When The Light Falls - Book 3 - N. Y. (easy books to read .TXT) 📗

in Central Park. I'd come here often and walk to get some excercise.

 

Jacob would complain about how lazy I got at home and at work, so my new escape was here. 

 

  

 

''So did you buy something to wear?'' I asked.

 

''Yes, it's pretty and light green. It's not like a sapphire blue, but it's what I could get.'' she replies.

 

 

''I'm just glad you're here with me right now. It's about time Marybella finally got married.'' I said.

 

''I'm so happy for her.'' she said.

 

 

''I just can't believe how much of a good life I have. Everything is finally falling into place. I have a good paying job at FARELLE and i'm getting closer to finding my dad.'' Nicki replies.

 

''Yep, and now I just have wait for this baby to grow.'' I said looking to my stomach.

 

''Lunch time is over, let's get back to FARELLE.'' she said.

 

 

I slowly get up as she helps me to my feet. I loved the idea of time we've spent together since we both work at FARELLE now.

 

We'd take our lunch breaks out in Central Park.

 

I felt as if it was good for us to communicate again since we've last seen each other.

 

 

''Come on.'' Nicki says holding onto me.

 

I hurried with my slow steps as i'm brought from my thoughts.

 

 

As we make the walk back into the building, we scan through the area for Lauren.

 

I spot her as we enter through the glass doors.

 

 

''Hey i'm here.'' I said walking up to her.

 

''Oh that's great. Quick thing, I need you to get this printed and file it under the W-Z in my room. It's the camel sand cabinent you're searching for.'' she replies to me.

 

 

''Great, i'll get it done right away.'' I replied, walking past her.

 

''Oh Elle?'' Lauren calls after me.

 

 

I turn to her on my heel.

 

''Do be careful, I know how pregnant women can get with stress.'' she says to me.

 

''I'm fine. I'm only 4 and a half months pregnant. Don't stress.'' I reply back to her.

 

 

She leaves as I watch Nicki walk beside her. I turn back to the printer room as my purse lugs on my forearm.

 

I enter in the code and exact number of copies. The machine makes a loud noise.

 

 

Seconds later papers come out neatly. I grab them and make a slow wobbled walk back to Lauren's office.

 

I had forgotten why I don't work as much as everyone now.

 

 

I think I can do everything, but I forget i'm pregnant.

 

 

I put my hand on my back as I enter into Lauren's room.

 

I look for the file cabnient that she was talking about.

 

 

My eyes spot it and I slowly walk over to where it was. I bend down as my knees as my stomach drop.

 

I sigh in frustration and get up.

 

 

''Need help?'' says a famailar voice.

 

 

I look up to see Marcus dressed in his usual grey styled wardrobe.

 

I smile as he inches over to me.

 

 

''Yes, the file should be under W-Z, last drawer.'' I respond to him.

 

''You can't bend down that much, you need to rest.'' he says, leaning back up to me.

 

 

He closes the drawer with his foot giving me a concerned look.

 

''I am resting, i've been resting since you guys found out I was pregnant.'' I replied to him.

 

''Well not enough. If you need help, you know where to find me.'' he says.

 

 

His hands touch both my arms then leaves to his side as he exits the room. I bite my lip looking around Lauren's room again.

 

Maybe he's right, i've been working myself hard these past couple of weeks.

 

 

 

I walk my way back normally to my desk, as my tired back hits the chair I desparately wanted to see something other than file cabinents today.

 

A relieved groan leaves my mouth. This was just what I needed.

 

 

I lean up and start to type away on my computer.

 

It was about the time I make a come back again to my blog.

 

 

 

It felt good to write again in my blogs. I've been getting good responses and fans are glad i'm blogging again.

 

To be honest, everything felt right in the world when I started typing again.

 

It felt relishing to feel happy about people's comments and to show my progress. I had hit it big with a lot of viewers who check in every week.

 

 

I finshed typing then post and close my laptop putting it into my bag.

 

I get up as I watch the time change on my phone.

 

 

''Ready to go?'' Jacob says, entering in through the glass.

 

12:38PM.

 

 

''Right on time.'' I replied to him.

 

''Hey Elle, good luck with the appointment.'' Nicki says passing by.

 

 

I wave to her as Jacob leads the way going towards the glass doors. It opens as I look to my right.

 

Carrie looks up as I pass.

 

 

''See ya later.'' she says to me.

 

I smiled as I make the slow walk to the elevator.

 

Jacob followed behind as the doors began close.

 

 

--

 

''Hello, and how are we this evening.'' Doctor Mia says.

 

''Good.'' I reply, sitting up.

 

''So how is the baby? I see your belly is showing.'' she says, sitting down.

 

 

She reaches into her coat pocket to get a pen, writing down a few things.

 

I watch her intensely.

 

 

''So it looks like you are 4 months into your pregnancy.'' Doctor Mia says.

 

''Yep.'' I reply.

 

 

Jacob stays silent next to me as I try to fix my seating position in the hard chair.

 

I was getting mostly uncomfortable in hard chairs.

 

 

There's a moment of silence as I adjust again. Doctor Mia writes down a few things, then finally she looks up.

 

''Welcome, you're in your 2nd trimester or what mom's call the fun part. So how does it feel?'' she asks.

 

''I'm freaking out.'' I say.

 

 

I didn't know much of what was going on.

 

But I did know my tummy was showing for one.

 

 

''Well everything looks good from what I can see-'' Doctor Mia says, looking down at her clipboard.

 

''You must have a lot of energy right now and your meals might be staying down. Everything looks great.'' Doctor Mia says.

 

I smile a little, it was good to know that things were fine.

 

 

''I guess since you're 4 months in, you've been keeping a food catalog?'' she asks.

 

''I didn't even know I was suppose to do that.'' I replied, holding onto Jacob's hand.

 

 

I ease out of my seat as I felt slight pain, the baby was poking and streching inside of me.

 

I felt uncomfortable.

 

 

Doctor Mia notices me changing my seat position again, as a little smile forms on my face.

 

 

''I'm guessing you're umcofortable, don't worry it happens within the 4 months of pregnancy. Your baby is just growing and streching to it's new form.'' she replies.

 

''That's great, but not so much for me.'' I reply.

 

 

My hands wrap around my stomach as the strech of pain goes away.

 

I take a breath. Tt was too much for me to handle.

 

 

''So how's everything, you eating enough? Resting? Especially at 4 months, your energy level is waayy up there.'' she points with her pen.

 

 

''Yeah, i've been seeing that a lot lately.'' I said.

 

''So have you come up with a prenatal exercise routine? You know, just to help you ease throughout the rest of your pregnancy.'' Doctor Mia asks.

 

 

''I've been walking lately, is that a prenatal exercise routine?'' I asked.

 

''Yes, but I recommend doing certain pregnancy activities other than walking. Like swim classes, it's not to late to do that for a 4 month pregnant woman. Or pilates, perfect for helping with birth. Just don't stretch too much in the areas that aren't needed.'' she replied.

 

''Great, i'll make sure to check in on that.'' I replied

 

 

She flips through some charts as we sat in small silence.

 

 

''...And have you shopped for cribs yet? Just so you can space out where you're going put the baby?'' she says.

 

 

I look to Jacob with a little surprise, I hadn't thought about everything.

 

I kind of just focused on letting the baby take over my daily life.

 

 

''Not really.'' I answered.

 

''No pressure. I just think now's a good time to shop and browse baby things while your energy is still up.'' she says with a smile

 

''I'll look into that.'' I reply.

 

 

She pushes her glasses into place as she types down on her computer.

 

''Any changes you've discovered, or anything you have questions about?'' she asks finally.

 

''Well, I have noticed the amount of cravings i've had recently. But i've been too sick to eat sometimes.'' I exclaim.

 

 

''Don't worry it's perfectly normal. Your appetite will pick up this month if you keep getting sick. But by the end of this month....your pregnancy weight will be around 11 to 15 pounds.'' she replied.

 

 

My eyes widen in a little shock. I'd never expect to gain a little weight.

 

Especially in Jail. I remember having a hard time just trying to lose it.

 

 

''Any heartburn? That seems to happen during this time of month.'' she says

 

''Kind of, i've been relaxing to push it down.'' I said

 

''Although that may be a good start method, however I recommend eating certain things. Like,....avoidng fast food or greasy food in general-'' she starts.

 

 

I nod my head as she continues. Doctor Mia has been really helpful during the start of my pregnancy.

 

That's the only reason's why I trust her since i've come here before.

 

 

''Eat less, stay away from alcohol or caffine drinks. Drink plenty of water and apply pillows on the bed to ease the hearburn.'' she replies.

 

''Thanks, that's great. We'll be sure to try them out.'' Jacob finally jumps in.

 

''So any other questions I can answer for you?'' she asks.

 

 

''No, i'll be just casually waiting for the next visit.'' I reply.

 

''Alright, we'll see you in the the other room to hear your baby's hearbeat. Have you done it yet? or last month?'' Doctor Mia asks, as she stands up from her stool.

 

 

''No, not yet. In fact, i'm really scared.'' I implied.

 

''Don't be, everything's going to be fine.'' she says to me.

 

 

I rub my stomach in an instant to assure that I was going to be fine.

 

''Just be sure to make an appointment for your APF test this month. It's just a test to make sure your baby is creating good protein for your bloodstream. So when we test it, we'll know if your baby has a defect or not.'' she says.

 

''Thanks, we'll make the appointment soon.'' I reply.

 

 

''Great, i'll meet you in the room just 5 doors down for your sonogram and we'll check to see how your baby's doing.'' Doctor Mia says.

 

 

She gets up and leaves the room as i'm slow to get up too.

 

Jacob offers his hand and I take it.

 

 

''So how do you feel about it? 4 months already.'' Jacob says, as we exit the room.

 

''Despite the small baby bump that's showing, everything is fine. Just like the doctor said.'' I say to him.

 

 

I make the slow walk going down 5 doors like how Doctor Mia said and I was nervous.

 

There was no advice mom had given me since i've been pregnant, only tips on how to make it easier.

 

 

But I never realized how many appointments I had to make.

 

And it's exhausting.

 

--

 

I glance up to the evening light shining in the room, the doctor's fingers make me flinch.

 

I had never been so embarassed or uncomfortable in my life.

 

 

She leans back up as relief leaves my fact. Thank god it was over.

 

Jacob stands back from the silent room as Doctor Mia shows her gloves covered in blood.

 

 

Mostly from me.

 

Jacob takes a shocked step back as he tries to reclaim himself again.

 

 

''Little blood, it's normal.'' she says to him.

 

Jacob places his hand to his chest as he takes deep breath. I knew I should've just let him stay outside.

 

But he insisted on coming in.

 

 

She rolls over on her chair over to the trash can and disposes the used gloves.

 

I however, clentch to close my legs. The hosptial gown they had given me was way too thin.

 

And it was a little drafty in the room.

 

 

''So tell me how'd you guys meet?'' she asks, approaching me again.

 

I lay back comfortably and turn my head to Jacob with a smile.

 

 

''Kind of a weird story, you see. I was planning to travel to Paris, just 4 years ago. But my ticket wasn't right and I ended up in London where I met Jacob.'' I say to her.

 

''Our lives went haywire after that.'' Jacob implies.

 

''You don't have a european accent?'' Doctor Mia asks