3 months later..
"Fatima, no" Zac said from the kitchen.
Fatima smacked her lips, crossing her arms on top of her big belly. Today was her 6 month appointment and they were running late, because Fatima changed clothes 3 times and now, she was trying to talk Zac into letting her wear heels.
"But babe, those are the only shoes that go perfectly with this dress."
"Fatima why would you put it on then? Baby girl, come on" Zac said putting his head down, "Mama, you're 6 months pregnant. You don't need to wear heels to an appointment. If you don't want to go today, we can reschedule"
"Who said I didn't wanna go Zac? I never said that"
"Baby, I didn't say you did..it's just you usually have your outfit together, especially for your appointments"
"I knooowww" Fatima hollered out, "I know babe...that's why I wanna wear heels. They make me feel like myself again" she whined, kicking her feet on the sofa.
Zac took a deep breath, rubbing his face before walking over to her. "I just, nothing fits and we just went shopping..again!" she cried as he walked into the living area.
"Ti, baby..look at me" he said sitting beside her, she kept her arms folded and lips poured out but she turned her body to face him.
"You're carrying a life right now, you know that?"
Fatima smacked her lips, "Uhhdamnduh", she nodded towards her crossed arms on top of her belly, "I'm a walking table" she chuckled and Zac laughed, "Yeah, you getting out there" he rubbed her belly and she squinted at him, "Aye, chill out for me"
"I'm sorry" he just chuckled, rubbing her belly faster to make her smile. "I'm sorry babe but listen, you are doing something so beautiful the thought of it brings me to tears sometimes. You body is honestly changing by the second, growing and expanding so the-"
"Growing and expanding? I'm so glad you aren't a life coach or some shit because this is horrible" Fatima interrupted, snaring her nose up at him.
"Can I finished, Fatima? Damn, lemme finish" Zac laughed as she rolled her eyes. "What I'm trying to say is I hear all the things you don't like about your body, all the things you can change after you give birth when everytime I see you, I see another part of you that I love"
Fatima's face softened and she pouted her bottom lip out further than before, making him laugh. "I'm serious. I never knew someone could grow more beautiful each day. I be daydreaming about getting you pregnant until I remember I already did"
"Zac, please shut up" she laughed, shaking her head. "I just want to make you smile baby, that's all" he said, scooting closer to her. She unfolded her arms, using one to touch his face. "You do make me smile Zac, everyday. I'm sorry I'm all over the place sometimes, I wanna do better"
"Stop it, don't apologize for that, especially because you can't help it"
Fatima shrugged, "Maybe not but there's nothing wrong with trying." They took a minute to stare into each other's eyes. Fatima could feel her eyes already watering. "I love you so much Zac"
Zac smiled, taking her hand from his face. He kissed it before placing on his heart.
"I love you right back, baby"
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2:30 pm - Ashely Women Center of Atlanta
"Are you gonna ask them about the sex?" Mama Carol asked Fatima while they were on Facetime. "Mama C, we don't really have to. That's kinda how we got here" Zac said rolling around the examine room on the doctors stool. Ofcourse both her parents thought it was the funniest thing ever.
Fatima rolled her eyes at them for laughing, "How about everybody just grow up..Zac stop rolling around on these people's stuff before you break something"
"Listen at my baby, already sounding like a mother" Carol said, smiling wide on the phone.
"Yeah mommy, Zac has given me much practice over the years" Fatima laughed with her mother.
"Ahhahaahaaa" Zac sung dramatically, "You say that now but you know who daddy is forreal" Fatima's eye grew wide looking at him.
"What did he say?" Fatima heard her father ask in the background.
"Uhhh baby girl! Just call us back when y'all wrap up" Carol said, trying not to laugh. "What did he say?" her father asked again, "Okay mommy, love you!" they rushed off the phone.
"Zac" Fatima said shaking her head and laughing "You're a piece of work, I swear"
"But you love me" he said while grinning, putting on a pair of surgical gloves.
"I sure do"
15 minutes later..
Fatima was scrolling on her phone while Zac was walking around the room.
"Hey babe! You got your big purse?"
"Uhh no, I only brought my wallet. What for?" she hadn't looked up yet.
"You think they'd notice if we took this stuff?" Fatima's head shot up to see Zac wipes, gloves and masks in his arms.
"Zachary, put it back"
"What? They don't need it"
"We don't either! We're having baby not performing a surgery"
"But babe-"
"Zac!"
He smacked his lips, lazily turning around..
another 15 minutes..
"What is taking them so long? I'm hungry" Fatima whined, kicking her sandals off.
"What happened to the snack you brought?" Zac asked, hugging her from behind as she sat on the table. "I ate it on the way here" they laughed together. "I saw a snack machine out there, how about I go and get you something" he offered, bending down to kiss her neck. By this time, Fatima was grinning from ear to ear.
"You like that?" Zac asked, his mouth still against her neck. "Mm hmm" she answered, "and the snack part too"
Zac chuckled, starting to rub her hips, spread across the table. "The door lock?"
"Zac...stop it" Fatima laughed, already knowing where his mind was, where his mind always was. He stood up before kissing her again. "I'm joking, I'll be back"
"Okay babe and can you see what's taking so long? I'm ready to go" Fatima said, Zac peaks her lips once more. "On it boss" he said before walking out the door.
In the hallway, Zac found a vending machine not far from the room. He stopped to get a snack and a water for the both of them before walking towards the front desk.
"Hey, can someone tell me what the hold up is and how long much longer we'll have to wait to been seen?" he asked the nurse at the front desk. "Oh sure" she smiled, "Taylor?" Zac just nodded, she was the nurse who checked them in. She went over to her computer, typing a few things in. "Hmm, that's strange" she said, "I checked you guys in but it seems like the check in was canceled..let me make a few calls and I'll be down there once I speak with Dr. Pearl"
"Canceled?" Zac asked, for clarification.
"Yes sir but I'm getting with Dr. Pearl now. She'll be in to see you guys soon" Zac nodded and thanked her before turning to go back down the hallway.
As he made his way back to the room, something caught his eye. He squinted a little as he kept walking.
"Fuck" he whispered the closer he got.
"Just keep walking Zac, don't stop" Zac repeated to himself. Just as he got to the door, the sound of his name being called gave him an instant headache.
"Zac?" she called out again. Zac kept walking, which made her laugh. "Still the same Zac, I see"
"Not today, Tierra" he said walking right past her.
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y'all remember Tierra?
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