Chapter 7 Navigating New Beginnings

Four months passed, and Evelyn's womb began to grow. It even looks bigger than usual. She was still rude to Casper, even though Casper was nice to her. Every day, Casper prepared milk for her, pampering her every time without complaining. Even though Evelyn asked a strange question, Casper still obeyed. Casper hoped before Evelyn gave birth, Evelyn can accept him as her beloved husband. So far they have the status of husband and wife but have never had a relationship like a husband and a wife.

Even though they slept in the same bed, it didn't make them to having sex anymore because of Casper's awkwardness, and Evelyn still didn't love Casper. Although, Evelyn acted nonchalantly. Casper's presence also made her feel comfortable. Always wanted to be near him. Maybe because of the influence of the baby in the womb who always wants the father's love. Evelyn often acts casually, her spoiled but nonchalant demeanor tested Casper's patience. Besides that, secretly Callum still often comes to visit pretending to be friendly, even though he wants to see Evelyn's condition, because he still hopes for her, even though he already has Sophia. However, Sophia's arrogant attitude made Callum even more uncomfortable and wanted a divorce. In the morning, Evelyn is reading the magazine she just bought yesterday when she went to the mall with Casper. Meanwhile, Casper accompanied her by drinking a cup of tea while reading the newspaper. Evelyn's eyes widened after reading the magazine article that quoted her. __ A beautiful model who recently became famous and married now has an enlarged stomach. it was suspected that Evelyn was pregnant before marriage___ Evelyn threw the magazine on the table with an angry look. Casper who was focused on reading the newspaper was a little surprised and scowled at his angry wife. "Why did you throw it away?" Casper asked as he picked up the magazine. "All this because of you. After this I will be labeled bad by people, even my fans!" replied Evelyn with a high tone staring at Casper angrily. For her, Casper was the source of the problem. She thinks if Casper doesn't get her pregnant, maybe she's still a model and even more famous. "That's right! Don't regret it." Casper said after reading the article. "It's good for you to say that. I'm embarrassed, Casper!!" said Evelyn in a high voice and immediately left Casper alone. Evelyn walked through the stairs to the room. Then she saw her reflection in the large mirror. "My belly is big. Like seven months pregnancy. Even though it's only five months," muttered Evelyn as she continued to watch her stomach. Casper opened the door and saw Evelyn in the mirror then looked at her. He approached his wife with a small smile. "My stomach is too big. Don't you feel strange?" Evelyn asked, staring at Casper who walked towards her. "It's not strange. Pregnant must have a bloated belly," replied Casper as he walked over to Evelyn and stared at Evelyn's big belly. "It's like seven months old. And the baby's movements are too strong," said Evelyn after feeling the kick from inside her stomach that she began to feel. "Can I touch your belly?" Casper asked. He wanted to feel her baby's movements. The reason is, so far Evelyn has never allowed him to touch her belly. "Emmm, yes. But not too long. I'm amused," replied Evelyn doubtfully. Casper nodded and immediately Looked down to touch Evelyn's stomach with his palm. Casper smiled on his lips after feeling the movement of the baby in Evelyn's stomach. Evelyn was also secretly pleased by Casper's touch. she felt the same jolt that Callum had confessed to her. "Can I kiss it?" Asked Erhan with a pleading look. "Of course," replied Evelyn reflexively. Although, she is still embarrassed. Casper squatted down so that his face was in front of Evelyn's stomach. His hands wrapped around Evelyn's waist then kissed her stomach for a few seconds. "It's so ticklish," muttered Evelyn with a faint smile. The irritation had faded to comfort. "Thanks," Casper said with a satisfied smile. He was happy that Evelyn allowed him to touch her stomach, even kissed. "No need to thank. You deserve to feel your baby's presence. Sorry I'm selfish," said Evelyn Awkwardly. "Don't think too much of the gossip," said Casper while standing up, "have you ever had a check-up about the gender of our baby?" "Not yet. We'll always check together" "Then check up now. And we also have to shop to get you a bigger dress," Casper said. "I'm getting ready first," Evelyn immediately changed her clothes to a more elegant outfit. Polish her face with light makeup. Not to forget, she also put sunglasses in her bag. Casper looked at his wife who was busy getting ready. "Come on," asked Evelyn, who was finished preparing. The two of them immediately went to the hospital where Evelyn used to routinely check her pregnancy. In the car, the two of them keep quiet with each other until they reach the hospital. After arrive. They walked into the hospital. As long as they walk, many pairs of eyes watched the two of them. Some whispered some smiled kindly. It seemed they recognized Evelyn even though Evelyn was wearing dark glasses and have a bloated stomach. "Do I look weird?" Evelyn asked as she continued walking hand in hand with Casper. "No. Just leave it. Don't listen to what people say," Casper replied casually because he never really cared about what people said about him and Evelyn. When they got to the doctor's room they headed,, Evelyn immediately checked and did an ultrasound. The doctor explained while looking at the monitor showing a picture of the baby in her womb. "Your baby is twins," said the doctor, smiling broadly. Meanwhile, Evelyn stared and turned to the monitor. "Twins?" Casper asked with a surprised and enthusiastic expression. Evelyn exhaled roughly and fell silent. She imagined taking care of two babies alone when she divorced Casper. This will be troublesome. Meanwhile, Casper imagines babysitting the twins with Evelyn. "What about their gender?" Casper asked. "Not yet seen. Maybe at six or seven months. We'll do another ultrasound to see the gender." "How big will my belly be?" Asked Evelyn. Seeing the size of her uterus which was only five months old. He imagined that 9 months later, it would be very big. "Sure big," replied the doctor with a friendly smile. Meanwhile, Casper was holding back his laughter at Evelyn's expression he was worried that her stomach would be very big. When finished check. The doctor gave uterine strengthening Medicine and gave good advice to Evelyn who was pregnant with twins. They immediately got out of the hospital and returned to the car. Casper takes Evelyn to a nearby mall to shop. While in the car Evelyn continued to rub her stomach while wondering how big her stomach would be. "My breath feels tight," replied Evelyn. "You must be patient, it's a risk." "I know, and I was never ready for this," Evelyn said worriedly then turned her face. After a few minutes, they arrived at the mall. Evelyn immediately put on her sunglasses and walked to the mall with her arm wrapped around Casper's arm. She did it so that if there were paparazzi, she would shoot it in a state that looked so good with Casper. "EvelynAAA," Shout Vira who happened to be at the mall with David. "Vira," said Evelyn with a surprised smile. They immediately embraced while their husbands just smiled at them and hugged as if they had not seen each other in years. "It's been a long time not seeing you, why your stomach looks too big?" Vira asked, smiling at Evelyn's stomach. "There are two babies," whispered Evelyn with an expression that was difficult to interpret. "Hahaha two. Ah, it must be funny!" Vira chuckled, imagine how big Evelyn's belly would be. She also imagined her baby must be very cute. "Why are you laughing?" Asked Evelyn while pursing her lips and patting Vira's shoulder. "Your baby must be cute. I want to have the baby too," said Vira, her hand rubbing Evelyn's belly. "Don't hold it, I'm shy" said Evelyn getting rid of Vira's hand from her stomach. "You are my best friend, so don't be shy. Anyway, when they are born, I was the first to kiss them "said Vira, smiling cheerfully. She remembers the wrong room incident that causes Evelyn to marry Casper. But for her, it was a good thing because Casper was David's friend. Even though she knows Evelyn doesn't like Casper, she hopes that one day Casper can win her heart so that they don't need a divorce. After completing the pleasantries among friends. They immediately shop together, followed by the husband who is like a tail. Follow where they walk. "I didn't expect your baby to be twins," David muttered, glancing at Casper. They are now waiting for their wives to choose clothes "Maybe it's like my mother. She has twins," "Ah. Why I don't know. You didn't tell me before!" David was a bit surprised. "Because my mother's twin is a man," Casper replied. David responded by Nodding his head. "Is she still ignorant to you?" Asked David. He also knows that Evelyn often ignores Casper. "Sometimes. But she lets me touch her belly today," Casper replied with a faint smile. For him it's progress. He hopes that after this Evelyn will accept him as a husband and not ask for a divorce after giving birth. Casper couldn't bear to imagine what their children would do if they divorced. Though wealth is not a problem. However, the love and attention of both parents will be needed by their children in the future. Casper yearns for the whole family. Getting married once in his life is his dream even though his marriage was because of that ridiculous incident.