Chapter 24: Chapter 24

We get to the apartment, the need and tension still prominent and Nathan locks the door in place.

I try to undo my zip but before I can, Nathan gently holds my hand, stopping me.

"Wait." He says and leads me to the bedroom.

Then he gently unzips my gown, his eyes on me.

"I want to do this right." He says and takes off his jacket and tie.

"Lunar....let me make love to you." He says and pulls me close, locking his lips with mine.

The amazing feeling of his lips on mine draw more passionate needs and I open up, letting him lead.

Nathan kisses me breathlessly in the best way as he takes advantage of my submissive response and his tongue slowly and passionately caresses out my moans.

His hand sweeps into my curly hair, pulling me closer as I unbutton his shirt, letting his amazing chest press against my breasts.

He groans against my lips and takes off his shirt then sits on the bed, leading me to straddle him as I sit on his lap, feeling all of his full length now.

Nathan kisses and teases my ear lobe, drawing out moans as I rub against him and he trails the kisses to my chin and neck, all the while gently squeezing and toying with my breast.

"Oh...." I moan out, tilting my head back, letting him continue.

His kisses trail to my left breast and he latches onto the nipple, suckling softly and nibbling and suckling again.

"Nathan....." I moan louder and he switches to the other nipple, repeating the torturous pleasure.

Then he pulls away and looks up at me with his dark eyes before his lips return to mine.

I let him kiss me senseless as I feel his fingers tease my lacy thong, just before he squeezes my ass.

Then he trails his fingers along the lace until his fingers are resting just above my wetness.

He nibbles my lower lip, biting and sucking and then I feel his fingers slip inside, coating in my wetness as he parts my lips and toys with my clit.

I tear my lips away and moan out loud.

"Oh! Oh....Nathan!" I scream, writhing against his hand as he slips a finger inside and I clench around him.

"Please...." I beg, not knowing what I was begging for.

"Please....yes....Right there." I say over and over until he pulls away, and lays me on the bed before taking off the rest of his clothing.

He appears above me in a moment and returns his lips to mine, doing wonders with his tongue while I feel the length of him pressing against my wetness.

"Lunar...." he says softly and I look up at him.

"Is it safe?" He asks I moisten my lips before I nod.

"Yes. The doctor said it's safe for the first three months." I say and he returns his lips to mine, then to my neck before he leans above me again.

"Lu, look at me." He says softly and I open my eyes to look at his beautiful, intense dark green eyes.

Just then, I feel Nathan enter me slowly.

"Oh....baby." he groans, his eyes unwavering as he enters deeper.

I whimper at the amazing feeling of him inside me, filling me, stretching me.

"Nathan...." I moan staring into his eyes and he sighs as he completely enters me.

His lips are on mine now as he starts with slow, deep thrusts. I clutch his back, feeling his muscles flex as I let my moans escape.

It was nothing like the sex we've had before. He was more gentle and careful.

My moans develop to screams as he gradually increases the tempo, plunging into me deeply.

I scream and beg, begging him in words I can't understand. Until I finally hit my climax and I scream as the waves of release and relief overcome me.

Nathan collapses to my side now, panting. Then he pulls me close.

"Are you okay, baby?" He asks and I smile up at him.

"I couldn't be better." I say, letting my hormones escalate my feelings and emotions.

"I love you, Nathan." I say and he turns to me, cuddling me.

"I love you too. Both of you." He says, gently touching my stomach and I smile at him, my eyes brimming with tears.

Nathan plants a kiss on my forehead and we drift off to sleep after a while.

*******

"How about eggs and bacon?" Nathan asks above me, where he is holding my hair in place and I throw up more into the toilet.

I shake my head frantically.

For some reason the idea of eggs increased my nausea.

"Okay, none." He says with a chuckle and I nudge him in the knee.

"Ow. You know this morning sickness seems to making you more energetic." He jokes as I take deep breaths.

"You're a terrible helper." I say and Nathan hands me a glass of water to rinse my mouth with.

"I love you too, baby." He says and I get up and give him a pointed stare.

"What?" He asks with a laugh.

"It's not funny." I tell him even though he is smiling and he nods.

"Of course not, baby. Okay how about grilled cheese sandwiches?" He asks as I rinse mouth and I light up instantly.

"Yes, please. With tomato soup." I say and Nathan chuckles.

"Coming right up. In the meantime, maybe you could take a bath." He says and I shake my head as I take off my clothes.

"I think a shower is what I need now." I say and he smiles.

"I'll be back with your breakfast." He says and leaves the bathroom. As I turn on the heater and check the water temperature, I can't help but smile at how cooperative Nathan is.

Despite my crankimess and moodiness for the past week, he seemed to be getting used to it and handling it pretty well.

As the steam from the shower fills the glass stall, I turn to stare at myself I'm the mirror.

The baby bump was starting to show. Very well. The ultrasound we went for last week had been good, even though the doctor asked me to come back for tests this week.

I wrap my hair in a shower cap and step into the warm shower which was perfect for the dropping temperature outside.

We were supposed to get over two inches of snow tonight and I just wanted to curl up next to Nathan and watch 'The Big Bang Theory'.

After I lather and rinse and dry up, I step into the bedroom to see Nathan bringing my breakfast.

"Nathan....do you think I look fat?" I ask as I slip on his t-shirt and he smiles and walks over to me.

"You look just fine, baby."

"That doesn't answer my question." I say and he chuckles.

"You don't look fat."

"But my baby bump is starting to show." I say and he pulls me close.

"I know. It's called pregnancy. Now come and have your breakfast." He says and I roll my eyes even though I follow him to the bed.

Trust Nathan to make the best grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup.

"You know...." he starts as he watched me eat and I give him a look.

"What?"

"I have to leave after now." He says and I pout.

"What? Why? You promised you'll stay. Especially since we've both been busy with lectures all week."

"I know...I know. I'm sorry. But weekend is the only time I get to discuss about the business with Fred. He said we had a lot to discuss." Nathan says and I sigh.

"When are you coming back?"

"12 maybe. Or 2 in the afternoon." He says and I shrug.

"It's okay. I guess I'll just sleep until you're back." I say and lick the tomato soup off my fingers.

"You'll be okay?" He asks and I nod with a smile.

"I'll be fine." I say and Nathan gets up to change.

"If there's anything, you call me okay?" He says, slipping on a jacket and I nod.

"Okay." I say and he plants a kiss on my forehead.

"Love you."

And he is gone.

******

When Nathan gets back, I'm busy watching tv and he sits next to me on the couch.

"How was the business talk?" I ask and he smiles.

"It was okay. How are you feeling?" He asks and I shrug.

For some reason he kept smiling.

"What? What is it?" I ask and he pulls a big, shopping back into view.

"A saw a baby shop on the way and couldn't resist." He says as I reach inside and pull out baby socks, beanie, bottle, and onesies.

"Oh....my God."

"I thought I would make it up to you for leaving. And I got grapes too." He says and I look at him through misty eyes.

"Why are you doing this? You...you're being so understanding....." I say and he smiles.

"It's the least I could do when you're the one carrying the baby." He says and I smile.

"Thank you." I say and peck him on the cheek.

"Hey, Lu. I was thinking...." He trails off and I look up at him.

"What?"

"Maybe...after the baby comes...we should consider moving." He says and I blink in shock.

"Moving? Wait...Nathan---"

"I know. I know it's a lot. But ever since Lucas barged in here, I haven't been comfortable at all having you here. Especially with the baby coming."

"Lucas is gone. He left school...He got---"

"It's not just that. This entire apartment building...it's not safe for you. Various characters live here and the security isn't reliable. When I moved here...I didn't know I'll be bringing you or a baby and----" he stops abruptly when he sees my tears.

"What's wrong?" He asks and I sniff as I wipe them.

"When we move...How will it look for us? I mean moving here was a big step but moving together with a baby? We're not even technically a family and it's just a rushed step. And what if you get tired of planning a family life or coming home to me and a baby in a house and some days you just want to be a bachelor? What if you want to now but years later you'll realise this was all too much?" I ask and he pulls me close.

"Don't cry, Lu. I'm sorry I brought it up. I was just thinking of what's best for you and the baby."

What of what's best for you?" I ask and look up at him.

He smiles gently.

"What's best for me is what's best for you." He says.

"Don't worry, we'll talk about it tomorrow, okay?" He says and I nod, resting my head on his shoulder. Okay.

We stay in that position with Nathan feeding me grapes until we both fall asleep.

*****

I felt it.

Something deep. Something sad. Something missing.

I felt the loss before I felt the pain.

In the stillness and silence of the night, I felt it leave me.

And then I sit up gasping loudly and regretting my actions as a sharp pain shoots across my abdomen.

"Ow!" I scream in tears and look down. On the brown sofa, between my legs was a small pool of blood, gradually increasing.

"Oh..no." I cry and Nathan shifts.

"Lu?" He asks groggily.

"Nathan." I cry and he sits up now.

"Lunar...what...." He trails off now when he spots the blood.

"Nathan.....it hurts. It hurts..." and he scrambles up now and runs into the bedroom, resurfacing with the car keys.

"Nathan!" I cry, trying to move but the blinding pain stops me.

"Ooowww!" I yell in pain and Nathan carefully slips his hand under my back and the other under my knees, carrying me bridal style as he lifts me off the couch.

"Don't worry." He is saying over and over.

"Don't worry, Lu. We're going to the hospital. You'll be fine. You'll be fine." Nathan says and he rushes out the apartment and down the stairs to his car.

"Nathan..." I cry.

"Nathan the baby." I cry and he carefully lays me in the passenger seat.

In an instant, he is in the drivers seat and I notice his hand is stained with blood.

"You'll be fine, Lu. You'll be fine. I promise. I promise you'll be fine." He says over and over, his voice filled with panic as he drives off in the quietness of the night.

On the way, I cry.

I cry for me and Nathan and the baby.

I had never seen Nathan this scared, this panicked and I felt incredibly sad and guilty.

And my poor baby....what will happen?