I missed being home with Min. It was smaller, the rooms were cozier and homier, and it wasn't the huge mansion with so many rooms, definitely not ideal for a family of three. I snuggled into Min as he continued to massage my back. It was so good. I wish we could stay in bed all day, him giving me massages and whispering words of reassurance into my ears but he needed to head to work and I couldn't stay in bed all day, it wasn't healthy for me or the baby. Min lifted me and took me to the bathroom. He put me on the little stool and ran the bath for me. I smiled at him and sat there, like the queen he was treating me as. He left me in the bathroom and I was going to go after him but he returned a while later with a glass of water. "A cup of water before the morning routine," he said. I smiled at him and took the cup. While I nursed my cup of water, Min put a bath bomb in the bathtub and watched it foam as the tub continued to fill. He turned off the tap and turned to me. "Ready to
The girls all stormed into the living room staring at me like I was a sworn enemy. What have I done to deserve sure looks from everyone? They all walked into the apartment leaving me at the doorway. They greeted Min as he walked into the living room and ignored me although I was right beside him. "I will be in the study," Min said and excused himself. He couldn't have left the room any faster. He was so quick to leave me in danger. These women looked like they wanted to stone me to death. "Anyone want tea?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. I got no answer, turned to June, and asked the question I knew she couldn't resist. "Anyone want coffee?" "Yes please," June answered and I smirked. "June," Rachel reprimanded, the glare in her eye matching her red hair. "What have I done?" I asked. "What have you not done?" Julie asked. "Enlighten her," Chloe said. "She should pay a fine for causing all of us such worry," Chae suggested. "I am here guys, why does it feel like I a
We were so into the discussion we didn't notice Min walk in. "Um Mei," Min called my name, startling everyone. I placed my hand on my chest and took deep breaths. "You scared me," I replied. "Can I talk to you for a second?" he asked, offering silent apologies to the girls. I walked up to him to get answers but he wouldn't say anything until I was in the study with him. He nods at the girls and takes my hand leading me to the study. "What's wrong?" I asked him when we got into the study. "I'm needed at the restaurant, there are a lot of people," Min said scratching his head. "But you promised to stay with me," I whined. it didn't matter that I was with the girls, he promised that he was going to spend the day with me but now he just wanted to leave me home. I looked at him afraid to let the thoughts of him possibly going to see his ex crowd my judgment. But that was all I could think of. Was he abandoning me for her? Our baby? "Don't think about anything Mei, it's just business
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