Filed to story: The Billionaire’s Regret Novel By Symplyayisha
“That’s baby A. We are going to hear baby B’s heartbeat shortly.”
Hardly had the ob-gyn finished talking when the second heartbeat filled the room. It wasn’t as strong and loud as the first one, but it was so beautiful and pleasing to the ear.
Vee took a glance at Oscar again and this time around, she caught him wiping tears from the corner of his eyes. Their eyes hadn’t met since the Doctor announced that they were expecting two babies, or so she thought.
“I’m sure you must have noticed that the second baby’s heartbeat is not as strong as the first one. It’s probably because of the accident and the fact that you are still recovering.”
“Two babies means extra care, more nutrients, and extra rest. You are going to do just great and Congratulations to you both.” The ob-gyn smiled at Vicky and Oscar.
“Thank you.” She sniffled, trying to get a hold of herself.
“It’s a relief to know that they are both healthy. I was starting to get worried because never had it crossed my mind that I could be carrying twins. I mean, I don’t think my belly has grown that much. I just feel bloated.”
“It’s definitely going to get bigger. So I would advise you to stay calm and enjoy every stage. Your babies are perfect and they will continue to be as long as you eat right and take good care of yourself.” Dr Naomi responded.
Vicky nodded, trying to process what the Doctor just said, and most importantly, the fact that she had to get used to the word, ‘babies’
“Are you okay, Sir?” Naomi directed at Oscar who was clearly still in shock. He withdrew his hands from where it was intertwined with Victoria’s own. She felt cold when he pulled away.
Vicky couldn’t see his expression but she saw him nodding.
Naomi smiled at that. “Your Wife looks really pretty which means you must have been taking great care of her. But going to have to be on top of your game from now on. She is going to need you now more than ever. The love, care and attention must be doubled.”
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Once again, Oscar didn’t say a word. He nodded at the
Doctor’s instructions.
“You want to?” The ob-gyn directed the wipes at Oscar if he would be interested in taking the gel off Victoria’s belly.
He collected the wipes and did just that.
Victoria changed back to her normal hospital dress after which she went back to the ward. Oscar helped her get comfortable on the hospital bed after which he sat beside her.
“You’ve not said a word and you are avoiding looking me in the eyes.” Vee challenged him. She saw his lips quiver after which tears rolled down his cheeks but he brought his hand to his face immediately, wiping them off with the back of his palm.
Victoria smiled a bit. “Come here.” She reached for his hand, making him come closer to her and this time around, Oscar was the one crying in her chest.
Vicky didn’t mind as she ended up caressing his hair, trying to calm him. As far as she knew, it was okay to break down sometimes and Yeah, Oscar was her baby, her big baby and she wouldn’t fail to express her love to him in any way possible.
The duo stayed like that for a while until Oscar calmed down a bit. He pulled away, feeling ashamed of what just happened.
“Sorry about that, I shouldn’t ha….”
“You need not apologize for anything.” She caressed his hand. “Situations can get so overwhelming but what matters is that we have each other’s back.”
“We are having twin babies!” She smiled at him.
“Strange, right?” He said with a small smile, trying not to be emotional anymore.
“Beautifully strange. I honestly never saw it coming.”
“But how do you feel about it?” She asked, wanting to know,
“I don’t know babe, I’m still in awe.”
Vicky continued to stare at him, expecting him to say something more. “Just when I didn’t think life could get any better.”
“I didn’t say anything in the examination room because I was scared I was going to break down in front of two adult strangers.”
“I know I was born privileged which is a thing to be thankful for but I have been through so much shit at the same time. Mostly unhappiness, to the extent that it feels so foreign that these good gifts are coming into my life.”
“I literally know nothing about kids. Like, I’m just getting to know my daughter, I’ve not processed the previous thoughts of you being pregnant with one child and now, I am getting to know that I’m expecting two Babies.”
“So you’re scared?” Vicky smiled.
“I am not scared and I’m honestly surprised at that. Instead, I feel so confident and even more motivated to be a better person, and to take care of you all.”
“I genuinely cannot believe that we are going to be parents to twins.” Victoria blushed, “Me too.”
We are also going to have our hands full!” She added.
“I’m in love with that idea. I am going to take a long break from work and it’s just going to me, you, and our kids, in our dream home.”
“You’ve thought really well about this, haven’t you?”
“Anything to bring you closer to me. And I hope you know that there is no way you are going to escape me anymore.”
Victoria blushed.
“I was scared earlier that you were not going to be involved.”
“You should start thinking of the positives before you switch to the negatives. You are not in this alone, babe. I’ll always have your back.” He leaned closer to her and placed a deep kiss on the crown of her head.
Vicky smiled, closing her eyes to savor the moment.
“I can’t believe there was a time I thought not keeping the baby was the best option.”
“It was because you were scared and unsure and this wasn’t planned. You have a very good heart and I’m not have gone through with it.”
“You seem so sure of yourself.”
“And that’s because I know you well.”
“I have a feeling Sophie is going to be so pumped,” Oscar said proudly. “She’s going to have the same reaction as you.”
“So you are indirectly calling me a crybaby?”
Vicky chuckled. “I cried too, remember?”
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“Knowing how much shit we’ve both been through, it’s almost impossible not to shed any tears. We are going to be parents to two tiny humans. Can you believe it?”
Oscar smiled, bringing his hand to her belly and caressing it. “Two boys.”
“No, that’s not going to happen.” Vee shook her head. “A boy and a girl,” “Then we should bet to make this even more interesting.”
“One million dollars will be paid to the twins’ account by the person who gets the gender wrong.”
“I love the sound of that but you’ve got more money than me so I don’t think that is a fair bet.”
Oscar knew she was right so he reconsidered. “What do you have in mind?” “Whoever loses does anything the winner says for one month.” “Deal!”
“You are sounding so confident. I’m beginning to suspect you.” Vicky frowned at him.
Oscar shrugged. “You can call it fatherly instincts. I know for sure that they are going to be twin boys.
“That’s strange, because they are both growing in my belly and my motherly instincts tell me that it’s going to be a boy and a girl.”
Oscar smiled, “At least we’ve got one thing in common. We are definitely having a little Oscar.”
“And what if we have twin girls?” Vee grinned.
“Wowwwww!” Oscar chuckled! “That’s going to be a lot,”
“How?” She asked with a small smile plastered on her lips.
“Four women in my life.”
“How bad can it be?” She teased.
“You all are going to have me wrapped around your fingers.” “Not a bad idea.”
“True! I’m going to love my girls regardless and that will mean we will be trying for more Babies until we have a boy.”
“You must be kidding me!”
“No, I’m not!” Oscar said in all honesty.
“Would you want us to find out the gender as soon as we can or would you like for us to wait till they are born?”
“I don’t know. Which do you feel is best?”
“Knowing the genders before they are born will give us a sense of direction to pick out names, shop for them, and also prepare their rooms.”
Oscar nodded. “You found out Sophie’s gender before birth?”
“I couldn’t stop myself. Told my doctor I wanted to know as soon as the gender was visible.”