You grabbed her arm and pulled her down beside you.
Love. -You said
She blinked at you.
What? -She asked
You squeezed her hand.
Breathe. We're fine. -You said softly
She took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Then she squeezed back.
Okay. I just—I wanna make sure everything's perfect. -She replied
Your heart softened. You cupped her cheek gently.
It already is. -You muttered
Before she could melt into your touch, the doctor called your name.
Jhoanna immediately straightened up.
Let's go. -She said
You chuckled.
Relax, love, we're not entering a warzone. -You said
Still. I'm ready. -She took your hand, determined to protect you and this baby with her life.
Inside the Ultrasound Room
The moment the doctor put the cool gel on your stomach, Jhoanna was gripping your hand like she was watching a horror movie.
Then, the screen lit up.
A tiny flickering heartbeat appeared.
The doctor smiled.
There's your baby. -The doctor said
Jhoanna sucked in a breath. Her grip on your hand tightened.
And then—
She burst into tears.
You looked at her in surprise.
Darling? -You asked
She wiped her face aggressively, sniffling.
Sorry, ang pangit ng iyak ko pero... -She looked at the screen again, her eyes shimmering.
That's our baby. -She added
You smiled, feeling tears prickle your own eyes.
Yeah. That's our baby. -You replied
Jhoanna kissed your forehead softly.
I swear... I'm gonna love you both so much. -She said
And just like that, you knew—no matter what happened, you and this baby would always have Jhoanna's love and protection.
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The day had finally come.
After nine months of cravings, mood swings, and Jhoanna treating you like a fragile glass doll, you were finally in labor.
And Jhoanna?
She was losing her mind.
OH MY GOD, OH MY GOD—BREATHE, BABE! WAIT, I MEAN, DON'T WAIT! BUT ALSO BREATHE! OH MY GOD— -She screamed
JHOANNA, CALM DOWN! -BINI screamed in unison as they dragged her out of the delivery room.
You were too busy actually trying to push out a human to laugh, but later, you'd hear stories about how Jhoanna was pacing the hospital hallways like a wild woman, threatening any nurse who didn't give her updates every five minutes.
But when the first cries of your baby boy filled the room, everything went still.
The doctor gently placed your newborn son in your arms, and the moment you saw him—tiny, pink, and already stealing your heart—you felt a wave of love so intense, it almost hurt.
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