Share

Ultrasound.

Author: Sunsilk
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

*two weeks later*

Ashley walks out of the hospital, excited. She went for a check and it was positive, she was two weeks pregnant.

The smile on her face was one in a million. There was no way she could hold it up to give her husband this good news.

It hasn't been up to a month since they got married, and she is pregnant. Her life now was just exactly the one she's always wished for.

A husband whom she loved so much and her unborn baby.

She was too consumed in her happiness and thought, that she didn't see Anton coming. She blindly bumps into him, and the paper she was holding falls to the ground.

"Sorry!" She quickly apologized as she goes down to pick on the results paper only for them to bump their heads with one another.

This time, he was the one that apologized.

"So sorry" he was apologetic.

Regardless of what happened, her mood was still fine as she smiles at him.

"It's ok," she said. " Thanks!" She takes the results paper from him.

His gaze never left her face. He didn't know her, that's for sure but her voice. It sounds so familiar that he couldn't help but recall the voice of the strange lady he had one night stand with.

"Excuse!" He said halting Ashley from going any further as she turns to him.

"Have we met?" He asked.

Ashley's brow twist. " No, we haven't," she said, " might look familiar to someone you know" she flashes him a smile and walk away.

Anton knows she might be right but, there was just something fishy to what he can't understand.

With a sigh, he walks into the hospital. He came here for a purpose, to get information right.

He can't possibly be the father to Milena's child. There was no time he remembered them being intimate or so.

But even with that, he couldn't say otherwise. She claims she was the one he spent the night at the hotel and he doubts it.

Her scent, it doesn't match that of the one-night stand lady.

He's sure Milena is up to something and that, he's bent on knowing.

On the other hand, Ashley walks into Norman's mansion, humming to her favourite song, "because you love me".

"Good afternoon, mom" Ashley greets Ivanna, Andriy's mom.

Ivanna didn't bother replying and just kept on reading her newsletter.

She felt a little sad by her action but she was willing to walk her way into Ivanna's heart.

She has never approved of her relationship with her son, Andriy but by letting them get married, Ashley couldn't be any happier.

She believes time will change everything. Ivanna will come to love her as her child and Jolly, Andriy's sister will accept her as her sister.

Later that day, Andriy was back from work and Ashley couldn't wait on the good news as she burst it out to him.

"I have good news, love," she said, " but I need you to guess it first!"

Andriy raises a brow. "Sure you do want to tell me?" He asked. "You know how capable I am to get you to start talking" his lips meet hers, as his hands travel under her t-shirt, caressing her skin.

She giggles in response. " That's cheating," she said over her voice, laughing.

"I know, right!" He murmurs in between their lips, "I can't help but want to make you tell me, you know how bored I get with guessing"

His lips travel down to her neck, as he sucks and inhales her sweet soft scent of Lilly.

"I've missed you since our wedding night!" He confesses as he hovers over her, rendering her helpless beneath him.

Andriy has not been home for two weeks now. After their wedding, he was called for work and he couldn't do anything but answer the call.

"There's never been a day I spent without missing you" She pulls him in for a deep kiss before pulling away. " But I am sorry, we can't do this"

He stares at her in confusion. "Why?" He asked.

Ashley smiles. " Because it's not good for the little one's health" her smile broadens.

His frown deepens as he tries to understand her. His confused and stressed face blooms into a big smile at the realization. " You are pregnant?" Came his question as he stares at her with sparkling eyes.

She nods. " Yes". Without warning, he picks her up, spinning her around.

"Wait! Stop, stop!" She said and he stopped. "It's not good for the child"

There was nothing she would say that will stop him from showering her with all his love.

She is his universe, his love and everything.

He shower kisses all over her face, making sure no part was left unkissed.

"You've made me the happiest man on the planet earth," he said in an almost teary tone. " Thank you so much!"

It was strange seeing him cry. Why shouldn't he? When everything was perfect and beautiful. Life with Ashley, his beautiful was already a blessing and now, she is pregnant with their baby. Just how fair was life towards him?

Ashley shakes her head in denial. " No! Thank you for choosing me among all the other girls, for loving me above all and for making me feel worthy and blessed to carry your child, our child"

Ashley felt so blessed. It was not an easy journey for them. Ivanna, wants Andriy to marry the girl of her choice.

But He was so brave to fight for their love, to stick with her through it all.

Andriy was super excited. He was going to be a father, the joy was too much.

The couples happily share this great news with everyone.

Deep down, Ivanna wasn't happy with the news and the same goes for Jolly. But they all had to fake their happiness, because of Andriy.

Months went by, and the couple happily prepared for the coming of the baby. So they thought until they decided to run an ultrasound. They chose a day both couples were free, less scheduled and went to the hospital.

Both couples were led into a room by a nurse as the doctor walks in behind them.

"Lay down on the bed Mrs Norman," the doctor said to Ashley who went ahead and lie on the bed. Andriy was right by her side, letting her lay her head comfortably on his thigh.

The doctor puts on the sterile gloves and walks to Ashley's side. The nurse was quick to get a white sheet to cover her lower body since she was putting on a free-wear gown.

"Is this your first time doing an ultrasound?" The doctor asked and Ashley nodded.

He chuckles at how frightened she looks. " Don't be scared" he encourage, " it's doesn't hurt"

Ashley's light squeeze on Andriy's arms. He pats her hair gently.

" It will be cold " the doctor informs, " ready?

" He asked. She nodded.

With that, he went on and place the gel on her tummy. This left her shivering from how cold it was. Even though he warned her, she couldn't get herself used to it.

He brought forth the transducer and place it against her skin, on the same spot he rub the gel as he moves it around, trying to get the full picture of the baby on the screen.

The large screen portrayed the black and white scan image of the foetus.

"Congratulations, it's a girl," the doctor said.

Ashley and Andriy's lips widen in happiness as Andriy stares at her with the I-told-you-look.

The main reason they decided to take the ultrasound was that both couples couldn't stop guessing what sex the baby will have.

Andriy was bent on it being a girl because he couldn't wait to see a cute little Ashley while Ashley on the other hand wanting a boy, to see Andriy's full image of him in his younger self. But it seems like Andriy won't fight, so they thought until the second news came.

The doctor was about to pull away the transducer when he caught something, the galloping sound of another heartbeat was dictated, and upon inquiry, he found out that she wasn't only pregnant with one but two.

Related chapters

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    A promising kiss.

    "This is wonderful" the doctor exclaims, "congratulations, you are pregnant with twins" Ashley's happy face was more than words could describe."What sex?" Andriy asked.The doctor's brow furrows as he tries to get into details. " It's...A boy" he informs.A smile of victory was plastered on Ashley's face upon hearing the doctor's words as she turned to Andriy, who was no less happy.Both couples had their wishes come through. A boy and a girl, save both from their endless ratting.Andriy pulls her in for a kiss as soon as the doctor gets rid of whatever was on her. He was so happy, to begin with. This only increased the joy from within. Ashley couldn't wait to carry her babies in her arms, and so did Andriy.With every giving second, Andriy makes sure to always be by Ashley's side. Taking good care of her.*a Few months later*Ashley was coming back from the grocery store with two shopping bags when she felt a sharp pain under her belly, halting her steps.Her gaze travels around,

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    The Telegram

    Five years later. Ashley paced back and forth through the corridor . She's been feeling uneasy, and not able to catch some sleep. Why won't she? When her husband spends every day and night, fighting. The battle between Middle state and Northland has her sleepless nights but this night was different, everything was just different. She stares at the wall clock. It was three in the morning, she still hasn't slept. Her heart was running a race on its own, and sweets formed on her face as if fighting an invisible war.The sound of sobs was heard, and she rushed in. It was her daughter, little Katie. She seems to be having a nightmare as she cries out begging."Please, daddy…no! Don't go" little Katie cries in her sleep. Ashley pulls her into her arms, comforting her silently. Without realizing it, she fell asleep and only woke up with a shake of her arms."Mama, wake up…you promise to take me to school early" Little Katie has always been time conscious. She is just five years old, but s

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    All she has.

    Ashley shakes her head, still not believing. She read throughout the letter, again and again, hoping she was just hallucinating but no! It didn't change, nothing changed.She could feel her heart clenching in her chest. Tears flow down her cheeks like a stream of running water.She could feel her strength, depleting. She fell to the ground but didn't make a sound. Ivanna came running, not to comfort her but to check what the letter said. Jolly was attentive, waiting for what her mom would say. It was unlike Ashley to look so broken, and that only means nothing wasn't right. "Mom, what does it say?" Jolly asked Ivanna who didn't move a step and just kept on reading. Her patient was running thin, she walked and took the letter away."No! this can be happening right …it's not real, it's not true…tell me it isn't true?" Jolly cries, begging her mom to tell her otherwise."It is..our Andriy is gone," Ivanna said, crying.Ashley who has been silently crying bursts out in tears. Ivanna

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Is Grieving making you sick?

    "What are you going to eat then?" Ashley asked. Katie stared at the biscuits with a frown, she was thinking."Nothing," she said, indicating with her hands. Ashley smiles at her cuteness."Let mama and Katie eat this one…while grandma has the other one" Ashley proposes and she accepts. They both ate the biscuits happily.Downstairs, Katie walks to Ivanna's side, being careful not to make a sound."Why are you walking like that?" Ivanna asks. Little Katie froze, before moving further."Mama said you are not feeling well, that's why I am walking like that…don't want to make noise" She explains innocently.Ivanna just stares at her without a word."I am sorry for making you angry grandma" she apologized with teary eyes. Ivanna waves her hands, a smile spread on Katie's lips."Grandma…" She called again but Ivanna was done with her calling over and over."What's with grandma, grandma? Don't you know I need rest? Give me some space" She yells angrily. Katie shivers, blinking at her with te

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Mama, am I going to die?

    A group of people gathered in the cemetery. It was his funeral, Andriys' funeral. There was no dead body because the armies couldn't retrieve his body.Everyone was dressed in black, soldiers gathered around in their uniforms to give their final respect.Like the strong lady that Ashley was, she didn't cry and just stared. But deep down, she was dying.The priest leads the prayer, to which they all respond. In no time, it was over. Everyone heads back home, to console the family.Ashley walks into the mansion and Katie comes running, yelling."Mama! I've been searching for you all day, where did you go? You promised not to leave Katie all by herself" she cries. Ashley carries her, comforting her."Mama had to take care of something, mama promised not to leave you ever again" Ashley promised. Katie hugs her tight, not letting go."I am scared, mama," Katie says. Ashley collapsed on her face, staring straight into her Amber eyes. "Don't be baby, mama is here now…" she kissed her foreh

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Chasing her away.

    No, honey, you won't die, mama got you" She leans down and places a kiss on her forehead, Katie smiles meekly at her."I-I love y-you, mama" she stutters because of the pain she is feeling. Tears trickled down her face, hitting on Ashley's hands. Her words were like thousand thorns, piercing through Ashley's heart."Mama loves you too, baby…always, mama will never stop loving you," She said. The tears she was trying so hard to control burst out, flowing like a river. With so many difficulties, Katie wipes Ashley's face."Papa, will he come to see little Katie?" Katie asks and Ashley nods."Yes baby, yes he will" Even though She knew he will never come, she still said those words to please her dying daughter. Katie's face twisted in pain."It hurts!" She cries."I want to sleep, mama," Katie said waiting for her reply."Close your eyes, mama is with you…always" Ashley said, pulling her even closer. Katie closes her eyes ever so slowly, silently giving up on life. It was Ashley's harde

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Self-blame.

    Alina's gaze travels back and forth between Ashley and Katie in her arms, not believing."You're lying, right? Tell me it's a joke" Alina begs, trying so hard not to believe but the look on Ashley's face said it all.She walks closer, trailing Katie's face. There was just no word, nothing. She stretch out her arms, demanding Ashley to hand her over which she did without refusing this time She felt it, Katie's cold body on hers.Ashley falls to the floor, and only now she could feel the pains in her leg after a long walk. They were broken, that she could swear to."What happened? When did it happen?" Alina asked in between her sobs staring at Ashley who only sobs and sobs.How was she supposed to explain things to her? Her mind is not in its eight states."I don't know, Ali, I don't know" Ashley cries out." We were out by the pool, I went in to get more juice and when I came back, I saw her on the floor, screaming" It took her all her strength to tell her.Alina cries bitterly. Kati

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    A taste of her own medicine.

    Back at Norman's mansion.It's been three days since Ashley left with dead Katie. Ivanna sits on the couch lost in thought.She seems to be thinking about something. Jolly walks past her all dressed up."Jolly!" Ivanna calls, but Jolly doesn't bother responding and just keeps on going."Jolly!!" She calls again but this time, her voice was hard. Jolly responded by turning to her."If you think you are too big enough to walk past me without greeting, then I promise no monthly payments for you" Ivanna threatens. That's the only way she can make her listen. Jolly stares at her with raised brows."Where are you going to?" She questions. "When did you start checking my where about?" Asked Jolly to Ivanna. Ivanna's brow twisted in displeasure."The day you started talking to your mother as if talking to your junior " Ivanna yelled angrily. She can take all but not her daughter talking back while looking at her in the face. Even Ashley didn't dare to."Stop being a pest mom, it's so annoyi

Latest chapter

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Beautiful!

    "what's inside?" Ashley asked curious to know."Why not check it out?" He hands her the box, silently urging her to open it.Ashley didn't know why he wants her to open the box but she did it anyways, her curiosity couldn't let her.Gasp escape her lips at the sight of the bracket sleeping in the box. There is no way she will ever forget this."Where did you get this?" She asked, staring at Anton with a demanding gaze.Anton didn't respond, he hugs her from behind, and bury his head in the crook of her neck."The night I spent with an angel" he whispers into her ears."You know that's five years ago, right?" Ashley turns to him, with a raised brow."Yeah, I know that..." He responds.Ashley stares at the blue bracelet for a long time, still in disbelief that he kept it all this while.She turns and hugs him, "thank you" her voice was teary.She wasn't thanking him for the bracelet, but she was thinking of him for holding on to their one-night stand till now.Her lips find him, she kis

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    you taste so good!

    Ashley walks out of the bath drying her hair with the hand towel. She refused to sleep with Anton knowing what entails and luckily, Kayden wasn't too demanding today ad he fell asleep immediately after dinner.She had absolutely nothing on, her nice curvy body was as smooth as silk. She walks to the bedside, ready to go to bed butt naked but before she could finish drying off her hair, the door pushes open all of sudden.Out of reflex, she immediately uses a small towel to cover her body. Her heart was as though it would explode in her chest, as she stares at the door with wide eyes.It was Anton, he looks so carefree with a smile on his lips."Oops, you are dressing... Nice" he closes the door behind him and start walking toward her.Ashley didn't know if she should be hallucination or sad, he was just not making things better."You should have knocked" Ashley complains, and look away.His hot gaze on her body was enough to leave her shivering."Thought of surprising you and I guess

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    the bet.

    The car stops before the large mansion, Kayden and Ashley stepped out and made their way into the building with Kayden holding onto Ashley's hands.The sweet and mouth watery aroma coming from the kitchen was enough to leave the two begging for more as they lead themselves directly to the kitchen curious to know how is seriously cooking their nostrils.Ashley's steps froze upon seeing Anton busily cooking with an apron tied around his waist. "No way " she mutters under her breath in disbelief."You are back!" Anton spoke out breaking the silence."Come in, u don't mind you two watching me all day" he jokes.Kayden runs to him, demanding a piece of fried shrimp which Anton gladly gave him.Ashley didn't move, she stood there staring in shock."You should taste it, mama, it's delicious" Kayden rush to her and offer her a bite.Ashley's eyes widen even more when she realized the food is, even tastier than it smells. Her gaze travels to the busy man who seems to be enjoying what he is doi

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Something on your face.

    Alina's hot gaze on Ashley was enough to make get her sweat dripping down her face, she doesn't understand what she did to receive such a glare from her best friend."Anything on my face?" Ashley asked, pretending to be oblivious to her constant stares. "Yes, " Alina responded. "A very big something that can cause a problem... Huge one can even make your face less attractive" she adds.This left a frown on Ashley's face as she tries to feel what exactly Alina said was on it. "Is it that bad? What is it? Can it be cleared in two days?" Ashley throws tons of questions at Alina, she wasn't scared of anything but acne... It always comes and never wishes to want to go and she hates it."Be serious, what's on my face?" Ashley asked again after seeing the exchange of looks between Kayden and Alina."Um, naiveness I think" Alina laughs, heartily at her words."You should stop playing jokes like that, it's no fun." Ashley complains, "you know just how much I dislike acne" "I never said you h

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Divorce 2

    Andriy let out a chuckle of disbelief, "you are not serious, there is absolutely no way you can be serious" he doesn't believe her, nothing she will ever say will make him believe.He's been with Ashley for years now and he knows well what she is capable of and this isn't one of those things she can do and boastfully talk about it."I don't need you to believe me if this doesn't make you believe then stay but just know that won't stop me from leaving you" Brian pulls out another paper from the case and hands it to Ashley who then pushes it to Andriy."This can be issued, it's fake," Andriy said.Ashley smiled, " you don't have to accept it, just sign the fucking paper let me get out of here" "I guess I have stayed silent for a long time and I need to play my role" Brian spoke up breaking the awkward silence in the room."The divorce she is offering you is a peaceful one Mr Norman, I am sure you know too well your mom and sister could be sent to jail after the scandalous things they d

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    Pregnant.

    Brian watches her with a slight smile on his lips, even though he doesn't know more about Ashley, he does know she is a smart and emotional type.Not long, the car pulls off before the starlight cafe. Ashley walks into the building without delay, it's as if she knew where exactly to find Andriy.As expected, Andriy was sited patiently waiting for her. He stood up immediately upon seeing Ashley's approaching figure, he looks as though he was about crying or rather he's been crying."Ashley, thank goodness!" He breathes out and reaches out for her, "it's not true, right? You can't possibly want to divorce me right?" He begs with pleading gazes.Ashley bites her lips so hard that lines were seen after she released them, "Andriy?" She calls out in a whisper, "Behave please, we ain't the only one here" she informs with pleading gazes.Andriy turns around, only then did he realized they were the point of focus as everyone's gaze was on them."You won't leave me, right?" He asked although pe

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    divorce

    It's been more than five days since Ashley left Andriy, he has been trying to reach her but she always declines his calls and silences her phone.She didn't want to talk to him or have anything related to him, but there is no way she could just run and hide pretending as though nothing happened between them and ignore her pain from the injuries caused by them."You shouldn't bother about it, my lawyer is downstairs ready to assist you in whatever way he can" Anton hugs her from behind, staring at the bright city through the window."Don't you think it's too soon?" Ashley turns to him, a look of confusion plastered on her face.Anton stayed for a long time, staring at her as if trying to read through those beautiful eyes of hers, he takes her hands and place them on his shoulders."You don't have to do it if you don't want to, there is more time to decide and get to choose the right thing" He whispers, pulling her in for a hug."No!" Ashley shakes her head, "I want to do it, just fee

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    The awful lady.

    Later that day, Ashley spent her time beside Kayden, she watch him sleep so peacefully taking in a calm and gentle breath.She was so focused on him that she didn't see his fingers moving. Only when he blinks his eyes open did she see."Kayden?" She calls out, surprised in her voice."Mama?" Kayden's voice was so soft that Ashley didn't hear him clearly but she answered anyway."Yes baby, I am here" Ashley stood up and side by side of the bed."I-i want to" Kayden struggled but the oxygen mask didn't let him.Ashley didn't know if she should help him or not but after a long thought, she did it anyways."I want to tell you that I love you and" Kayden takes in a deep breath with a smile, "I am happy you are here with me" he confesses.Ashley caresses his cheeks, "I love you too my love, and mama will always be here for you, ok" she comforts.Kayden nods in satisfaction. He look way better than when she saw him in the theatre and she couldn't help but be happy."Do you want something? An

  • STUCK IN-BETWEEN    I LOVE YOU.

    "you are back!" Ashley said walking out of the bath and drying her hair with the hand towel.Anton didn't respond, he pulls her in for a tight hug stunning Ashley."Are you ok?" She asked concerned evidence in her voice."I have missed you" Anton breathed out on the crock of her neck, sending a tingling sensation down her spine.Ashley smiles meekly unable to contain the happiness, she grabs his face in her palms and pulls him at arm's length."I've missed you too" she confesses, tiptoeing and kissing his chin.Anton's eyes sparkle, and he pulls her even closer making her soft chest brush against his hard one.Ashley's gaze lingers on his for a long time, both lost in each other hot gazes."Is everything ok?" Ashley asked again, somehow there is this feeling she can't brush away.Anton nods, "yeah, very ok and kicking" he assured but Ashley wasn't convinced."What? You want me to prove myself?" He raises a brow. "Sure then, I will gladly do " he picks her up in one swift movement and

DMCA.com Protection Status