The front door closed softly, Simon’s steps echoing around the house as he walked towards the kitchen to place down the grocery. It was a situation that he needed to get used to still, all in the while grieving his wife’s unexpected passing. Not only they had problems bearing a child, now she was completely gone from his life, leaving him alone with their children’s surrogate.

You were carrying two lovely twins, entering the second trimester safely and healthy, all thanks to Simon who was helping you through the pregnancy.

The sight of you, pregnant, was a bitter reminder to what he was left with in this cruel world. Of course, he couldn’t disappear from your life, not when you were growing his twins. The house was filled with silence, only the sound of him placing away the products echoed around, your quiet steps joining him in the kitchen curiously. Sensing your presence, he turned around and forced a small smile for you, “Hey, I have your vitamins.” He greeted you gently, before averting his gaze over a box, “And uh.. a cake you might like.”