The night was far spent but we barely noticed, too engrossed in the laughter and the memories. It was such a wonderful night but at last, it had to end. We needed to all go home but it was a successful girls' night and we only remembered we had homes to be when Min walked to our table and said "Hello wife, I think it's time I drop you ladies at home." I called Mr. Jiang and he arrived with a car fit for all nine of us. "Thank you," I whispered to him as we all settled in the car. He nodded and took off to drop all my tired friends at their apartments. While we drove off into the night, we continued our discussions dragging the fun for as long as we could but slowly the group reduced until it was just me, Agnes, Min, and Mr. jiang in the car. "It was an incredible day," I smiled as we arrived at the apartment complex. "It was," Agnes said and hugged me goodnight. She walked into her condo and I walked into mine with Min. "I guess we aren't having dinner this night," Min as
Should I call the meal I just ate breakfast or lunch? I can't believe I woke up so late and had breakfast as lunch. I should just stay in for the rest of the day but I had an appointment for my first ultrasound today. "OMG," I groaned. "What?" Min asked rushing towards me. He held my hand trying to figure out what was wrong with me. "I forgot to inform you about my ultrasound today. our ultrasound to see how the baby is doing," I said. "It's okay, when is it?" he asked. "Today and I think I am late already," I griteed. "Well then, let's get ready. I want to see our baby," MIn said and pulled me excitedly to the bathroom. it seems bathing together was going to be the normal thing around here, because how else would you explain Min casually dragging me to the bathroom and undressing me? He took off his clothes and we went into the shower. After Min washed me, he did the same thing to himself. He helped me wash my hair and led me out of the bathroom. I grabbed two towels and wrappe
Every night seems to end perfectly with Min and I loved that. I hated how we fought at the beginning but I guess if I had to make the sacrifice to be this close to him now, I would do it again. We showered together again this morning before we got dressed to go to the hospital. He had called into the restaurant and took a break. He took a break just to come with me to the hospital and be with me while we got to see our baby for the first time. I smiled at my reflection, grabbed my purse and phone, and went to meet Min in the living room. I wasn't having breakfast this morning, just a lot of water and he was doing it with me, although he didn't need to. I was wearing a green maxi flowy floral skirt with Min's white tee. I didn't do anything extra, something that would allow the doctor to easily have access to my stomach. I was so excited. "Mei you left your card," Min called out to me with my hospital ultrasound card. I laughed at my forgetfulness and smiled at him. "Thank goodness
The doctor's words struck me and made me think about my decision. I already accepted that I was going to die but that meant my baby would have to live without a mom. I had capable people, Min didn't love me but at least he wanted me now and that was something. The baby would have her father and she would be my little gift to life, almost like my reincarnation if it's a girl. I also had my parents and my friend. I knew they would all take care of my child, I didn't need to be here, my child was going to be in capable hands that I could trust. I shook my head and looked at the doctor. "I do not care about the consequences, I am going to have this baby," I said. "Mei, you need to think about this thoroughly," Mom suggested. "I have and I am keeping the baby, I have my husband and I know he will support me, there's no need to worry about it," I assure my parents and the doctor but they wouldn't listen.We all continued to argue about my safety and the risk I was putting my baby but I d
The hotel I was staying at was a small one and I was going to be there until I could travel the next day. I checked into my room, ordered dinner, and went to bed with a very sad woman. it seemed the world was against me. My phone had been ringing all day, my parents and Min had tried to reach me but I refused to pick up the call. the phone got too loud and annoying and I had to turn it off to rest better. I needed my sleep for the trip I was embarking on. I was planning to fly to another state but flying would get me caught by my parents, I had to use the road, they'll never think I'll use the road. I had that one thing planned out. The next morning at six Am, the breakfast banquet at the hotel wasn't ready, I had to plead to get toast and I left the hotel after paying. I rented out a storage space and kept my phone there, took out a lot of cash, and left my cards there. The amount of money I took out would probably lead them to this hotel but before they got here. I would be long
Min stood outside my door grinning at me. How did he find me? What was he doing outside my house? Were my parents with him? I stuck my head outside and didn't find them. I asked the question I asked earlier again. "How did you find me?" "Can I come in? I need to explain everything to you," he said. I contemplated letting him into my house but I missed him and he was here and I was so happy. I allowed him to walk in and even gave him dinner. He was here late. Was he planning to sleep over? Were we going to bathe together that night? "How did you find me?" I asked immediately after he finished eating. He tried to say something and choked. I handed him a cup of water and rubbed his back. "I'm sorry," I said. He nodded and coughed. "I'll answer all your questions from the hospital," he said and began to narrate the story. "While the doctor discussed how he was going to remove the bay without telling you and with the consent of your parents, it was finalized. I didn't know if you heard
With Min on the trip back home, the twelve-hour ride back to home didn't seem too long. We sat together in the middle of the bus. It was a red thirty-seater bus, and we chose to sit down two rows away from the last row. Min sat outside while I sat close to the window. I watched the road and watched the change go from bright to dark while talking to Min and laughing. We arrived back at the hotel where I spent the night before I went on my little break. I opened my safe and took my phone, my card, and everything else I had placed in the storage space. I returned the key and we boarded a cab back to the condo. I tried to turn on my phone, but it was turned off. I must have forgotten to turn it off and it must have ended up dying. Two weeks without charging juice and what I was sure were numerous calls from my friends. We arrived at our apartment without seeing any neighbors, mostly Agnes or any member of her family. I wanted to inform her that I was back but I think I needed to be str
I wanted this to surprise Min but I was horrible at baking. I should have just made a simple meal but I went out to bake a cake. I have never made a cake, never taken classes but I thought I could do it. "Hey, what is wrong with my princess?" Min asked and wiped the lone tear that was slowly running down my face. His touch broke the dam and I started bawling. "I wanted to bake you a cake but I messed it up and now we have this really hard bread," I said pointing at the supposed cake behind me. "At least it looks really pretty, you sure do know how to paint a cake," he teased. I punched him and watched him clean my tears. "There's my pretty princess, let's eat your masterpiece," he said and pulled a chair for me. I got settled in and he settled into the order. I filled his glass with the jar of juice on the table. The table was decorated with a cake, a jar of juice, and all my favorite berries. Min cut a slice for himself and me and took a bite. I watched for his reaction but he di