I was awoken by an excruciating pain in my lower abdomen. It's so painful that I'm having cold sweats right now. I reached for my phone at my bedside table and checked the time. It's around 3:00am. I hate it when I have it this early in the morning. It's like my pain threshold is low that I'm very vulnerable. Good thing I wore my pads anticipating that I might have it anytime but I didn't expect it to be this painful now. I'm not using any pain relievers because I don't want to be dependent on them.
I crouched myself into a fetal position. It still hurts. I've been trying different positions now where I can't feel the pain so I can sleep it through. This is troublesome. I have to get well. Reeve told me that he's going to have his annual team building now and that he'll be gone for two days. He'll be leaving tonight. I have work later so I need to get over this or else I don't want him to worry about me.
I sat up and tried to get up to check on Kenji but as soon as I sat upright I felt dizzy. It's like any moment I'll be experiencing a blackout. I hate periods early in the morning, it makes me weak. I think Kenji is sleeping soundly so I guess I'll sleep this one too. Oh pain go away please. Leave me alone.
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I heard baby cries and the sound of the door opening. Who's there? Seems like the pain subsided a little but it still hurts. I tried getting up but I feel so weak. I thought of taking the pain reliever but I remembered that I don't have one.
I held onto the wall to help myself walk. I opened the door and saw Reeve getting on the opposite door. "Good morning!" I tried to be cheerful enough but this pain is bugging me. He rushed to my side and assisted me.
"You look pale... Are you sick or something?" worry was plastered all over his face. He peeked into the room as soon as Kenji's cries becomes more audible. He brought me back to my bed and laid me down easily and then carried Kenji from the crib. He hushed him while checking out for his diaper. He left the room with the baby and I don't know what happened next as darkness took me away.
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I woke up from the sudden knock on my door and saw Reeve holding a small tray with a bowl of food and water. I sat up as he placed it on my bedside table. "You haven't eaten yet and its--" he paused to look at his watch, "It's ten in the morning" he added.
My eyes widened upon hearing ten in the morning. I wasn't able to give them notice that I won't be coming today. "By the way your phone is ringing a while ago. I guess its from your work." he said casually.
Well I better inform them I need to cal the office. I took my phone and saw the missed calls from work.
"If you need me, I'm out there with Kenji and by the way I also took the crib out." he closed the door gently and I looked at the hot porridge on my bedside table. I can't help but smile at his thoughtfulness. It may seem like a simple gesture but today it means a lot to me.
I dialed the number at the office and waited until my call went through.
"Good morning! This is Roia, how may I help you?"
"Hi Roia, this is Sachie. How are you?"
"Hey Sachie glad you called back. we were worried and also the boss."
"I'm having my you know. Menstrual cramps and I just woke up. Could you tell the boss I called and I can't come to work. I will send her a message just in case."
"Okay, I'll inform her. Get well soon Sachie anyway tomorrow is a Saturday so it's fine take a good rest."
"Thanks girl. Bye!"
I composed a message and then sent it to my boss. I hope my boss won't give me too much load when I get back. I took the porridge and ate. Reeve is a good cook. I think you can't find men who are good cooks. I placed the bowl back into the tray and then I noticed four pieces of pain relievers beside the water. Another smile spread across my face. Although I don't plan of taking it now, I placed it under my drawer just in case I'll be needing it for emergency.
I held my lower abdomen and the pain completely subsided. I can still feel intermittent pains but it's already bearable. I went out and found the duo sitting on the sofa watching television. Reeve was supposed to be sleeping now since he just got out of work and will be heading for their annual team building.
I approached the couch where Reeve is and then sat beside him.
"Thanks Reeve!" he was startled but looked at me with much concern.
"Are you okay now? You were really pale earlier." he yawned and covered his mouth. "Sorry"
"I'm feeling fine now. So why don't you go there and take a resit. I'll take over."
"Are you sure? but I'm too lazy to move. I guess I'll sleep here on the couch. Will you be sleeping with me little one?" Kenji cooed like he's talking back to him.
I took Kenji from him and placed a pillow beside me and gestured him to lay down. He obediently followed and placed his head on the pillow. He dozed off easily, I know he's tired but still he had to endure few more hours because I wasn't feeling well.
He was sleeping on his side and his black hair is so silky that I wanted to touch it. I always wondered how does it feel to touch his hair. It looks smooth and silky like mine. His hair is getting longer. Is it on purpose? Or because of us he doesn't have much time to cut his hair. He should be out there enjoying his life but he's here spending most of his time.
I touched a part of his hair that was on the upper end of the pillow.
I'm right... It's smooth and silky...
10-11-2018