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20. NEW REALITY

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Time flew by, and Olimpia was growing like a weed. She filled the house with joy and laughter. Bas: Looks like she’s up to something. Sofia: She already knows so much. It feels like just yesterday I had to support her head! Rob: I think she’s looking at me! Do you think she likes me? Sofia is overjoyed. That tiny little miracle looks up at her with such awe and trust. Everything that happened before feels unimportant now, because this moment, this bond with her daughter, is all that matters. Can a heart be more full of love? She had her doubts about telling Bastian anything. " A relationship built on lies is unstable and destructive" —that’s what she always tells her clients. But in this case… wouldn’t the truth be even more destructive? Would confessing help anyone?  She loved Bastian. She truly wanted to be with him.  That thing from before… it was just a dumb, thoughtless infatuation. She still couldn’t believe she let it happen. So foolish and naïve. She could have ruined...

19. HIGH MAINTENANCE

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During the photo session they had a blast, until Sofia ran out of patience and declared she was done posing. She was tired, and that was that. Luckily, her mood improved once they got back home. The latest ultrasound showed that their baby girl was still growing healthy and strong. Future parents were deeply moved. It was good they got home in time. Rob must’ve blown a few circuits and he started a massive fire!  Bastian ran to help put it out, and I nearly didn’t notice he was standing right in the flames himself. Even their poor dog got caught in the chaos… but everyone made it through safely! Sofia, you’re in your third trimester now.  Maybe… just maybe… extreme treadmill sprints aren’t the best idea?  Yesterday your fiancé nearly died, and now you’re trying to out-drama him?  Let’s save a little room for peace in this story, okay? Sofia: Everything exhausts me! I’m so done! When will this pregnancy be over? Bas: Just a little longer, sweetheart. You’ve got this. ...