ONB-Chapter 17

Chapter 17

The baby is coming home today. I was glad. I had gotten out of the hospital before him. I was able to buy what the baby needed. I don’t know how much he was going to sleep in the crib though. He didn’t like being away from me. He would go to Alex, but he normally wants me. Little Vlad was sleeping in my arms as he we were wheeled out together.

I was glad that he was sleeping though. Alex put the car seat in the back of the car. I got up and put him inside of it. He was starting to stir a little bit, but he didn’t wake up. I got into the car and we were on the way. “He’s just really cute, Alex.”

“He is really adorable, honey. I wonder how well we are going to sleep with him home.” Alex said with a laugh. I laughed a little too. I knew we wouldn’t sleep so well considering we have a baby now. I wish he was born on the date he was supposed to be born on. That would have been in twenty more weeks.

A couple of minutes later the baby woke up. He was crying and of course we were still in the car. Vlad would be crying until we got home. He was either hungry, wet, or wanting to be held. I knew it was more or less likely because he wanted to be held. “I’m sorry, baby. I can’t hold you right now.”

He was crying more, but it’s not like he understood what I was talking about either. He probably realized he wasn’t going to be held. Ten minutes later I got out of the car and took him out of the car in his car seat. He was still crying because he wasn’t being held. I wanted him to go back to sleep, but I was going to let him be awake for a little bit.

“His crying breaks my heart.” I said to Alex.

“I know what you mean. It breaks my heart too.” He said. When we got into the house I picked him up out of the car seat. He calmed down and I was rocking him. He just wanted mommy. I decided to sit on the couch with him. Alex sat on the couch next to me. Vlad was looking at his daddy. He was blowing tiny spit bubbles. Our phone started to ring and I just sighed. I wasn’t in the mood to talk on the phone.

Alex got up and got it. He had a small smile on his face. I wonder if it was about Melody’s trial. He hung up the phone pretty quickly. “It was your parents. She got life in prison!”

I was happy, but his shout scared the baby. He was crying again. I sighed and shot a small glare at Alex. I wasn’t angry, but I didn’t want the baby to cry. I calmed the baby down, but he fell asleep. Alex smiled apologetically. I put the baby down in the crib to let him sleep. I doubt he was going to want to sleep in the crib to long. He loves spending time in my arms.

Alex kissed me on the cheek. I was happy that she was getting life in prison. She deserved that because she had shot me. I knew that she premeditated everything. I was lucky that I didn’t die. I would have never done that to her. That woman was just insane. I didn’t think she had gotten the plea of insanity. I was happy that she didn’t.

I eventually lay in Alex’s arms. I didn’t want to think about that girl. I didn’t want to think about anything. I just wanted to lay in his arms and feel good. I knew eventually that the baby was going to cry for me. I was glad he didn’t cry right away. I knew that if I tried to put him down when he was awake he would cry his lungs out.

“When do you think the baby is going to wake up next?” Alex asked me.

“I don’t know. He may wake up pretty soon. He hasn’t eaten in a couple of hours. He is going to be hungry when he wakes up. Do you think mom and dad are going to come see us soon?” I asked Alex.

“Yes, I hope so. I hope my mother comes to visit soon. The last thing I heard from her was that dad was moving in with her again. She told me that he was trying to change, but I don’t really know if he is going to be able to change. He was just a lazy sack of potatoes. Actually do you think we can go visit my mother tomorrow? I want her to see little Vlad and I want to talk to her about some things. Plus she wants to see you. By the way, are you sore from the wound?”

“Not at the moment. I have a doctor’s appointment soon. I am getting the staples out on Friday. The wound wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I can’t wait to get these darn staples out. Of course we can see your mother tomorrow. I saw my parent’s recently. It’s been a while since you saw your mother. I can’t wait to see her actually.” I said. After that I had to get out of the room because the baby started to cry. He was looking up at me when I came into the room. I fed him and he was happy. He was kicking and moving a lot, but that was to be expected. He looked over at Alex when I walked into our bedroom. Alex took him from me. The baby was still kicking and moving. Alex wasn’t used to holding him, but I wasn’t either so that was all good. The baby didn’t really cry much. He wanted me and I took him into my arms. I wasn’t going to lay him on my chest because I didn’t trust myself. I really love having my little boy in my arms. I could feel magic when his body was against mine.

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