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

as she helped me to lay back. Matteo was taking a seat on the one near the corner, slightly further away from us but he could see the procedure being done. "It's been a while since I last saw you, Alena. How are you?" She asked, starting conversation before

How are

I just got a

"Oh, that's nice. Congratulations,"

"Thank y you."

doing her procedures-she was the best as many had reviewed. So, many women

"Yes.

it in for almost ten years now. So, are you going to need a new one or permanently removing it?" "I'm permanently removing it. My husband and I are planning to have a

She

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

down at the equipment before grabbing the tools. I began to feel uncomfortable when the procedure started and within a few minutes, I

Chapter

but once it was out, I managed to let out a breath

my eyes for

It's all good,"

for the first twenty-four hours or until any bleeding stopped to reduce any discomfort or pain. I had no

with a small bag of medicine in my hand. She had prescribed me with painkillers in

me to the park, where we decided

across an ice cream stall and my lips immediately

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wallet, grabbing a few dollars

he never liked the flavor. He preferred caramel or pistachio other than mint chocolate chip-a toothpaste he once said. "Why did you order mint chocolate chip? You hate

the ice cream,

side, enjoying the view. We found an empty bench and we decided to take a seat-it took me a while to realize we never had the chance to

time out as a

!

held onto the leash on her dog. A toddler was giggling and walking around them; I immediately assumed it was their first

to be us when we grew older. Maybe, one day it was

happened with mine. I 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

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

times, continuing to look at

night after dinner, but he didn't let

when she woke up, thanking Matteo for the breakfast. She said she

was a sweetheart.

I called out.

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"What about our contract?

+5

C+

signed before we got married. It was confidential and only the two of us knew about it other than his lawyer. It stated everything we needed to

I in love? Of course, I was crazy not

I never said

want to dispose it. If you're okay with

wouldn't I be?"

"Why would

want to pretend anymore. I want everything with you. A future with you. Cute little children with you. I want to give you everything. I really want to

were turning pink. "I

kissing me

"And I love you."

it was possible to find someone like

had come, and

the trip to the gynecologist yesterday, we didn't do much when we got home. We were spending the rest of the day and night watching movie until we fell asleep. We had fallen asleep in the living room, laying in each other's arms on the sofa. The blankets were too comfortable and so was the warmth of his body. We couldn't even remember

I

work this morning and now, I was busy at

had