
The door opened, making me tilt my head. Mom's there, in her doctor suit. And she was with someone. A blonde woman with blue eyes.
"Max, this is Dr. Alice Monroe. She was the one I called to check on you when I found out you were pregnant. She's a gynecologist and she took all the stuffs in your case. She would be your doctor from now on."Mom announced and left.
I smiled at the doctor. She was pretty and nice looking. She didn't look like a messing air brained doctor. "Hi."I said.
She smiled back warmly. "Hello, Max. First of all, I want to congratulate you on having twins. As you know, only a few are having twins."
"Thanks."I said, and couldn't help the joy in my voice.
"Well, into the business, I would be frank with you."She started. Angel gasped. I looked at her and she looked back with fear in her eyes.
"I think I'm going to get a break. I can't hear this."She walked out of the room.
"What's up?"Fang asked in panicky tone. "Did something bad happen?"
I waited for the doctor. She pursed her lips. "Max, is currently suffering from a rare sensitivity in pregnancy. (Author's note: totally made up guys. No expert terms here. All fanfictional.) Which, is why she suddenly passed out. You guys are even lucky to still have your twins now because, if I hadn't checked on her and gave her some medicines, she would've had a miscarriage."Dr. Monroe explained slowly.
I gasped silently and put a hand on my mouth. Fang gave my hand an assuring squeeze as the doctor continued.
"Now I have to warn you both. You have to be careful in this stage. You need to refrain yourselves from sex. Which is a very bad thing for the babies. "
"We won't do it."Fang and I said at the same time.
"Good."The doctor smiled. "Two, NEVER slip. That would be a total danger. We wouldn't only lose the twins. We would lose Max as well. "
Fang's hand trembled in mine.
"Three, most importantly, avoid stress. Stress makes all things in their worst state. Max, your middle name is charging off, according to a source and I warn you for it. Do not let your blood pressure rise. You got here because of stress. You wouldn't want it to repeat, now would you?"
I shook my head.
"Of course not."She raised her brows. "The medicines I gave you are for the twins, for them to be able hold on to you better and some vitamins. I'll write the prescriptions later and give it to Dr. Martinez."She curved her lips. "Be good, you two. Being twenty year old parents is still too young. Especially for your case, Max."
I nodded again. "Thank you, Dr. Monroe."I said and quirked a side of my lips. She left and I immediately burst into sobs. "Fang!"I cried and he kissed my forehead. My throat closed and my chest felt like caving in.
"Max, calm down. It's gonna be alright."He said and kissed me.
I squeezed his hand for comfort. This is hard. I don't wanna lose our babies. Never in my life.
*Fang's POV*
I never realized this would be this hard. Every movement should be calculated and measured. If we lose the twins, I will lose Max as well. It was a forking situation.
I watched as Max drifted off to sleep again after she cried. I hated seeing her having a difficulty. And now, we didn't have any choice. If I could only take all the pain she was experiencing, I would've. I would bet my life just to see her doing fine.
I put my hand on the spot where our twins are.
"Please be good."I whispered and rubbed them gently. I bent down and kissed Max's forehead.
A tear escaped my eye as I imagined the next few days. 'No!' I told myself. 'Don't you ever think about it!'
It hurt like hell. It was worse than my past. Worse than the war! No one ever wanted to be in my position! One could totally go insane. I love Max so damn much I would die if she did.
*Ella's POV*
I saw Angel walk out of the room with a sad look on her face.
'What's the matter?'I thought. Maybe she was yelled at by Max? No I don't think so.
I had the instinct to follow her up to the bathroom to approach her. Obviously, something bad was up.
"Angel?"I called.
"Ella? What are you doing here?"She asked. "You didn't follow me, did you?"
"Well, I saw you walk out of the room so, I followed you here."I answered. "Did something happen?"
She looked up at me, fear and sadness showed in the look of her eyes. The calming blue eyes were now different.
Angel told me all that she had read from the doctor's mind. And that Max could be in grave danger for her pregnancy.
I didn't know what to say. Or react. While I was here, having a normal pregnancy, Max, my only sister, my best friend, was feeling the exact opposite of it.
*Angel's POV*
It was all too much! The pain, the fears, the risks! I couldn't lose Max! I just couldn't! I couldn't imagine a life without her! She stood as my mother and sister for my whole freaking life! And this was all she got?! A miserable life with her family? I don't know what to feel. Or even what to say for their situation. I know for myself that that was a very bad sign. Max's life was now a very thin and feeble thread that could break any time. It was impossible to be optimistic. I know in times like this we need to be. But for a girl who sees visions like me, it would totally be different.
*Max's POV*
We would have twins. Yes. It was kinda happy. But it was dangerous. Well, I'm just scared. Scared that I might lose them if I did something wrong. Or if I didn't become careful. I was swimming in sleep again. Being sleepy isn't a choice when you are drugged so even if I wanted to wake up, my mind would suddenly feel fuzzy and drowsy.
For real, this was what I feared the most. Like, hurting my family even if I don't want to. Well, as much as it hurt me, I was sure it hurt my family too. And got them worried sick. I know I would be if something happened to any of them. But this is different. The twins were the newest family members and I couldn't help but to think a future with them. I wanna hold them in my arms already. Or even just see them. I was so excited and overwhelmed. I was sure they would be so small and feeble. I wanted to protect them because of it.
I stirred in my drug induced sleep. My flock was sleeping around the chairs in the room and Fang was still here beside me. I brought my free hand to his hair and played with it. I chuckled softly. I wanted my kids to look exactly like Fang. So they would remind me of him always.
"Hey Max, do you need anything?"Iggy's soft whispering voice seemed to echo around the silent room.
"Hey Iggy. "I smiled. "Um... No. I don't feel like needing anything at the moment. Thanks anyway. "
"Hey, I'm sorry about your situation. I know it's gonna be hard."He walked to my bed and gave me a sympathetic look from his sightless eyes.
"Yeah."I muttered sadly. "Congratulations on Ella too. You're gonna have a baby too."I grinned wider. "I bet another pyromaniac."
Iggy laughed. "Yeah you can say that again. Especially when Gazzy planned on teaching your kid first."
I laughed softly. "You two. Don't you dare."I glared at him playfully.
"So... Um... I'm gonna get home, go to your house and fetch some clothes for you. Your mom said you still need to rest one more day here under the doctor's supervision. And this dude,"He touched Fang's shoulder."Really needs the rest. Maybe tomorrow I would be the one to watch over you."
"Thanks Iggy."I said.
"No problem."He smiled and waved a hand. "Hey Gaz come on."The two left, leaving the bright room silent again. I saw Angel sleeping on the couch across my bed. I sighed. She wanted the best for me after all. And Total's right. I always go charging off. Now I felt bad for nagging at her earlier this morning.
A day passed and in the mercy of God, nothing happened so far. This was the day when I would be going home. Iggy brought me sweatpants and a tee, since I shouldn't wear jeans. It would squeeze my twins.
"Okay, Max,"Doctor monroe said. "Last notes: one, eat healthy foods. It would totally help. Especially fruits and vegetables. Two, don't be silly and refrain from sex,"Fang and I nodded. "Three, never stress yourself. Four, just be gentle on moving. I also have to warn you about the roads. Watch out for some humps. I swear it wouldn't be a nice thing to make your car jump on them while you're in."We nodded again. "That's all you need to know for now. Just call me if something goes wrong."She gave us her call card.
"Thanks. We would. "I said and put it in my wallet.
"Take care."She smiled and left.
Fang carried the bag where a few clothes and things were in and we walked slowly to our car. It was scary to even walk. I don't trust any floor. I just looked down to see if there were any obstacles that could trip me even if Fang's hand was already on my waist.
In the car, Angel was already there in the back seat, waiting for us. I smiled at her and entered the car.
"Max! I'm glad you're coming home!"She cheered.
"Me too Angel."I said and looked at Fang as he sat on his seat. He started the car and went on our way as carefully as possible. The ride home was silent and calm. I watched the road to our house pass by.
"Fang, do you know where we're going?"I asked. I think he was just in a train of thought or what.
"Oh, yeah. I just think it's best that you stay with your mom and sister while you're having them."He told me, pointing his nose to my stomach and I nodded. "Also, I filed a resignation for you in your work."I nodded again. They were all for the best. I worked for a security agency. I trained people there. Well, in the people who survived, I saw that the odds were in their favor and bad guys still lived.
At home, my clothes were already in my old room's closet and my flock and mother and sister welcomed me like they did after our honeymoon.
I guess the cookies still taste the best.
*Fang's POV*
I talked to the doctor an hour before Max woke up in the clinic. She told me all about Max's possible mood swings and I shouldn't raise my pride up because she would be experiencing a very tough work to make my twins live.
"No matter how she yells at you, just do the favor of understanding."Doctor Monroe told me. "I bet she would be feeling worse than normal pregnant women do because of her condition. Take care of her Fang."
I really would without it. I do understand Max's situation and how she would have a hard time.
That night, we snuggled in her bed together, just like the old times.
"It would be alright. I promise."I whispered to her then planted a kiss on the top of her head.
"I trust you."She whispered back, making my heart ache. I so hope that that promise would stay.
When I already know that she was sleeping, I sneaked downstairs for a glass of water.
Then I heard someone puking. I know even if the sound was muffled. As I got down the stairs, Ella went out of the kitchen bathroom, panting.
"Ella, are you okay? What's going on?"I asked.
"I'm pregnant, Fang. But please don't tell mom about it."Ella said.
That shocked me a little bit. Why not? I mean, her mom's gotta know it first, right? But instead of questioning, I said, "okay. Congratulations too."
"Thanks."She said and continued her way.
I got a glass of water and drank it straight. And then another. I put the glass on the sink and got another one for Max. I put it on her bedside table and silently crept up to her side. And as if awake, she placed her head on my chest as she put an arm around me. I covered her with her blanket and just listened to her breathing.
*Flashback 3 years ago*
Max's mom trusted me so much that she even allowed me to sleep in Max's room whenever we fell asleep together. Still, Max was a peace sleeper. She looked so calm and peaceful when she closed her eyes, making me fall in love with her deeper.
I was leaning on her headboard, she on my chest and her arm around my torso. We were like that every night. I almost always stay here.
I lived in a house with Iggy, Gazzy, and Angel. They were my housemates. While we were still too young to have a job, Nino Pierpont answered all our necessities for a couple of years until Iggy and I turned 18. But I rarely get home to them, given that Max and I were almost inseparable. I was still glad that they weren't at all bothered with our magnetized relationship. They all knew what we'd gone over. They knew how we ended up, sticked to each other like super glue.
*Flashback ends*
"I love you Max. Forever and always."I whispered to Max's hair and fell asleep myself.
I woke up the next morning with Max nudging me.
"Fang. Accompany me to the bathroom?"She said and I nodded. I assisted her on walking to her bathroom and she threw up on the toilet. I rubbed her back and handed her several tissue sheets. She flushed the toilet and I waited for her as she brushed her teeth. After that, I just let her lie back down on the bed and wait for me as I went down the kitchen for breakfast.
I spotted the room empty so I just decided to cook for us four. I would just leave the rest for mom and Ella.
I cooked a bunch of bacon and a dozen of eggs and brought the half to Max's room for the both of us. I also got her a glass of milk and pared her some fruits like the doctor told me.
I put the bed table beside her and helped her get up.
She crinkled her nose. "I don't feel like eating bacon and eggs."She muttered.
"What do you want to eat? I'll make it for you."I said.
She thought for a moment and answered, "Pancakes. And maple syrup."
That shocked me. "I thought you never ever wanted to see them again?"
"But I want them now."She quirked a side of her mouth at me.
"Okay then, just wait for 10 minutes."
~Time Skip~
"Thanks Fang."Max told me as I brought her now-again favorite breakfast. I just ate the bacon and eggs alone as she ate her pancakes.
Max was gonna take a bath now and I so don't want her to. What if she slipped?
"I'll be fine. Don't worry."She assured me.
"Be careful, Max."I just said, knowing that I wouldn't win this argument anyhow.
*Max's POV* (guys I know what you're thinking. I know I'm making this messed up but I just want you to know all the happenings from both of their point of views.)
"Max, maybe I should come."Fang said as I entered the bathroom.
"Fang-"I tried to say but he cut me.
"Max, please. I'm your husband."He insisted. "I don't trust your bathroom floor."
"No way. I won't let you watch me take a bath. Seriously."I glared at him and rolled my eyes.
"I insist."He said. "Then I'll shut my eyes."
"Fine."I scoffed and let him come in.
As I opened the water of the shower, I told Fang that he would get wet there. But he said it was okay so I just let him stay. I trust him with all my life and I was sure he wouldn't let me be close to even a meter to peril. I grasped his hand as I stepped on the stall.
"Be careful Max."He reminded.
"I will."I said but he still didn't let go of my hand I shook our hands but he still clung on mine. 'Now how would I take a bath with one hand?'
I was totally naked now and I didn't really want Fang to see me. Yes he's my husband, but really? It would be completely awkward.
"Don't dare Fang"I warned.
I looked at my body. There was barely a change except for the slight bump on my lower abdomen. It wasn't that big but it really made a difference, since I always stayed fit because my body burns calories faster than a normal person.
I finished my bath, Fang still in place. "Hey I'm finished."I said and he gave me the towel. With closed eyes, note that. Who could ever ask for a more gentleman husband? I was totally watching him and he didn't look tempted. As soon as I got dressed, I gave him a long and meaningful kiss.
(Author's note: that part is to show how AMAAAAZING Fang is! I so so so love him!)
*Ella's POV*
Angel was bugging me all day and all night to just tell everybody that I'm pregnant. She was just excited. But I still couldn't. I didn't want to be chewed out by mom.
"Ella. Sooner or later she's gonna find out."Angel wittingly said. "You gotta tell her before she even discovers it herself."
Well, she's right. I have to tell her before she finds out. But how? I'm too scared to do so.
"Trust me. It won't be that bad."
Um... I trust my family and the flock but... Now, I don't really know what to do. "Okay. I'll try."I muttered.
"Perfect. Now we would have no secrets in the house."She smiled.
Mom took a day off from the clinic so she's probably in her office.
I knocked on the door.
"Come in."Mom said and I came in. "Ella! What are you doing here? Do you need something?"She asked.
"Uh... Sort of. I wanna discuss something with you."I started. My heart pounded as she asked what it is. "Um..."I muttered, carefully picking out the things I needed to say. She raised her eyebrows at me with a smile. "Mom, I'm sorry."I blurted out. Tears stung my eyes and I couldn't hold them back. They poured out and I just broke down. Mom hugged me.
"Hey, Ella. Stop crying. What's up?"She asked calmly.
I breathed a couple of times before answering. "I did something bad."I croaked.
She sighed. "Forgivable or unforgivable?"
"I don't know. Both."I sniffled. "I'm pregnant, mom."I said immediately.
"What?!"She snapped. "Ella! You're about to be married!"She scolded. She closed her eyes and looked at me in the eye. "I can't believe you totally went against my words! You should've waited until marriage!"
"I'm sorry."I murmured. Then I felt her brush my hair with her fingers.
"Anyway it's done and cannot be undone."She kissed my temple. "I just hope it's Iggy's?"
"Mom!"I laughed, still tears in my eyes. "Of course it's his!"
"Okay okay I'm just kidding."She squeezed my hand. "It's good that you told me."She grinned and pinched my cheek gently.
So Angel was right. It wasn't that bad. I gotta tell Max about this.
I went upstairs to the bedrooms and to Max's. "Max?"I knocked.
"Come in."She called out.
I opened the door slowly. She and Fang were in the bed sitting.
"Um... I'll just go outside."Fang announced and left.
I sat on the bed and grinned at Max.
"What's the smile all about?"She asked, smiling too. Just a little weak.
"I told mom about my baby and she wasn't that furious about it."I replied.
"Ohmygod! That's great!"She cheered. "So you don't have any problems anymore?"
"None. I'm just worried about you."I gave her a sympathetic look. I hope she gets over the challenge that God gave her. I know she could.
dun dun dun! Okay that was a long and boring shenanigan chapter. Hope you like it! Have a say people! I'm about to go charging off!