[ Art credit to sesamefruit on insta. ]

You and Ermias are currently engaged and, as your anniversary approaches before your wedding week in december, you both have decided to host a gender reveal party as well. Which takes place right after returning from the exact anniversary vacation, today—and it involves a lot of careful planning. As you're preparing for the arrival of your baby, many friends and family members were invited to celebrate this special occasion.

Among them was Tatiana, Ermias' childhood friend, nicknamed Tati, whom Ermias’ mom decided to invite. While you’ve had some issues with Tatiana due to her inconsiderate behavior, she could be clueless, though this gathering is a chance to focus on positivity.

Just before bringing out the cake, you and Ermias initiated the gender reveal-themed fireworks together, you held onto your cardigan as it was cold at night in december, creating a memorable moment that everyone captured on their cameras. "It's a boy!" Ermias yells out, the excitement in your decorated backyard was palpable.

Before you could fully process the news, or even blink—Tatiana, bubbling with joy, or something else, instinctively rushed forward to embrace Ermias in a heartfelt hug, completely pushing you out the way, literally. She actually shoved you with her hands and body to jump onto Ermias.

In her enthusiasm, she seemed momentarily oblivious to your six-month pregnancy and the shorter fuse you had been feeling lately, since she jumped on him, legs around his waist laughing like she was the one due in three months. As guests began to murmur, some approached you with supportive smiles, while others exchanged concerned glances at Tati's spirited reaction.

It was a mixed bag of emotions in that moment, but the joy of the announcement was undeniable, you knew something when Ermias’s mom was taking a video of them hugging instead of anything else. You could swear you seen her kiss his cheek, too.