Chatper 94


    Chapter 94- Same birthday


    A few weekster…


    Tessa was now eight months pregnant and since she was carrying triplets, her belly was huge and


    heavy. Regardless, she still went to work to prepare for the three months that she would be on


    maternity leave.


    As the CEO of thepany, she wanted to leave things in order before taking a break and since


    Michelle would equally be on maternity leave, Celia would be left in charge.


    “Celia, I want you to work together with Lisa when we are away. Make sure the designs our architects


    are creating are up to standard. Lisa knows what I look for in a design, there’s at reason ourpany


    is now known as the best in Ashford city,” Tessa said while they sat in-


    her office.


    For the period of her pregnancy, they conducted the meetings in her office because, ording to her,


    that was the only ce the babies wouldn’t kick her like crazy. She only had meetings with Celia,


    Michelle and Lisa because the other employees’ cologne was too strong for her


    nose.


    Even though she had banned putting cologne, she still felt like the body lotions or cosmetics the


    workers were using had a strong foul scent. This made her sick so she avoided everyone at


    all costs.


    When her belly became bigger, Aaron had a bigger and morefortable leather chair made for her. It


    was an electric chair that could massage her back every now and then.


    Celia nodded and replied, “Don’t worry about thepany. Lisa and I will take care of it. I’m only sad


    that I can’t take care of my little nieces twenty-four-seven. But expect me to visit every day.”


    Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. When Tessa told the person knocking to enter, she frowned


    when she saw that it was Mia Hendrix, Tony’s sister.


    “How can I help you?” Tessa questioned, her voiceing out a little more strongly.


    This was because, thest time Tessa saw Mia, she hade to announce about her feelings for


    Aaron. Although she never saw her after that day, it didn’t mean she wasn’t wary of her.


    She didn’t want anydies going near her man.


    Mia smiled. She pointed at the empty chair next to Michelle and asked, “Can I sit?”


    When Tessa nodded reluctantly, Mia took a seat. She said hi to the otherdies in the office and then


    nced at Tessa. She said, “I came to say bye.”


    Tessa arched her eyebrows in confusion. “What? I don’t understand.”


    Ma exnated and announced, “I’m leaving the city oriety. I was niging because after knowing Aaron has


    someone who loves him now, I wanted to move on and forget about him.


    Unfortunately, I had failed to move on. He’s just so awesome-


    “Girl, that’s a married man you’re talking about!” Michelle snapped, her nostrils ring.


    She had been quiet all this time but no one knew she was very irritable that morning


    Mia flinched at Michelle’s tone but she quickly recovered. She replied, “I don’t mean it in a bad way. I


    just wanted to tell Tessa to take care of him.”


    “Don’t worry about my man, Mia. I told you not to pine for a man that doesn’t love you. You will only get


    hurt,” Tessa remarked.


    Mia nodded and said, “I know. That’s why I’m giving a man who has always loved me a chance. He’s


    going on a four week retreat so I’ve decided to go with him. Who knows? Maybe he is my prince


    charming. I came to see you because I hope we can be friends when I return. I don’t want to be your


    enemy.”


    Tessa smiled and breathed out in relief. She uttered, “That’s more like it… If that guy you want to date


    hurts you, tell me. I’ll deal with him.”


    When Mia was about to leave, she had only walked up to the door when Tessa stopped her. She said,


    “Wait… why are your shoes wet? Is it raining outside?”


    “No, it’s not…” Mia trailed when she noticed the wet shoeprints she left behind her. She was confused


    for a split moment but then her eyes widened and then she screamed, “OMG, there’s water under your


    desk! I think your water broke!”


    Since Michelle was the one who was due, she panicked. She looked down and noticed that her dress


    was wet. Her water had broken and she didn’t feel a thing!


    “Mia, help me call Graham!” Celia shouted as she and Lisa rushed to Michelle’s side to help her up.


    At the same time, Michelle started being dramatic. “Oh my god! I’m inbour! Is it going to hurt? Tessa,


    how painful is it? Will it hurt to push out a big baby from my pussy?”


    Tessaughed and replied, “Chill… that’s just a sign that you’re going intobour. The contractions


    haven’t even started yet.”


    Michelle supported her belly with her hand and got to her feet with the help of Celia and Lisa. Mia was


    busy calling Graham while Tessa wasughing at how everyone was panicking.


    She sighed and stood to her feet with difficulty, only for a gush of water to leave her core. She gasped,


    mping a hand over her mouth.


    Her water broke too!


    wnen everyone was busy trying to neip Michelle to the door, Tessa grapoea ner phone and called


    Aaron, saying, “Babe, my water broke!”


    Everyone in the office froze. Mia, Celia and Lisa had frightened looks on their faces. How were they


    going to look after two heavily pregnant women?


    Meanwhile, Aaron was in a meeting when he received a call from his wife. He picked it up, thinking she


    was having another craving. However, he did not expect her to go intobour at eight months.


    “What?” He stood up sharply, his heart racing. “Don’t you have a few weeks left, love?”


    “I do. But it’s normal to give birth early when carrying multiple babies. Michelle has also gone into


    labour. Get here quickly! Ask Enock to get my bag from home and send someone to get the kids when


    they knock off from school!” Tessa instructed on the phone.


    Aaron was momentarily lost but he soon came back to his senses and left the meeting. When he


    arrived at the shopping mall, Tessa had just been helped outside by some of her employees. She was


    about to enter Graham’s jeep since he arrived earlier.


    He rushed towards her to help her out and said, “I’m here, love.”


    Reaching her side, he quickly ced his arms around her and said to the male employee who was


    helping her out, “Thanks but I’ll take it from here.”


    Tessa could detect a hint of jealousy in Aaron’s voice. She chuckled and remarked, “There’s no need to


    be jealous, babe. He was just helping me out.”


    Aaron leaned over and kissed her cheek before replying, “I’m sorry for beingte… I wasn’t expecting


    an early birth since you showed no signs ofbour. But I’m here now and I’ll be by your side the whole


    time.”


    Graham and Aaron took their wives to the hospital. Victor was on a one-month leave so he couldn’t be


    of help but everyone knew who the most powerful man in the City was. It was easy for them to make


    last-minute admissions.


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    Tessa was in a big VIP room since she had opted for a water birth to reduce her pain. Aaron had


    researched a lot and found out that this method was ideal to lessen the mother’s pain and it also


    reduces the use of a lot of pain medication.


    “Oh,” Tessa groaned the moment they stepped into the ward. “My contractions have began.”


    Aaron’s heart jumped to his throat. He quickly rubbed her lower back and told the nurse, “Can she


    enter the pool now?”


    “Yes, she can. The water is already warm,” the nurse answered and helped Tessa into the birth pool


    that was filled with warm water.


    Tessa immediately felt rxed when she entered the pool. It felt like she was having a


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    painful.


    She sighed and sat back on the birth pool seat, saying, “This is nice, babe. Thank you for having this


    set up.”


    “Anything for you, my love. Just tell me if you need anything…” Aaron responded and kissed the top of


    her head. “I love you. Thank you for carrying our triplets. You’re amazing.”


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    At the same time, Michelle was receiving the same treatment. Aaron had shared what he had


    researched with Graham so he had also requested for a water birth for his wife.


    Michelle was more nervous because this was her first pregnancy. Her contractions had started but not


    knowing whether the pain would be intense or not was making her anxious. Before this, she had


    researched about what happens when giving birth and the videos she watched left her traumatised.


    “Baby, I’m here. Don’t be nervous. You can do this,” Graham said soothingly as he stroked her hair.


    “Yeah… don’t you dare go anywhere!” Michelle snapped as her contractions became more frequent.


    “I’m in this situation because of you so just stay put even if I punch your balls!”


    “Yes… baby. I won’t move an inch until our baby is out,” Graham replied.


    Soon, it was 2:00 pm. Two VIP wards had two women giving birth at the same time.


    It was as if the babies had nned toe out to the world on the same day.


    In one ward, Aaron held Tessa’s hand and rubbed her back as she pushed their babies out one at a


    time. She had squeezed his hand so tightly but he dared notin because the pain he was feeling


    was nothingpared to what she was going through.


    Likewise, Michelle was pushing her son out in the other ward. She kept hailing insults at Graham,


    pulling his shirt and hitting his chest just for her to get through the difficult phase. Graham took it all in


    like a man. His heart ached when he saw his wife in pain and he wished he could take the pain for


    her….


    However, the only thing he could do was stay by her side.


    It didn’t take long for both wards to be filled with cries of babies. Both women gave birth sessfully!


    A few minutester, Aaron was admiring his kids as they slept on their mother’s chest. He wound up


    shedding tears of joy.


    They looked just like him!


    He smiled and said, “Wee into the world, little ones. Your Mommy and I love you so much.


    “Looking at his wife, he leaned down and kissed her lips, saying, “Thank you, love. This


    Tessa asked, “Did you decide on the names? I want you to name them based on what you’re feeling


    right now.”


    Aaron took in a sharp breath. He recalled how he felt a few minutes ago when he held the babies for


    the first time. He felt like he was no longer in the dark. He wasn’t there when his first children were born


    and now, he was introduced to the joy of holding a newborn baby.


    The triplet girls were the light that pulled him from the dark side of being unaware of what it’s like to be


    a father to a newborn.


    He smiled and said, “I’ll name them Alina, Ellen and Lucy.”


    Tessa nodded. She kissed the babies’ little heads, starting from the oldest and remarked, ” Alina, Ellen,


    Lucy… I love the names.”


    “We will be a big happy family,” Aaron added as warmth spread through his heart.


    Meanwhile, Graham was a teary mess as he held his son. He couldn’t believe it was possible to love


    someone so unconditionally after seeing them for the first time.


    This was what happened to him when he weed his son into the world. He felt so much joy that he


    couldn’t exin.


    He looked at Michelle and imed, “He’s so beautiful and he looks like you.”


    Michelle smiled as she watched Graham with his son. Deep down, she was grateful that he was there


    for her throughout her pregnancy. He catered to her needs, endured her tantrums, satisfied her


    cravings and went for prenatal sses with her. She couldn’t have asked for


    more.


    This right here was all she ever wanted in life. To have a loving husband who made her feel like she


    was the only one in the world.


    “I’m going to name him Gavin. All the men in our family have names that start with G. Gerald, Graham


    and now… Gavin,” Graham suggested. “What do you think, baby?”


    Michelle smiled and agreed, “I think it’s perfect. At least Dad will be happy that you kept one of the


    family traditions.”


    Later on, visitors were allowed into the wards. The triplets were happy to meet their siblings and


    couldn’t stop talking about how cute they were.


    Since Gavin and the triplets had the same birthday, the families promised to hold joint birthday parties


    for them every year.


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