Short Romance Stories

This is it!

       It was a crisp autumn night and the sky was filled with twinkling stars as Tom and Emily rushed out of their house, their car packed with bags and a carseat. The feeling of excitement and nervousness washed over them as they were on their way to the hospital; the hospital where they were going to welcome their first child into the world.

Tom gripped the steering wheel tightly as he drove, his eyes occasionally darting towards Emily, his beautiful wife. She was sitting beside him, her round belly heavy with the baby that they had been waiting for nine long months. Her face was contorted in pain, and Tom could see the beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. All he wanted was for her to be comfortable, to ease the pain she was going through. He hated to see her in that much pain.

'We're almost there, babe,' Tom reassured her, reaching for her hand and giving it a gentle squeeze. Emily nodded, her breaths coming out in shallow gasps. She knew she was in good hands with Tom by her side. The past few months leading up to this day had been chaotic for the couple, but they were both ready and excited to finally become parents.

As they entered the hospital, they were greeted by a warm and friendly nurse who quickly rushed them to the labor and delivery room. Emily was immediately wheeled into the room, and Tom was instructed to wait in the waiting area. He obligingly complied, his heart racing with every passing minute. He couldn't help but pace back and forth, his mind flooded with thoughts and worries.

What if something goes wrong? What if Emily is in immense pain? What if something happens to Emily? What if the baby doesn't make it? Tom's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a baby's cry coming from the delivery room. His heart skipped a beat, and he rushed over to the room, eager to see his child.

When he entered, Tom was greeted by the sight of Emily, tears streaming down her face as she looked down at the tiny bundle in her arms. 'Tom, meet our son,' she whispered, her voice thick with emotion. The baby, his tiny body still covered in the vernix, was wailing loudly. But to Tom, his cry was the most beautiful sound in the world.

Tom looked down at his son, his own tears falling freely now. The baby had his mother's eyes and his father's nose. 'He's perfect,' Tom said, his voice breaking with emotion. The new parents looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy and love, as they both realized that this was the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

'What shall we name him?' Emily asked, her voice filled with awe and wonder. Tom thought for a moment, before looking at their son, and it hit him like a bolt of lightning. 'Milan Thomas,' he said, and Emily nodded in agreement.

As they spent the first few hours with their son, Tom couldn't help but feel grateful. He was in awe of his wife's strength and courage, and he knew that their son was going to be just like her. He watched in amazement as Emily cradled their son, her face filled with pure love and devotion. He knew in that moment that his family was complete.

As the days went by, Tom and Emily settled into their new roles as parents. They were sleep-deprived and exhausted, but they were also the happiest they had ever been. They spent every waking moment staring at their son, mesmerized by his every move and sound. Milan had completely taken over their hearts, and they couldn't imagine life without him.

But amidst the joy and laughter, there were also moments of worry and stress. Emily experienced postpartum depression, and Tom was there every step of the way, offering his endless love and support. He reassured her that she was a wonderful mother, and that their son was lucky to have her.

As Milan grew, Tom and Emily watched with pride and wonder. They were amazed at how quickly he was learning and growing. He had his mother's intelligence and his father's mischievousness. Milan was the light of their lives, and they cherished every moment spent with him.

Years went by, and Tom and Emily realized that their worries and fears on that autumn night were all for nothing. They had a beautiful, healthy son who was full of life and brimming with potential. Milan brought them immense joy and happiness, and he was the one who had completed their family.

Tom and Emily may have had their doubts and worries, but through it all, they had each other and their son. Their love and devotion for their little family was unbreakable, and they knew that no matter what the future held, they would face it together, as a family.