Chapter 114 - Pregnancy Days (1/2)

I was already tired after the long trip. So, I decided to notify everyone in the morning. My mother was the first person whom I shared the good news. She was extremely happy, overjoyed and excited at the same time. My parents told us that they will visit us tomorrow.

Next I called Neil.

” Hello.” His voice sounded sleepy. Maybe he's still in bed.

” Looks like you haven't left the bed yet.” I joked with a chuckle.

” Mhmm. What's the matter? Why call so early?”

” Just wanted to tell you that you're going to be an uncle.”

” Yeah thanks— wait what?” His reaction changed swiftly, after realising the mistake he made.

” Your sister is pregnant. We are having a baby.” My ċhėst literally puffed up. I wonder why I'm feeling so proud all of a sudden.

” Oh my god! Are you kidding me? Is this for real?” His high pitched voice rang through my ear, making them hurt. ” Mom! Mom!” I heard him yelling from the other side. He was keeping the phone away from his face as the voice was coming mildly which I'm grateful for.

” YES!” I shouted loudly for him. But no response came. He was busy calling out for his parents. I think he's walking up to them. Air pressure is jamming on the phone speakers.

” Mom! Dad! Come here!” Neil yells again. I was still holding the phone waiting for the reply.

” Oh! What is it! Why are you shouting loudly?” It was my mother-in-law's voice. She scolded him for blowing his trumpet all over the house.

” Listen guys, I got a big news. You two are going to be grandparents and I'm gonna be an uncle.” Neil told them.

” Is that true, Neil? You aren't joking right?” Mother-in-law asked him again. Her voice was shaking.

” What the hell! Do I look like I'm joking? Theo is on the phone. He just informed me now. Here, talk to him if you don't trust me.”

” Is it true?” My father-in-law picked up the phone and asked.

” Yes.”

” Oh! .... I think I'm gonna faint. I- I'll come by tomorrow—” Father-in-law was paused before he could speak any further.

” Tomorrow? I'm leaving already. Bye dad.” This time I can hear Neil's voice clearly. He probably took the phone.

” Neil wait!” His mother called out for him.

” I'm gonna be there in few hours.” Neil said.

” Ok bye.” I hanged up the phone.

After that day, things begun to move quickly. Four months went by. But problems kept on coming. Stella insisted on continuing the work. In the beginning she went to the office. Later on she started working from home.

Well I can understand her situation. She has nothing to do at home. So she might feel bored at some point. As long she takes enough rest and doesn't stress herself, I'm okay with it.

On the other hand I did my best to spend most of my time with her. Even brought my work at home, did video conference meeting to avoid leaving for business trips.