Chapter 18

***2 Weeks before due date***

Kelly was tired. Her back hurt. Her ankles were swollen. She didn't fit into any clothes and she felt like a beached whale. She was going to kill the person who said being pregnant is a wonderful experience. She wanted to kill Alex for getting her up the duff. She wanted to sit down with a massive tub of Ice-Cream and ignore everyone.

No such luck.

Alex and Christian were in the kitchen discussing their plan for his return and Layla was trying to keep Kelly from going on a murdering spree.

"Look on the bright side. You only have a few weeks to go!" She chirped and Kelly smiled weakly.

"A few weeks is a long time when you feel like utter shit Lay. Even you know that."

"Kel, I never got a chance to think about giving birth. I got married, nearly killed and became a mom within 48 hours. Your lucky, you gt a chance to prepare." Layla was right but the only thing Kelly had sorted was a birthing plan and an overnight bag. She hadn't thought of names and they hardly had any clothes (apart from merch T-Shirts from the wrestlers.

They heard the faint voices get louder as Alex and Christian came through with coffee or everyone. Kelly growled as she was handed a juice-box. Layla may have been obsessed with them during her pregnancy but Kelly couldn't stand the sight of them.

"You all set for the arrival of mini Riley?" Christian asked, taking a sip from his mug. Kelly shook her head while Alex nodded. Layla found this hilarious and fell about laughing.

"Where are your kiddies today?" Kelly asked. Layla sighed.

"Randy and Sam took them so we could have a little break. Lily has driven me wild!" She answered. Layla loved her children more than life itself but Kelly could see she was struggling.

"Well anytime you need a break you know where to take them... We are their godparents after all!" Alex cried cheerily. All three people stared at him.

"Alex it may not have crossed your mind but your wife is about to give birth to your child." Christian said with a stern tone. Alex facepalmed.

"It slipped my mind?" he joked and Kelly smiled.

Kelly was sitting on the sofa scrolling through twitter that night when a horrible cramp made her double over in pain. She expected them to stop but they just kept coming. Layla had told her when the first cramp hit, the best thing to do was phone the midwife. Kelly never got that far as she raced to the bathroom, emptying her stomach. The pain was so bad that it made her sick. Alex heard her and bolted through to see her. Seeing her like that made his heart crumple. He knelt beside her and stroked her back, trying to soothe her. She had gone a funny green color and her hand was protectively holding the bump. She finally stopped and Alex got a good chance to talk.

"Do you think the baby's coming?" He asked. Kelly half laughed and half cried.

"I'm not due for three weeks. Its just an upset tummy." She stroked his cheek before making her way towards the stairs. Alex switched off all the lights before following her up. He helped her change into a pair of shorts and a vest top since it was a little warm that night. She made herself comfortable before grabbing his arms and making them encircle her, making her feel safe as she drifted off to sleep.

Kelly slept for three hours before she felt a tremendous amount of pressure just below her bump. She woke up screaming and panting and Alex was by her side in a flash.

"Babe, Are you okay?" He sat just in front of her, a hand on either of her knees. She breathed deeply, in and out. Alex matched her breaths and she slowly relaxed.

"For a second there, I thought the baby was coming." Kelly laughed, as did Alex.

Their laughing was cut short by the almighty whooshing sound that filled the room. They both looked don to see a puddle of what looked like water on the floor. Kelly snapped her head up, looking straight at Alex. Her waters had just broke and she wasn't due for another three weeks. She started to cry hysterically as Alex picked up the phone and rushed around at the same time to pick up clothes.

"Hello?" A friendly voice said. Alex panicked, not being able to think.

"My wife's waters have just burst. She isn't due for another three weeks and I'm about to take her to the hospital." He babbled, running around like a mad chicken while Kelly sat sobbing on the bed. The woman rambled on about being ready at the entrance but Alex just answered with, Yes, YES and OKAY! before hanging up and picking up his sobbing wife. The bag was slung over his bag and he lifter Kelly into his arms bridal style. She cried in pain as he thundered down the stairs, locking the door in the process. He threw the bag into the back seat and Kelly clambered into the front.

"Alex, I have a bad feeling about this." She whispered, her cheeks were pink but tear stained. Alex shut out the possibility and held her hand.

"As long as I drive carefully, We will be OK." He squeezed her hand reassuringly and pulled out of the driveway. He had to concentrate on the road as he could feel how nervous Kelly was. They had lost their first baby through a car crash and they weren't about to make the same mistake twice.

They arrived at the hospital in excellent time. Kelly was now screaming and her contractions were minutes apart. A nurse came out with a wheelchair and as soon as Kelly was sitting in it, everything happened in fast forward. As soon as he had parked the car, he called Layla, Lori and Sam to tell them the news. Once he eventually got into the hospital, Kelly was already in a hospital gown and leaning heavily on the bed.

"The doctor says I'm seven centimeters dilated!" Kelly screamed as a new wave of contraction flooded her system. Alex had done his research and he knew what that meant.

"Babe thats great! Only three more to go!" He stood beside her, not knowing whether to comfort her or leave her. He decided to go with the contact option and he helped Kelly onto the bed while she gripped onto his hands. He grimaced a little at the pressure she was putting on his hands but quickly thought about her being in more pain. Then he stopped. Kelly had stopped crying and was now puffing air in and out of her lungs. Kelly had refused any drugs or medicine to help the pain and it make Alex wince. Kelly suddenly screamed out and Alex jumped.

"I need to push! I really need to push!" She yelled and the nurse came back over. She had a quick look at Kelly before smiling.

"Well your dilated fully. We will start your pushing in just a moment." The nurse scurried around, getting a swivel table at the ready. Alex stood close to Kelly's head as she put both her hands on his one. He then took both her hand in his while she pushed.

"AAAARRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHH!" She yelled. Alex studied the look on the Midwife's face. It turned from glee to shock horror in a matter of seconds. She whispered something to the other doctor and he scurried outside. Kelly pushed again. This time, nearly crushing the bones in his hand. He squeezed back.

"Come on Kel, You can do it!" The nurse had the same look on her face and Alex felt worry build up inside him. His worry died down when the baby was handed to them. It was a little boy and he had one single curl of platinum blonde hair. Kelly smiled as she started to relax, her baby boy in her arms. He reached a hand out from under the blanket and it lightly collided with Kelly's nose. They both laughed.

"He's going to be a little bruiser when he's older. Just like Mommy and Daddy!" Alex grinned as the nurse took him away to get cleaned up. The midwife took Kelly's hand.

"That was Excellent Mrs Riley. Do you think you could do it again?" Kelly laughed.

"Not for a long time." Alex chuckled along with her. The expression on the nurse's face turned stony.

"Well my dear, you don't have an option. Your other baby will be along in just a few seconds." The nurse smiled and walked to the corner of the room. Kelly looked at Alex her eyes wide. SHe was about to say something when she felt that now familiar urge build up in the small of her back. She really was going to have another baby! Alex gripped her hands as tears started to fall down both of their faces. Kelly pushed, silently this time. She pushed three times before the nurse sat back.

"We're going to use the forceps." She stated, pulling a long flat, scissor like instrument from the table. Kelly winced as she pushed again. This time, stronger and longer than she ever had before. She turned a bright shade of pink. And then the pain was gone. Cries of a baby filled the room and Kelly threw her head back exhausted.

"Congratulations. It's another boy." Kelly sobbed as Alex was given the newborn.

"Kelly. You just delivered twins." He whispered, kissing her forehead. She closed her eyes to savour the moment, being brought out of it when their other baby was brought back in. Kelly was given both children and she held them perfectly. It was like she knew how to do it and Alex stood back while he snapped a picture. Kelly beamed down at her two gorgeous baby boys.

"Names?" The nurse asked. Kelly shrugged and Alex thought about it for a while.

"I liked the name Cayden from the start. We could call this little man Jayden." He smiled and Alex smiled back.

"Cayden and Jayden." Kelly grinned. "I like it." Alex kissed her forehead.

"Can I go and get your mad friends to come and meet them?" Kelly groaned sarcastically but nodded.

"WAIT! We need to discuss god parents!" She began to panic

"Double god parents. Layla and Christian share Jayden with Lori and Sheamus and Cayden can have Sam and Randy and..." Alex was stumped.

"MIKE AND MARYSE!" Kelly yelped. They both nodded and Alex went to find their friends.
Their reactions to the babies were hilarious. nobody knew it was twins so when they came in, The following happened;

Christian handed over fifty bucks to a foot tapping Layla. An obvious bet considering she was adamant they were having more than one. Sheamus burst out laughing before slapping Alex on the back. Sam did a double take and had to take Randy out anyway because he walked into the door. And Lori? She passed out.

Throughout all this, Kelly was happy. She was content with where her life was. She had the craziest bunch of friends in the world. A husband that she adored and that adored her and she now had not only one miracle baby but two.

Life was perfect.

FINIIIIIIISHED!

I absolutely loved this story. I loved the storyline and especially the characters. I hope you liked it too! Dont forget to review and check out my new story which will be up tomorrow!

I love you all so much!
Amanda XoXo