Jia Li followed the doctors' instructions and practiced all her exercises. Her coach was a great help to her, helping her with back massages after practice.
Jia Li drinks more glasses of water as many times as possible, and that made her use the bathroom often. And the more she did that, the more her baby bump moved downwards.
Fu Hua was never absent from her side. He was always there with her, reading stories to their baby and would always be in discomfort when she had contractions.
According to the timing in-between the contractions, the doctor was able to tell she was 4cm dilated.
"Take more walks. Climb and go down the stairs, drink more water and continue with your breathing exercises. Your husband should accompany you and help to massage your back. Your room is being prepared and you can come to the hospital when you are already 5cm dilated.." Dr. Clinton said to her.
"Okay, thank you!" Jia Li said while breathing heavily. She was already tired and was in discomfort. She couldn't wait for her baby to be out already so she could get herself.
When Fu Hua came to serve her breakfast in bed, she wasn't in the mood to eat. She was tired and asked him to send the food away.
"You need strength to push the baby out. You are so young and innocent and that makes me worried about you. Try to eat something." Fu Hua said as he put the tray on the bed.
Jia Li wasn't having that. She immediately lashed out at him. "I'm young and innocent? You should have thought about that before you got me pregnant!"
Fu Hua was taken aback by her outburst. He was deeply surprised and stared at her in shock. He was speechless and didn't know what to say to her.
Never in his life would he have thought that Jia Li would say those kinds of hurtful words to him.
Jia Li didn't care about his feelings. Another intense construction hit her and she squeezed her eyes shut with a hand over her abdomen.
"Are you okay?" Fu Hua asked in worry. Seeing her in pain, made him forget how rude she was earlier.
Jia Li opened her eyes and glanced at him with reddened eyes. She was in pain and didn't want to say anything to him.
There was a moment of silence before Jia Li tried to get off the bed. When Fu Hua tried to help her, she didn't reject his help, as she could barely help herself out.
Fu Hua helped her to put on her slippers, before helping up.
Jia Li walked to the bathroom herself and spent several minutes there. She cried her heart out. She was forced to stop crying when she heard Fu Hua calling out for her.
She wiped her tears away and washed her face before coming out. Seeing Fu Hua's worried gaze on her, she became teary and went into his embrace to hug him.
She didn't mind the baby bump getting in her way, She hugged him and cried really hard. "I'm sorry." That was all that could come out from her lips.
She was sorry for speaking rudely to him, even when he was worried and cared for her. He didn't deserve it and she knew he must have felt bad after she lashed out at him.
Fu Hua's heart melted. He didn't have anything against Jia Li for acting that way but he was indeed hurt. Seeing her cry in his arms and apologize to him, he hugged and comforted her.
"Stop crying or our princess will be sad. I understand that you're going through a lot now but everything will be fine."
"Thank you!" Jia Li said softly.
Fu Hua released her from the hug and wiped her tears before leading her to the bed.
He made her sit comfortably before sitting beside her and proceeded to feed her. Jia Li finished her food obediently before drinking a glass of water.
"Your birthday is tomorrow." Fu Hua said with a smile while caressing her cheeks.
Jia Li smiled and held onto his hands. "My birthday gift is already here and nothing else matters."
"I still prepared a little something for you. I know the baby might come late into the night or tomorrow, so I had to fix a little something just for you." Fu Hua said with a smile.
He knew she will not be in the mood to celebrate when she gives birth, so he had to arrange something for her at home.
"What did you prepare for me?" Jia Li asked curiously.
"You need to get freshened up first." Fu Hua said as he helped her out of bed.
Minutes later, Jia Li was dressed in a yellow sleeves dress Fu Hua prepared for her. She put on some earrings, a beautiful necklace and a bangle. The only makeup on her face was the powder Fu Hua allowed her to rub and a nude lip gloss.
Jia Li put on a pair of flat silver shoes before Fu Hua led her downstairs and into the living room, which was decorated to celebrate her birthday.
Jia Li was amazed as she slowly let Fu Hua's hands go and walked the remaining steps into the living room.
"OMG! I love this!" Jia Li said with her mouth agape while glancing over at him.
"I know you will love it. Be careful of your steps." Fu Hua said with a smile as he walked towards her.
Jia Li's birthday cake had her age written on it '24' and it was decorated with the exact beautiful colors used for their baby's nursery.
The interior decors matched with the cake ? as well. And most importantly, Jia Li was marveled at the gift boxes on the floor.
"This is for me and the baby?" Jia Li asked in an excited tone.
"Yes. Sit, everyone has been waiting for you." Fu Hua said as he helped her to sit on the couch.
"Everyone?" Jia Li asked with a little confusion as she couldn't see anyone in sight.
"I know you've been uncomfortable these past few days and wouldn't want a large crowd, so I got everyone to wish you a happy birthday this way." Fu Hua said as he picked up the remote and turned on the TV.
There on the screen, Jia Li saw a video being played. The video was made with clips from her family and friends wishing her a happy birthday.
Each one of them talked about how they met her, what they liked about her and how good she has been to them.
The way Fu Hua made the video, was very interesting. In the video, after the first question was written, everyone answered one after the other and it went that way till all the questions were answered. And at last, they wished her a happy birthday the same way.
Jia Li was happy and shed tears of joy while watching the video.
"How did you do that? I'm so grateful to you!" She asked.
"Don't thank me. I will do anything to make you happy." Fu Hua said as he hugged her.
After calming down, Jia Li remembered something and said as she left his embrace, "I didn't see you in the video."
