Chapter 24 surprise
It's been a few weeks since Ben and Gwen have gotten married and we rejoin them during breakfast. Ben was sitting at the table drinking a cup of coffee while Gwen was eating some cereal. It's hard to believe they're a married couple considering that they're cousins and that they used to fight a lot as kids. But all that is history now because several weeks ago they married each other on their 22nd birthday.
Suddenly Gwen stirred
"Oh man I don't feel so good…" she said as she held her stomach. She then got up from her seat and ran to the bathroom. Shortly afterwards Ben could her sounds of vomiting. Filled with concern Ben put his coffee down and went after her. After a few minutes Gwen stopped vomiting and straightened up
"Are you okay Gwen? What happened?"
"I don't know. Maybe I got a virus…"
"I hope not…" said Ben and approached her and placed a hand on her forehead
"Your temperature seems fine. Maybe you should stay home today…"
Gwen nodded as she turned around and vomited some more as her husband looked at her sadly
Unfortunately for Gwen the vomiting failed to cease during the next few days so the couple decided to seek medical help. They got into Ben's car and drove to meet up with their family doctor…
An hour later…
Ben and Gwen were sitting in the doctor's office as he examined Gwen. When he used the stethoscope and placed it on her stomach he smiled widely
"Mr. Tennyson you'll be happy to know that you're young wife here is pregnant…"
Both Ben and Gwen's eyes widened in shock
"Are you sure?" asked Gwen
"Positive. I advise you to start taking ultrasound tests on a regular basis to make sure the baby is alright"
"You bet. Thanks Dr. Gibbon" said Gwen happily as she beamed at him while he removed the device from his ears
"My pleasure. I wish you two luck and a smooth pregnancy"
"You bet. Thanks again…" said the couple as they left his office. Once the door was closed behind them they couldn't help but squeal with joy as Gwen hopped slightly in her place
"This is great Ben. You're going to be a father…"
"And you're going to be a mother…" he said happily and kissed her forehead as they walked back to the car.
During the next few months the two cousins went to ultrasound once every two weeks and every time they went there they were happy to see their child healthily grow. It wasn't until a few months went by that they received a shock
"Good morning Mrs. Tennyson. How are you feeling today?" said the nurse as Gwen lay on the bed while Ben sat by her side holding her hand
"I'm great. Let's see how the little one is doing…" she said as the picture appeared on the screen
"Would you look at that…" said the nurse happily as she smiled
"What?" said Gwen slightly alarmed
"It looks like you don't have one little one but two…." She said happily and beamed at the future mother. The two cousins exchanged surprised looks
"I have twins?" asked Gwen in disbelief
"Yes you do. Two girls to be exact… congratulations…" said the nurse happily as the couple smiled with joy
"You hear that dear? You're gonna have a sister to play with…" said Ben softly to Gwen stomach as he rubbed it gently
"Yes you will…" he cooed as everyone laughed…
As the months went by Gwen's abdomen grew larger and larger and her discomfort grew. But despite the discomfort they were both happy as could be.
Before long it was October and the ninth month was in. The two cousins sat on the couch watching a movie peacefully. Until…
"Ben?" said the young women
"Yeah?"
"My water broke…"
To be continued…
Nothing like a good old cliffhanger to get you guys going right? Don't worry, the next chapter will hopefully be coming soon. Prepare yourself for the miracle of the beginning of a new life…