Ezra's POV
"Thank you, Doc. For taking good care of my Wife and son."I said thankful. Then I scampered. Oh I scampered so hard, if you hadn't been emotional from seeing me cry, you would've definitely laughed. I ran to where my soul was stuck. I ran towards Bella with my heart in my mouth.
As I push thru the door. I yelled at Bella's name. "Bella!"
Bella looked up at me. She's lying on the bed with the private nurse hosting around her. It took me a second to register the fact that Bella is holding something in her arms. A bundle. A bundle that's making noise.
"Well move faster! They have to take him to the nursery again!" Bella urged me forward, tears rolling down her cheeks. A sure contrast to her wide smile.
I hustled. The sound of my baby Boy crying was too loud for such a small thing. When I reached Bella's bed, she gently raised our Boy so I could see him.
"He's all red."
"Because he just came out."
"Oh! OH! Oh my god, he's beautiful."
"Ezra, why are you screaming?"
"I'm just happy! - Hey! Where are you taking him?"I nearly scared the nurse out of her wits When I try to stop her from taking my Baby away.
"Ezra!" Bella hissed, pulling me by my arm. " They have to take him to the nursery. He needs to be taken care of."
"I'm sorry Sir but, we just need him to feel his mother, for the Skin-to-skin contact because that really helps with the bonding. It's a good idea to have your baby lifted onto your wife as soon as he's born,and also before and after the cord is cut so they can be close to each other straight away. You can continue to hold and cuddle your baby later on. Will bring him back as soon as we are done with the babies screening. And for him to be feed by your wife."
I watched in utter dismay as my son was whisked away to wherever. I hadn't even had the chance to hold him, and they were already separating us.
"Ezra!"
I turned around to find Bella crying. She was a bloody mess, quite literally. But she's still the most beautiful woman I laid my eyes on.
I cupped her face, kissing her forehead. "You feeling okay?" I asked her, unable to hold back my tears. Bella nodded, placing her hands over mine. " I love you so much! Thank you. Our son —-"
Bella laughed tiredly."Don't try to describe him. We haven't even got to see him well enough." That made me laughed too.
"You did great." I told Bella. Her eyelids were slowly drooping. "You should relax. I'l be right here When you wake up. Hopefully with our son."
Bella smiled. " Promise?"
"Promise."
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Hours have passed when Bella fell asleep. When my Mom came barging in the room with my Dad. Holding a basket of fruits, balloons and flowers.
"OH MY GOD IT'S A BOY?!" I closed my eyes, praying that Bella won't wake up because of my moms scream. My Mom did have a habit of screaming in excitement.
"Yes." I nodded.
"Where is he?" My dad asked.
"In the nursery."
" Let's go see our granchild."My Mom suggested to my dad in excitement.
"Yes, we should. Before you wake Bella up with your screams. She needs rest."My dad exclaim. My mother look at me apologetic.
"It's fine, Mom." I said smiling at her. "You go ahead." My Mom kissed me in the forehead. And my dad patt me on my shoulder.
"Will be back."My Mom said.
"Take your time, Mom."
They left me alone with Bella. That's when my phone vibrates. I look at the screen to see who the caller is. It's my inlaws. I answered my phone. "Hi Mom! When will you get here?"
"I hope It's soon enough, I can't wait to see my grandson." My mother inlaw said. "This bloody traffic just refuses to get sorted out."
I laughed softly. "Will be waiting. Especially your grandson."
She sobbed softly. " I'm on my way."
"Alright."I said. "Call me when you reached. I'll come down ang get you."
We exchange goodbye before we ended the call. The smile wouldn't disappear from my face, not even for a second. I put my phone away and sat down next to Bella, who was sleeping soundly awhile ago is now woken up.
"You promised you'd be here with our baby." Bella complained.
"Any second now." I chuckled. Bella made a sound of discontent. "Did you sleep well?
"I did." Bella yawned. She was really tired. "But that was because I was on sedatives. Now that I'm awake, I can feel everything throb in pain."
I kissed Bella's cheek. "It's over now. You gave birth to another human. That's fucking badass."
Bella laughed softly, wrapping her arms around me. "I couldn't push my own Baby out of my self,"Bella sighed. "I'm off to a great start at being a mother."
"Hey come on It's not your fault." I pulled Bella closer to me, rubbing her back reassuringly. " Our son is just like us. Doesn't stand by the rules."
The door opened just then, making Bella pull out of my embrace and sit up straighter. "Let me hold him please." Bella exclaimed at the elderly nurse who had brought our son in the room. I straightened up too, feeling my heartbeats rise in anticipation.
"Easy." The nurse instructed Bella as to how she should hold the Baby. Bella followed her meticulously, even though her fingers were trembling. "Hold the neck, right there, good. Always support the head."
"Ezra!" Bella cried out, staring down at our son. "Ezra look!"
I leaned over, wiping my eyes to clear my vision. The nurse excused herself, leaving us alone. "He's so handsome," Bella whispered with a sob, raising the small boy in her arms. "Do you want to hold him?"
I looked down at the small angel, who was staring up at me with his tiny hazel eyes. My son had full cheeks an even tinier nose and thin, rosy lips. His tiny head was peppered with small hair strands. He continued to stare at me curiously while I did the same.
"Go on," Bella urged. "Hold him."
"I-I can't—" I hesitated. He was so small, so delicate. What if my hands were too rough? What if I accidentally dropped him?! I can't hold him!
"Ezra, You're freaking out over nothing!" Bella laughed softly. Our Baby immediately turned to look at the source of the sound. His tiny eyes grew a tad bit bigger as he stared at his mother, listening to her laugh.
Our baby opened his mouth and kicked his legs gently, at first I thought I imagined it, but when he made that same sound again, I knew I hadn't. Our Baby loved the sound of her mother's laughter so much, he was trying to do the same.
"Did you hear that?!" I jumped in sheer excitement, but my hands stayed by my side. "He just tried to laugh."
Bella chuckled again, her face flushed. "I heard that." She looked at me. "Here, you hold him now."
I shook my head."No-No, You're doing great I can't —"
"Ezra."
"I can't, Bella. He's so small, what if—."
"Open up your arms. Quick."
Bella left me no choice but to take him when she pushed our son towards me. I hold his head first, slowly taking him into my arms, trying not to fuck up in any manner. It took me a few more seconds to hold him properly, with Bella explaining it to me using her limited knowledge. But eventually, I was able to hold him in my arms securely.
"See? It's not that difficult."
I hummed mindlessly, not able to take my eyes off my little one. Our baby looked happier now, elated even. His mouth was completely open, and small yelps came out of them as he thrashed his legs wildly. If I wasn't wrong, he was giggling. Was it possible for him to recognize me?
Well if not the face, I hope he could recognize my voice, at least yeah? I mean, I did read him stories every night when he was still in Bella's womb. I felt his small kicks and encouraged him to come out a strong person. I had even tried to sing to him, but had to discontinue because Bella wouldn't stop having laughter fits everytime I sang.
So yeah, if my son could recognize my voice, I'd be the happiest father in the world without a doubt.
" I can tell he's going to be a daddy's boy." Bella chuckled beside me, gently rubbing our babies head." He loves you."
I brought the tiny Angel close to my lips, Peppering small kisses on both of his cheeks. They were softer than snow. He giggled even louder. Had he not been wrapped in the cloth, I reckon he would've tried to hold my finger.
"I love him," I whispered. Our Baby smiled up at me, as if understanding my words. " He's an Angel."
Bella caressed our babies cheek as the tiny one continue to stare at me. I love the fact that my child hadn't cried at all, and just enjoyed being with his parents. I hope it stats the same way ahead.
"Do we have a name?" Bella whispered to me.
I smiled down at my little boy, and looked in his twinkling eyes. "How does Caleb sound?"
Bella hummed." I like the sound of it. What does it mean?"
"It's Short for Kale. Meaning 'faithful' and 'loyal'." I explained.
Bella kissed Caleb's small forehead. Then she kissed my cheek. "I love it. Caleb."
I looked at Bella. The two of us were a happy mess, tears of joy dried on our cheeks. She scooted closer to me and kissed me on the lips. Gentle, Soft, loving. I smiled in the kiss. Bella laughed. Caleb giggled.
" He loves the sound of your laugh," I told Bella, who looked equally fascinated by Caleb's giggles. I kissed her temple. "I love you, Bella."
"I love you too.." Bella nodded, tracing Caleb's face with her fingertips.
"But you're going to love this small prince more."I said smiling at her.
She chuckled."It won't be the same kind of love. Two different kinds."
Bella turned to look at me in bewilderement."What?" She asked nervously. "Did I say something wrong?"
My lips trembled. I shook my head and forced a smile on my face. " I love you!" I said.
Caleb wiggled in my arms again, making me forget about my moment of weakness. "There, there Caleb. Are you hungry, Angel?" I looked back at Bella, who was stiffling a laugh." Will you hold him? I'll get the nurse."
Bella happily took him in her arms. I got up from the bed, staring at the sight of my wife cooing and playing with our firstborn Child. I felt my heart swell in Joy, until I felt like I was flying.
"Ezra." Bella called out just as I was about to open the door. I turned around. Bella looked at me, tears shining in her eyes. "Thank you so much."she said
I chuckled in confusion. "For what?"
Bella shook her head, gently rocking Caleb in her arms. "Everything."
I rolled my eyes at Bella. She doesn't have to thank me. We were in this together.
I humored Bella. " You can thank me with another Baby, wife. This time a girl as I originally hope for." Saying while opening the door behind me.
Bella glared at me. "You idiot." Then she smirks at me. Looking at our son."Maybe in five years." She whispers.
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