43. LEANDER KNIGHT

                                    

                                          
Adam
Isabel stood in front of the mirror wall in the closet as she assessed her baby bump. 
" I look fat." She said as tears pooled in her eyes. I sighed and stood behind her. 
" You are not fat, you are pregnant." I stated the fact. 
" You are just making things.  I know I look fat. You just don't love me anymore." She shrieked. 
I looked at her in disbelief. 
"Isabel, baby you look beautiful. And you look even more beautiful when you are carrying our child. Don't forget that I love you. " I kissed her forehead to calm her down. 
" Really?" She asked and I nodded my head. 
Isabel's mood swings were the most difficult thing I have ever been through in my  life , and I have been through a lot of bad things. Pregnancy has turned the sweetest angel I have ever seen into an emotional wreck. And it makes me want to do a vasectomy as soon as she is back to her non pregnant self.
" Why don't you take some rest? I will be in my office if you need anything." I said as I helped her in getting into our bed. Ensuring that she was safely tucked in I closed the door and went to my office. 
I sighed as I sat on my chair and I reminisced about the last nine months. For the last nine months, I bore the torture that came along with the pregnancy without any complain. 
Isabel will give birth in a couple of days and the doctor advised her to take adequate rest. Since her due date is nearing I started to work from home so that I can keep an eye on her. 
These last couple of months have been nothing but crazy. Zac and Kate moved in and they announced that they are going to be parents. I can't believe, my idiotic bestfriend is gonna be a father. Ashley, Isabel's best friend has relocated back to her hometown and my wife was hysterical when she left. Andrew and I are now on good terms. He was contented when he found out that his babysis is pregnant and congratulated us. My father couldn't be more than happy when he found out that he is gonna be a grandfather. Rosaline nonetheless didn't care. My uncle , Damien who is living in Chicago, called me and announced he was happy that his nephew is going to be a father and he will visit when Isabel gives birth. 
Pushing my thoughts aside I buried myself in work. Two hours almost passed by with me being deeply engrossed in work. 
"Adam!!!!!!!!" Isabel yelled from downstairs. I immediately jumped from my seat and rushed downstairs only to see Isabel standing at the bottom of stairs with her hands clutching stomach. 
I looked at her in anticipation and raced down with the speed of light. 
"What happened? " I asked her worry lacing my tone. 
" My water broke." She muttered in pain. I looked down and noticed water pooling down her legs. 
" But the baby is not due until a couple of days." I asked her in confusion. 
She glared as she screamed at me. 
" Are you gonna stand like an idiot or are you gonna take me to the hospital?" 
I snapped out of my daze and said. 
" Isabel, relax let me go and get the hospital bag. You just go and change." With that I dashed to the nursery to take her maternity bag which we have packed a few days not before informing Emily to help Isabel in getting ready as she was about to give birth. 
(A few hours later)
" It hurts." Isabel whimpered as she lays on the hospital bed clutching my hand tightly. 
" I am sorry that you have to go through this. But it's worth it. We will be able to meet our baby. I love you so much." I whispered as I caressed her hair, kissing her forehead. 
As soon as we she was admitted to the hospital, a doctor came and did the usual checkup. Isabel was already three cm dilated and it took more than 7 hrs for her to be fully dilated. On our way to the hospital I informed our family and they were waiting outside the hospital room. 
" I can see the baby's head. One the count of the three you have to push harder Mrs.Knight." The doctor instructed. 
" I can't Adam. It hurts so much." She cried out. 
It's killing me to see her in pain. 
" It's ok. You are gonna be ok, baby. You are the strongest person that I have ever seen. " I encouraged her. 
" Push!!!" The doctor called. 
"Ahh!!" Isabel cried out in pain as she pushed harder clutching my hand tightly and it hurts like bitch. But being a good husband I didn't complain because she is going through much worse pain.
Isabel stopped screaming as the cry of small baby filled the four walls of the hospital room. 
I bit my lips to control my emotions as I looked at the baby in doctor's arms. 
" Congratulations daddy. It's a boy." The doctor said excitedly as she placed the baby in Isabel's chest after cleaning him. Isabel was worn out with sweat and tear coating her face but in that state also she has a contagious smile as she stared at our baby with love.
I gulped, my Adam's apple bobbing in my throat, moist filling my eyes as I stared at my wife and my child. 
A tear fell down from my eyes as I glanced at the small baby. I closed my eyes with my hands and sniffled, pouring my heart. 
" Adam." Isabel whispered seeing me like this. 
I gazed at her and kissed her forehead as I placed my head on her shoulder. Together we stared at our baby who was laying on his mother's chest. 
" He's so beautiful." She whispered as she traced his cheek lightly with her finger. 
I couldn't help but nod my head in agreement. 
" I told you it's gonna be a boy." She chuckled, tears filling her eyes. 
I smiled her heart warmingly. 
" Thank you baby. Thank you so much." I said as I looked at her lovingly. 
" Don't you wanna hold him?" She asked as she noticed that I haven't picked him up yet. 
" I don't know how." I whispered back. 
" Here let me guide you." The nurse said as she helped me in holding my baby. 
" You have to take to your shirt off as skin to skin contact helps in better bonding." The nurse explained as she placed my baby in my arms safely. 
My heart exploded as my son was placed in my arms for the first time. I wish that I could've captured this moment forever. I will never forget this moment, my son in my arms. My son. Yes, I have become a father. 
I can't help but bawl my eyes out. A 30 year old man crying like a toddler. But I don't care. 
I leaned down kiss my baby' s forehead for the first time inhaling his baby scent. I looked at Isabel, and noticed that she was gazing at us lovingly with a tired smile. 
" So do you guys have a name for the baby?" The nurse asked. 
I nodded my head and replied. 
"LEANDER ALFRED KNIGHT."
The nurse nodded her head. 
She instructed me to wait outside as Isabel and the baby have to be cleaned up and have to do a checkup and soon they will be shifted to another room. 
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Sorry for not updating this week. I had a exam today and I was preparing for it. 
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