Caleb POV
After the children got down from their high, Oakley turned to me.
I raised my brow, silently inquiring what the problem was.
Oakley walked toward me on her knees. When she reached me, she felt my forehead to check my temperature.
The smile was gone from her face, replaced by a worried frown.
"Doctor first! You are sick Daddy." Was her verdict.
She sounded so firm that I could imagine her when she grew up – looking so much like her mother.
Cassy, on the other hand, was filled with concern when she noted Oakley’s words.
She inched closer to reach my forehead to che
Caleb POVOakley’s hands were on her hips when she demanded, and everyone within earshot cast her a benevolent smile.She sounded like a grown-up in a little girl's body.Cassy shushed her.“Oakley, your voice. We are not at home, and there are many sick people here. They need their peace.”“Oops! Sorry.” She covered her mouth with her palm and walked beside us like a good girl after being reminded.We were silent on our way to the doctor’s clinic.
Tony POVI was running late.“Good morning, Dr. Richardson.” The receptionist greeted me.In response, I only gave back a hurried wave and walked briskly toward the maternity clinic.My lab gown’s flap created a fluttering sound as it flew in my haste.I met other employees along the way. They also greeted me, but since I was in haste, I barely paid any attention to them.My focus is on finding the most stubborn woman I know.Walking briskly and craning my neck to check the crowd, my body started to calm down when I saw the top of her silky blond head.Even with the
Tory POVMy jaw slacked in surprise and embarrassment.My fists grabbed fistfuls of Tony's hair and yanked with all my might. Finesse be d*mned.I was so p*ssed at him right now.“Ow! Ow! Ow!” He complained, placing his hands on either side of my waist but careful not to press too much.I think he was trying to be gentle because of my condition, and I was glad h
Tory POVI slumped on the waiting bench, arms crossed over my chest, fully intending for Tony to see my reaction to his domineering ways.The man seemed unconcerned as he sat beside me.“Move a little. You are crowding me.” I snarled at him.He moved a little, but it was not far enough for my peace of min
Tory POVI must have shown my surprise because Tony lifted his hand and very gently caressed the side of my cheek with the pad of his thumb.“I just want to be here when the doctor confirms your pregnancy and shares the experience with you.”“But it feels awkward.” My voice sounds whiny, and I almost cringed when I heard it.Tony laughed, and I glared at him.
Tory POVThe doctor set aside her tools, taking me out of my contemplation.Afterward, she peeled the gloves off her hands and threw them in the trash bin nearby before she walked out and told me to go back to the office so we could talk.The nurse came back to assist me with my clothes, but Tony was quicker. He came inside right after Dr. Martha left.
Tory POV“So where is our first baby?”I looked at Tony wide-eyed, and tears smarted my eyes.“I, uh.” Words failed me while Tony pinned me with his most serious gaze. There was no judgment nor accusation on his face, only the intense need to know.And when Tony expressed an interest in s
Tory POVI swallowed and choked on my saliva. A fitful of vigorous coughs wracked my shoulder.Tony pats my back, concern wreathed his face. “Here.”He said when I still coughed vigorously.“The water must have taken a wrong turn,” I told him when I finally got my bearings back.Tony nodded, eyeing me intensely. He reached for the box of tissues on the dashboard and proffered it to me.I took out several pulls and dabbed them to my face and neck before fanning my neck with my hands.Tony returned the box of tissues and looked at me.The stare did not do me good. It made me feel naked when Tony stared at me like that.I turned to the window to fix my gaze outside, cutting his view.It was only then that I was able to breathe a little unhindered. Slowly, the tension in my body slightly dissipated.I heard him clear his throat, but I didn’t turn my head around. I don’t want to face him and his question yet, because right now, I really do not know how to answer him best.It was a sore s