LOGINThird POVIt was Sunday afternoon and Fiona decided to take her friends Raina and Mia to the shopping mall. She needed new clothes, comfortable yet professional pieces that would accommodate her body as it began to change, and she wanted to feel confident and ready to return to work with full force on Monday. The three women met at the mall entrance, exchanging excited hugs and squeals as soon as they spotted each other.Raina arrived first, wearing a bright sundress that showed off her figure, immediately pulling Fiona into a bear hug and placing a gentle hand on her belly.“Girl, I still can’t believe you’re pregnant! You’re going to be the hottest mom ever. How are you feeling today?”Mia came right after, in a casual blouse and jeans, smiling warmly and hugging Fiona tightly, kissing her cheek.“Congratulations again, boss. You already have that pregnancy glow. Everything okay?”Fiona laughed, linking arms with both of them as they started walking through the bustling mall corr
Third POVFiona came home with Sebastian after the celebratory dinner, the three of them still floating in the overwhelming happiness of the confirmed pregnancy. Sofia had insisted on following them all the way to the mansion door, kissing her daughter’s belly one last time with tears in her eyes, hugging her son-in-law tightly, and finally leaving with a heart so full it felt like it might burst. She promised to return first thing the next morning with prenatal vitamins, homemade soup recipes, and anything else she could think of to pamper her daughter and future grandchild.Inside the mansion, a comfortable silence settled as soon as the door closed. Sebastian locked everything carefully, activated the enhanced alarm system he had installed just days ago, and quickly checked the security cameras on his phone. Only then did he turn to Fiona with that protective look that had become permanent since the threats began.“Now you’re going straight to bed,” he said, scooping her up in
Fiona POVThe next day I barely slept properly from so much anxiety mixed with happiness. I woke up early, the sun still weak coming through the curtains, the room lit with that soft golden morning light. Sebastian was already awake beside me, lying on his back, big hand resting on my belly as if already protecting what might be there. He turned when he felt me move, smiled that lazy smile that melts me every time.“Good morning, future mommy,” he murmured, hoarse voice from sleep, kissing my belly slowly, then going up to my mouth.I laughed, heart racing.“Good morning, future daddy. We haven’t even confirmed yet and you’re already like this.”He kissed my forehead, hand still on my belly. “I feel it’s real. And if it is, I’m already in love.”We stayed lying there a little longer, tangled in the messy sheets, body still warm from the night before. Laughing low, imagining what the baby would be like, talking names again, him kissing my belly all the time as if someone was alread
Third POVThe party at the Blackwood mansion wound down slowly, guests saying long goodbyes, hugs lingering in the cool night air, laughter echoing one last time before everyone scattered. Raina left with a group of friends, waving dramatically from the car window. Elijah watched her go, then turned to Mia, who was gathering her purse and jacket near the entrance. "What a party, isn't it?" the girl with the short black bob commented with a smile. "Yeah, Fiona always knew how to throw a good time," Elijah added with a shrug. "Time to go home and get some rest. Have a tough day waiting for me tomorrow," she sighed as if she didn't even want to remember it. But she didn't seem like someone who disliked working, though.“Let me take you home,” he said, voice calm but with a warmth that made her pause. “It’s late, and I’m heading that way anyway.”Mia smiled, a soft blush rising on her cheeks. She had felt his eyes on her all night, those quiet glances that made her stomach flip. “I’d l
Fiona POVI got dry mouth right away when Raina asked that. The question stayed echoing in my head like a loud bell. Pregnant? Me? Now? My heart raced strong, but this time it wasn’t pure fear. It was a crazy mix of shock, joy, a little panic and a happiness that rose slowly from the chest.Sebastian and I had talked about this several times. We had even stopped preventing it a few months ago, saying that when it happened it would be welcome. But we thought it would take a little longer, that the body would need time. I hadn’t even noticed the signs properly in the middle of so much craziness. The more sensitive breasts that I blamed on stress, the tiredness that appeared out of nowhere, the urge to vomit that I thought was anxiety. Everything made sense suddenly, like puzzle pieces fitting together.“Girl, be for real,” I said slowly, looking at the mirror, hand going to belly without even noticing, as if already protecting something there. “Do you really think so?”Raina smiled b
Third POVThe next day the Blackwood mansion was full of life like never before.Fiona woke up excited, fear still there in the bottom of her chest, but the will to celebrate bigger than everything. She and Sebastian organized everything together from early.He called the security guards to stay discreet at the gate and on the street, prepared the terrace with hanging little lights, long wooden tables, cooler full of ice-cold beer, white and rosé wine, colorful drinks that he mixed himself.The music was already playing loud when the first guests arrived, an upbeat playlist that Fiona had put together with everyone’s favorite songs.Raina was the first to show up, in a short red dress that highlighted her curves, screaming as soon as she saw Fiona at the door.“My powerful one! What a beautiful party! Look at this terrace!”Hugged hard, spun her in the air as if they were teenagers again. Elijah came right behind, calm smile as always, tight hug on the friend, little kiss on the cheek







