CHAPTER 49 - THE PRENATAL DAY
Before Eric and Liliana left, they hand over some lunch and fruits for her to eat. As soon she was alone, Courtney opened the meal and eat it but when she started to bite the raspberry she began throwing up like crazy so she rushed inside the bathroom and called her secretary.
“Here come along and sit.” Nathalia heard the faint yell so she immediately run inside the bathroom and she saw Courtney sitting on bathroom floor.
She tied her hair in a bun while trying to reach the nearest paper towel to wipe her Boss’s face. Courtney doesn’t know how long she stayed on the flow emptying her stomach out but it was draining her. “I didn’t know being pregnant will be this hard.” Courtney spoke after she gained a little energy.
“You didn’t thought of that when you’re making it. All you care was the pleasure and how good he is on making you cum.” Nathalia commented with a little sarcasm.
“Shut it, don’t you think I’m paying for the consequences?” Courtney tried standing up little by little and Nathalia was there to assist her.
“Have you eaten your lunch yet?” Her secretary can’t remember if her friend/Boss did have one.
“I did, Mrs. Venoso brought me some raspberry and sandwich but I guess this peanut here doesn’t like the taste since my face has been facing the toilet seat for half an hour now.” Courtney joked.
“I’ll make you some chamomile tea to calm her stomach and get you my crackers, wait here and don’t move preggo.” Nathalia ordered.
After few minutes, the lovely and friendly Secretary returned with two packs of crackers and a mug of hot beverage. Automatically the smell of tea made Courtney’s tummy grumbles and she started eating the crackers with pickles on top.
“Thanks for this, Nat.” Courtney say between her munch.
“It’s okay I guess that crackers works like magic on your rebelling stomach.” Nathalia teased.
“Definitely! By way, have you talked to Nic-Nic?” Courtney asked after sipping the tea.
“I called him but I didn’t reach his phone so I just left him a message.” Her secretary answered.
“Nat, I know you’re worried about him but I trust Mrs. Venoso and Eric they will not let that happen. I gave you my word too I will stop that investigation to keep your brother’s secret safe.” Courtney is sure to make that promise happen.
“I am not worry about his sexuality being revealed in fact that would be much better you know so he can finally be out of the closet but I can’t guarantee our Dad’s reaction on that.”
“He will be disappointed for sure considering my brother is the only man who happens to have a uterus outside his penis.” Nathalia commented laughing.
“You are so alike your brother.” Courtney laughed so hard.
“Anyway, today is your schedule to your Gynecologist, right?” She reminded her.
“Yes it is.” Courtney saw the mark on her calendar.
“I could join you if you want since I don t know if my bother will show up to your appointment.” Nathalia offered.
“Sure, I would like to have some company with this condition you never knew when the next morning sickness attack will be.” Courtney finished the last drop of tea.
“All right. I’ll just gather my things outside while you close down your laptop then we can leave.” Her secretary suggested since it was time saver for both of them.
The location of Courtney’s Doctor is on the same building and it took them twenty minutes to get there since there are a lot of people waiting for the elevator. They reached the floor and were advised by the nurse to sit at the waiting area and her name will be called. She filled up the patient’s information and submitted it to the standby Nurse. After another ten minutes, it was Courtney’s turn so she entered the Clinic together with Nathalia.
“Hi I’m Doctor Sartori, please have a seat.” The Doctor smiled at them.
The forty five years old Doctor introduced herself to Courtney and told her a bit of her achievements. She was an Excellence Awardee in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology for two years. There are also other recognitions that she receives making Courtney at ease with her.
“I am Courtney Montini.” She also introduced herself and gave bits of information about her work.
Nathalia also tells something about herself making the three of them get along as they understood and respect each other’s line of work. They even exchanged their business cards for future references.
“Let’s get your baby checked.” Doctor Sartori stood up and takes her stethoscope.
Courtney was instructed to lie down on the bed and explained the procedure that they will do. The friendly Physician tells it’s an ultrasound, wherein she is holding a hand-held device like wand that will be placed on the stomach. She applied a cold gel on Courtney’s abdomen and began moving the device to find the fetus.
“This is your baby’s heartbeat.” The Doctor pointed on the screen as she keeps gliding the device with the gel.
As soon as Courtney heard the sound the image is created and she touched the monitor and immediately fell in love with her child. The Physician printed two copies of the image and gave it to Courtney as her record and souvenir.
“Your baby seems healthy based on the heartbeat but since you are still on early stage of your pregnancy, I strongly recommend to stay away from stress and working overload.” The Ob-gyn advised her.
“I will for sure.” Courtney answered.
“I will also give you prescription for your blood to support fetal growth and your maternal health.” Doctor Satori added while scribbling.
Courtney took them and she made sure to put on her calendar about her next visit with her Doctor. As soon as they bid goodbye Nathalia instructed her to lay-low on her work because she needs to be cautious now.
“Looks like I have a lot of scheduling to do for a month.” Her Secretary was right about that.
“You bet you will.” Courtney agreed half smiling.
“What’s with the sour face? Earlier you’re smiling like a lunatic when your baby is on screen and now you look like you’re about to go to a funeral?” Nathalia joked.
“I was just thinking about what Eric and Liliana said.” Courtney admitted.
“Claudia just mentioned not to put yourself on stress and yet here you are thinking of it.” Nathalia reminded her.
"How can I do that if the father himself giving me the outmost care?" Courtney gave a sarcasm answer.
“Give your head a rest about hi; just focus on your health and the baby's health." She held her tummy.
"I will try Nat. Thanks for coming with me anyways." Courtney hugged her.
"No worries, now let’s drive you home.” Nathalia linked her arm with her as they stepped in the elevator.
They proceed to the basement where the car is parked and took Courtney to her brother’s place. As they reached Nicolo’s pad, he was already making dinner since the women are expected to arrive for their movie marathon weekend schedule.
