Full Circle

Chapter 26

Unedited 10/11/2021

  "Jesreen, I know you have gone through a lot, and you still have a lot to deal with. I also understand that you can't deal with a relationship right now, but I'm just letting you know."

  "From the first day, I saw you, I was saddened by your sadness which was so obvious even though you tried so hard to hide it. I was also intrigued by your beauty."

  "For the past few weeks of getting to know you better, I'm not only intrigued by your physical beauty but also by your inner beauty."

  "You are an amazing person and I feel honored that you choose to share your pass with me."

  "Repeating what I said before, I know you are not ready for a relationship, but I'm letting you know that when you are ready. I'm right here. Thank you for letting me understand."

  "Thank you for listening and understanding. I know this is going to sound cliche but I'm starting to feel better by just talking to you."

  " I'm happy that you are. By the way, is that why you always wear clothes that are too big for you? To cover up your belly?"

  "No, I just did not feel comfortable wearing close clothes after...." She paused. 
  "I just started showing."
  "I don't see anything now." Jesreen stood up and took off her jacket. Kevin looked at her with a smile.

  "You are so beautiful. May I?" He asked with his hand outstretched. Jesreen stepped closer and he put his palm on her belly. Her eyes popped as he touched her.
  "Did you feel that?" She whispered.
  "Did you feel it?"

  "What?" He whispered as well, not sure what was going on.
  "That, oh my God, didn't you feel the baby moved?" She asked with her eyes full of tears. This time it was tears of joy.

  "I'm sorry, I did not feel anything." He said with his hands still on her belly, trying to concentrate.
  "It's ok, I read that I will feel the baby move on the inside before anyone on the outside. I have been feeling a little flattering, but this is the first I feel it so clearly." He looked at her amazed.

  "How have you been able to work while going through all you have been through while being pregnant? Have you seen the doctor? How far along are you? You should not be on your feet. Are you taking your vitamins? My sister-in-law used to take them. Said it is important to the development of the baby and to help keep the mother healthy. Are you resting?

  "Kevin"

  "Are you drinking as much water? Do you want some water now?"

  "Kevin"

  "Maybe you can talk to my mother, she will be able to tell you what to expect."

  "KEVIN!!!"

He stopped and looked at her.
  "I am four months pregnant, your mother already knows, and yes to all the other questions."
  "You told my mom already?"
  "No, I did not tell her, she figured it out. Onecia knows as well."

  "How did they and I'm around you more than they are, and I did not figure it out?"
  "Maybe because they are mothers, and you are not." She teased. Kevin was happy that she was teasing him.

  "Will you come to dinner please?" Jesreen was about to refuse because she did not want to pop up on Mrs. Henry unannounced but then remembered the open invitation offered to her by Mrs. Henry herself. So, she accepted the offer."

  "Good, and today you are not going to help clean any table. You are going to rest before and after dinner." They both decided to drive back to Jesreen's house, leave her car, and then he would carry her to dinner and back later. She left her jacket. It was weird walking around with it being obvious that she was pregnant. Kevin told her not to worry about it, she was beautiful.

When they went to Kevin's house, his mother was in the kitchen and his father was watching tv. They went into the house. Jesreen wanted nothing more than to go home for her jacket when Mr. Henry turned around to greet them and his eyes went straight to her belly.

Kevin saw it as well and heard Jesreen take a deep breath beside him. They greeted his father, and he hurried her to the kitchen where he hoped she would be more comfortable.

His mother was happy to see them, even though her eyes went straight to her belly as well, she smiled.
  "Hi, kids. Jesreen, I hope you are staying for dinner."
  "Yes Mrs. Henry, thank you."

  "And she won't be helping to clear the table today, I will be helping you." Kevin declared. Mrs. Henry looked at Jesreen with concern.
  "Are you not feeling well dear."
  "I'm feeling just fine Mrs. Henry." She looked at Kevin.

  "Mom, don't you see her, she is not to be on her feet."
  "Hunny, women have been pregnant for centuries and have been cooking and cleaning." She smiled at him.
  "I'm sure Jesreen knows how to listen to her body and take breaks when necessary. Don't worry, she will be ok, go and watch tv with your father and let us talk.
  "But Mom."
  "Don't worry, I won't let her work. She is our guess."

A/N

Calm down Kevin, one question at a time.

Do you know anyone who would react like Kevin?

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