Erik turned around, fully soaking in the warmth of their shared moment. Their affection was a clear testament to a newlywed couple's love for life.
After a passionate kiss, Bryce pulled her close, but Erik suddenly broke away, hand over mouth, and dashed towards the bathroom.
Seeing Erik rush off, Bryce, panicked and barefoot, bolted after her. “Erik, what’s wrong?”
Erik was kneeling before the toilet, managing to say through her discomfort, “My stomach's acting up.”
Bryce quickly fetched a glass of warm water and handed it to her.
After rinsing her mouth, Erik still felt weak and exhausted.
Bryce, concerned, asked gently, “Did we overdo it?”
“Maybe,” Erik replied, leaning on Bryce's arm to stand up slowly. “Or, there could be another reason. I might be pregnant.”
Counting back, it had been a while since they'd been intimate, and quite frequently at that. Since deciding to get married, they were almost inseparable, with their intimacy reaching new heights post-wedding, craving each other’s presence morning and night.
So, the possibility of her being pregnant wasn't far-fetched.
Moreover, three years ago, Estrella experienced the same symptoms during her pregnancy, with unexplained vomiting that only subsided after the first trimester.
When Erik suggested the possibility of pregnancy, Bryce froze for a moment, then excitedly grabbed her shoulders. “Erik, does this mean I'm going to be a dad?”
Overwhelmed with excitement, Bryce lifted Erik off the ground, spinning her around in the small space of the bathroom.
Erik, caught between laughter and tears, reminded him, “I said it's a possibility. We need to visit the clinic to be sure. And please, stop spinning me; you're making me dizzy.”
Bryce, no longer spinning, looked up at her and said, “Then let's go check it out tomorrow.”
Erik placed her hands on his shoulders. “Let's head back to bed first.”
“Alright,” Bryce agreed.
With care, Bryce carried Erik back to their room, being extra cautious with every move, fearing any harm might come to her. Even as he lay next to her, watching her sleep, he was careful to keep his breathing quiet.
The thought of becoming a father, just like his brother, filled him with joy.
He was going to be a dad.
After calming down, Erik called Estrella to share the good news. Estrella was overjoyed, flooding Erik with advice based on her own experiences.
With the news shared, Erik gently placed her hand on her belly, marveling at the life growing inside her. Having never imagined herself in this situation, she was astounded by the turn of events.
Upon returning home, Bryce treated Erik like royalty, fussing over her every need and even arranging for additional help to ensure her comfort. His mother, Kristin, came over with household help, equally thrilled about the news, making sure Bryce knew better than to exert any unnecessary stress on Erik.
In the evening, as Estrella dropped off some maternity essentials, Jason made a surprise return, his early arrival bringing joy and laughter.
As they celebrated the news of Erik's pregnancy, Jason hinted at their own future plans, playfully nudged on by their son Isaac, eager to join in on the affectionate display.
In the warmth of their home, filled with laughter and future dreams, the family embraced this new chapter with open hearts.
Jason glanced down at Isaac, cradling Estrella’s bottom in one hand while effortlessly hoisting Isaac up from the ground with the other, wedging him snugly between himself and Estrella.
Thus, the family of three huddled close together, reminiscent of an Oreo cookie, with Isaac as the creamy filling bonding them tightly.

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