THE BIRTH

"To understand what's happening now, I have to take you to the past."

As the clock struck 12:30, they hurried Elina to the operating theater. It struck me then - my child would be born today, and I was going to be a dad. Overwhelmed with happiness, I looked outside and was taken aback by the sight. The rain poured down, accompanied by a fierce storm that engulfed the surroundings, and even the moon was concealed by darkness. The hospital seemed deserted, leaving only me, anxiously waiting outside the O.T. while the doctors and my pregnant wife were inside, preparing for the birth. All I wished for was a safe outcome. With a heavy heart, I prayed to God to keep my wife and baby safe.

"Wait, the doctor is coming. Doctor, how is my wife and baby?"

"Mr. Grey, don't worry. Everything is fine. The mother and the baby are both safe. Congratulations on the exceptional baby."

"Thanks a lot! Hold up, exceptional? What do you mean by that?"

"See for yourself."

I hurried over to my wife as quickly as I could and finally laid eyes on our baby. At that moment, I was overwhelmed with a mix of emotions - happiness, surprise, and speechlessness. I couldn't believe it - this tiny, precious creature was our baby.

"Beauty that can mesmerize even a goddess, eyes that can captivate you within a single second, and an aura that can only be given by a true ruler. What is this? Now I understand what that exceptional means."

His eyes fluttered open, revealing glowing night-blue orbs that seemed to sparkle with amusement as he fixated his gaze on me. A soft giggle escaped his lips, signaling his acceptance of my presence. Yet, an unsettling feeling crept over me as I couldn't shake the sense that his eyes weren't solely focused on me and Elina.

"Whatever, I must be overthinking. Let's just enjoy this blessed moment of my life."

"Hey Christian, what's wrong? Can I see my baby boy, please?"

"Oh, yeah, here you go, pudding. He's gorgeous, just like you."

"Oh my God! I have never seen anyone this cute and beautiful. He's an angel, Christian. I love him more than anyone in the whole world. He's just too precious."

"Yeah....( :( )"

"Christian, look at him."

"yeah."

"Christian, why are you pouting like a little kid? Are you jealous, Mr. Tough Guy?"

"NOO!"

"You are just too much.....You know that!"

"Yes!"

"Come here, *kisses the cheeks*, Mr. Little Baby."

"So did you think of a name for your kid, Papaaa?"

"Hmm, let's see... Oh, yes! I just have the perfect name for him."

"Elina, let's call him Art - Arthur Grey."

"You are too cute, Chris! I love the name."

"Hey there, little one. Your name is Art from now on."

"Mamma and Papa love you"

[The room was illuminated by the radiant smile of the baby, filling the hearts of the new parents with even more love for each other.]

To the readers:

"Mr. Grey wasn't overthinking at all. Little did he know, the baby's gaze wasn't solely fixed on them, but also into the darkness surrounding them. It seemed as though a mysterious unfolding was imminent. These events were merely a glimpse of Art's story."