After work that day, Orabelle visited a gynecologist before leaving for home. She was given an ultrasound scan and told to wait for the results, but she is still in shock that she will be having twins. She was curious as to whether Braxton's family had the twins' genes. She is unable to speak for her mother because she was raised in an orphanage and married another orphan. Her mother's success was made possible by the benevolent God. At the same time, she felt both joy and fear. She is both happy that she will soon become a mother and afraid that Braxton will find out quickly because her bump is already showing. Even if he freaked out again, she would still have to tell. He has promised he won't go running again right ?so maybe she can hold on to that promise . She prayed that they would stay together after she showed him his children's sonogram. Silly on how she thinks right? But when these things occur, some friendships go sour. Upon receiving the results, she took a taxi home. Even though she has many expensive cars in the garage and is the daughter of a multibillionaire, the wife of a multimillionaire, or even a billionaire herself, she still prefers to take public transportation home. Although she never thought the opulent lifestyle was necessary, she was always grateful to God for it. When she arrived home, Alec and Jamila were there.
"Hey buddy, how are you all doing? When did you come?" she greeted her husband and everyone and they answered her happy to see her
""Approximately a few minutes ago, how are you?"
"Great Alec"she responded as she sat down
They soon began to talk happily about how things had been going, and Belle did not miss Alec's eye contact or his smile as he looked at his wife during the conversation. She also did not miss the compliments he frequently gives his wife without realizing it. Oh God she want more . She wanted Braxton to touch her without fear of their relationship, to always cuddle and make love to him, and to at least have another child with him—just not twins this time. Then she felt Braxton's hand on her waist and turned to face him.
"You look tired " He said, "Let me serve lunch and then you rest," as he headed to the kitchen, sounding anxious.
She grinned and turned to face Jamila, who smiled at her with knowing eyes. Alec announced he would help his brother in the kitchen while they discuss business. The two women were left .
"How is it going Belle ?
" Great ... It's umm.... it's twins"
Jamila eyes widen "it's not"
"Yeah it's is".
With her drink in hand, Jamila remarked, "You would have to tell him you know because your bump is very visible I will not lie." And belle nodded at her .
"My due date is December, which is two months away."
"Wow good for you"
"Thank you so much, Belle. Alec has made the decision to retire fully from the army and purchase a plaza for rental purposes."
" That's a great new girl"
" It is . And I would return to my job as a pediatric nurse after giving birth.
Belle smiled and wished her the best.
They were interrupted in their conversations by their husbands pointing out the dining room. After lunch Alec and Jamila announced their departure while Braxton and orabelle do the dishes .
"I will take care of the rest of the chores, Belle, so you should relax."
Belle nodded at him and went to the bedroom to nap. When she woke up, it was past nine, and Braxton was not there, so she went downstairs to find him engaged in some paperwork and computer work. When he noticed her coming, he shut down his laptop and gave her his attention
"What are you working on "
"I am working on some documentation for the conference that will take place next month."
" Um....great"
" How are you feeling now?
" Superb" she said smiling at him and a few silence she nervously told him "i've got to tell you something man"
"Yeah sure go on" He said staring at her . Belle swallowed , feeling a lot bit nervous.
"I'm.... I'm.... She looked at her hands and avoided Braxton's eyes because she was anxious. "I'm pregnant"
After the confession, there was a prolonged period of silence. She turned to face Braxton to see how he was handling it, but his face was expressionless—no rage, no joy, nothing.
"I know Belle, but I was curious as to why you chose not to tell me."
"I was afraid you would freak again," Belle said, looking anxiously at her best friend.
"But I said I won't" He said going to sit next to her
"I know," she replied, and then she inquired, "Are you happy?"
" Jesus girl I am elated" he said and she smiled at him
"I went for a scan today; it is twins, Braxton."
Apparently ecstatic, Braxton gave her a hug and kissed her hair.
"So tell me dude what should we call our boys"
Braxton raised an eyebrow "boys ?
" Yeah I would love to have boys"
"Nah it gonna be a boy and a girl "
She smiled at him and he drew her very close to him and placed his head on on top hers.
"I want our marriage to be permanent belle "
" You do "
He nodded " will you like to follow me to the conference in Qatar. It's one month but we can treat it as a vacation while working"
Belle raised her head to look at him. " You can go buddy I've got alot to do in the company , my mom won't be back until January next year she has decided to spend her Christmas in Korea so I've got alot to do buddy"
" Will you be fine "
" Of course dude " Braxton laughed at her expression and said to her " i want a girl like you belle so tomboyish yet childish"
She replied, "Then we would have a lot of trouble raising her because my mother really had trouble raising me. I am always in trouble with you," to which they both laughed.