"Where is Philip and Joe?" I looked around the room but could not find them anywhere. There were two seats left for them..
"Maybe it's just a little traffic." Jake assured me. I brought out my phone and then sent a text to Joe.
'Where are you guys?'
'Sorry, we are almost there. Philip is the cause of all this'
'Okay.'
After a few minutes hey both got here and apologized to everyone and gave a lie about why there were late. This stupid horny couples. Tsk tsk tsk.
"it's time to exchange gifts." Jane squealed.
My mom grinned as she went into the living room and then handed me a big box and one to Jake's parents. I grinned as I shook the box, "what's in it?"
"Well, you would have to open it to know that." Gabriel's mom replied me.
I tore the wrapper from the box and then opened it. Inside the box was a stack of baby clothes and a few toys.
"You guys." I looked around the table and they all have smiles on their faces. I chuckled as I brought out a piece of clothing.
"They are all unused clothes, so you don't have to worry." My dad said. I pouted as tears rolled down my cheeks.
"I love them."
"The crib in the baby's room is from myself and Philip." Joe said.
"Joeeee." I drawled as more tears fell freely while Jake just laughed at my side.
We all exchanged our gifts, even mom gave Jane a present. Most of the presents I received consisted of baby clothes and toys apart from Peter who bought a bottle of perfume for me. We were all dispersed around the house and I was chatting with Gabriel about why he broke up with his boyfriend.
"I guess it was just a phase. I am over it."
"So you are not....gay?"
He laughed, "I don't think so. No."
From the corner of my eye, I saw my mom excuse herself from the midst of Jake's parents and my grandparents before she went to sit next to Joe.
Oh God.
I watched Joe's expression change from being tense, to confused and next thing there was tears in her eyes. Oh God, what did Mom say to her again. I was about to stand up when my mom pulled her into a hug. Well, that was...surprising?
Looks like they made up.
"I don't think I ever knew this day would come." Gabriel said and I noticed him looking in the same direction that I was, Joe and my mom.
"I know right." I chuckled.
"I think I need to go use the toilet." I said after sometime.
"Do you need my help?"
"No, thank you. I'm fine." I gave him a small smile and then stood up from the couch.
"Where are you going?" Jake grabbed my arm as I passed by him.
"I just need to use the toilet."
"Oh okay. Do you want me to go with you?" He asked as he placed a tendril of my hair behind my ear.
"No, I'm fine. I'll be quick." I placed a kiss on his cheek.
"Okay." I patted his chest and then made my way to use one of the toilets that was downstairs.
As soon as I was done with my business, I moved to the sink and then washed my hand with soap while I admired myself at the front of the mirror. I picked up a towel and then used it to dry my hands. I was making my way towards the door when I felt something trickle down my legs.
I looked down as I raised my gown up slightly. Oh shit. My water just broke. I took in calming breaths in order to stay calm. It is not good to panic in this type of situation. Do not panic!
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Stay calm.
The first contraction that hit me was very mild so I just let out a small grunt and gripped onto the sink still taking in calming breaths. Another ones hit me and this was more painful than the first one.
"Oh God." I said in between taking huge gulps of air. I took my seat back on the water closet and then got into a comfortable position. I could feel the next contraction ramping up.
"Jake!" I called out. The pain hit me and I let out a groan.
"Jake!" I tried again and this time I heard his footsteps.
The door opened to reveal my boyfriend, "I knew you were-" he cut himself off when he saw me sitting on the closet breathing heavily.
"What is wrong Maria? Do you need me to get you water?" He asked as he rushed to my side as her bent down and then started rubbing my back.
"My water just broke."
"Your water just broke?" He didn't catch on to what I was saying until I let out a painful grunt gripping his hands tightly, "Oh! You're in Labour!"
"No shit!" I snapped at him.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He muttered to himself as he helped me up from the water closet. We started making our way towards the door with small steps as I tried to calm myself down.
"What's wrong?" Gabriel was us coming from the toilet and as soon as he saw the condition I was in he panicked, "Oh God! The baby is coming!"
Why the fuck is he panicking?! I am the one in Labour, not him!
"Can you just stop that and go start my car?" Jake took his keys from his pants pocket and handed it over to Gabriel. On Gabriel's way outside I could hear him announce I was in Labour. I mentally rolled my eyes as all my family members were crowding around me.
"I have the baby stuffs upstairs, I will go get them." Jane said and she rushed up the stairs.
Why does she have the baby stuff here with her?
My mom immediately came to my side and helped me up on the other side as we made our way downstairs. Joe quickly followed Jane upstairs to being the baby's bag.
"I will follow you " my mom said hurriedly as she got into the backseat with me while Jake got into the driver's seat. I gripped my mom's hands tightly as each time my contraction hit I let out a pianful grunt.
"Can you drive faster!" My mom moved a tendril of hair that was already soaked with sweat on my forehead behind my ear. I met Jake eyes through the rearview mirror and he looked worried and like he was the one in pain.