Herophine: Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Chapter 42

Jo pov

Hero and I haven't talked in months. I'm almost due for labor. The babies will be here any moment.

It's been hard doing things without hero, not having him around like he used to be.

The only time we see each other is when he's coming to pick up Elle or I'm picking up Elle from his place.

On brighter news, turns out he isn't the father of Savannah's baby. She took a DNA test and it turns out some other guy is the father.

I haven't decided if I want Hero in the delivery room with me.

We have so much talking to do, like how are we going to do this whole newborn baby stuff?

I mean I can't do three newborns on my own.

My mom and Martha offered to help but this isn't their responsibility.

The front door opens and Elle comes running in with Hero behind her.

Elle tackles me into a hug and then runs off to her toys.

"Thanks for dropping her off" I say plainly

"It's no problem, she's fed, bathed and ready for bed. I thought I would do as much as I could. She's been telling me you've been tired lately" he says

"I haven't been getting much sleep with this belly" I simply say

"If you ever need me to watch her longer, I can. You know I don't care if she stays some extra nights" he says

"It's fine hero really, the babies will be here soon" I say

"I wanted to talk to you about something" he says

"What is it" I say leaning against the door frame

"When the babies come, do you want me to stay here? I could help you with them. Look jo, I know you're super mom but it isn't going to be easy" he says

"I guess that could work. I'll fix up the guest room for you" I say and he nods

"Sounds good then" he says and leaves.

I look over at the clock and realize it's past Elle's bed time.

"Okay peanut, time for bed" I say walking to the living room where she plays with her toys

"Could I play for just a few more minutes" she asks and I shake my head no

"Not today, it's already past your bed time" I say and she sighs, standing up and grabbing my hand as we walk to her room.

"How was daddy's this weekend" I ask her as I tuck her into bed

"It was so much fun. He took me to the bounce park, mommy I wish you were there" she says excitedly and I run my fingers through her hair

"Maybe next time peanut" I say and she smiles.

"I'm sure daddy would like that. He misses you a lot. He talks about you all the time" she says closing her eyes

"Maybe we can plan something" I say

"Goodnight peanut" I say kissing her cheek

"Goodnight mommy" she says back and quickly drifts off to sleep.

I head to my room and start a bath. I put plenty of bubbles and fix my hair into a messy bun, as I step into the comfortable, relaxing water.

I play relaxing music on my phone and enjoy the silence and my thoughts.

I miss the times Hero and I would take relaxing baths together.

I'm not going to lie and say I don't miss him. He's my husband. The father to our children.

I just can't see us working out at the moment. Too much damage has been done.

I put a hand on my belly and rub small circles on it. It has been very uncomfortable carrying around this belly.

I'm ready to give birth already.

I step out the tub and drain the water. I wrap a soft towel around myself and get into the comfiest clothes I have.

I scroll through social media but I've never found that to be fun or interesting.

So I just quickly fall asleep.

I dream about Hero and how things used to be.

When I wake up I'm sad because it was all a dream and life isn't like that anymore.

I also wake up in a pool of blood.

Oh no.

Short chapter

But more to come

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