Utterly lost for words, Michael stared blankly at Nicole.
A chuckle escaped her tender lips, witnessing his bewildered expression.
"Yes, I am pregnant."
He blinked a few times. Slowly focusing his senses on his arm, he began to feel something deep within Nicole's abdomen. An existence so tiny, so vulnerable that it had yet to form a heart of its own… And yet the soul, its very spirit surged, responding to his call.
It was life.
Gradually Michael's lips curled into a smile, forgetting about the conversation they were having a few minutes prior.
"Do you know…" His eyes began to sparkle.
"It's a girl." Nicole answered calmly. "Our little princess."
Putting a hand over his face, Michael laughed at the unexpected news.
"A little princess…" He repeated.
