A Lifetime With You by Athrhteera

Chapter 26 Alena

Matteo and I were sitting in the gynecologist's clinic, waiting for our turn to enter the office. Some of the women were here with their partners as well while a few were alone. They were reading magazines or scrolling on their phones. My eyes wandered to the pregnant women, seeing some of them had really big bellies. I assumed they were a few weeks away from giving birth.

When I first came here to get my IUD inserted, I was a nervous wreck. Mostly because I read on the internet, and they said it was a painful process. The reason why I wanted an IUD was because it was going to be*****sle-free. With my hectic schedule, there was no way I could remember cating my birth control pills according to time. To me, at the time, IUD was the way to go.

Honestly, it

was a very uncomfortable experience for me. It didn't hurt as much but it was still painful-luckily enough, I took painkillers before my appointment. Now, I was nervous on getting it out because I knew it wasn't going to be a pleasant experience either. Matteo was holding onto my hand as he scrolled his phone with the other hand, his brows furrowed.

Are

you okay, Alena?" He asked, turning to look at me.

Yeah, just a little bit nervous."

"If you want to reschedule, we can do this another day." "No, I want to get it done today. I don't want to wait."

"Okay, but you're I stopped f fidgeting

're shaking."

legs before letting out a sigh, realizing I was a nervous wreck all over again. It was different this time because Matteo was here with me so, it felt slightly calmer, "I'm sorry. I'm just scared it will hurt," my lips curved up into a small smile.

my

I be with you all the time, okay? We'll go get ice cream afterwards if that's going to make you feel better," he replied before pinching my nose, making me giggle. He was treating me like a little kid, as if I was going to feel better with ice cream. Well, he wasn't wrong because obviously, I was going to feel good with ice cream. This was going to be a new beginning for me. I was going to take the next step and I was more than ready. Besides, I needed the change in my life.

My final I year of f residency was coming to an end, and I needed to prepare for my board certification examination. Then, I was going to be able to focus on my specialty. "Ice cream sounds really nice,

"We'll get your favorite, mint chocolate chip."

Ismiled, nodding my head. "That sounds like a good plan."

A few women were staring at our direction, somehow saying something as they looked at Matteo. While I noticed their stares, Matteo didn't bother to look at their direction. He was busy tucking a few strands of hair behind my ear, playing with Chapter 26

my hand and even just staring at me.

He was giving me his full attention.

The women were smiling and giggling. They were probably ogling over him. Well, I didn't have to ask why because I knew the reason why.

My

husband

was s**y, handsome, and d***n attractive. Any human bei

was bound to be attracted to him. I was included too when I first met him at the charity event-he was standing out the most. Even if he was standing in a secluded area, he was the only one who caught my eye.

"Do you know that you're handsome?" I asked, smiling at him.

T

He raised an eyebrow, "I can tell when I look in the mirror."

The response caused used me to laugh before leaning onto his shoulder, loving the smell of his cologne.

He sighed, kissing on top of my head.

Within seconds, my name was being called and we walked into the office.

Dr. Pere

Perez

from us but he could

fine. How

I

"Oh, that's nice. Congratulations,"

"Thank y you."

her procedures-she was the best as many had reviewed. So, many women came back to visit her on a routine basis. "You're getting your IUD removed, is that correct?" She asked, looking at the file. ves, that's

"Yes.

new one or permanently removing it?" "I'm permanently

She

a few things you should expect when you get home. There may be some cramping or small vaginal bleeding for several hours to several days, you can use tampons or pads until the bleeding stops. This is totally up to you, whichever you feel comfortable. Once your IUD is removed, it may take three months or more for your menstrual cycle to return. So, the reason that you're removing your IUD is to conceive, any other contraception methods

I began to feel uncomfortable when the procedure started and within a few minutes, I felt

Chapter

the IUD arms folded up, it felt a bit painful but once it was out, I

closed my eyes for a few seconds

you're done. It's all

me the same thing she said earlier. She also added that I wasn't supposed to have any intercourse for the first twenty-four hours or until any bleeding stopped

hand. She had prescribed me with painkillers in

we decided to go on

lips immediately curved up. He took out paying for

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wallet, grabbing a few

ice cream. Knowing Matteo, he never liked the flavor. He preferred caramel or pistachio other than mint chocolate chip-a toothpaste he once said. "Why

tasted the ice cream, "I'm starting to like

found an empty bench and we decided to take a seat-it took me a while to realize we never had the chance to go somewhere ever since he confessed his

out as a real couple. A real

!

husband or partner was holding onto the stroller, where their baby was inside while she held onto the leash on her dog. A toddler was giggling and walking around them; I immediately assumed it was their

grew older. Maybe, one day it was

just knew I could be a better parent for my children. Even though career wise, I was a busy woman, but I was willing to sacrifice a lot of things for my little

touching my cheek, causing me to look at him. He was wiping a

few times, continuing to look

last night after dinner, but he didn't let me step out of

for the breakfast. She said she was happy

sister was a sweetheart. Matteo

I called

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"What about our contract?

+5

C+

of us knew about it other than his lawyer. It stated everything we needed to know about our marriage. The terms and conditions

Of course, I was crazy not

never said it

want to dispose it.

wouldn't I be?"

"Why would

just thought I'd ask for your permission, too. I want what we have now to be real, Alena. I don't want to pretend anymore. I want everything with you. A future

smiled; my cheeks were turning pink. "I

me softly

"And I love you."

possible to find someone

had come, and it was

fell asleep. We had fallen asleep in the living

I

this morning and

had