One and Only

[Sequoia]

"No Princessa. I don't want to hurt you." He said, laying her down before crawling in next to her. He brushed a lock of hair away from her face.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah smiled gently and curled up against his chest. He was right, she was rather tired anyway. "Everything will be okay. I will be okay,"

 

[Sequoia]

"I hope so." He whispered, keeping her close to him. He fell asleep quickly.


The next morning, he woke with the sun, next to his sleeping and naked wife.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah rolled onto her side, still asleep. She mumbled something softly as she reached out to grab a pillow and hold it against her chest. She curled her legs up around the pillow and buried her face into it.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick chuckled quietly and got up. He pulled on his clothes from last night, deciding he would spend the day with his wife. He went to his desk and wrote a quick missive to his dock's master, letting him know what was happening and if he could have a few days off. He sent Edmund off with it.


then he asked Eloise to bring the local doctor around noon for Kaliyah.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah ended up sleeping in quite later, overly exhausted for some odd reason. She had managed to move some of the blankets off of her exposed body in her sleep, and shivered while moving onto her other side.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick checked on her through the day. Noticing her shivering, she pulled the blanket over her, making sure she was covered.

 

[kailey]

As Rodrick moved the blanket, Kaliyah awoke with a start. She rubbed her eyes and peered up at him, her bare arms stretching behind her. "M-morning Rodrick." She murmured sleepily.

 

[Sequoia]

"Morning wife. How are you feeling?" He asked, voice low. He moved to sit next to her on the bed, running his hand up and down her arm.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah yawned she blinked her eyes a few times before replying. "I'm great, actually. Perhaps all I needed was a good night's rest." She teased with a smirk.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick snorted. "Yes, throw me under the horse. Come one, up you get. The doctor will be here in an hour." He said, poking her arm gently as he leaned in for a kiss.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah accepted his kiss and slid out of bed. Even though it was warm outside, she still shivered as her bare skin hit the air. Quickly, she went to the drawer to grab one of her new dresses, sliding it on slowly for Rodrick's pleasure.

 

[Sequoia]

"You are a right minx, you know that?" Roderick growled playfully, sitting back on the bed, watching her closely.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah laughed and finished dressing herself before going over and kissing Rodrick lightly, her lips soft. "I try, i know you enjoy it." She teased.

 

[Sequoia]

He hurmphed, but stood up with her all the same. "Come on Princessa. Lets go get some food in you." He said, hugging her before heading downstairs.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah followed closely behind Rodrick, a smile permanently plastered on her lips. In truth, she felt great and the developing child wasn't causing her any issues.


A meal was already splayed out on the table, awaiting the two. Kaliyah seated herself and took a sip of the water provided.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick dug in with gusto, not having eaten until then. He had wanted to wait for Kali. He looked at her. "We'll visit Apolline when you need maternity clothes. Alright?" He smiled. She would get heavy. With his child.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah sighed at the thought if gaining weight. She had always been a shy girl, but had never had a problem with her body image. She only hoped that after the pregnancy she could regain her normal physique back.

 

[Sequoia]

"Hey. It's normal to gian thst weight." He whispered.


"Personally, I can't wait. There'll be more of you to love." He grinned, reaching for her hand.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah couldn't help but laugh as they laced their fingers together across the table. She had a bit more of an appetite and successfully ate a healthy amount. Well, a healthy amount compared to her normal food intake.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick smiled approvingly.


After lunch, He led her to the parlour so they could relax before Doctor Persall came.


Roderick settled into his armchair, reaching for his book. Hr patted his lap for Kali to sit on, wanting to keep her close.

 

[kailey]

Kaliyah smiled and slid onto Rodrick's lap. She lay her head gently against his shoulder and closed her eyes for a moment. She made sure to not get in the way of his reading, though, out of respect. She just wanted to be near him.

 

[Sequoia]

Roderick held the book with one hand, the other going around Kali. He softly rubbed his hand up and down her back. Without even realizing it, he began to read aloud.


"...that night, Jack lay on his bed, unsleeping, watching the moon through the bars of his small window, straining to hear the sea that was just a mile away..."

 

[kailey]

Rodrick's voice and him rubbing her back soon began to lull Kaliyah to sleep. Her eyes gently closed as she nuzzled her face into his neck, desperate to be closer to her husband.

 

[Sequoia]

Abruptly, Roderick stopped reading aloud. A man had just entered the parlour. "Darling. Doctor Perall is here." He whispered rubbing her arms and kissing her softly.