Freya's POV I can't believe my father was so welcoming, so okay with the fact that Andrew and I are pregnant, or how Jenna seemed actually excited about it.When she asked about us getting engaged Andrew looked over at me, I swear there was a bit of mischief in his eyes while he smirked at me making me shake my head.Once we settled back upstairs for bed I was laying with him, his arms wrapped around me as he gently rubbed my belly.I wonder if it will always be this way, him holding me to go to sleep while he gently touches me as our baby grows within."You okay my love?""Mmhmm"I nuzzled back a bit more, pushing myself into his hard body, a shiver running up my spine as his fingers grazed my bare skin down my side."Are you happy Freya? Would you want to stay here until the baby comes or do you still want to go?"I rolled over, sitting up instantly as I looked down at him while he propped himself up on his elbow with a small smile on his face making me frown."Do you want to stay
Freya's POV Continued Once we were sitting in our seats waiting, listening to speech after speech about what futures will bring, what life will be now that we reached such a pivotal point in out lives.Everyone was quiet while our valedictorian spoke, I was beyond thankful it wasn't me up there right now. My nausea was hitting me hard, I was breathing in through my nose then out through me mouth, but the watering in my mouth was out of control. I'd sip my water while trying to breath, praying that I didn't get sick.I could see Andrew glancing back at me repeatedly, he could definitely tell I was having trouble but I'd just keep trying to give him small smiles when I could.After a while, the nausea subsided a bit, thankfully, just in time for them to start calling us up by rows.When my row filed up I got to see them call Andrew, his smile when he found me in the line was perfect, his eyes sparkled as his mouthed out that he loved me before walking down the steps on the opposite sid
Andrew's POV All during graduation I kept turning back to see Freya, i could see she was nervous but her little smiles she used to attempt to reassure me put me at ease.When I walked across the stage I couldn't help but look to her, mouthing 'I love you' to her when her cheeks flushed as she smiled widely.When they called her name she looked a bit unsteady but managed to make it, she turned her tassle while looking over in the direction of our parents before she looked to me to say she loved me like I did her.She looked beautiful up there the teachers all spoke to her a bit before she had turned to face us all then she made it back to her seat before she was nursing her water again while talking to her friend Taylor next to her.Once we all finished, the cheering was overwhelming as I found her then lead us through the crowd to our parents and friends.When she got sick, I could see it all over Cory's face as she leaned into her as they sat on the bench that she knew but hadn't sa
Andrew's POV Continued When we got to the warehouse, everyone was celebrating the end of our high school careers while other were wishing us the best of luck with our first year's of college.The moment Freya spotted Liv, they were wrapped around one another as if they were sisters that hadn't seen one another in years, crazy to think how they started, yet where they ended up was incredible. Freya can make anyone love her, the way she pulls people into her, like she is the sun while everyone gravitates around her orbit.Watching her laugh, the way she smiles, so genuine, never fakes how she feels or pretends to be happy. That's why everyone takes to her so easily, they know from the moment she smiles at them that they can trust her, they feel the aura she gives off.Now, with her pregnant, the glow surrounding her is ten times what it normally was. As I watch the smile on her face widen, her hand held out to Liv, Damon watching them then looking to me as we lock eyes, a smile breaki
Freya's POV After the move things settled down a bit, dad came last weekend with Jenna to set up a crib in the second bedroom with a changing table that was also a dresser.Once everything was all set up we went to explore a bit while finding a place to eat. It was great to have them here so soon after we had left, I didn't realize how much I would miss my dad so soon.They left the Sunday afternoon wishing Andrew luck on his first day of his new job. I had called a couple different doctors offices before finding one that I thought would be best for us, so I made an appointment for Wednesday afternoon, Andrew was a bit upset he wasn't going to be going with me but we knew he wouldn't be able to make many appointments because of his job.He already loved working with the curator, his first day went smoothly, so did his second. Now it is Wednesday and he left for work a couple hours ago, he goes in at 7am, my appointment is at one but I have to be there early to fill out paperwork.Ge
Freya's POV Starting school was intense, especially with being so pregnant. Classes are demanding but a lot of fun at the same time. My professors are really great, they don't treat me differently just because I'm pregnant yet they have also piled my work on double. I do twice as much as everyone else in my classes. Working on projects that they won't be working on for a while. The doubled me up so that when I need my six weeks off after the baby comes I won't be behind in my classes.I also already have the art project that will be for my mid semester final that I can work on from home implementing all the new ways to focus on our strokes.My photography course has been a ton of fun for me, I've made a couple friends on my classes too, they have actually taken some really great photos of me for a maternity type shots which Andrew absolutely loved. He can't wait for us to have some when I'm bigger.Andrew has been the most amazing, supportive partner I could ever ask for. He is lov
Freya's POV "They are going to be here any minute, just waiting for the turkey to finish everything else is done and ready to go."Andrew's came around the counter to me as I sat on a stool in the kitchen with everything finally done, I just finished up the mashed potatoes after taking out the green bean casserole from the air fryer, thank goodness that thing also bakes or I don't know how I would have done other things while that turkey was cooking."I'll get the turkey when it's ready, go sit on the couch, get your feet up okay."Nodding he held my arm to help me stand, my center of gravity was way off, I can't see my feet, well I haven't been able to for a while now, but she sits so low I feel so much pressure it's hard to walk. Thankfully we have no classes right now because of the holiday.I feel a sharp pain slide through me as I stand up making my hand go directly to the spot as Andrew grabs me, his hand going over mine."What's wrong!?""Just one of those pulls because I'm so
Andrew's POV I knew something was off with her when she was cooking, or how she would hold her belly, but honestly it was how low her belly was sitting that had me worried. When everyone came for Thanksgiving, she was so overjoyed from where she sat that my worry left a bit but I kept an eye on her the entire evening.She was walking into the kitchen where I got up to follow her when she hunched over, grabbing her stomach as her water broke, looking down at the floor I was in shock, we knew the baby could come at any time now.We had 2 weeks until she was officially 40 weeks but when she went to her appointment two days ago the doctor said the baby could come at any time so to watch out for the signs.I saw the signs all day but didn't want to ruin her surprise, it could also be false labor pains but now, looking at the floor I see the mix of clear liquid and other things when she stepped back to look down, her eyes widened as she looked up at me."Baby, my water broke."She sounded
Five Years LaterFreya's POV "Mom! Tell Stephen he has to stop drawing on my wall!"Walking into Torvi's bedroom I find Stephen with chalk all over his hands and clothes as he is drawing all over the chalk board wall we made inside Torvi's room, covering some things that she had already done.Grabbing the chalk from Stephen he starts to get upset because he wanted to keep drawing everywhere. "I want to color mommy, please!""Come on silly boy, you know you aren't supposed to go in your sister's room, let alone draw over her things. I'll get you the easel out so you can draw on there."Walking out I grabbed the kids size easel out of the closet in the hall before seeing it up in the sun room so he could paint or color, or even do a chalk drawing if he so chooses."Thanks mommy!"He set to making a mess but was all smiles while doing so. Shaking my head with a smile on my face I walked back to check on Torvi."Sorry bug, maybe I will do a wall in his room now too, he's old enough. Do y
Freya's POV After spending three nights in the hospital with my son, Torvi came up everyday with Andrew to see us, we finally are being released to head home."Hello Freya, how are we feeling this morning? Are you both ready to go home today?""Definitely, I can't wait to sleep in my own bed again, not that I don't live it here with you guys constantly help takebcare of us."The nurse laughed as she took Stephen's vitals then checked me one last time."Do you want to shower before you leave or wait till you get home?""I'd like a quick one while I'm here, you know, just my body. Then I will take a full one once I'm back home, my hair is still gross from the last one considering he kept forgetting the conditioner."We laughed together while we had some small talk before breakfast was brought in to me."When you are finished eating I'll come back to keep an eye on little man here while you wash up. We are all going to miss you both so much, plus that little Torvi coming in every day.""
Andrew's POV I woke up to feeling a wetness on the bed when my eyes shot open to see Freya trying to sit up as she was breathing heavily."My... water... it broke..."She breathed out heavily as I jumped up out of the bed, ripping my clothes off as I grabbed some new ones out of my dresser as fast as humanly possible before rushing to her side of the bed.I helped her sit up while grabbing her shoes to put on her feet while grabbing her some new underwear with a pad in it, in hopes that may help her out for the car ride.After slipping those on her as she groans while gripping her belly I managed to get some pants on her while helping her into a sports bra before throwing one of her pregnancy tops over her."How far apart are your contractions?""I'm not sure, maybe seven or eight minutes. Go check on Torvi then let Damon know we need to go to the hoSPITAL!"She started panting harder as she gripped herself again, making me rush to check on Torvi before knocking on Damon's door as I
Freya's POV Continued The last few months have been great. I started my job at the college shadowing my professor while taking my classes online for teaching.Things have been running smoothly. The holidays, along with Torvi's fifth birthday party were great. I love having our parents here as well as Torvi's friends from school.I'm due in two weeks but my doctor believes I can go at any time. I'm way bigger with this little man than I ever was with Torvi. My feet hurt all the time and so does my back. I have a constant pressure, down there, making walking for to long very uncomfortable but Andrew takes wonderful care of me and having Damon with us really helps out with Torvi during the days.My last day at the school is tomorrow before I'm on leave, which is a blessing and a curse honestly. The thought of staying on my feet makes me want to just lay in bed for hours but the thought of being stuck at home laying in bed makes me want to go for a walk.It's crazy how that works, my em
Freya's POV I was standing in the shower, the water cascading down my body, the heat seeping into my bones relieving the chill I had been feeling as the steam surrounded me while fogging up the room.I love the feel of the heat running over me, the way it relaxes my body, eases the back pain I had been experiencing making me feel a bit better as I stood there leaning my forehead on my hands that were laying upon the tiles as the water beat down on my back.Lost in the feel of everything I never even noticed the door opening until I got hit with a cold draft as my curtain opened ever so slightly as hands gripped my hips from behind me making me jump a bit from being startled as a small shriek left my lips.Those sparks rushing through my body as butterflies hit my stomach making my care pulse as heat rushed through me in a different way than what the hot water does to me.My body being pulled flush into a hard body behind me as I felt the heat from his breath brush across my neck befo
Damon's POV"La la lala, love.""Wa was wuv.""You are so close my princessa, so close, getting better every day. Do you want a snack before mommy gets back with lunch or do you want to wait?""Keep play with me, I want to color with you."She jumped up to her feet before hopping a bit with a giant smile on her face. I can't even describe how much I love this little girl or how I am lucky enough to get to be a part of her life and watch her grow. I hope that one day I will get to experience this with my own child, but finding a love like Andrew has with Freya seems to be a difficult thing to find.After everything with Cory, I just don't even have the tiniest of umph to want to start dating again. She literally hated me spending time with my family, I can't be with someone like that. We are young, I mean I'm only 22 years old, shouldn't she be happy I'd rather spend extra time with my family, one of which is someone she had grown up with their entire lives, than going out to clubs or
Freya's POV Continued Spending time with our parents was wonderful but it's nice to have our home back without the extra people I felt I needed to keep entertaining when all I wanted to do was sleep in one morning before I started my online classes.Of course I didn't get that because I have Torvi running around the house like a crazy girl while playing, dancing, singing and eating constantly today.She has been on a new level of hyper this morning when she rushed into my room before jumping on the bed at six making me groan as Andrew rolled out of bed to get ready for work. Torvi was playful all while she snuggled up next to Mr, her little hands gripping my face making sure I looked at her."Morning mommy, can I have a pop tart pwease?""Mmm of course my little bug, come on."I kissed her cheek as she smiled at me before I liftednher up to place her down onto the floor next to the bed when she took off running making me shake my head while I chuckled a bit."She has enough energy f
Freya's POV I'm about to graduate college along side my best friend and brother while my husband sits with our parents, along with our precious Torvi in the stands to watch Damon and I walk across a stage to get our degrees.After I told Andrew we were pregnant we had Damon move back home with us the same evening.This past week has been a breeze, even after he was gone for over a year, it went right back to normal without a hiccup. Torvi has been over the moon to have her story time buddy back for bedtimes, she loves her Uncle Damon like another parent.Andrew wanted to call our parents straight away but the next morning when I went to call them he stopped me that time, saying he wanted to wait to tell them in person after the graduation, I agreed with him because I didn't want to miss my dad's reaction when he finds out.I went to get some little things to surprise them with the news too, I can't wait to give it to them later this evening at our celebration dinner.Damon helped me
Andrew's POV Continued After Freya went into the bedroom, Damon and I sat out in the living room for a while longer. I could see he wanted to talk to me about what was going on but was hesitating at the same time. "You know, you can tell me anything, right?"He nodded as he laid his head back on the back of the couch while he sighed deeply."All we did was fight man, it started before we moved in, but once we lived together it was bad, she was always angry, upset with me for something or other. It was just to much, then yesterday it got really bad because..."He got quiet as he swallowed deeply before lifting his head up as he sat forward putting his face I his hands while shaking his head."Because you come over here to much?"He moved his hands, his eyes shifting upwards to look at me."You know that's an issue?""Freya noticed first, then after she said something I saw it too, guess I just didn't pay attention enough, or care really, when she didn't come. But after Frey pointed i