So when is the wedding gonna be Bella asks me excitedly.
I don't know I reply her in an amused tone.
What do you mean you don't know. What is the colour scheme. Where is it gonna be. Annie come on. You have got to at least know something.
I just roll my eyes at her questions.
We are both in my room where I am trying on outfits. Today is the doctor's appointment and I have to admit I am nervous. I am nervous about seeing my baby and knowing if my baby is fine. Although a part of me is also nervous about seeing Jake. I haven't seen Jake since the last time I went to his office to accept his proposal.
This outfit is nice Bella says from where she is lounging on the bed.
Looking into the mirror I survey the outfit with critical eyes. It's a fitted blue top paired with a knee length pleated skirt and I know with some boots it will look good. I finally decide on wearing this outfit.
Brushing my hair in the mirror I say don't worry about it Bella. I am pretty sure the wedding is not gonna be a big affair. It's not like any of us actually want the wedding. I try not to acknowledge the sadness I feel at saying those words.
Looking skeptical Bella says I don't know. I have a feeling this is gonna be good for you.
I don't bother answering her. I just focus on what I am going to do with my hair .
And I think you are going to run late she says with a smirk.
What....I start saying only to check the time and see that indeed I am going to be late. I forget about styling my hair and I just leave it hanging down my back.
Bye Bells I say while rushing out of the apartment.
On getting to the hospital, I stand in front of the building for a moment trying to catch my breath. My appointment is for 2pm and looking down at my wrist watch I am relieved to see that I am about five minutes early. Squaring my shoulders, I walk into the building. I look round the reception of the hospital and instantly know that it must be expensive here. Although no amount of decoration can conceal that disinfectant smell. I walk to the reception desk and stand in front of the receptionist.
Hello. Good afternoon. I have an appointment with Doctor Amelia I say in a soft voice.
Looking up at me, the receptionist gives me a warm smile and asks name please
Annie McCallister I reply her.
She types something into her computer then faces me and says Yes I have you right here for a 2pm appointment. Please just sit there and make yourself comfortable.
Smiling gratefully at her I make my way over to one of the plastic chairs and sit down. Just look at how nice the receptionist is. Jake would do well to get someone like her. And speaking of Jake, where is he. He promised to be here for the appointment. I peer around the reception trying to catch sight of him but I don't see him.
Miss McCallister? A lady in scrubs says.
Right here I say while standing up.
Please come with me she says while gesturing for me to follow her. Looking around the reception one last time and not seeing Jake, I tamp down my disappointment and follow the lady down the hall.
Few minutes later, I am lying on a bed in the doctors office. I have already changed into a hospital gown and I am waiting for the doctor to come in. My heart is beating so fast and I try to calm myself down. Once again I feel a longing for Jake. I shake of the feeling of longing as the doctor comes in.
Hello Annie. I am Doctor Amelia. Please just call me Amelia she says with a smile.
I just nod at her as I am not sure if I can talk with sounding hysterical.
Seems like you are all ready. She says while coming over to me and exposing my tummy. Is your fiancee going to be joining us today she asks while spreading a cold substance on my tummy.
I don't know I answer her and I am happy to see that my voice is at least a little steady. She says nothing just clicks her tongue while picking up the probe.
Just relax ok. It's gonna be fine she says while rubbing the probe around my tummy. For a while it's quiet then she says You can go and change back to your dress now.
Standing from the bed I go to the changing room and quickly dress then walk back into her office.
I walk in to see her staring at something on her system. Glancing up at me she says I would say you are about 15 weeks gone. Everything looks good. The baby's vitals are good. Although I am not satisfied with your health. You need more rest she tells me while printing out a picture.
I sit down as she hands over a picture to me. Congratulations once again she tells me. I stare down at picture and j can't believe that is my baby. Tears blur my eyes as I come to the realization that I am going to be a mother. It feels so real now holding the sonogram that I can't help myself.
Thank you doctor. It was so..I am suddenly cut short by the sound of her office door banging open and Jake striding in.
Sorry I am late I was caught up in a meeting he says while striding over to me. He tries to hold my hand but I scoot over away from him while avoiding his eyes.
And who are you Doctor Amelia says with a scowl.
I am the baby's father he answers while thrusting out his hand for a shake.
Ignoring his hand she stares at him and says in a stern voice Care to explain to me why are you so late. The appointment was for 2pm and this almost 3pm. Do you think I have nothing to do with my time?
I am sorry alright he says with a frown. What did I miss he says glancing around.
Unable to contain my anger anymore I say Everything in a loud voice and stalk out of the office.
Once I am outside the hospital building, I feel bad for the way I left the doctor's office without even thanking Doctor Amelia. I make a mental note to send a gift basket to her. I turn around to start walking to the train station when suddenly a hand grabs my shoulders and spins me over. I turn around to see Jake staring down at me with a frown.
Let me go I grind out at him.
He stares at me for a while then says Come on and proceeds to drag me to his car.
I try to resist but it's futile. He finally succeeds in bundling me into the back seat of his car. He slides in beside me and I notice that he has a driver with him this time.
Let me out of the car I repeat to him.
Annie I have apologized. I am so sorry. I was tied up in a meeting. I had no idea I would stay that long he tells me.
If you are too busy to even come for the first appointment then I am not sure you will have the time for a baby I say and I see him flinch at my words but I don't care.
Look why don't we go somewhere for lunch and talk he asks me.
I am about to decline when he suddenly says Please Annie with so much sincerity that I hear myself saying lunch will be nice.
He gives the driver an address and the car starts moving. I turn away from him and stare out of the car window.