Geoff's Promise

Geoff was quiet after I said I was pregnant which makes me feel worse. I hang up and cried continuously. This was not the reaction I was expecting from him. Am I expecting too much? Is it the effect of being pregnant? I know we didn't plan to have a baby right after our wedding, actually, we never talked about it. I guess we were so impulsive with our decisions and we were not prepared for the consequences. In my case, I want to have a baby because I'm not getting any younger but I haven't asked for his thoughts about it.

I cried for I don't know how long. I didn't even have dinner. I heard a knock on the door which I'm sure was from Nancy. Maybe she thought I was sleeping so she didn't disturb me anymore.

I don't know what time I was able to sleep. When I woke up the next day, I felt sadder to find out that Geoff didn't come home. I checked the time, it was already 5:30 in the morning. I feel nauseated and dizzy when I tried to get up so I decided to send a message to Annie. I will call the office a little later to inform them about my condition and that I cannot go to work today.

I forced myself to get up. I want to eat something. I don't feel hungry but I have to think about the child in my tummy. I should keep feeding myself for my child to be healthy. I was surprised to a man sleeping in the sofa. At first, I thought it was Nancy but the man is still wearing jeans. I realized later that it is Geoff, my husband. Why didn't he come in the room? I began forming some doubts in my head. Does he really love me? Is he upset because I got pregnant?

The more I think about it, the more I pitied myself. I went to the bathroom and cried again. I guess being too emotional is part of pregnancy. I was startled when I heard knocks from the bathroom door.

"Honey? Are you okay? Are you mad at me?" It was Geoff.

I didn't say a word. I also don't want him to see me crying. As much as possible, I don't want to show my weak side to him, even though he is already my husband.

"I'm sorry, baby. Please don't get me wrong, I'm happy that I will be a father soon. I was just surprised and scared at the same time. What if I can't be a good father? I wanted to talk to you last night but you were already sleeping when I arrived so I didn't want to disturb you. I also feel sorry because I am always busy. I am so guilty. Talk to me, please." Geoff said.

I can't stop myself from crying. I'm not mad at him, I'm just disappointed. My pregnancy should be a joyous occasion for the two of us. I went out from the bathroom still crying. He hugged me tightly.

"I'm really sorry. Sorry if I seemed indifferent. I care about you so much. Please stop crying, it's not good for you and our baby."

He kissed my forehead and hugged me again. "I will be spending more time with you from now on. I will learn to delegate my task to other people in the company. I will make you my priority. Please forgive me." Geoff said. I can sense sincerity from his words. I actually never lost my trust in him. I know that he loves me, I just can't feel that I'm his priority.

"Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? Will you go to work today? Can you still work? Should I call your boss?" He asked.

"I don't feel well today. I feel nauseated and dizzy. I will call sick." I answered.

"What did the doctor tell you yesterday? Is our baby okay?"

"Everything is fine, don't worry. She just advised me to take more rest and avoid getting stressed."

"Sorry if I give you stress. I won't do it again, okay?"

He then guided me to sit in the sofa. "I will accompany you today. I finished everything I need to do in the company yesterday. Do you want to do anything? Should we start buying baby clothes?"

I slapped his arm as a response. "It is too early. We can't even know the gender of our baby yet. Let's wait until the fifth month."

He hugged me again. I hope he is always like this. I hope he will always have time to spare for me despite his busy schedule.

"What do you want to have for breakfast?" He asked.

"I don't have any appetite but I'm craving for fruits. Any kind of fruit. I like something sweet."

"Okay, I will ask Nancy to bring some in here." He then got the phone and dialed a number. He gave instruction to the person on the other line to ask Nancy to bring fruits. I never thought that that was possible. I always send a message to Nancy when I want her to come in the room.

While waiting for Nancy, I told him about Erica and his father's business.

"How dare that woman?! I should have ended my partnership with his father's company a long time ago. That company is not doing good for my business. I just wanted to help them before but I don't see any reason why I still have to help her family since I already gave them too much. It's time for me to use my money for better purposes. Did she hurt you?" Geoff asked.

"She tried to but thanks to Nancy she wasn't able to do it."

"I will kill that woman if something happens to you and our baby."

"I'm okay so you don't need to worry about it. I can also take care of myself. I let other people bully and make fun of me in the past but this time, I have to stand up for myself especially now that I will have my baby."

"Our baby." Geoff corrected. "I will protect the two of you. That's a promise." I smiled at what he said. I feel better now although I still feel nauseated.

Nancy arrived with the platter of fruits. After eating I called the office to tell them I can't work today.

"I will go to your office tomorrow to tell everyone about us. I will assure them that Liberty Group will still be your company's client. I think you have to resign from the company. I can't let you be tired with that condition." Geoff

"But what will I do if I don't work? I can't stay here the whole day. And I think Regina will be more angry if she sees me everyday in here." I answered. I think I will be more stressed if I stay here.

"You can stay in Liberty Hotel during the day. Nancy will always be with you. Then I will pick you up when it's time for us to go home. I will arrange some activities for you so you won't feel bored."

"How about my project in Pines Advertising? They are counting on me for that one."

"Mr. Smith can handle it, don't worry. We have to consider about your and our baby's condition for now, okay?"

I nodded in response. As a wife, I think I have to follow whatever my husband's decision is.

We spent the whole day in the room. Geoff suggested for us to go out but I felt dizzy the whole day and I also felt lazy. I just wanted to lie down on the bed and sleep. I realized being pregnant is not that easy.

As he promised, Geoff didn't leave by my side that day. He even avoided using his phone and just focused on taking care of me. He was very attentive to my needs and always makes sure that I have something to eat available.

I hope we can be like this everyday. This is the married life I have been dreaming of, having time for each other and taking care of each other. I know he is a very busy man, but having some times like this is already enough for me.