Filed to story: The Billionaire’s Regret Novel By Symplyayisha
“Me too, my love. We will be traveling to see him this weekend.”
“I feel excited.” Sophie grinned, making Vicky happier.
“He is going to be present for your birthday.”
“That will be so cool and we will take a family picture. I will put it in the frame beside my bed.”
Vicky chuckled at her daughter. She was happy because Sophie was happy. “You have everything all planned, don’t you?”
Sophie smiled sheepishly.
“I got you a present.”
“What is it?” The little girl smiled even bigger.
With her heart beating a bit faster than usual, Vicky picked up the gift bag and handed it to her daughter.
“Thank you, Mommy.” She said immediately she collected it and dug into the bag to see what it contained.
Vicky was hoping her daughter was going to reach for the bigger item first but she reached for the smaller item. It was a small frame with a picture on it.
She saw Sophie looking curiously at the frame before she asked her for help. “Is this an artwork” She frowned at Vicky.
Vicky felt at ease immediately as a chuckle escaped her lips.
“Indeed! Your Dad created the artwork in me.”
Sophie turned her attention to the Frame again, looking at it curiously. “But I don’t know what it is.”
“Maybe you should check the second present. It might give you a clue of what it is.”
Sophie obeyed. She carefully put the frame aside and then brought out the other item in the bag. It was a T–shirt of her size and in her favorite color, pink. But it was the words on the face of the shirt that caught her attention.
“I am going to be a big sister?”
Victoria saw the glow in her daughter’s eyes.
She smiled, “Yes baby.”
Sophie looked down at her mother’s stomach.
“You don’t have a big belly.” Victoria chuckled, caressing her daughter’s cheek.
“That’s because the baby is tiny and still growing.”
She smiled, “A baby brother?”
Vicky returned the smile, “We don’t know the gender yet. But it could be a girl too. Would you still be happy if it was a girl?”
Sophie nodded. I promise to be a good big sister. I will take care of my baby sibling and share my snacks and toys with my baby sibling.”
“I love you so much, Sophie.” She stared down at her daughter with nothing but love and affection in her eyes. “I do not doubt that you will be an amazing big sister.”
“I love you too, mommy.”
Vicky felt her heart was going to burst with so much pride when Sophie leaned closer to her and kissed her belly.
“Can I wear this to school tomorrow?” She smiled, staring at the shirt. The words in it read ‘Big Sister.
“Yes, baby.”
She picked up the frame and Vicky explained to her “This is a picture of your sibling in mommy’s belly. This is our precious little one but it’s still very tiny.”
“When will my baby brother get here?” She smiled looking into her mother’s eyes.
“You are really excited. Aren’t you?”
“I am very happy.”
“In about 7 months.”
The smile on her face was slowly replaced with a frown.
“Why that face?”
“It is a long time, isn’t it?”
“Not really but you will have the opportunity to see your baby grow in mommy’s belly. You will feel it move and kick and you can always talk to it and shower it with kisses.”
She placed her hand on her mother’s belly.
Victoria laughed, seeing the eagerness in her daughter’s eyes.
“Not yet, my love. But you will be able to feel it move very soon.”
Sophie smiled, nodding.
The duo talked some more after which Vicky took her daughter to her room, read her bedtime stories, and tucked her in.
Victoria eventually returned to her bedroom in a lighter and happier mood. She went straight to the bathroom for a shower and changed into her nightwear.
Thinking of what to have for dinner, the sound of her phone ringing brought her out of her thoughts.
Coming face to face with the caller ID, She smiled, and then answered the call. “Hi, Sis,”
“Hi love, You sound really cheerful tonight. Whatever it is, I am glad you are happy.”
Vicky chuckled, “How are you?”
“I’m doing good. What about you? How are Sophie and the baby?”
Vicky smiled.“Weird, but I have to get used to the fact that I have two kids now and it is not just Sophie.”
“Okay?! Is there anything I am missing?” She asked hopefully.
“I’ve decided to keep the baby.”
“Are you for real?” She could hear the relief in Lara’s voice, making her smile.
“Yes,”
“I wish I was there to hug you right now. I am so happy, Vee. No doubt you have made the right decision.”
Thank you, I am happy too.” She smiled, caressing her belly with her free hand.
“How about Sophie? You told her already?”
“Yes, and she is really excited about it. She wished the baby was here already. She couldn’t stop talking about how she can’t wait to spoil her baby sibling.”
“Her happiness has motivated me to even want to be a better mother to both of them.”
“As it should. You have been so good with Sophie. I have no doubt that you will do amazing with this little one.”
Thank you.”
“I also took up the offer to go on the business trip. I will be taking Sophie with me. The plan is to get a chance to talk to Oscar and hopefully, he doesn’t freak out.”
“I am so happy to hear all of these, Vee. I’m glad to know you are finally taking this bold step.”