153 Shes Going Out! (1/2)

Anthon was shaking when he lifted Jia up into his arms. Though he never heard a sound from her, his heart broke to see her grimaced in so much pain.

Anthon had just placed her in the seat next to him when Jia squirmed in a concealed fear.

”Ton,I'm afraid we can't make it to the hospital. Just take me to the maternity clinic on the next block. My bag of water has ruptured already. Sorry for the mess. ” She looked at the bloody water stain on the covers.

”Jia,hold on. Don't scare me. Why did you let Jim go when you're already expecting your delivery?

How he wished he could fly his car to skip the traffic jam. Jia was already crying silently.He watched her toss upevery now and rubbing her lower back. Everytime they were caught up in an obstruction,he would help her rub her back.

This must be exactly how scared Jim was when she gave birth to Jian.How ironic it was to dream for a baby when the labor itself was frightening.

Finally,Anthon pulled over in front of the lying - in clinic. He cried for help and two nurses rushed up to see them.

”Miss,hurry up, please. She's going out!”

The nurses saw her shaking and taking deep breaths while holding back the urge to push.

Anthon did not wait for them to come back with a stretcher or wheelchair. He carried her into his arms and rushed towards the clinic.

The nurses,whom he met by the door pushing up a stretcher, turned back inside andguided him towards the maternity table. The obstetrician was already donning her gloves.

After removing her undies and helping her feet into the stirrups,she put all her strength and pushed hard. The baby's head was then crowning.

”Good. Once more... ” The OB - Gyne said with an approving look though Anthon could only see her eyes.

At her second urge to push,she put again her whole strength and did her last push. Then,the cry of the baby was heard.

Anthon almost fainted when he saw the blood and Jia's pain when she pushed. But when he heard the baby's shrill voice, he felt his heart leapt with joy.

This must be how Jim felt when he saw her in pain...and this must be how overjoyed he was when he saw the baby.

After the cord was cut,the baby was placed in Jia's abdomen. Jia smiled in happiness while her tearsflowed out endlessly.

”Congratulations to the mommy and daddy! ” The doctor greeted them and the nurses followed.

Anthon felt flattered that even just for once,he could be misconstrued as her husband.

Jia glanced at him with a pursed smile.

”Thanks again,ton. ” Jia said when finally,the doctor and the nurses left.

He did not reply but bent instead and kissed her forehead.She did not resist and instead,held his arm.