I call this karma.
Remember when Heaven texted Aquarius about the baby being in danger? But it was a lie??? Well, when I loaded into the game, karma answered the phone.๐๐๐พโโ๏ธ
Heaven was in the middle of breakfast when she was hit with an unimaginable pain, her heart pounded like a war drum. We both knew instantlyโsomething was really wrong.
She was rushed to New Hope Childrenโs Hospital.
This time, it wasnโt just a scare. Heaven was bleeding and suffering contraction-like cramps. Things got critical fast. Thankfully, the doctors stabilized herโbut it was clear she wasnโt out of the woods yet.๐ฅ
Dr. Hudson: โHello, am I speaking with Mr. Mahoney? A Mr. Aquarius Mahoney?โ
Aquarius: โYes, this is him. Whoโs calling?โ
Dr. Hudson: โThis is Dr. Hudson from New Hope Childrenโs Hospital. We have a patient here, Heaven Harmon. You were listed as an emergency contact.โ
Aquarius: โIโm the father of the child. Whatโs going on? Is she okay?โ
Dr. Hudson: โ Ms. Harmon was admitted due to severe abdominal pain and bleeding. Weโve managed to stabilize her, but itโs serious. Weโd advise you to come to the hospital immediatelyโshe needs support.โ
Aquarius: โIโm on my way now.โ
Dr. Hudson: โThank you. Weโve given her a mild sedative to keep her calm, and weโll wait to discharge her until you arrive.โ
๐ถThree hours later...
Receptionist: โName of the patient?โ
Aquarius: โHeaven Harmon. Sheโs pregnant.โ
Receptionist: โYes, sheโs in the maternity ward on the second floor. Iโll page her attending physician.โ
Aquarius: โThanks.โ
Aquarius made his way upstairs and was met by Dr. Harmon just outside the ward.
Dr. Harmon: โSo, youโre Heavenโs fiancรฉ?โ
Aquarius: โSheโs not my fiancรฉe.โ
Dr. Harmon: โOhโapologies. Ms. Harmon came in with heavy bleeding and an elevated fetal heart rate. Her blood pressure was extremely high, and we had to sedate her to prevent further complications. Stress is a major factor in this case.โ
Aquarius: โYeah... sheโs been overwhelmed. The last scare she had, the doctors warned her to take it easy.โ
Dr. Harmon: โThatโs strange. Thereโs no record of any previous emergency visit. Are you sure she was seen at this facility?โ
Aquarius: โI think so? Maybe about a week ago.โ
Dr. Harmon: โHmm. Possibly a different doctor didnโt document it. Regardless, if this is a repeat issue, weโre concerned. Sheโs just entered her second trimester, and stress this early on can lead to miscarriage.โ
Aquarius: โNeither of us were ready for this baby... but neither of us want to lose it either. What can I do to help?โ
Dr. Harmon: โShe needs complete restโoff her feet, no stress. If sheโs working, I recommend immediate maternity leave. Itโs not optional anymore.โ
Aquarius: โOkay. Can she go home?โ
Dr. Harmon: โSheโs stable enough, yes. Her blood pressureโs down, but any return of symptoms, no matter how small and she needs to come back immediately.โ
Despite everything between them, now wasnโt the time to be angry. Aquarius just felt... bad. He couldn't imagine what Heaven must be feeling.๐
Aquarius: โHeaven? How are you?โ
Heaven (blinking in surprise): โAquarius? I-I didnโt ask them to call you, I swear.โ
Aquarius: โI know. My nameโs on your file. They called me. Youโre okay to go home now. Get dressedโIโll call us an Uber.โ
Heavenโs House...๐ ๐ชด
Heaven collapsed onto her couch, wiping away tears before Aquarius could see them.
Heaven: โThis babyโs not even here yet, and Iโm already failing. I knew Iโd be a terrible mom.โ
Aquarius: โStop. That kind of talk isnโt helping you or the baby. You have to snap out of this, Heaven. You have to try. Otherwise... your worst fears could come true. Do you understand me?โ
Heaven (sobs softly): โI do. But it's just... hard. I wake up alone every day, and the fearโit eats me alive. My hormones are all over the place, and I feel like Iโm drowning.โ
Aquarius: โYou're not alone, okay? I'm here. I said Iโd support you, and I meant it. Let me help.โ
Heaven: โThanks for coming, Aquarius. I know you hate being hereโwith me.โ
Aquarius: โDonโt talk like that. Just go upstairs, put on your pajamas, and get in bed. Iโll cook us something.โ
While Heaven went to get comfortable, Aquarius rummaged through her fridge. He didnโt say it, but part of him actually wanted to be there for her. She never really tasted his cooking beforeโshe was in for a treat. ๐ง๐พโ๐ณ๐ฝ๏ธ
Heaven, cozy in her bed, smiled softly to herself. She hated the scare, but part of her was glad this happened. Aquarius came running. He was worried. He cared. Which meant Summer might not be his top priority anymore. Exactly what she wanted.๐ถ๐
Heaven: โWow, this looks amazing. Thank you... It really makes me feel... loved, having you take care of me like this.โ
Aquarius paused for a second, wanting to correct that โloveโ commentโbut bit his tongue. No need to send her into another spiral. ๐ถ
Aquarius: โDonโt mention it. But we need to talk.โ
Heaven: โAbout what?โ
Aquarius: โThe doctor says you need to stop workingโimmediately. That means the flower shop stays closed until after the babyโs born.โ
Heaven: โBut I have you helping me with the store...โ
Aquarius: โOnly on my days off. I canโt be here every day. Thatโs why I think you should come back to the city with me. That way, I can keep an eye on you and still go to work.โ
Heaven (masking her excitement): โWhat about Summer? Sheโs not going to be okay with me living at your place. Honestly, if I were her, I wouldnโt be either. And I need to stay near my doctorsโฆ I have Lamaze, checkupsโโ
Aquarius (cutting her off): โIโll handle Summer. And thereโs a birthing center near my place. Itโs even better than this hospitalโthey only treat expecting mothers. New Hope can send over your records. Youโll be in good hands.โ
Heaven nearly squealed inside. This was it. This was her opening. Aquarius was finally putting her first.
Heaven: โIf you really think this is whatโs bestโฆ Iโll close the shop and come back with you. I trust you, Aquarius. I know youโre going to take care of me.โ
๐Me, rolling my damned eyes. This girl really out here scheming while pretending to be weak. ๐SMDH.
But one thing about karma? ๐ถ
She always circles back.๐