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Maraich was in a panic. He was in the bathroom, holding a pregnancy test in one of his shaking hands. A positive pregnancy test at that, too. He has not been feeling so well and this just confirmed why he has not been. None of the children that Bancoran and he have conceived were ever planned. Yet, both men are truly happy with their son, Figaro. Though, it still cuts deep a lot for the older sibling that their son could have had. And being pregnant for the third time, Maraich was excited but also scared at the same time.
“I am not sure how Bancoran is going to feel about this. I hope that when I tell him, things are going to be okay.” Maraich said to himself as he looked in the mirror. While Figaro is now in his primary school years, he rather tells their son with Bancoran there with him. Regardless, his husband is going to find out and need to know about this. As he exhaled, there was a knock on the bedroom door, suddenly spooking Maraich for a couple of seconds.
“Honey, are you still in there?” It was Bancoran’s voice. Maraich decided that it would be the best time now to break the news to him.
“Yes. I am still in here.” Maraich answered.
“Is it okay if I come in?” Bancoran asked another question. Maraich was starting to feel a bit anxious and nervous but knew that he had to do this. He has to tell Bancoran that they are going to have another baby.
“Come in.” Maraich granted him permission. A few seconds later, the door opened and Bancoran appeared then stepped into the bathroom. Bancoran noticed the pregnancy test in his partner’s hand before he spoke again.
“What does it say?” He asked about the test. Mariach gulped before he gave an answer.
“It…it is positive.” Maraich replied. Bancoran was surprised but not shocked.
“That explains why you suddenly have not been feeling well. You've been having morning sickness.” Bancoran told him. Mariach nodded in agreement then turned to look at him.
“Do you want another child?” Maraich suddenly asked him.
“Do you want another child?” Bancoran asked him. Maraich thought about it for a minute before answering.
“I... I actually do. I would not mind it.” Maraich answered. Bancoran understood.
“I do, too. I think it is time for Figaro to have another sibling but…I do not want you to feel like you have to be forced to carry this pregnancy if you do not want to.” Bancoran also gave his answer, too. Maraich smiled.
“I am not feeling forced to do this. I promise. I was just nervous because I was not sure how you feel about this not being planned.” Maraich explained. Bacnoran walked over and placed one of his hands onto Maraich’s shoulders.
“I am not upset nor angry. I am surprised, to be honest, but it is not in a bad way. I am happy to be having another child with you. We have been together for years and I love the family that we have created together. Adding to the family just makes me more happy.” Bancoran told him. Maraich hugged him.
“I feel the same way. I love the family that we have. Both you and Figaro have brought joy in my life. I am ready to have another child. I just hope that this one will survive.” Maraich spoke. Bancoran hugged him back.
“Do not worry. I will make sure you get the best care and help you when you need it. Figaro survived. I have no doubts that this one will, too.” Bancoran spoke back.
“I just wish that our first would have survived but there is nothing that I can do to change that.” Maraich brought up.
“So, do I. But it does not mean that we can’t still love the one that has been lost. They are still our family, no matter what.” Bancoran said.
“Agreed.” Maraich said back. Mariach looked back up at Bancoran while still hugging him.
“The only thing left is…how are we going to tell Figaro about the new baby that is coming?” Maraich asked.
“We can tell him when he comes home from school. Together. You are not alone in this nor ever will be. Everything is going to be okay.” Bancoran answered. Maraich had no doubts when it came to Bancoran’s words. Nor did either of them have doubts that Figaro will be happy about the news. It may take time for their son to get used to it but so will Bancoran and Mariach, too.
“Tomorrow, I will make an appointment with an obstetrician for you. For the rest of the day, let's just focus on Figaro on finding out when he comes home.” Bancoran suggested.
“Let's do that.” Maraich agreed.
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Later that afternoon, Bancoran returned home with their son, who seemed like he had a good day. Maraich was waiting on the couch in the living room for the two of them to come home.
“How was school today, hunny?” Maraich asked their son.
“It was fun, Mama!” Figaro happily exclaimed.
“That is so wonderful!” Maraich said. Figaro became curious.
“Papa said that you wanted to talk to me about something?” Figaro suddenly asked. Maraich nodded.
“We do. Do you want to sit on the couch with us?” Maraich asked him another question. Figaro shook his head.
“I am okay with standing.” Figaro replied. Bancoran sat on the couch next to his partner.
“Son, there is going to be some changes around here within the next several months.” Bancoran began.
“Are we moving or something?” Figaro asked, feeling confused.
“Not right now but…mama is having a baby.” Bancoran told him. Figaro’s eyes widened.
Mama’s having a baby?” Figaro asked. Bancoran nodded.
“Yes. Mama and I are having another child.” Bancoran replied.
“But it does not mean that we love you any less. It is just Papa, and I will have more love to give and nothing is going to change when it comes to that. We love you so much.” Maraich interjected. Figaro understood but was still surprised to hear this.
“So, I am not going anywhere?” Figaro was curious.
“You are our son. You are not going anywhere. You have nothing to worry about. Mama and I are always here for you. You are just going to be a big brother.” Bancoran told him. While Figaro was unsure how to feel about the baby for now, he felt happy for his mother and father.
“I love you both.” Figaro said. Both of them smiled.
“We love you, too.” Maraich said back. Figaro walked over and hugged his parents. In a way, the announcement to their son about the new baby went well. Now that they are going to have two children in the same home, they may need to find a new place, but they are going to take one step at a time. So, they do not overwhelm one another and their son.
All Maraich hopes that this new baby will be healthy and happy when it is born. Bancoran will make sure of that. And Figaro will one day get used to everything that is happening. Their family is growing, and it is only just adding so much bliss and joy to the household. Maraich could not wait to meet their new child and have Figaro meet them, too.
As long as nothing goes wrong and hopefully, nothing will.
The End