End- 5 years cont.

"Babe, I can't believe you're making me do all the heavy work... You're just eating on my expensive chair!" I stared at Gojo who was hauling in our brown boxes inside his family house. It was a traditional Japanese house that most family clans lived in. I, on the other hand, was busy eating potato chips on Gojo's expensive camping recliner chair.

"Did you forget I'm 28 weeks pregnant with your son?"

Chomp chomp

I began listing reasons why I couldn't help him move. "My back hurts,"

"My back hurts too!"

"I'm carrying a growing baby. You're carrying a box that'll take five minutes of your time, dear. I have three months to go before I give birth." Just when Gojo was going to open his mouth to retort something, I stopped him because I wasn't done. "First of you got me pregnant! You've been wanting to be a father for quite sometime now, so you're going to deal with my attitude and hormones."

"I'll be off, princess!" Gojo ran off before I finished giving him a long lecture.

"Geez..." I mumbled, feeling crabby now. "Try to have a baby growing inside you and kicking you every few minutes or hours... Have no respect for his pregnant fiancée." I began thinking about boy's names for our son. "Naozumi sounds nice... Gojo Naozumi." Thinking about our son made my tense emotions feel lighter.

A quick hand slipped into my bag of chips. Of course, it was none other than the slacking Gojo. "That's a good name for our son." Tilting my head up, Gojo smiled at me and then kissed my forehead. "I wonder whose looks he's going to take after?"

"My boy is going to be handsome no matter what." My hand rubbed my growing belly. I picture the day when I give birth to him. His first cry will pierce the air, making me and Gojo swell in joy. The day is approaching, and before I know it, I'm in the hospital.

"Did you know that other sorcerers can't believe that I'm going to be a dad?! They're so mean."

I snickered from the news because I understood why. "I mean they're not wrong. We are young to be parents, and you tend to be immature at times... but that might just be me since we live together. I hope Naozumi can mature you— Oh!" I paused, feeling our son kicking. "Feel my stomach!" Gojo brought his hand where I felt Naozumi's kick.

Thump!

Gojo's eyes lit up and a soft smile formed in his face. "Wow, he's going to be a powerful man." He knelt down and placed his ear against my stomach. He's in awe at the fascination of my pregnancy journey.

"I know he is. He might probably have both the limitless technique from you and the cursed eyes from me. He's going to be untouchable." My hands combed through his white silky locks. "No one is going to hurt our family despite being the most wanted sorcerers for villains and spirits."

Muah!

Gojo pecked a kiss on my belly and stood up. His loving kiss tickled me. "Let's take a little nap together. I want to hold you for a bit." He grabbed the bag of chips out of my hand and pulled me back on my feet. Without his help, it would've been harder to get out of the reclining chair. "Let's go, my queen."

"Queen?" A new nickname from him? Usually it's 'baby' or 'babe' and sometimes 'princess'.

"Yes, you're no longer a princess. I only called you that years ago because you looked like one. You stepped up to be a queen because our little prince is coming out." He took my hand into his and guided me to our new bedroom.

"You're being awfully nice to me now."

"Can I not? My lovely queen is pregnant, and she's going through more than I am. I'm sparing you the headache." Now he's finally being cautious and considerate of his actions. Thank goodness. I'm tired bickering with him at times.

"It better stay like that after my pregnancy."

In our bedroom, Gojo ushered me to the mattress as I wobbled on my knees before slowly laying down. "Sleep by the wall."

The game of balance was always testing me. I had to be careful about this. I didn't want to lose my child because of my carelessness. My movements were short yet precise until I completely laid on the comfy bed. "Babe, you should buy me a pregnancy pillow that looks like a big seahorse. It'll make it easier for me to sleep since my whole body is being cushioned." It's not easy to find a good sleeping position when my belly weighs a ton. It's also a struggle to sleep on my side because I have a hard time flipping on my back.

"If that's what my beautiful wife wants then I'll grant it." Gojo planted a long kiss on my lips before pulling back and throwing a blanket over us. "Let me spoon you," one arm of his was tucked under my neck and the other held the base of my stomach. "Naozumi is going to be loved by both of his parents." He wasn't wrong. I see Gojo being the cool dad, whereas I'm the strict mom. Together our parenting style will balance things out.

"I love you," I don't know what I would do without him. I don't think I would've been able to leave the house if I had never been engaged to him. My life drastically changed, and I'm not mad about it. I'm very content where I'm at. Gojo taught me so much about life.

3 months later,

"Can't I be selfish for this whole month?! I'm going to be giving birth this week, Satoru! You can't leave me for a mission." I grabbed onto his black sleeve, feeling my frustration watering my eyes. "I don't care what the higher ups have to say! I'm begging you not to go!" My vision blurred from me holding in my tears. "I don't want you to miss the birth of your son...!" My hot tears streamed down my cheeks as I sniffed.

Gojo's face twisted in sadness and irritation. He didn't want to leave either, but he's forced to because of the higher ups. They don't care if I'm pregnant or not, if they want Gojo to go then he has to. Gojo's voice strained, lips quivering as he held my face in his hands. "Please, Ena... Don't look at me with those eyes. You know I don't want to leave at a special time like this."

My chest tightened from this situation placed on us. I wished the higher ups chose someone else than Gojo. They can't take my man when I'm on the verge of delivering my son to this world. "Then don't! Don't go! Don't leave me!" I wrapped myself on his arms, acting like a leech so he couldn't rip me off. I desperately want him here with me. Who knows when he'll be back from his mission? This is a once in a lifetime event that we'll have. I doubt I'll have another child after Naozumi.

I know I'm putting him in a hard position, but he has a choice whether he leaves or stays. Gojo obviously has to choose me since I'm his pregnant fiancée who's giving birth fairly soon. "Ena, I'm sorry I can't slack off this mission." Gojo gently ripped me off of him. It wasn't a cold action but a sense of duty. My chest tightened and my breath hitched, causing more tears to erupt from my reddened eyes.

I blew a fuse. "How is this mission any different from the ones from before?! I don't understand how—" I didn't want to argue with him because there's no point, and I can't stress myself while pregnant. It's not good for me. "You know what, forget it! Leave! By the time you come back I'll have my son in my arms!"

I stormed into our bedroom as I quickly began packing my clothes. "What are you doing, Ena?" Gojo's patient was at its wits end. This tense air was getting to him too like poison.

"What do you think I'm doing?!" I aggressively threw some dresses into my duffel bag. "I'm leaving for Ieiri's place! I'd rather not wake up to a cold bed tomorrow morning!" I hissed out.

Gojo didn't do anything else because he didn't want to escalate my heightened emotions. At the end he sighed, "Fine, if that's what makes you feel better then suit yourself. I know this won't go through your mind at all, but I promise you that I will be there in time for our son's arrival. I'll walk you to—"

"No, I'm going by myself. I don't want you to come with," I grumbled, finally done with my every day and night clothes and I grabbed my baby bag. "I'm going to be leaving now, Satoru. I hope to see you in a few days." I harshly replied, unable to contain my feelings.

Walking alone to Ieiri's place, I immediately stopped when I sensed a presence following me. I contemplated whether I should face that person or not, but I didn't want to put my child into harm.

"Don't be tense. I'm not going to hurt you." That unknown male's voice sounded so familiar, but I couldn't put a finger on it.

I turned around to face the male person, and to my surprise, it was Geto Suguru. "Y-you!" I nervously stepped back as he emerged from the shadow. "What do you want?"

A playful smirk landed on his face. "Oh, it's nothing." He shrugged, coming in closer to me. I couldn't move backwards either or else I was going to hit the dangerous road. "Congratulations on being pregnant! I'm jealous that I cannot live a life like Gojo Satoru." Geto's pointer finger swirled my long black hair around without me noticing his quick movement.

Smack!

"Geez," I slapped his hand away from me. "Why do you pop out of nowhere when I'm alone? If you're not going to attack me then—"

Geto chuckled sinisterly. "I may target non-shamans, but I don't attack pregnant women. That'll be cruel of me. I have my morals." He's got to be kidding me. There's a fine line of being a murderer and being cruel; however for him, he's on the murderer's side. Cruelty is a part of his murderous nature.

"Okay well leave me alone!" Maybe it would've been a better idea if Gojo escorted me. I wouldn't have met up with his old pal. "I don't have time for you— Huh?"

Geto leaned over his body as his narrowed eyes bored into my soul. "Sometimes I wonder," At the corner of my eye, I saw him raising up his hand. I wasn't sure what he was going to do, but I wasn't going to risk anything. I quickly intercepted his hand by grabbing his wrist. There's no way I'm going to let him touch me. "What if you were my bride instead of his? Believe me or not, I was one of your potential candidates to wed you... Yet your elders gave me up for Gojo. Does he get everything in life because he's the strongest sorcerer?"

His presence and weird questioning made me uncomfortable. Why was I put into this situation? This has nothing to do with me. "You have problems. Now get away from me!" I pressed my hand against his chest, using a lot of force to push him away. "I am content with my life. I wouldn't trade it for a different path... And besides, our abilities aren't compatible. I doubt we can even bond if you act like a good monk killing innocent lives!"

"Ah, so I see..." What did he even achieve in this conversation? "We could've been living a peaceful life if you were with me... Till we meet again." Geto mysteriously said, jumping back into the shadows.

"He must be joking... He said 'till we meet again' like huh?" Feeling freaked out, I called Ieiri until I reached her place.

At Ieiri's place, she welcomed me inside. "Gojo contacted me about what happened. I'm not going to say anything to anger you, but try not to stress too much. Gojo will come through on your due date."

"Thanks for letting me stay. I don't know what I'd do by myself at that house." I sighed, quickly adjusting to the new environment. "Did you quit smoking?" It'd be bad if she didn't. If so, then I'll find another place to crash.

"Yes, Ena. I've been clean for three years now! Even if I wasn't, I wouldn't smoke around a pregnant woman."

3 days later, at 10 in the morning,

Splash!

I stared in horror. The liquid on the ground was my water... My water just broke. "Ieiri! My water broke!!" I shouted from the guest room where I slept. This was the real deal as my contraction grew intense.

"O-oh my gosh!" Ieiri's eyes widened from the pool of my amniotic fluid. "That's a lot. I don't think I want kids now..."

I instructed her what to grab and to do since she was panicking. If it was Gojo, I don't know what he'll do. He might be ten times worse than Ieiri. I can see him just panicking and asking if I'm alright, but not even trying to think about taking me to the hospital. "Call that bastard that I'm going to the hospital!" Contraction really hurts; it's like menstrual cramps but worse. "I'm never having a second child again!"

The pain has only begun.

Ieiri did her best to drive fast without getting pulled over to the hospital. "My son is coming out... My son IS coming out! This is what a mother goes through!" I cried without tears, feeling my anxiety approaching. I prepared for this day many weeks ago, but I'm so scared to shoot this child out of me. "I'm not doing the natural way... I don't want to feel anything down there at all!" I did bad research of natural birth. All the women talked about how great it felt for them to do natural but that wasn't me. "I'm using epidural!"

I felt so bad for Ieiri, who has to endure this all because of the higher ups not letting Gojo off the special mission. It's fine if she listens because she can't do anything anyways. All of this will be over when I deliver.

After arriving at the hospital and getting changed into the gown, I was forced to stay in my room until my cervix dilated to 10 centimeters. The doctors said that first time moms take an average of 8 hours before they're ready to deliver. "Oh... If I don't see Satoru... I'm going to kill him with my own hands!" He promised me and Ieiri believes in him too.

6 hours later,

My cervix has opened to 7 centimeters.

On the bed, I laid on my side. "Labor is agonizing!" I said in dread, wishing my cervix was at 10 instead of 7. I wanted this baby out of me. "This is my last child! I don't care! Never again—"

"Babe, what if I want another one?"

I retorted without thinking since my head was filled with ending this day. "Satoru, shut up! I hate you for getting me pregnant, you asshole!" Wait, did I just call out Satoru? Was he really here? "Satoru?!" My voice completely changed from a woman-who-wants-to-kill-everything to oh-my-love-is-back.

"Hi baby!" Gojo popped in front of my face with a big grin. His fingers pushed his black sunglasses up, and his artic blue eyes brought joy to my whole existent. "I'm back!" He opened his arms to hug me in bed.

I went in for the hug. "You actually made it!" My arms wrapped around him tightly. It never felt so great to have him here. "I miss you so much! Even though I talked mad shit about you for leaving me behind!" Despite getting mad at him a few days ago, I'm glad he ended his mission early for this day.

"Yeah, I know... I deserve it. Maybe next time gear it towards the higher ups more than me." He kissed my cheek. Gojo temporarily removed my stress by finally being here. I felt happier now than a few hours ago. "Do you really not want another child?"

"No," I answered in a flash. "I doubt another miracle child will happen again."

Then Gojo changed the subject. "Ieiri was losing her shit when she called me that your water broke. I've never seen her panic." He chuckled, sitting on the side of the bed as he held my hand. "Mannn, you should've seen me. I was busy fighting spirits while I was on call with her...." Gojo being Gojo began bragging about himself, and how cool he was to multitask on the phone. He was so full of himself, but it helped to keep my mind off of my own situation.

"Hey baby," A thought came into mind. "Was Geto Suguru, one of my potential suitors too? I know you were but was he?"

Gojo's bright eyes darkened instantly. "Yes... What happened?" I told him the incident after I had stormed out of the house three days ago. "Ena, I don't know what he wants from you, but I can't risk anything bad to happen to you. Please, don't leave the house without me by your side. I don't know what will happen if I'm not there, and beside—"

I brought his hand up to my lips as I kissed him to calm him down. "I know, Satoru. I'm not mad if I'm forced to stay home because of Geto. I also think it's the best idea too. Who knows what he's going to do if I'm alone again." I knew if I ever encountered Geto again, this time he won't let me off the hook now that I'm not pregnant. The fear for the unknown lingered in my chest.

"Baby, I'm going to have my parents live with us for the time being. More protection for you and Naozumi."

"That sounds great." Ever since I left my household, I never contacted them and I will not. I'm not going to let them see their grandson because they don't deserve to hold that title if they let me be abused.

2 hours later,

My cervix was finally dilated to 10 centimeters, and I began delivering my son. The doctor and nurses were surrounding me, trying to help the process go smoothly. Gojo held my hand to support the ending of my pregnancy journey.

"Keep pushing! He's almost out!" The doctor called, as my face scrunched up from the constant force to bring my son out. My whole face was drenched in sweat, but I still had the energy and motivation to keep on pushing. Good thing I couldn't feel pain because of the epidural.

"I'm so proud of you, baby! You'll be the best— Mmm!" Gojo bit his tongue from my vice grip crushing his bones. "You're so strong...!" He winced in pain, trying to uphold his positive attitude.

"I see his head!" the doctor called out, and I knew this was going to be over within seconds. "One more push!" When I released the last push, our son let out his first cry into the world.

"Wahhh!"

My eyes teared up from this emotional event. My child was finally in this world. All the back pain and vomiting was worth it. Gojo Naozumi is here.

"Mr. Gojo, you can cut the umbilical cord." The doctor gestured to Gojo and there was a big smile on his face as well. In this memorable moment, it looked like he was about to cry in joy.

Afterwards, my bloody son, who's still crying, finally laid on my naked chest. When our skin touched as he heard my heartbeat, he stopped crying and quieted down. Naozumi's peaceful face felt so unreal. I can't believe he's in my arms. "Oh my, he has a lot of hair." Naozumi had pure white hair just like his father.

"He's going to be one handsome child. What a lady killer he'll be." Gojo commented, carefully observing Naozumi from different angles. "You're one strong wife. I love you so much!" I liked when he called me 'wife' because we don't have to get legally married to view each other as husband and wife.

"I love you too,"