Evander

It's been eight months since I proposed Violet to marry me and six months since we both got married. Our parents were ecstatic with our decision. However being a protective brother that he is, Sam warned about killing me if I ever hurt his sister. Hurting Violet was the last thing I ever wanted.

We planned to get married as soon as possible since Violet don't want to look heavily pregnant in our wedding pictures. Violet was the prettiest bride, on our wedding day I was awestruck looking at the love of my life walking towards the alter like an angel from heaven. Life has been a bliss since our marriage, We shifted into our new house after our marriage.

Violet's pregnancy is something that we both are enjoying to the fullest. I loved the pregnancy glow in her face and her weird cravings. There was times she would wake me up in the middle of the night craving for Fried chicken, Pizzas and Chocolates. I enrolled us both in maternal exercise classes which we both attended as a couple.

Violet's mood swings were in a whole new level, One minute she would be happy and the next minute she would be bawling her eyes out because of a simple thing. The best part is that she became a vixen in bed, she would wake me up in the middle of the night to loot my hot body, which I have no complaints about.

And my little man, Archie. He was growing up fast and handsome, his mother began to cry, breaking into sobs the other day saying that her little munchkin was growing up so fast and won't be little in few years. He began speaking few words and sentences and was eagerly waiting for his sibling. He amazes me with his energy staying awake at nights and running around the whole house refusing to eat the so called healthy food his mom prepares for him. He always makes faces and looks at me with big puppy eyes to save him from the torture. My Munchkin.

Right now I finished my work in office and is heading back to home. Ever since Violet entered her second trimester, I restricted her from going to office since she was taking a lot of stress due to presentations and deals. At first she was angry on me but later I convinced her that she can work from home. However Sam took the responsibility of handling the Martin Industries till Violet takes back the reins.

As I neared the door of our home, I can hear little feet running around. Ever since Archie began to walk properly, he was keeping Violet on her toes running all around the house with his never ending energy much to Violet's annoyance.

"Archie, slow down. Please eat the food, my cupcake." I heard Violet requesting Archie.

"Naww... " Archie giggled.

"I am home." I opened the door announcing my arrival.

As soon as Archie heard my voice, he came running towards the door jumping into my arms.

"Papa." He said hugging me by my neck and hiding his face in my crook.

"What buddy, Is your Mama trying to feed those Vegetables again? Hmm." I asked as I rocked him.

"Yes, Papa." He said still holding on to me.

"Father and Son teamed up again? " Violet's voice came as she walked into the living room holding her heavily pregnant belly.

"No, we are just discussing how sweet Mama is, right Archie?" I said grinning.

"Liar." Violet laughed walking towards us.

"How are you and the baby doing? " I asked as I helped her settle down in the sofa.

"We both are good." Violet gave a tired smile.

"Don't stress yourself, Baby. I wish I could stay with you but there were some works that needed my attention. But don't worry, I cancelled all my meetings for a month to be with you and our kids. " I said placing my hand on her belly.

"Thank you, Evan." Violet smiled, "Can you tuck Archie in his bed."

"Sure darling." I kissed her forehead.

"Come on buddy, it's time for you to sleep." I said carrying Archie towards his room.

I read a story for Archie and patted him to sleep. I covered him with duvet and came out to check on Violet.

She was eating chips sitting on the sofa watching TV.

"Vi, how many times I have warned you, not to eat these unhealthy junk foods." I scolded her softly, taking her legs in my lap giving them a gentle massage, settling beside her on the couch.

"I can't help, Evan. I am craving for these foods. " She smiled sheepishly as she munched on another potato chip making me shake my head in disapproval.

"Aaahhh... " Violet shrieked suddenly making me jump.

"What happened? " I asked panicked.

"Nothing, baby just kicked." Violet said rubbing her belly.

"Hey Princess, we are into cricket, so don't practice soccer in Mama's tummy." I said placing my hand Violet's stomach.

"Ouch! " Violet groaned her face twisted with pain.

"Violet, Baby? What's happening? " I asked concerned.

"Evan, I think the baby's coming." Violet said as she winced in pain.

"We need to go to hospital now." I said panicked as I ran towards our room to get the maternity bag.

"Aaahhh... Evan hurry up my water broke. " Violet shouted from living room.

I carried Violet towards the stretcher as soon as we reached the hospital. Our neighbor Mrs. Johnson offered to look after Archie, who was currently sleeping.

"Okay, Mrs. Arlette. You are dilated, push the baby on count of three." The doctor instructed after five long hours.

Violet began to push our baby out as she squeezed my hand tight that it's gonna get bruised. But I am concerned about my wife, she looked so much in pain.

"I can't. " Violet said exhausted.

"Vi, you are a strong woman, you can do this, we are minutes away from having our Princess in our arms, try to push, Love." I said wiping sweat of her forehead.

She nodded and pushed hard.

The cries of our baby girl echoed in the whole room as Doctor held our daughter in his arms.

"It's a girl. " Doctor announced.

"We did it, I am proud of you Love." I said pecking Violet's lips.

The nurse handed us our Baby, wrapped in a pink towel after cleaning her, she looked cute and tiny in my hands that I was scared that I would drop her.

"Hey Princess, I am your Papa." I said smiling at her as tears of joy pooled in my eyes looking at the beautiful baby we made together. She looked at me with big doe eyes and smiled.

She has hazel brown eyes and hair like her mother, she has my nose and dimples on her cheeks when she smiled.

Violet took her in her arms and cradled her, hugging to her bosom.

"She's so beautiful." She cried making me hug her and our daughter.

"Yes, she is." I said kissing the foreheads of my girls.

"Sorry to disturb but the little guy here is missing his parents." Sam said as he carried in a sulking Archie in him arms. Whose eyes lit up like Christmas tree as soon as he spotted us.

"Hey buddy, meet your sister." I said carrying Archie near his mother and sister.

"Wow, she's beautiful." Sam exclaimed.

"Thank you." I said smiling.

"Have you decided on her name?" Sam asked poking a finger on my daughter's cheek making Violet glare.

"Yes." I said looking at Violet.

"We are gonna call her, Adalina." Violet said touching our daughter's nose.

"Adalina Evania Arlette." I said proudly.

"Aadaliinaa." Archie repeated after me making us laugh.

"Let me take a family photo." Sam said taking out his phone. "To post on my insta wall."

"Cheers." We all said as we all posed for a family photo, with Violet cradling our daughter and Archie in my lap.

Everyday I was looking forward to go home to warm hugs from Violet and cute talks from my son and daughter. This small family of mine became my world, the love that started playfully as a dare gave me a Love story that I can cherish and live forever.