Filed to story: Sorry Alpha I Am Wolfless Novel
“And that is why I am so glad that you’re my little girl.” Joaquin reached over and tousled her hair. “You’re so sweet. You all are.”
After the meal, we all went into the living room for presents. I got pictures of the kids in front of the tree before the presents were opened. And Joaquin wanted to get some with me in it as well. That meant that I needed to turn it into a full family photo, so we set up the camera and got ready. It came out nice and I was happy that it was done for us.
Present opening went well and then family came to visit us. All of our large extended family. Even Aunt Glory, Trevor, Athair m貌r and Daciana came back. They had gone home just before the birthday party last month, but they were back now. And of course, I insisted on holding the babies as much as I could.
The whole family stayed for dinner and the rest of the gift exchange that we always did with each other. It was fun and I loved it, but I was getting a little tired. I wanted to take a nap halfway through the family meeting, but they were there through lunch and dinner. It was always such a large scale event.
There was one thing that I did notice, something that was beginning to change. Well, for starters, Nikki was showing, but that wasn’t the biggest surprise. No, the biggest one was that Lila was showing. We knew they were expecting, but seeing it was something else.
“So, Dad, am I getting a baby brother or a baby sister?” Dad asked Grandfather in a joking tone.
“We don’t want to know. We want to be surprised. It will be more fun that way.”
“Are you excited, Grandfather?”
“I am. But I am also scared as hell, Riviana.” That was worth another laugh for us all.
The day was progressing nicely, but I was getting more and more tired. And when I grabbed my belly and hissed, Joaquin about had a heart attack.
“NOW?” He yelled across the room.
“No. It’s just a Braxton Hicks. That’s all. Not real labor.” I assured him with a calm voice.
“Are you sure? Maybe I should call Griffin just to be safe.”
“No, you don’t have to. That’s all it is.”
“He might have a point, Riviana. It’s best to be safe, you know.” Mom looked worried but excited at the same time.
“Yeah, better safe than sorry sweetheart.” Dad agreed.
It didn’t matter anyway, Joaquin was already calling Griffin. And I knew just how it was going to end. This was going to be the day that I got put in the hospital until I went into labor or until they took the babies early. I was going to be moving to hospital bedrest now. Oh well. It was a good holiday while it lasted.
“Come here you guys.” I called out to my children. “Give me hugs and kisses. Uncle Griffin is going to make Mommy stay in the hospital now. I want your love for while I am gone.”
“Can we come to see you, Mommy?” Rika asked me.
“Of course. I can’t wait for you to visit me there. And one of the times you come to visit me there, I will have the babies with me. You will be able to see them and hold them.”
“Really?” All three of them squealed in excitement.
By the time that Joaquin came in to tell me that we were going to the hospital, I was already prepared to go. I had hugged and kissed everyone that was here and was just waiting for Joaquin to grab my bag and take me downstairs.
“Come on Joaquin. Let’s get a move on. I am sure that Griffin is flipping out and can’t wait to check me out when we get there. So, we better not take too much time.”
“Yeah, you’re right. Come on.” He started to push me toward the elevator, but I needed him to do something else first.
“Get my bag from the room.” I reminded him. “I need that.”
“O..oh, yeah.” He ran up the stairs and I nearly laughed at him. He was a mess again, just like he was with both the previous pregnancies.
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Riviana
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This time when we went to the hospital, Joaquin was going to make registration come up to us. He wasn’t going to let some annoying bitch say things about us while we were registering again. And that also made it so that he didn’t have to threaten to murder anyone as they tried to take me up the stairs. Instead, he just carried me the whole way like he had to the car. He had a change of clothes in my bag as well so that was just fine.
He took me right upstairs and asked the nurse in the labor and delivery ward what room that Griffin had prepared for us. They knew that we were coming and there was a flurry of movement the moment they saw Joaquin get off of the elevator. Some of these nurses were the same as when I had Talia and one of them was even here when I had Reagan and Rika. She definitely remembered the sexy Mr. Gray that was very devoted to his wife.
“Come this way, Mr. Gray.” The nurse that was here the very first time said as she rose to her feet. I was betting that she didn’t want to miss out on taking care of me because she didn’t want to miss out on seeing Joaquin as much as possible. “Did you stop by registration yet?” She asked him since they hadn’t gotten a call when we came up.
“Nope, they just get in the way. Have them come up here to me.”
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“Oh. Y..yes, right away Mr. Gray.” There he was with his grumpy attitude. However, it worked. The nurse walked to the wall phone and called down to someone who I could tell was in a panic. The person from registration was in the room within two minutes. I would call that magic if you asked me.
“Good evening Mr. and Mrs. Gray. And might I wish you a very merry Christmas.” A younger man came running into the room with several papers in hand. “We were called in advance by your doctor, so everything is all ready to go. We just need your signatures. He told us that there was no change in information so we already checked you in. Please, sign here Mr. Gray and you’re all set.” The man was definitely nervous and scared of Joaquin, but he was also being very nice and respectful.
“This is very efficient of you. Thank you for being ready for us.” Joaquin was actually happy right now.
“Of course. Anything for the Gray family.” He nodded as he took the signed papers and fled the room.
