CHAPTER 40 Baby

  I try to breathe in and out but my heart is pounding very fast. I close my eyes trying so hard to stay calm.

  I feel hands stroking my hair gently.

  "You will be fine, I'm here," says Daniella's soft voice in my ear. I'm scared but it makes me feel better. I slowly open my eyes and everyone is looking very worried. Nikolas is confused and disturbed. I open my hand to him, and he slowly takes it.

   I expected to be in so much pain but I'm not.

  "Let's begin," the doctor announces.

  Nikolas' hand tightens around mine, and I look at him for a long time

  "Can you wait?" Requests Daniella to the doctor but I shake my head, I can't hold it, it's coming and the contractions are getting unbearable.

  "My back," I complain.

  "Are you in so much pain?" Asks doctor Amos. 

  "I can bear it," I answer quietly.

  ... 

  "It's time," my legs are already spread as the doctors and nurses come closer to me, my hand gripping Nikolas' wrist.