Troubled

Chapter 10

I'm not too sure where I wanna take this story. So if you have any ideas feel free to shoot me a message!

Love you always! xxx
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I wake up again feeling more sick than the day before. I rush back into the bathroom and curl over the toilet. Somethings not right, I know it. I finish up and brush my teeth. I walk back into the room and crawl back in bed where Harry is still sleeping. I pull the blanket up and close my eyes again.

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The sounds of babies crying come from the upper level of the house. I run upstairs to check on the baby, but realize there's two. A boy and a girl. The girl looks only slightly older. I change one at a time and bring them down for breakfast.

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"Wake up!" I hear Harry calling after me, shaking me. I shoot up out of my sleep and look at him.

"What? What's wrong?" I say frantically.

"Your stomach is very swollen! Are you okay?" Harry continues panicking. I look down at my stomach and notice all the swelling. Then I get the urge to vomit again. I dart off to the bathroom. Harry runs after me.

"We need to go see the woman." Harry pulls me up and carries me. We run out of the house and down the dirt road. As we near her house, I start getting sweaty. My palms shaking as the sweat becomes more clear. We get inside and Harry lays me on the familiar couch. The woman rushes in and Harry runs to her.

"Harry she's fine." The woman tries to make us worry a little less. Of course, it's not working.

"Well what's going on?" Harry is still frantically pacing, looking at me from time to time.

"She's pregnant. And pregnancy for the afterlife is about a week." She looks at me. "Congratulations dear." I smile and look at Harry who has a blank face.

"So how much longer until she gives birth? How does she give birth?"

"Got about 3 days. When she's in labor bring her here. It'll last about 20 minutes. And unlike regular pregnancy and labor, it'll be quick. No healing required." She looks at me again. "You look healthy which is great. Have you had any morning sickness or random pains?" I look at the woman, then at Harry.

"Crazy morning sickness yes." I nod, and the woman looks at us.

"It's gonna be a boy."

"What? We are expecting a girl already." Harry looks back at me.

"Time to set up for a boy as well then." She clapped. Harry takes my hands and helps me up.

"Thank you so much. We will be back in a few days." I wave and we leave. Harry and I begin walking back, and he looks at me.

"You stay home, I'm going to go grab a few things for the baby. We'll use the next room over as his nursery." Harry kisses my head as we near the porch. I watch him walk away and I go in the house. I go to the kitchen and decide to make a big dinner since Harry won't be back until then.

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I finish dinner and set the table. I sit the food on the plates and light the candles on the table. I walk over and grab two glasses, Harry's I fill with wine, mine with water. That's when I hear Harry come through the door, and I walk to greet him. He's carrying a lot of boxes with more sitting on the porch. I help him and look through the boxes. Two high chairs, another crib, decorations, a dresser, a rocker, and lastly a role of carpet.

"I have a blue paint so I think we should use that." Harry stops to breathe. "Something smells wonderful!" He looks towards the kitchen, and I grab his hand and lead him to the kitchen. We both sit down and eat happily.

"So let's decorate tonight." I say as I poke my fork on the plate.

"Okay Doll." He finishes chewing. "Our little girl will be here within the next few days. We need to think of names." He reaches over and rubs my belly. "I never knew people in the afterlife could get pregnant. But I'll say you are so pretty pregnant. I mean you are always gorgeous." I giggle as he trips over his words.

"Thank you." I smile, standing up grabbing the dishes on the table. "I like Penelope Rose. Maybe you choose the boys name?"

"I love Penelope Rose. Let's name him.." he pauses to think hard. "Mason Edward." He continues walking to me.

"I love that." I wrap my arms around him and hug him tight. He clears his throat.

"Let's get started doll. It's getting late." He carries me up the stairs and we enter the next empty room. I look around. I can't believe we are getting blessed with two beautiful children. Harry begins the painting and I join in.

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Just as we finish setting everything up, Harry looks outside.

"It's dark out. We should be getting to bed. There's only a few small things left to do." He shrugs and I sit against the wall. My tired eyes slowly lower to a close and I feel him grab me. We get downstairs to our room and he lays me down carefully. I immediately fall to sleep.

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I wake up and feel something moving in my stomach. I sit up and grab Harry's shoulder before shaking it.

"H-Harry." I shake him a few more times before he wakes up.

"What's wrong doll?" He rubs his eyes.

"Give me your hand." I take his hand and press it lightly to my stomach. The kicking and punching slows. "He likes you." I wink. Harry laughs and kisses my belly.

"Daddy's here." He continues rubbing my belly as I drift back to sleep.

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I'm sorry this chapter was a little shorter. :(

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