***
A month later
Jini, Helen, Sam and Eliana were resting on the veranda, while Mike and Mikael were busy preparing dishes for the four pregnant ladies.
- I'm so happy that we finally managed to finish with the party arrangements. Sam said.
- Yeah, me too. The costumes are ready as well. Helen said.
- We should reward Mike and Mikael. It's been hard on them taking care of four pregnant ladies. Jini said.
- How about we all go to the spa tomorrow before the party? We can also eat out. Eliana said.
- That's a great idea mom. They need to take a break from all that we put them through.
- I'll make the reservations then. Sam said.
- How about we keep this a secret from them? Helen said.
- What are you ladies whispering? Planning something bad? Mikael said with a grin on his face.
- Planning a baby shower. Eliana answered smiling at her husband.
- Aren't you tired for all the planning you all did for the masquerade party? Mike said as he came to join them.
- We can go inside now to eat. Everything is ready.
- Finally, we are all starving...
- Then lets dig in...
As soon as Sam said those words, she stopped right before entering the house and said:
- Take me to hospital, my water broke...
***
Later at the hospital
- Aunt, uncle, over here. Jini waved at Sam's parents.
- Jini how is Sam? The baby?
- Aunt, the doctor in charge took Sam into the delivery room. We are still waiting for news.
- I have to call Erick to let him know.
- Aunt I already called him. He's on his way here. I told him to call Sam's husband and tell him to come straight to the hospital since he was supposed to arrive tonight from the world tour.
- Thank you, dear. I'm glad that you're here. When I get my hands on Erick he'll hear from me for a month. How can he make Sam work in a planning a party when she was almost to give birth? So what if his wife gave birth? His sister doesn't matter to him?
- Aunt, calm down. Sam's fine. We helped her with the party so that she can rest. For what I understand from the doctor she was supposed to give birth tonight. Besides, I know that you love and adore Lana and her baby.
- You're right, but that doesn't give Erick the right to treat his sister the way he did.
- Mom, stop talking bad things about me. Erick said as he hugged his mom.
- You know I love Sam and I wouldn't put her in danger. She is more stronger than you know. Besides I arranged people from the company to help with the heavy stuff. You know that Sam is very good at planning everything.
- I'll forgive you only if you take me out to dinner for a week.
- A week?
- Do you want a month?
- No, no. A week is fine.
- Hi, Jini. How are you? How is the baby?
- I'm fine. The baby is fine. You can go to the others. I need to call my parents and my brother to let them know that Sam is giving birth.
- But, you'll be in trouble if aunt and uncle, and even Bryan were to find out that you're married and also that you're pregnant.
- They won't find out. The costume for the masquerade party will hide the fact that I'm pregnant.
- I forgot about the party. I think it should be best if we cancel it.
- No, don't you dare to do that. We worked a lot for this party.
- Okay. I won't. I'll go to the others.
- Make sure to call me if something happens. I'll go outside to call my family.
- Sure thing.
Jini went outside and called first her parents to let them know that Sam is giving birth. Then she called her brother:
- Bryan, Sam is giving birth. You said to let you know when that will happened. No, I'm sorry I don't have any news about Mark to tell you. Okay. I'll see you in the morning. Bye.