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It was another ordinary day at the hospital, as Jamie was on his break, sat at his table to eat his dinner, alongside a couple of other doctors and nurses.
"I heard you had your first surgery today. How did it go?" A nurse asks.
"It went well" Romario responded, "I don't think they could have asked for anyone better.
Rather than engaging, Jamie would usually eat silently, not finding a single interest into the conversation.
"Jamie!" His eyes lit up in excitement as he recognised Aneysa's voice, then seeing her walking towards him.
"Aneysa" he smiles as he stood up from his chair, meeting her half way, before the two of them shared a great hug.
"What brings you by?" Jamie asks, as he moves away.
"You are taking the rest of the day off" Aneysa responds.
"What? Why? I can't. Neteyam will kill me" Jamie responds.
"Actually Neteyam gave you permission. He's needed here and I need you with me and he's more than happy to let you take the rest of the day off" she then moves in closer towards him, to whisper in his ear, "with pay."
"And where exactly are you going to be heading off to?" Romario asks.
"Ah, Romario. Good to see you again" Aneysa puts on a fake smile, "that is actually none of your concern."
"Well, it is quite unprofessional to have a Doctor leave his lesson, for your account" Romario responds.
"Did I ask for your opinion?" Aneysa asks.
"Let's all calm down, before it gets heated" Jamie takes a step forward, inserting himself into the conversation.
"I am just pointing out that it is unprofessional. Unlike me. Hence why I'm qualified and Jamie has hardly treated a patient" Romario responds.
"Well I have, but.." Jamie muttered under his breath.
Aneysa let out a sudden gasp, as she placed her hand above her heart.
"Woah- what happened, Aneysa? Are you okay?" Jamie looks at her concerned.
"I can't breathe" she replied, her voice strained, as she took another breath in, and then back out, before she dropped the act, "there's no room with Romário's ego."
She looks away from Romario, her head turning back to Jamie, "Can we go?"
Jamie's breath that was held, by a scare, was released as he burst into a fit of laughter.
"Very mature" Romario shook his head as he walked past.
"Very mature" Aneysa imitates Romário's voice, as he had now walked off.
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"Looks like he truly is on the brink of dying" Ao'nung whispers to Love.
The two of them were stood outside her fathers' hospital room.
"Love. You made it" she hears her uncle, as he's walking towards her, with her brother Jack, walking behind.
"I did" she gives her uncle a small smile, yet clings onto her brother, for possibly one of the tightest hugs, having not seen him in years.
"You have grown so much" she chuckles.
"You too, sis" he hugs her back.
"Ao'nung, sir" Ao'nung introduces himself as he shook the hand of Love's uncle.
"I see that there are still no wedding rings?" Her uncle points out, after examining both their hands.
"It is a mutual decision. I am focused on my career right now. Marriage is not what I want yet" Love responds.
"I am just saying, your father-"
"I do not care what his opinions are, on whether or not I am married. The only reason I am here is to pay my respects" Love responds.
Ao'nung looks down at her, with a proud smug smile across his face.
"Very well" her uncle nodded and took a step back.
"Do you want me to come with you?" Ao'nung asks.
She looks back at him and shook her head, "that is okay. I can wait out here."
"Are you sure?" Ao'nung asks.
She tiptoes towards him, landing a kiss against his cheek, "I'm positive."
And so, she makes her way, alone, whilst Ao'nung watched out for her through the door.
"I must say. I am surprised you chose to stick by her" Jack spoke, as his uncle had walked off.
"What is so surprising about it?" Ao'nung asks.
"You American boys know nothing, about how to keep a woman" Jack let out a tsk as he looked away.
"Is there a problem?" Ao'nung asks.
"Yes there is. The problem is you. And what you had put Love through" Jack responds.
"What I put her through- what are you going on about?" Ao'nung asks.
"You think she did not tell me? How you chose your friend over her?" Jack asks, "the last time she was here and we spoke, she had told me how hurt she was. And I, for one, have never forgiven you for making my sister feel that way."
Ao'nung let out a scoff, as he looked at Jack in disbelief, "Look, I apologise, for what you think truly happened. When in reality, I have never had feelings for another woman, the way that I do with Love. If this is Aneysa you are talking about, then let me make it clear, we are not interested in one another. She is happily married to Neteyam and I am happily sharing my life with your sister."
"So they are both married, yet you have not even proposed to my sister? But you want me to believe that you love her?" Jack then mocks Ao'nung, who unfortunately did not take it lightly.
Taking a couple of steps closer, Ao'nung then looks him into his eyes, as he speaks, "I saved her and bought her into my house, after your wretched father abused her. How our relationship progresses is entirely between us, so stay out of it."
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"Hey" Lo'ak walks in, with lunch for Tsireya.
"Where is Lo'reya?" Tsireya asks.
"I've sent her over to your fathers to stay for the night" Lo'ak responds.
"Was she okay?" Tsireya asks.
"Well she cried and cried for you, but then Ronal let her play with her hair. Surprisingly, if helped her to fall asleep" Lo'ak responds.
He places the tray down in front of her, before walking around towards the opposite side of the bed.
"I'm sorry you have to do this all on your own" Tsireya apologises to him, as she watches him wriggle himself onto the bed beside her, "if I weren't put on bed rest."
She sighs, looking down.
"Tsireya" he goes to hold onto her hand, "there's nothing more I want in this world, than to look after my two girls. You both mean the world to me. Even if it's rough, I made a promise to you that I will be here. Always. And that will never change."
"I just feel so useless" she let out a sniff.
Lo'ak raised an eyebrow in concern, reaching his head down to see whether or not she was crying as she hid her face.
"I have been in this bed for the past month, doing absolutely nothing, Lo'ak" she looks up at him with teary eyes, "It makes me unhappy that I can't be there with you and Lo'reya, the way that I was."
"Tsireya.." he wriggles himself closer, using one arm to hold her around her shoulders, and his free hand to push her head gently onto his shoulder, as he comforts her with a hug.
"You are doing something. You are doing more than something" Lo'ak responds, "you are looking after our baby. After yourself. You should be proud of yourself for everything you have done."
"You really mean that?" Tsireya asks.
"Yes" Lo'ak responds, "carrying a child is an important part of life. It is the most hard yet you power through it as though it is nothing. You should be proud of yourself. In a months time, once this baby is born, I have no doubt that we will be the same once again."
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"Hi, baby~" Kiri let out in a flirtatious voice, as she was stood at the doorway of her and Rotxo's bedroom.
"Hey, so look, I've been looking at some houses online and I think the best thing to do is-!" His back, being turned towards her, then turns around, that had him become mute, when he notices her standing there.
She was draped in a sleek, black dress that clung to her every curve. The fabric seemed to dance with every step, as she began walking towards him, teasing glimpses of elegance and allure.
With a light push, she lifts his chin, is mouth no longer agape.
"Careful" she whispers to him.
"Kiri I-"
"Shh. Just listen" she cuts him off, kicking the door, closed, behind her.
With two hands , she pushes him back onto the bed.
"So, Ao'nung tells me he's planning your bachelor party" She places both her knees on each side of his leg, placing herself above him.
He nods slowly, "I- uh- yeah. Yeah he is."
He became distracted, by the colour of her red lipstick, that she smeared slightly, with her thumb.
"Well, you know what Ao'nung is like, when it comes to planning parties like this, don't you?" Kiri asks.
"Y-yes. But I said no strippers!" He shook his head repeatedly.
"Oh really?" Kiri looked at him impressed.
He nodded repeatedly, as though he were a puppy, waiting for his treat, "I promise. No strippers. Nothing crazy."
She smiles, letting out a chuckle, "I love a man who does things without having to be asked."
With the information confirmed, Kiri then pulls him towards her, the two of them sharing a kiss.
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Aneysa was now back home, after her shopping spree, with Jamie himself.
She was stood upstairs in her bedroom, glancing at herself in front of the mirror.
"Someone looks like they've had fun" Neteyam walks in, noticing all the shopping bags that sat on their bed.
"You're home?" Aneysa turns her head around, watching him walk in.
"I decided to leave early. Thought I'd come home and keep you company" Neteyam responds.
"I told you, Tey. I'm fine on my own" Aneysa looks back at herself in the mirror.
"I know" he walks towards her, holding onto her from behind, "but I still want to be here. The last thing I'd do is let my job keep me busy from seeing my pregnant wife."
"Does anyone at the hospital know?" Aneysa asks.
He shook his head no, "I kept my promise. Like you asked."
"Thank you" she smiles at him.
"Now what has you looking at yourself in the mirror?" He asks.
"I was just looking at my stomach" Aneysa responds.
"What have I told you about being insecure?" Neteyam asks.
"It's not that!" She looks down at her stomach, placing her hand above it, "I was just thinking. About stuff."
"What stuff?" Neteyam asks.
"Do you think.. will I be a good mother?" Aneysa asks.
"Aneysa" Neteyam sighs, letting go of her, exhausted at the fact that she spoke those words, after he had assured her many times.
"It's just that-! We have no experience in this. I mean, when they get a bit older, then yes. But I don't even know how to hold a newborn baby. What if I accidentally hurt it? Or do something wrong? Or-?"
"Aneysa" he stops her from speaking anymore, "no parent has had experience when it comes to their first child. But you will be the child's mother. And no love is stronger than the love of a mother. So I have no doubt, that you will do a great job. And besides, I am here. I will be here, with you. Every step of the way."
She looks at him with a thankful smile, before the two of them then share a kiss.
There was an electric spark in the air. Their anticipation and joy intertwined, creating a palpable energy that resonated with the promise of new beginnings.
The kiss was not merely a meeting of lips; it was a celebration of shared dreams and the unspoken bond that already connected them to the life growing within.
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