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- Story Listed as: Fiction For Adults
- Theme: Family & Friends
- Subject: Friends / Friendship
- Published: 08/12/2023
Life is full of ups and downs
Born 2005, F, from Buckley, United States"How do you feel?" Father Joe asked sitting next to my hospital bed I looked at the priest and gave a tired smile "Like I got attacked by a bear" I replied gripping the sheets bracing for pain I earned a small chuckle from the priest.
He's been coming to see me ever since the bear attacked me I was just by the river trying to enjoy it, yes you heard me right a bear attacked me and I'm pregnant and dying. When Father Joe found out he was devastated and I don't blame him any I would be too if it were him.
I fell into a coma for the first three months of my attack and Father stayed by my side the whole time praying that I'd wake up soon. He got his prayer answered a week ago I woke up right as he ended his prayer I was still too weak to talk but I gave a gentle wave. I saw his eyes lit up now here we are about a week later. "I'm sorry you missed your 21st birthday Alexandra" Ft. Joe said I shook my head "It's ok Father really," I said adjusting my weight a bit before adding "You know Father... I'm going to need someone to carry my son full term...and I know I don't have much time 7 months tops" I said placing a hand on my abdomen.
He saw how desperate I was and took my hand in his "Alexandra...I'm willing to carry your son and take care of him" I look at him in shock "B-but Father won't the congregation-" I started but got interrupted "I don't care what the congregation will say I just want to help you I will be more than happy to explain to the congregation why" he said I smiled and hugged him "Thank you" I said getting choked up with emotion Father joe smiled when the doctor came in
"Alright Alexandria have you found someone to carry your son?" he asked tilting his head "Yes I have," I said responding to his question "Excellent whom would that be?" he ask I looked over at Father "My priest will be carrying my son" when I finished the doctor looked awestruck.
The doctors came in and put us under and wheeled us into surgery after what felt like hours the surgery was finally done we woke up next to each other on separate beds I smiled and reached over and placed my hand on his own he gave a gentle smile the doctor came in and told us the surgery was a success but just to be sure he had father take a pregnancy test I started laughing when I saw father joe make a funny face but he didn't grumble he took the test and ended up being positive he nodded with excitement that he was indeed pregnant with my son I smiled and hugged him were I could reach which was his abdomen area we both giggled a bit. When it was time for Father Joe to leave a few days after he held his abdomen protectively and hugged me goodbye.
Father Joes POV:
As I walked out of the hospital doors I couldn't help but feel sorry for Alexandria's son after all he was going to be without a mother but I made it my goal to protect her son to the best of my abilities and I planned to keep it that way I wasn't going to let anyone hurt Alexandrias, son.
The next few months were quite tiring but I wasn't going to let that stop me today I had to lecture a sermon. I wasn't sure that the congregation would take this lightly due to the fact I hadn't been preaching in 2-3 months.
As I walked into the church I could feel eyes watching me I got ready and walked straight for the podium. " my brothers and sisters I comprehend my presence is a bit shocking but let me explain Alexandria is in the hospital and is dying and needed someone to carry her baby boy I, of course, saw the desperation in her eyes so I stepped up" Father joe said placing his hands on his abdomen showing the baby bump "I hope you all understand that I went out of my way to help another person who is dying" just as I ended that sentence I felt a jolt I held the area were I had felt it and felt another jolt a big smile spread across my face and tears swelled up in my eyes as I announced out loud "he's kicking me..." that's when an uproar of cheers and clapping commenced of pure excitement joy and support lots of support I sighed with relief and continued preaching.
After service, many people thanked me for my kind deed to help Alexandria. Kids and teens all asked me if they could feel Alexandria's son kick I allowed them to some parents had to lift their kids to let them feel cause they were not tall enough I set my hands on my back as the infant kicked the kid's hands they laughed or giggled I even chuckled a bit once everyone had left I went to see Alexandria. I was taking off my cassock when I felt another kick I placed a hand on my abdomen and lightly rubbed it I took off my stole and cincture and hung them neatly when I was about to walk out I looked down and saw I still had the alb on I chuckled slightly and took it off hanging it with the others. I walked out and headed for the hospital when I arrived at the hospital and in her room I was immediately embraced in Alexandria's arms I smiled and hugged her back.
Alexandrias POV
When Father Joe arrived I embraced him in a warm hug when Father told me the banh kicked I immediately placed my hand on his abdomen when I felt my son kick I broke down in tears. Father Joe smiled and hugged me. As soon as I calmed down I embraced for pain as soon as I felt it hit like a 60-pound hammer my body stiffened as the pain got worse Father Joe stayed by my side till the pain went away.
Father Joes POV
If there's one thing in the world I hate I hated seeing Alexandria in pain when the doctors came in she was in another state of pain and I was hurried out. A month passed and I was with Alexandria as she lay on her deathbed.
I was in tears as I held Alexandria's hand she had the wish to feel her baby move again for the last time I guided her hand and placed it on my abdomen the baby moved and kicked under her touch which sent me into more tears.
I watched her smile and take her final breath I silently said a prayer and tried so hard not to burst into tears. I left the hospital after a couple of minutes I went back home and sat in my chair I held my abdomen remembering how happy Alexandria was.
I pulled myself together and said a prayer over Alexandria's son and that he'll grow up strong and healthy. Over the next two months, I included the congregation in praying over Alexandria and that she was watching over us.
"My brothers and sisters today we are gathered here- oh my I-i'm sorry but I believe I'm going into labor," I said holding my stomach I thank my lucky stars that someone had called an ambulance another came up to me to reassure me that everything was going to be ok and in the end, I had a healthy baby boy to look after for Alexandria who I named Alexander and it suited him adequately.
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