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Felicity frowned a little as she felt another twinge in her belly. She ignored it for the past four hours – the same way she did for the last two weeks since her doctor told her they were just Braxton Hicks contractions.
„Are you okay?“ asked Lyla while putting a veil on top of her head.
Felicity smiled at her throught the mirror. „Yeah, I'm fine.“
„Are you sure?“ she pressed.
She gave her a tired smile. „Yeah. I just can't wait to get back to bed. I never thought growing a human being would be this exhausting.“
Lyla laughed. „You should have asked me before you got pregnant.“
Felicity knew Lyla didn't mean it as a jab. She would never pointed out the fact that Felicity almost had an abortion. She regretted it ever since and made sure that her baby would feel loved and wanted! Back then – almost seven months ago – Felicity didn't know what else to do when Oliver said it wasn't the right time for a baby so she went to the clinic. Fortunately, Oliver found a paper with date, time and an adress of the hospital scribbled on it and ultrasound picture and rushed to get her. True, if he came two minutes later everything would be different but there was no point in thinking about what ifs.
She shook her head to get rid of the memories. „I don't think I would have a child if I asked you.“
There was a light knock and Thea appeared in the door. „Ollie is getting really nervous. He keeps texting me every two minutes if you are getting ready.“ She shook her head with an amused smile on her lips. „It would be great if I could mess with him.“
„Please don't. He has enough on his plate as it is,“ pleaded Felicity.
Her soon-to-be sister-in-law looked dissapointed but nodded. „I know.“ She looked her up and down. „You look amazing. How are you feeling?“
Felicity took a deep breath. „Ready to get married and then just wait for this one,“ she put her left hand on her belly, „to finally come. I have these twinges since morning and it's not really pleasant.“
She saw in the mirror that Lyla and Thea exchanged looks.
„Are you sure they aren't contractions?“ questioned older woman.
Felicity sighed. „Yes. I still have two weeks to go.“
„Felicity, kids don't always arrive on schedule. For all we know he could be born today.“
„No! The baby has two more weeks and if he or she is anything like me it will stick with it.“ She paused. „Or if the baby is like Oliver I could give birth even later.“
Lyla looked like she was about to say something but Felicity gave her a look. She put her hands in front of her. „Okay but if it gets worse you tell me and we will get you to the hospital.“
Felicity sighed. „Seriously? On my wedding day?“
„Yes, on your wedding day! I mean it Felicity! If you don't promise to tell me if something changes then I'm taking you to the hospital right now.“
Felicity knew Lyla wasn't joking so she gave up. „Fine. But let's get me married first, ok?“
***
Felicity knew she would be going to the hospital before she even walked down the aisle because her water broke when she went to the toilet and what she assumed were Braxton Hicks turned out to be contractions. She didn't tell anyone though because she wanted to get married. Oliver told her many times he wouldn't want their child to be born out of wedlock and she was determined to give him that.
The music started and she breathed in and out, praying that their baby would behave and let her marry Oliver. She plastered a smile on and made a first step with Donna by her side.
„Are you okay, Felicity?“ whispered Donna.
She just nodded as another contraction hit her. She couldn't tell her mum that she was going to be grandma sooner than they expected because Donna would make a fuss.
„I'm so happy you are finally marrying Oliver,“ she assured her.
„Me too, mum.“
Once they were standing next to Oliver, Donna kissed him on a cheek and whispered something into his ear to what he only nodded with a smile.
„You look beautiful,“ assured her Oliver as he took her hand in his. „I love you.“
Felicity swallowed hard. „I love you too,“ she managed to get out while feeling like her child was trying to find a new way out of her body.
„What's wrong?“ asked her soon-to-be husband, worried expression on his handsome face.
She shrugged. „You child decided today is as good of a day for birthday as any other.“ She tried to keep her voice as calm and carefree as possible which wasn't easy.
He looked alarmed. „What? You are giving birth right now?“
Felicity put her hand on his forearm. „I think we still have time but we are probably going to miss the reception. Sorry.“
„Why are you apologizing? Why didn't you say anything? We could've postponed the wedding.“
„No! I want to marry you and I'm going to but the sooner we get married the sooner we can go to the hospital.“ She paused. „Please, Oliver! Just marry me and we can have this conversation in a car.“
He took a deep breath and nodded. „Okay.“
***
Robert Thomas Queen was born exactly fifty six minutes after Felicity said I do throught clenched teeth and breathing heavily and he was the best wedding present they could wish for.
„He is beautiful, just like his mum,“ whispered Oliver, staring at their sleeping son in a crib next to Felicity's bed.
She smiled. „I think he is as handsome as his daddy.“
„We will have to agree to disagree on that one.“ Oliver stood up from his chair, made his way to his wife, bent down and kissed her. „You were amazing! I love you! So much that it hurts.“
Felicity put her hand on his cheek. „I love you too.“ She looked at the baby for a moment. „Both of you.“
Her husband smiled. „Is it too soon to think about another baby? I think Robbie should have siblings.“
She laughed. „Can we talk about another baby in couple of months? Sure, I don't want him to be an only child but if I need to make a decision about another baby now then he is going to be.“
„Of course. Take as much time as you need,“ he said with another kiss.