Chapter 236 - Happy For You!

Mike stared at his wife's face..."Caroline?" he uttered her name in shock while his gaze fell on her stomach, her attire was that of someone pregnant! Wanting to be sure...he asked her. "Why are you wearing a maternity dress?"

"Yes, husband! I'm back! Is there no welcome hug or something? Aren't you glad that I already come home?" she asked, her smile never leaving her face.

Mike brows knitted together. "A-are you pregnant? Who is the f-father?" he asked, afraid to know.

Caroline's breath faltered. Sadness blanketed her face. "Of course, you are the father of my unborn child! Why are you asking? Aren't you happy that you're gonna become a father soon?" she said, swallowing the lump forming in her throat as tears threatened to come out of her eyes.

It took a few seconds for Mike to digest his wife's response. OMG! His wife is pregnant with their first child! It's the most beautiful news he heard for a long time. He can't contain his feelings as happiness surged through his entire body making him feels like he was floating in the air. Then a bright smile broke in his lips illuminating his entire face.

"That's awesome news!" he exclaimed and hugged his wife tightly. "I'm glad you're back to my side, wife! Please, don't leave me alone anymore!" he broke down in tears while continue embracing his sweetie pie.

Caroline tears spilled from her eyes falling down her face while she was rubbing her husband's back. "I miss you so much! I'm glad to be back home," she said over and over again.

"Shh...stop crying...you have no idea how happy I am that you're already here. I thought I will never see you again," he said with tears in his eyes.

"Please don't say that husband, you know that I will return one day, it's just a matter of time and now I'm finally here by your side. I will never go away again," she said lovingly looking deeply into his eyes.

"Alright, let's get inside," Mike released his wife from his embrace and grabbed her bags on the floor, he brought it into the living room.

Caroline entered the living room, she was greeted with beautiful flowers in every corner. Her husband prepared for her coming! How sweet! She feels so special.

"I ordered delicious dishes for our dinner. Are you hungry? Do you want to change your clothes first or eat dinner," he asked.

"Nah, I like wearing this dress it's super comfortable. I don't want to eat for dinner yet. I just want to spend my time cuddling with you in bed. I miss you so much!" she answered.

Mike smiled happily and grabbed his wife's hand and they went to the master's bedroom to cuddle.

They settled in the bed and Mike wrapped his arms around Caroline possessively. It feels so nice to hold her again and smell her scent. He planted a kiss on her head. After the endless night of mental torture, his wife is finally back in his side and the sadness and anger were fully gone from his system.

For now...he just wants to enjoy and savor their reunion and togetherness and they have one more reason to feel happy because Caroline was now carrying his child, the first fruit of their love for each other. The thought of seeing his firstborn one day filled his heart with happiness and gladness.

He pushed the negative emotions trying to take over his senses as his other self wanting to ask her where did she go hiding all this time?

Now is not the time to bombard her with questions. He was trying hard to remember his brother's advice and what he lectured himself with during his long bath earlier before his wife come. He shouldn't push the button too soon or else it would cause a rift between them, and they would separate again.

There's always a right time for confrontation, there's always a right time for everything.

Caroline was silent the whole time, enjoying her husband's loving and comforting presence. So far so good, he didn't ask her a lot of questions, yet. It made her feel relax and calm. But she knows that at some point in time she will give him an explanation of what drove her away from his side even if she has to lie.

"Sweetie..."

"Yes, hubby?" she looked into his eyes.

"I think you need to call your sister or your mother, they are waiting for your call. They are very excited to know that you already return to me. Everyone is very excited about your come back. All our worries have gone away the moment you decided to send me a text message explaining that you are ready to return," he said in elation.

"Okay," she responded jovially.

"Wait, I will bring your things here inside the room," Mike offered. He rose to his feet and left the room going to the living room to get his wife's things.

He went to the living room and with both hands, he grabbed his wife's things, he didn't bother to inspect them. He sauntered towards the room and brought the luggage inside and lowered them on the floor. "Here's your stuff, wife..."

Caroline left the bed and opened the zipper of the bag, then grabbed her new phone. She went back to the bed then place a call to her sister Catherine.

Mike frowned upon seeing his wife's new phone. Hmm...did she brought a new phone? Where is her old phone?

Those were the thoughts that kept repeating in his mind. He would ask Caroline later after she is done talking to her sister.

He exited the bedroom and went to the living room to call his mother.

Back inside the master's bedroom, Caroline was happily talking to her sister.

"Sis...I'm so glad you're back now!" Catherine was chattering ecstatically.

"Me too, I'm so happy to be back here. I'll see you soon and visit mother and our siblings in my house," Caroline responded joyfully.

"Okay...hmm...how is your husband responding after seeing you?" Catherine asked curiously.

"He was very much happy after seeing my baby bump and knowing that we are going to have a child soon!" she shared the good news to her twin sister.

"W-what? Y-you are pregnant?" Catherine asked in surprise.

Caroline smiled. "Yeah...I think more than two months already. I'm gone for more than two months already. I'm going to visit an OB soon," she continues her good news not noticing that her sister became silent for a while.

"Sis...are you still there?" she asked.

"Yes, I'm still here! That's good to hear, sis! I'm happy for the baby! I'm happy for you and Mike. It's indeed a good blessing from God above," Catherine finally spoke.

"I will call mother, later if I still have time. Maybe, before I'm going to sleep," Caroline said.

"Okay, sis, please do that. Mother is waiting for your call. I have to say bye for now so. I'm sorry for disturbing your reunion with your husband. Bye sis," Catherine said apologetically.

"It's okay, he's the one who ordered me to call you. Give my love and regards to my beloved niece and nephew, bye, sis," Caroline said and ended the call.

She put down the phone on the bedside table and went to the bags, she started sorting them out and put her dirty clothes in the laundry basket. Then she put her clean clothes back inside the closet.

She picked up Alex's painting and stared at it for a few seconds. She put it back inside the Eco bag and set it aside. She will decide later to what part of the house she will put the painting. As of now, it's not her immediate concern.

She went inside the bathroom to attain to call of nature.

Back in the living room.

Mike was talking to his brother on the phone. "Yes, she is pregnant, she broke the good news to me," he repeated.

"Well...that's good to hear bro. Congratulations! That's indeed a very nice surprise. You will become a father soon just like me. And believe me, fatherhood is the nicest feeling ever! Take it from someone who is already a father of two adorable kids," John beamed proudly talking about his joys in life.

"Thank you, bro!" Mike said.

"Just remember my advice to you. No questions for now. Ask her at the right time only, okay?" John warned his brother.

"Okay, I'll remember what you said to me..."

"Good. I have to say bye now, bro. Don't forget to call, Mother Susan right now. He is waiting for your call." John reminded him.

"I will bro, bye..." Mike ended the phone conversation.

He called his mother right away. "Mom..."

"Son...is your wife home?" Susan asked eagerly.

'Yes, Mom. She's finally here. And she brought me good news!" he said.

"What is it, son?" Susan asked curiously.

"She is pregnant with our baby!" Mike answered delightfully.

Susan fell silent for a moment digesting her son's news slowly. Hmm, the wife disappeared suddenly and returned pregnant...how cozy! She doesn't want to jump to the conclusion right away. She could be wrong with her suspicion. But it's normal to get suspicious, her daughter-in-law was gone for a few months. Anything can happen out there with her that they do not know of.

"Mom, are you still there? Aren't you going to congratulate, Me?" Mike said feeling uneasy all of a sudden. He was wondering why his mother is not reacting happily to the good news?

"I'm still here, son. Congrats on the baby! I'm happy for you. I can't wait to see the latest addition to our family!" Susan was thrilled. "I will set a family party next week for the arrival of the new addition to our family," she spoke enthusiastically.

"Okay, Mom. I'll tell Caroline about it. It's gonna be a happy occasion for all of us!" he raved.

"I'm sure it is. Bye...son. I'll call you later," Susan said.

"Bye, Mom," Mike replied and ended the call.

Caroline exited the bedroom and sauntered towards the living room. She's looking adoringly at her husband while caressing her tummy. "The baby and I are hungry. Can we eat dinner now, hubby?" she said smiling sweetly into his eyes.

"Yeah, sure! Let's go now to the dining area!" Mike said merrily.

The couple was holding each other's hands while walking towards the dining area.