Chapter 68: The Crownless Again Shall Be King

The days went by almost in a blur for Stephanie. She slept a lot, puked a lot, peed a lot, cried and laughed for no apparent reasons at all a lot, and craved for fresh fruits, green vegetables and Ranger everyday and every night. She dozed off when listening to classical music. She felt nervous and a bit silly when talking to the baby. She stared in awe at the imagine of the baby on the ultrasound screen but didn't burst into tears. She put on weight but thankfully did not turned into a whale. She gave Tank a bear hug when she saw the custom and handmade teddy bear he ordered from Germany for her child. And on that bright summer day, she didn't yell, scream or cuss at Ranger during contractions, and was eerily calm when their son finally arrived after 22 hours of labour.

Creamy, light milk-caramel skin. Soft red lips. Stephanie looked down at the little boy in her arms and prayed he wouldn't have her crazy hair. And no, she smiled against Ranger's lips as he bent down to kiss her lovingly, little Carlos didn't look like a baby monkey.

~The Grand Ending~