* Love never fails. *
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       Mira was having a good night's rest when all of a sudden, she was brought out of her dream-like state when she felt a kick from within her. 
She sat up immediately, and felt it again. Almost immediately, overwhelming joy overshadowed and she found herself unable to control herself. 
   “ Jose, the baby is kicking. ” At her words, Joseph woke up from his dream-like state, rubbing his eyes, he stared at her confusingly until he saw her pointing at his stomach and so stood up immediately. 
   “ The baby is kicking. ” Mira repeated herself merringly. 
“ Really? ” He placed his palms on her bare stomach and at that moment, the babies kicked and he felt it.  “ Wow. ” He was overwhelmed with emotions he couldn't explain.
He met Mira's eyes and he understood. They were both experiencing the joy of first time Parenthood.
     “ Who do you think is making the kicks? ” Mira stared at him.
“ Both of them probably. ” she nodded in agreement, recalling the last time they went for a scan and they were told that the babies had their arms wrapped around one another. 
  “ I can't wait to meet them, Jose. ” He embraced her, as she leaned into him.  “ Me too. ” 
They both went to sleep cuddling and super satisfied with the way things are going. 
     Mira awoke the next day and was surprised to see a handwritten note beside her.
Dearest, Wifey.
How are you?
How was your night's rest? 
I know you'll be surprised to see this, and I'm Sure you'll also be wondering why I didn't wake you up earlier.
Well, I won't be going to work today. I'll be doing all my work in the study. 
I'll be at a zoom meeting from 8am-9am. 
I've made your breakfast, you can get it in the microwave oven. 
Kisses, 
Love, 
Hubby. 
Mira blushed having read his letter.
She freshened up, while thinking about how considerate Joseph was, ever since she became pregnant, he had made sure she had everything at her conveniences. 
She recalled sharing her fears with him about being pregnant, and now? She didn't even recall them as she had everything she needed. 
And now? Just when she had been pondering on how she'll be climbing the stairs when she became heavy.
Joseph had switched the guest room downstairs to their bedroom, now she could access the kitchen, dining room and sitting room easily without having to go through so much stress.
“ How sweet. ” 
She had just just stepped out of the tub when she saw red spots coming from inside her. 
“ My period? ” She wondered bewilderedly, as realization dawned on her. 
“ Oh no, it can't be. it can't. ” She shook her head hysterically as tears filled her eyes.  “ Jose! ” her voice was surprisingly loud and just before she could call once again, Joseph appeared at the bathroom door looking so worried.
“ Are you okay, Babe? ” He marched towards her, staring down at her.
“ Blood. ” She pointed at the floor before her, with tear filled eyes.
“ It's okay, ” He helped her into her bathrobe and carried her princess style to the bedroom. 
     “ What do you think that is, Jose? ” Fear rose within her just thinking about it. 
“ I don't know, Mira. But you'll be fine. ” He was thinking of ways to stop the blood flow when she remembered something. 
  He went back to the bathroom and got some tampons. 
Mira watched him tear off the pack delicately as he walked towards her..
“ Can I? ” She blushed red, realizing what he wanted to do.
She nodded, parted her legs and let him help her.  Joseph kept a straight face throughout the entire procedure, to which Mira was relieved.
“ Let's get you dressed, Kay? ” she nodded while he helped her pick out matching clothings and socks.
Due to how big she was, her clothes were now extra large. Though they were big, they were also super comfy. 
“ Can you walk? ” Joseph stared tenderly at her, after fixing her hair. 
“ Carry me. ” She said in a babyish voice and so he did. 
   Joseph thought she smelt like a baby herself with her unique perfume.
   He helped her to the backseat of their car, and got in before starting up the car.
They got to the hospital in no time and were soon led into the office of Doctor Angelina who had now become Mira's personal doctor. 
“ Let me guess, Mira had spottings? ” The duo stared at each other surprised.
“ It's called spotting? ” 
“ Yup, and it's completely normal during this trimester. ” 
“ Oh… ” Mira sighed, feeling guilty for making Joseph worry so much.
“ It's okay, Babe. ” The latter held her hands comforting her. 
“ When will it stop? ” 
“ In a day or two. ”
“ Oh, so it will be like a period, right? ”
“ Yup, but less than that. You've used tampons, right? ” 
“ Yeah. ” Mira blushed, recalling the morning's incident. 
“ Good. ” 
“ Can we do a scan, just to be sure? ” Joseph wasn't so surprised to hear that, he'd wanted to reassure her that they didn't need to, but he knew better.
“ Sure. Let's go to the scanning room. ” The doctor stood up and walked towards the door.
Joseph helped Mira up as they both headed to the scanning room.
The minutes that followed consisted of Mira going through multiple tests and in the end.
The truth was out, her babies were completely fine. 
   “ I was worried for no reason. ” She bit her lips.
“ You weren't babe, it's okay. ” He leaned in to place a brief peck on her lips. 
Mira held him and deepened the kiss. 
They were interrupted by an intentional cough close to them. 
Breaking apart, they turned to see the intruder and she was none other than Beatrice.
Joseph's mother.
What is she doing here? Was the question on both of their minds?
“ Joseph, Mira. I'm sorry for interrupting, but I'd like to speak to you guys for a few minutes. ” They exchanged glances, not knowing what to say or react.
Seeing their lack of response, Beatrice sighed. “ Please? ” 
And at last, they nodded.
Following her outside to a canteen beside the hospital.
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A/N : What did Beatrice want? Any guesses?