“Of course, I’m stressed, and I should be. It’s been months and I’m still not pregnant…even though we’ve been trying and trying…” I said as my emotions took over me. My voice cracked and I started sobbing.
“These things can take time and stressing about it isn’t going to help and you know that. Don’t worry so much. It’s not like we’re in a rush…” Edward said as he stroked my head comfortingly.
“Should we go see the doctor…” I whispered desperately.
Maybe we need help from the doctors. Maybe we should just get IVF. Perhaps that is the solution to our problem.
“No. We’re not going to see the doctors or get any help about this. I think you’re over stressing and overthinking everything related to this and it’s starting to get very unhealthy for you. Your health physically and mentally is my top concern
“Sure…” Edward replied as he bent down to kiss me on the cheek.“Edward…I love you,” I said, meaning every word.“Go get your pregnancy test. If it’s positive, I’ll take you to see the doctor,” Edward replied smoothly.He didn’t seem so concerned or excited at all. It was like he was sure that the result would turn out positive. I wished that I could have surprised him but that didn’t seem possible anymore. I also wished that he would look a little more excited that I could be pregnant. Like, seriously, it’s finally happening so I wished he would react even if it’s just a little more…I peed on a pregnancy stick once again. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve peed on these things. Thinking back, I was very excited and anxious when I first purchased and used this thing for the first time. That was my first time, but I got a positive
**5 Years Later**“Mummy! Wow! You’re here early today!”“Yes! I am…” I called out cheerfully before crouching down with both my arms outstretched.I watched with a mix of pride and joy as I watched a very cute and smiley red-haired boy run straight into my outstretched arm. He hugged me and I hugged him tightly in return.“Hi, Ryder. How was your day at school?” I asked as I gazed into his beautiful eyes. At least, he has my eyes.“It was awesome!” he replied energetically.“Cool! Well, it’s time to go home. Daddy will be back early today too!” I said excitedly.“Wow cool!” Ryder exclaimed excitedly as he raced off ahead towards the parking lot.“No running! Ryder!” I called after him and surprisingly, my little boy stopped in his track and waited for me to catch up to him in my wobbly
A few seconds after those words left my mouth, the front door opened, and Edward walked in along with the troublesome twins. Roseline had her dark hair braided and held her father’s hand. Roseline clearly had Edward in the palm of her hand and was already a pro at sucking up to her father. I decided to give my girl a name similar to my own mother’s name as another way of thinking of her.Edward named the other twin after his mentor, ironically that was my father, so his name is Devon. These three little devils are responsible for keeping Edward and I challenged and super preoccupied.“Mummy…I’m so…hungry…” Devon said as he walked up to me and hugged my leg.“Food is ready. Let’s go to the dining room,” I said as I patted his head before taking his small hand into mine.Edward walked up beside me before placing a sweet kiss on my cheek.&ldqu
“Daddy!” the boy cried out happily as he hugged his father.“Say hello to my good friend. This is Reiner. Reiner, this is my eldest son, Ryder,” Edward quickly introduced the two to each other.“Hello, Sir. My name is Ryder Rosenhall. It is a pleasure to meet you,” the boy said cheerily and with impeccable manners.“I’m Reiner. It’s a pleasure to meet you too,” Reiner replied back before smiling a little at the boy and patting his head.When the boy looked up to smile at him in return, Reiner found himself looking into a pair of very familiar eyes. The boy had his mother’s kind eyes, Natalia’s eyes. He watched as the boy went about eating his food, clearly enjoying himself.“Did you name him?” Reiner asked Edward quietly.“No, his mother did,” Edward replied before smiling at his friend.“I se
I hoped that the children wouldn’t grow up too fast so that we could slowly enjoy and savor these wonderful moments together. I patted their heads in turns as I thanked them for the presents that they had prepared.I glanced over at Edward who was watching this loving scene unfolding with a warm and tender smile on his face. I was sure that Edward had helped all the children pick out their presents for me and, once again, I was so thankful to Edward. He has done so much for me and our children.“Thank you so much everyone for the presents!” I thanked my children with a large smile on my face.Edward came up to hug me lovingly from behind before kissing my temple softly. I took his hands into mine and leaned into his warmth.“Time for bed, kids,” Edward said in a mockingly stern voice.I glanced at the clock on the wall and found that it was much later than I thought it was. It was already
“No, Madame. Is he a friend of yours that got lost? Should I help you search for him?” the guard offered with genuine concern.“No! It’s ok…I…I have to go…” I said in a hurry before sprinting away.I can’t waste any more time. Where could Reiner be?I stopped in my tracks when a thought suddenly hit me.The tree.Without any more thought, I started sprinting to that old tree where I had spent time with him around when we first met. I was breathless by the time that I arrived. Then my heart almost stopped as I spotted a silhouette of a tall man deep in the dimly lit garden.“R! Please wait! R!” I shouted so loud that I was shocked at how loud I could be.I ran towards him as fast as I could, ignoring the tall grass and dry leaves scratching at my feet and ankles. There was no way he couldn’t hear me at this distant. 
“I’m sure they’ll enjoy it. I don’t know why you’re so worried and stressed out about this,” Zak spoke to me through the phone. He sounded so amused about all this, but I felt anxious and uncertain.“I don’t know. It’ll be their first time so…” I replied hesitantly.“It’ll be fine. I’ll be there to help you if anything happens but honestly, nothing will happen, Natalia. You’re just over thinking things…” Zak assured me calmly.I could picture his overly confident face as he said those words. After the matter with his mother had settled down, Zak did what was the most responsible thing to do which was to support Lucien fix the family business together. It was amazing to look back and see how much those two have achieved together. The company was set on the right course and was able to maintain its leadership position in the industry.
The children really did seem like they were having fun. They chatted up the many celebrities like it was nothing and also enjoyed walking around. Edward, who was extra worried because he couldn’t be here in person, had sent a pretty large army of bodyguards to guard me and his children. To be honest, I felt like they were more like over-paid babysitters instead. This event already had plenty of security and Zak never turned up to these events without an army of bodyguards of his own.“Yes, thanks to you and congratulations on another movie!” I said happily as I smiled at Zak.“Thank you, Madame,” Zak said teasingly as he took my hand in his and squeezed it.After Madame Francesca was arrested and things had quiet down somewhat, Zak and Annie finally got married. I had hoped, not for my own sake but for Zak’s sake, that perhaps the engagement would be called off because of the scandal around his mother but tha