Prologue~Page 2

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It was steamy in the room and I began to relax, even as the contractions persisted to get worse.

Taking deep breaths I thought of nothing but the child I would be welcoming into our world. I peered down at my belly and wondered what she looked like, would she look like me or him?

Elisha came back into the room handing me a glass of cold water. He was anxious, I could see it in his eyes and the way he tapped his hand against his thigh. It was a few minutes before he finally spoke, his voice was sadly broken.“Why did you not tell me?” my natural instinct was to lie, but I knew it would be no good. I couldn’t lie to him, ever.

“How could I?” The pain in my abdomen no longer hurt as bad as the pain in my heart. “You were leaving-“

“I would have been back Sharece. You know that, why would you keep this a secret? Did you even plan on telling me?” The raw agony in his voice pored through the room as if it was a thick liquid clouding my vision. Black mist radiated of him swirling around me, caressing my skin like a lost lover.

I tried to stand and failed,” Yes, I was. It’s still early, I am not due for another two months… I wanted to surprise you, but you did not come home when you said you were.” My voice was so low I was afraid I would have to repeat myself, but I knew I had a point. He was suppose to be home over four months ago. It was going to be a happy come home surprise, but he had not come home.

I was suddenly very tired, my limbs felt weak and unused. I turned my head towards him and waited for him to speak. He wanted to be mad, I could tell the way he looked around as if he would find a real reason. There was none, I was right. He sighed and all the anger was gone. “I’m happy.” He embraced me and rubbed my pregnant stomach. “I’m sorry. Just glad I am here now.” He kissed me leaving me completely dizzy, I had missed him so much it was crazy.

“I love you, more than you will ever know.”

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