Chapter 84

The following days were very hectic for us. We had to buy my wedding gown instead of a custom-made one because we ran out of time. Invitations are changed and sent to close friends. All of Collette's bridesmaids agreed to be a part of our wedding still, and I was very thankful for that.

We opted for a small wedding, only chosen friends and distant relatives are invited. Sophie, my little girl, was so excited and had been counting the days until she walked down the aisle with me.

My morning sickness has lessened, thanks to the medicine, and I guess my baby is also excited for the big day. It's a good thing that I still have a flat tummy, or else I will look like a walking cake on my wedding day.

My gown is simple. It's a strapless, mermaid cut dress that fits my body like a glove. My mom and mother-in-law went with me to buy the gown. When I put it on for fitting, my two mothers cried and gushed at how exquisite I look in the gown.

I can't wait for Liam to see me in this gown, walking down the aisle towards him. He has been very too this past few days. He has left a lot of pending work in his clinic that needs his attention. The regular patients need to be checked and monitored, and charts had to be filled up.

We will have the wedding by the lake, where we used to play and swim when we were kids. It also the place where he first kissed me. That lake was a witness to all the tears I cried because of him. When he brings his girlfriends over for a barbecue party or camping, I would hide behind the tree and cry my heart out.

It is where I first realized I am already in love with him. And in all those heartaches, Collette was with me. Consoling me and making me laugh. How I wish she is still here and we could walk down the aisle together.

My reminiscing was cut when I felt a sudden pain in my lower abdomen. I am currently lying down on the sofa at my mom's place watching reruns of Grace Anatomy. I sat up and held on to my abdomen. Then I felt it again, the sudden pain.

I am alone in the house because my mom and Sophie went to the supermarket to get groceries. I did not go with them because I have not been feeling well lately. I grabbed my phone and dialed my mother-in-law's number.

My in-laws are nearest to me. Whatever happens, they can always come over quickly. The phone rings for several minutes before it was answered.

" Bella? what is it, dear?" Mom Carmen asked.

" Mom? Can you please come over to the house? And please bring dad and a car. We need to go to the hospital." I said as calmly as possible. Although deep inside, I am already panicking. I might lose my baby, and I am so scared.

" What? Why? What happened?! She asked worriedly, and I can hear a rustling. She's probably in her room while I called. Then I heard her call my father-in-law and told him to hurry.

" I am feeling a lot of pain in my abdomen. I don't want to call Liam yet because I know he's busy in the clinic. I don't want him to worry. I want to make sure and have my baby checked." I told her slowly. The pain is there again, and I don't want her to hear I'm in pain, or she might panic.

" Oh, my God! Okay, okay, I am almost there, sweetheart. Demitri will follow with the car. hang in there." She said, panting. She's probably running from their house to ours. Then I heard the front door opened and she went in panting.

She helped me to my feet then I felt something hot came out of my private area. I am wearing a sundress, so we can clearly see the blood sliding down my legs. Our eyes widened, and I started to tear up and shake.

" Mom?" I called her attention. Then she shouted for my father-in-law outside. He came rushing in with a worried face.

" What happened?" He asked. Then he saw the blood and my now pale face. He rushed to me and carried me, then ran outside with my mother-in-law right behind us. He placed me in the backseat, and my mother-in-law climbed in with me.

I am shaking uncontrollably and sobbing now. I can't lose this baby. Liam was excited for him to come out. Oh God, please, please don't take away my baby. My father-in-law was speeding on the highway and was beating the horn repeatedly.

I heard my mother-in-law called Liam and told him what happened and that we are on our way to the hospital. I can hear his panicked voice and said he'll meet us there. My mother-in-law was holding my hand and gripped it tightly.

Soon we arrived at the hospital, and Liam was already there waiting with the emergency nurses and doctor. He opened the door and carried me out, and put me on the stretcher.

" You're going to be okay, baby. You're going to be okay." He said repeatedly and kissed my forehead.

" Liam, I am so scared. I don't want to lose our baby." I cried in his hand.

" You won't, babe. Our baby is strong. I know he will fight for us. Hang in there, baby. I'm right here." He whispered. I was brought to the emergency room, where no one is allowed to enter. I held on to his hand until it's impossible not to let go.

I saw his anguished face before the door closes. He was looking at me with so much emotion. The doctor and nurses were quick to assess the problem and ask a lot of questions. The last thing I remember was the doctor injecting something in me, and I passed out.

I dreamed I was in a white place with lots of clouds. I heard someone calling my name. I know that voice when I turned around. I saw Collette coming towards me. I ran towards her, crying.

" Oh my God, Cols! Why are you here? Why am I here? Am I dead?" I asked in worry. She giggled and embraced me again.

" No, silly. You are dreaming, Bels. Don't worry. You are going to be alright. Your baby is going to be fine. I am so happy for you and Liam, Bels. I knew from the moment I saw you that you are going to be my sister." She said, smiling and holding my hand.

" I'm so sorry. I won't be there on your wedding day. But, please know that I am always with you in spirit. I love you, Bels, and I miss you. Please take care of my parents and Liam. Live a happy life for me." She said, and her voice became farther and farther away, and her image is slowly fading.

I wanted to hold on to her longer, but something is pulling me back. I looked around me, and the white clouds suddenly fade, and I am falling into a black hole.