SarahAt twenty weeks pregnant, I expected to feel like an inflatable beach ball, but there was something undeniably magical about the way my body was transforming.My belly, rounder and more prominent than ever, seems to defy gravity as it juts out in front of me. It's as if some unseen force is pulling it forward, announcing my pregnancy to the world before I can even open my mouth.I rub my belly and smile down at it fondly.I lean down, pressing my hands gently against my round belly, feeling the little kicks and movements from within. "Hey there, little one," I say with a playful grin. "What mischief are you getting up to in there today?"The baby responds with a small kick, almost as if in response to my question. I laugh, feeling a connection unlike any other. "Ah, I see you're already full of energy. Just like your dad," I tease, imagining the baby inheriting Vincent's grumpiness."But listen, kiddo," I whisper, lowering my voice conspiratorially. "We need to talk about these
VincentThe car glides along the tree-lined road toward campus. I glance over at Sarah, whose eyes sparkle with excitement as she takes in the sight of her new school.I park at the garage, and we both head inside the perimeter."Vincent, I can't believe you're really letting me do this," she says, clutching my hand tightly as I walk with her. "I know it's not going to be easy, but I promise I'll work hard and make you proud."I smile despite feeling the turmoil inside me. This was the last thing I wanted, but I couldn't stand to look at her sad eyes when I told her to wait until the baby was born. So, in the end, Sarah won the argument, and I let her go to the first day of class."Look at them all," Sarah murmurs as she looks at the chattering students around the campus."I guess you are one of them now," I say without smiling. "You better not flirt with other guys. There are too many men here.""God, Vincent. Always so insecure. You are the only Daddy I want," Sarah says, smiling fl
Sarah When I stepped into the classroom for the first time, my nerves were on edge. The unfamiliar faces and unknown expectations made me feel like a fish out of water. Little did I know, a huge surprise was waiting for me. As my eyes scan the rows of seats, they land on a figure that causes my heart to skip a beat. "Jared?" I exclaim in disbelief and excitement. His eyes turn wide. "Sarah? Holy crap! What are you doing here?" he asks, and then his eyes trail down to my swollen belly. "And you are...um...." "Pregnant!" I squeal, making some students turn their heads toward me. Jared's eyes widen even further, his surprise evident as he takes in the news. "Wow..um...congratulations?" he sounds unsure. I can't help but laugh at his reaction. Jared must think I am insane. "Yeah. I decided that I will never leave Vincent. I love him!" I chirp. Jared blinks, clearly taken aback by my sudden declaration. "Wow, that's... unexpected," he stammers, struggling to find the right words.
Vincent"Vincent," Sarah whimpers as she clutches my jacket. "I'm...I'm scared."Tears flow freely down Sarah's face as she clings to my jacket, trembling with fear. My heart is racing in panic, but I force myself to stay calm. For her."It's going to be okay, sweetheart," I whisper soothingly, wrapping my arms around her and carrying her into the hospital.Her sobs continue to wrack her body as she chokes out the words, "I'm bleeding...do you think...we lost our baby?"Each word feels like a stab to my heart. I try to hold back my own emotions as I assure her, "We'll find out soon...just hold on." The weight of responsibility for both my wife and our unborn child crushes down on me, threatening to break me. But I have to stay strong for her.Sarah holds on to me, her body trembling in fear.I tighten my grip on her, trying to provide as much comfort as I can. The only thing I have in mind is to keep her safe.Because if I lost her, I wouldn't know how to live anymore.A nurse hurries
Vincent "I need to see my wife," I demand.The doctor nods and motions me to follow her.As I follow the doctor, my heart races with worry. We enter the room, and I see Sarah lying in the bed, surrounded by beeping machines and wires. Her skin is pale, and her eyes are sunken. She looks frail and vulnerable, not like the bubbly and vibrant woman I know."She's in critical condition. The birth was complicated, and she lost a lot of blood. We've transfused her, but her body is struggling to recover," the doctor says.I feel a lump form in my throat as I approach Sarah's bedside. I take her hand, and it feels cold and limp. I squeeze it gently, hoping she can sense my presence."Don't leave me, I need you," I whisper, trying to hold it together.The machine beeps faster, and the nurse rushes to adjust the settings. "Her blood pressure is dropping. We need to get it under control."The doctor intervenes, "We need to take her back to surgery. There's still internal bleeding we need to add
Sarah Whitmore, 19 years old. I am walking down the aisle. My heart is pounding against my chest as I am walking towards Jared Collins, the love of my life. He is looking devilishly handsome in his Navy blue tuxedo, and his hair is swept back like the prince charming. Alright, so it's not actually my wedding day. And technically, I'm just sitting on my bed, lost in my own wild thoughts. But let me tell you, I've been obsessing over Jared since the third grade, and in my imagination, our wedding day is constantly playing out. I know, I know, call me a hopeless romantic or a certified weirdo, but hey, this is who I am - a dedicated dreamer! "Jared," I whisper his name like a prayer. I imagined the way he would look at me on our wedding day, his warm brown eyes filling with pride and adoration, his strong hands holding mine with devotion and..." "SARAH!" My eyes snap open as my father's loud voice breaks the spell. Dammit, I was just about to get to the good part! "Sarah," my fathe
Sarah"Show me your ugliest wedding dress, please!" I announce cheerfully.The store clerk gives me a puzzling look while my friend shoves me playfully. "What are you saying, Sarah? Why would you want an ugly dress for your wedding?" my friend Natalie laughs.I let out a dramatic sigh, "Natalie, dear, do you really think I'll be walking down the aisle in a designer gown when I don't even know who my groom is? I am not exactly marrying my dream guy. I am being shipped off like cargo to some strange man who could be my father's age for all I know. So why waste time searching for the perfect dress when I'll never get my fairytale ending?""Why don't you try to talk to him about it again?" Natalie asks."Because my father threatened to disown me if I refused, and I have nowhere else to go," I say, feeling hopeless.Natalie's expression softens, and she puts a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Sarah, there has to be another way. You can't let your father dictate your entire life like this."
SarahIt turns out the store is fresh out of ugly dresses, so I settle for a beautiful wedding gown with delicate lace and intricate beadwork. The dress is a vision of elegance, featuring a sweetheart neckline that accentuates my figure and a flowing A-line skirt that trails gracefully behind me.It's so beautiful it makes me sick to my stomach.Natalie's eyes widen with surprise and delight when I come out to show off. "Sarah, you look absolutely breathtaking!"I don't share the same enthusiasm as her. "I guess since I am going to be the sacrificial lamb, I might as well become one in a dress like this," I say grimly.Natalie snorts. "Come on, Sarah, it's not that bad. At least the man you are marrying is a total stud."I glare at her. "A stud who just marched in and assaulted my lips and walked away without a second look. I think I am marrying a psychopath, Natalie."Natalie looks thoughtful. "He does kind of give me the Patrick Bateman vibe."Oh, dear lord, I am so screwed!"Ahem"