Chapter 638: Side Story 1. The Twilight Zone - 20
One thing that Zein never seemed to get used to during his pregnancy was watching the ultrasound. It used to be tiny blobs a few months ago, and gradually, he could see their shape clearer. The most beautiful blobs in the whole world.
Even though he still couldn’t see their shape clearly.
"The twins are healthy and very active," the Doctor explained with a laugh as she looked at Zein’s sparkling yet confused eyes. "They are on the smaller side, but that’s to be expected. Looks very cheerful, though."
"Oh, thank Gods," Zein nodded and leaned back in relief. He couldn’t know since the blobs seemed to be wriggling the same way as the last check-up. "Worth all the back pain."
After entering his last trimester, it felt more and more apparent that his body was different; that there were other people inside his body. He could feel the weight, the pressure and the tightness around his stomach, the soreness that could appear randomly...
Just like how it felt real for him after seeing the house’s construction with his own eyes, it felt more real for him that he was carrying two tiny humans inside his body.
If only his brain could comprehend the shape of those blobs. He knew the biggest blobs were their heads though, huddled together and looking even cuter than his husband. And so, while he couldn’t comprehend it, Zein stared at the wiggling and pulsing bobs with utmost interest. Even after the wand was off his stomach, he couldn’t stop looking at the recorded footage while getting his stomach cleaned and getting off the bed.
The doctor chuckles at Zein’s dazed expression. The guide usually looked nonchalant because Bassena would be the one with dramatic responses to anything, so it was rather amusing to see what happened when the esper wasn’t there. "How are you feeling?"
"Good...I guessed. I no longer have those morning sicknesses, though my cravings have increased," Zein took a seat and exhaled slowly. The increase wasn’t just about the amount, but the weirdness.
"I see that in your weight," the doctor nodded. Zein had lost his abs and gained more fat in his chest and cheeks. He looked more delicate and somehow looked like his mother more. "Well, it’s all good as long as you’re still in the limit."
"My husband is strict about that," Zein chuckled. No matter what, Bassena would make sure Zein ate healthily and did not go over the recommended weight--even with all his cravings.