Chapter 43

Kristen’s POV

Three Years Later

I stared at myself in the mirror, running my hands over my gigantic stomach. I had on an ivory dress with lace details along the bell sleeves and the hemline. It was a beautiful dress, and it made me feel strong and confident: something I had been struggling with in my last trimester.

“You look fantastic,” Melody said, from behind me.

I whirled around and smiled. “You’re here! I didn’t even hear you come in.”

“You were too busy admiring yourself in the mirror.”

I rolled my eyes. “More like lamenting the state of my body.”

“Don’t be ridiculous,” she said. “You’re glowing.”

“Am I?” I asked. “I think I’m just sweating.”

She shook her head at me. “I can’t believe you’re going to have a baby.”

“Neither can I,” I admitted. “I’m excited, though.”

“So…what are you having?” Melody asked, with raised eyebrows.

I laughed. “I couldn’t tell you even if I wanted to,” I said. “We don’t know.”