Woohoo. It goes on. This time with surprises. But I think Erik and "Lou" will be looking forward to it. But the reaction of their parents and relatives will come later. Just be patient. I hope I write everything correctly. Unfortunately, I have no idea about this subject but I'm trying hard. I hope you enjoy this chapter and look forward to your comments and kudos.
Greetings Petit Erik
Louise POV
Over the next few weeks I felt very strange and uncomfortable. Every morning I threw up in the bathroom. I decided not to tell my parents anything for now so they wouldn't worry too much. Luckily, I had a gynecologist appointment on Friday. When it was finally Friday, I could feel myself getting excited. Finally, it was my turn. I laid down and the doctor started examining me. I followed everything on a monitor. Nothing looked abnormal to me.
Suddenly my doctor said: "Oh!"
Immediately I asked him what was wrong. He took his stethoscope and placed it on my belly. I was now more than confused. But that confusion subsided when I learned what he meant.
"I'm afraid you're no longer traveling alone, Miss Bode."
My eyes grew wide.
"How...how do you mean?", I asked.
"I clearly hear a heartbeat."
With that, he took his stethoscope from my belly and pulled out the ultrasound machine. Then he put some of the cool gel on my belly and we were able to look at the inside of my belly.
"There," he said, pointing his finger at the screen. "You can clearly see something there. But... wait a minute," he said to me.
I was a bit taken aback. He moved the device to the other side of my stomach.
"Ah, there it is."
"What, what's there?", I asked him excitedly.
He smiled mischievously at me.
"It seems you have not one passenger, but two."
"Two?!", I said in utter amazement.
"Congratulations, Miss Bode. You are pregnant with twins. At the moment you are in the 2nd month."
He took the ultrasound off my belly, wiped the gel off with a cloth, and I was able to get up from the couch.
"I'd say you'll be coming here once a month for a checkup from now on. And I look forward to meeting the children's father as well. I wish you all the best."
I nodded and said goodbye to him. As I waited for the bus, I called Erik. I didn't care at all if he was at work now. He simply had to know this. So I dialed his number and waited anxiously to see if he would pick up. After 2 times ringing he picked up.
"Mühlheim", I heard him say.
"Erik," I called out.
"Lou. Hello, my dear. How are you? Is everything all right?"
"Yes. No. I don't know," I stammered.
"Lou! What happened?", Erik asked me with increasing panic.
"Erik? I'm pregnant."
Erik POV
Pregnant? Lou was pregnant?
"Erik?" she cried desperately, "say something?!"
"Pregnant, Lou?"
"Yes, Erik. Pregnant. But..."
"But?", I inquired anxiously.
"With twins," she said.
"With twins?", I squeaked.
My voice was getting higher.
"Yes, Erik. With twins."
I was dead silent. My Lou was pregnant! By me! With twins!
"They...they're mine, aren't they?"
"Of course, Erik!" she cried, "Do you think I'd cheat on you?"
"No! Of course not. I just didn't think it was possible with my condition."
"Oh, Erik," I heard her sigh, "there's nothing wrong with you."
"Except the obvious."
"But you know I don't care about that, I hope?"
"Yes, of course I know that. You know I love that fact about you more than anything. Like so many other things."
"Aww, Erik. You're so cute," she squealed through my phone.
I grinned and asked: "Do you know what month you are yet?"
"The doctor said at the 2nd. Oh Erik, I'm so happy. I'm surprised but also so happy. I've always wanted to be a mother. Are you happy too?", she asked me.
"Happy? Overwhelming! My happiness can't be described. I'm so excited to finally meet my peewees ."
She giggled over the phone.
"Believe me, Erik. So am I. Oh, my bus is coming. I'll hear you today. I love you."
"I love you too," I replied, and we both hung up.
Immediately I returned to my place. Right now we were rehearsing the opera 'Hannibal' and I was hopefully giving the dancers helpful tips on how to do some things even better.
"What happened, Erik?" the conductor asked me, because I came out from behind the stage grinning broadly and carrying my bag.
I don't know why but I always had fresh clothes in it in case I ever had to make an impromptu visit to my Lou. Apparently that time was now.
"I'm terribly sorry, Marius but I just found out I'm going to be a father."
"What?" the entire ensemble asked me; including Madame Giry and her daughter Meg.
"Yes. I'm going to be a father. And doubly so."
"Oh, Erik, we are so happy for you," Marius said, coming over to me and shaking my hand.
"Thank you, Marius," I said with a grin.
But as the entire ensemble was coming toward me, I shouted: "Guys! I don't have time. I have to go!"
"Of course," they all shouted, thankfully still staying on stage.
I smiled gratefully at them and made my way out. Just before I did, though, I turned into the manager's office. He just had to know this. I grinned as I ran up the stairs and then shortly thereafter yanked open the door. Nadir was lounging in his chair and his feet were on the table when I barged in. The Persian cried out, and immediately sat down candle-deep.
"Man, Erik!" he exclaimed.
"Do you have to scare me like that?"
I grinned and now gently closed the door.
"Yes, my dear Daroga, I must. Because I'm afraid I have to leave you again for a weekend."
His eyes grew wide.
"Why is that?"
I grinned so hard it almost hurt. I felt a slight tug in my right cheek. Man, I couldn't stop smiling.
"I just got a call and found out I'm going to be a father."
Nadir jumped up, walked around the table and looked at me.
"You, Erik are going to be a father?"
I had to laugh. That's how happy I was.
"Yes, Nadir. I'm going to be a father. And that too, twice."
"Twice?" Daroga's eyes widened more and more.
"Yes, Daroga. Twice. That's why I think you understand what my duty is now. Please take care of Ayesha. I'll be back on Sunday night. See you."
And with that, I was rushing out the door and making my way to the main train station. 'Come on. Go by faster,' I said to the clock on the streetcar. When we got to the main station, I quickly ran inside and headed straight for my train. Two hours later, I had finally arrived in Lou's home village. I quickly made my way to her home. I reached her property, sprinted to the front door, and rang the doorbell. Immediately the door was opened for me and my angel emerged.
"Erik!" she cried out in surprise.
"What are you doing here?"
I grinned and kissed her stormily.
"Well, what do you think? I want to see the mother of my children."
This I explained as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"But... your work."
"You're more important. And our peewees."
With that, I smiled and put my hand on her belly. Lou smiled at me and then kissed me stormily as well. While our lips were pressed together, I placed my hand on her stomach and Louise took off my mask and wig. I took them from her and placed them on the small cabinet next to the door. We separated after that so I could take off my shoes and jacket. Then we went into the living room together and flopped down on the couch. I took the corner of Lou's shirt in my hand.
"May I, angel?"
"Of course," she replied with a smile.
Gently, I pulled her shirt up, exposing her stomach. Then I carefully placed my cheek on her belly and gently caressed it.
"Hello, little ones. Here's your daddy," I whispered softly.
Lou giggled lightly and I felt her hand in my hair. I purred softly and Lou giggled again. As she did so, her belly trembled slightly, which I thought was very cute. I continued to gently stroke her belly and felt a very slight bulge.
"Oh," I said in surprise.
"What is it?" asked Lou from above.
I looked at her with a happy smile.
"They're growing."
"Of course they do. And faster than you think"
"I finally want to meet them, dear."
"Believe me," Lou said, stroking my cheek, "so do I."
I kissed her softly and rested my cheek on her stomach again. Then I began to hum softly. Lou continued to stroke my hair. Then she also began to hum lightly. Soon after, her humming turned into singing.
"In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
And do I dream again?
For now, I find
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside my mind"
I smiled on her belly and joined her singing with my own.
"Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside your mind"
She smiled at me and continued to sing our song.
"Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I am the mask you wear"
I joined in our song.
"It's me they hear"
Then we finally sang together and it was the most beautiful thing I've heard. Except when Lou told me she loved me and today when she told me I was going to be a father.
"Your (my) spirit and my (your) voice
In one combined
The Phantom of the Opera is here
Inside my (your) mind
(he's there, the Phantom of the Opera)
He's there, the Phantom of the Opera"
Then I started to sing.
"In all your fantasies
You always knew
That man and mystery"
Lou got in again.
"Were both in you"
We continued to sing together.
"And in this labyrinth
Where night is blind
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside my (your) mind
He's there, the Phantom of the Opera"
I heard Louise start to laugh.
"Don't ask me to sing those high notes now."
"Oh Lou," I pouted playfully.
She laughed even harder and gave me a kiss on the lips.
"If one of our children should become a girl, you can train her to be a prima donna."
"Like Carlotta used to be in my day?", I asked with a mischievous grin.
"Not that cruel."
I laughed, sat up and pulled my angel into my arms.
"Do you really think I'll be able to be patient?", I asked her.
"I'm afraid you'll have to. But the faster they grow, the faster the time will pass. Imagine when you feel that first kick then."
"I can't wait, love," I whispered.
"Neither can I."
We sat in silence for some time as I gently stroked her tummy. 'It won't be a tummy much longer,' I thought to myself.
"I don't want to tell my parents or anyone else yet," Lou said suddenly.
"Why not?", I inquired, looking at her.
"It's supposed to be a gift. Preferably for Christmas."
"You want me to be there for your Christmas?", I asked, amazed.
"Hey," Lou said suddenly, turning to me.
"You're the father of my children and my boyfriend. Of course you're in. No arguments."
"Okay, angel. But then I suppose I'm coming to your birthday too, right?", I inquired.
The look she gave me would have killed me instantly.
"Of course. In fact, I insist on it. You have to meet my whole clan, don't you?"
"Wow. That sounds like a lot of people."
"Well, you already know my parents. Then there are my grandparents, my aunts and uncles, my cousins. And my grandparents' dog."
"Wow. That's really a lot," I replied.
"Nope, not in bulk. It's actually pretty okay."
"All right. So I'll definitely join your clan there," I replied.
"Nah, not this late. Before that, it's my mom's birthday."
"And... and I'm supposed to be there?"
"Erik! You are theoretically already her son-in-law. YOU. ARE. INCLUDED!"
I raised my hands to defend myself from my fiery girlfriend.
"Yes, angel. It was just a question, too."
She grumbled and said: "An utterly stupid question."
I hugged her from behind and rested my chin on her shoulder.
"Come on, angel. Let's be happy today, not fight."
She turned her head and kissed me.
"I don't want that either. I think it's more like hormones."
"Curse your hormones," I growled.
Lou laughed and snuggled up to me.
"What do we want to do today, anyway?", I asked her.
Lou thought for a moment, then looked at me.
"Do you want to swim?"
Louise POV
"Swimming?" asked Erik, tilting his head.
"Yes. We have a pool in the backyard. Don't worry. No one will see us," I explained in response to his anxious look.
"Okay. Then let's go," he said and stood up.
"Really?", I asked him.
"Of course. Now you've made my mouth water. So let's go."
"Oh thank you, Erik," I exclaimed, kissing him quickly and then running to my room to put on my bathing suits.
I put on my bikini and a blue beach dress on top. Then I packed some sunscreen, my sunglasses, bath towels and candy. Erik had just come back from the bathroom and had changed his formal clothes for a pair of swim trunks (black, as usual) and a white t-shirt.
"Wow," I whispered seductively and walked up to him, "sexy."
He grinned and kissed me.
"Shall we, Mademoiselle?" he asked me, holding out his arm.
I grinned and slid my arm into the crook of his arm.
"With pleasure, Monsieur."
Together we walked out the patio door and into our garden. It was fairly large and surrounded by hedges so no one could see in. I walked straight to our pool. It was nice and big, so several people could be in it at once. Erik was just putting up the parasol.
"I don't want to burn this," he said, grinning as he pointed to his nearly bald head.
I smiled, dug out my sunscreen, and slathered myself thoroughly. When Erik was done, he came over to me and took some for himself, too.
"Angel? Can you put some on my back, please?", I asked him.
"Of course."
I took off my dress and I felt, his gentle hands on my back. When he was done, he turned around.
"Would you please do the same for me, angel?"
"Sure," I replied, putting some of the cream on his back and spreading it gently.
Then I went around to him, put some cream on my hand again and spread it very gently on his face. Erik closed his eyes and leaned into my touch. Gently, I touched his deformed cheek. He purred and smiled as I did so. When I finished, he opened his eyes again. He was still smiling and kissed me gently.
"I'll never get used to the feeling of being touched tenderly."
"Eventually you will. And your children will be very affectionate."
He grinned, took my hand, and we walked to the pool. Erik climbed up the ladder and then slowly lowered himself into the water. I came to him immediately. He wrapped me in his arms and together we floated gently in the water. Then I gently peeled myself out of his arms and lay with my back on the water. Erik came next to me and gently stroked my belly.
"You are so beautiful, Louise," he whispered softly to me.
"So are you, Erik. I know it and our children will know it too."
"I hope so," he murmured.
I looked at him and stroked his disfigured cheek.
"Believe me, Erik. They'll love you for who you are. Just like I do."
Erik had light tears in his eyes.
"Thank you, Lou. I love you."
"I love you too, Erik. About everything."
Thus, we relaxed in the water for some more time. I could never be happier. My Erik was with me and I had found out I was pregnant. With twins. My life could not be better.