One year… Today marks exactly one year since I said 'yes' to being his wife… to being Katerina Petrova Dragonov… And guess what? My husband is finally maturing!
…Nah, just kidding. Let's not dream too big!
Still, he's a little more tender at times. I mean, now we talk, and sometimes we even laugh together… Yes, it's possible! I'm not saying we've completely stopped butting heads, but it happens a little less often. That's already a start!
And between you and me, Aleko recently became the apprentice of the blacksmith! He always wanted to work with horses, and now his dream has come true!
On top of that, I think I'm pregnant… It's probably Nadia since I'm the same age Katherine was when she got pregnant! I can't believe it—I'm going to be a mother! Me!
But for now, I'm not entirely sure… I'm waiting for Liliya to come over and confirm it before I tell Aleko.
I'm so excited, and at the same time, I'm terrified… If I'm pregnant, am I doomed to repeat history like Katherine? Ugh… I'm talking nonsense! I did everything right—I'm married, and Aleko isn't going to die. He has no reason to go hunting, especially if his wife is expecting!
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"Yes?"
"It's me!" Liliya said, slightly opening the door.
"Ah… Come in! Do you want something? A drink or a snack?"
"No thanks, don't worry about it. Pff… So, should we get started before I have a full-blown anxiety attack? I've been stressing ever since you told me your suspicions… Do you think you're expecting a child?"
"- I'm not sure... I'm late, so I'm starting to wonder..."
"- Well, let's find out right now!"
As usual, Liliya takes out her grimoire, along with some candles and salt… I'm not judging, but… what is she going to do with that salt?
With a smooth flick of her wrist, the candles light up. She's really improved a lot in magic… She recites the spell to open her book, "Aperire, exponentia liber!" ("Open, spellbook!"), then she slowly begins chanting the incantation to check whether I'm carrying a new life or if it's just a simple delay, like what happens to everyone at some point...
Suddenly, a magnificent golden glow appears. It's simply mesmerizing—so beautiful and so reassuring. I feel euphoric like nothing can reach me!
"- Katerina, you are indeed pregnant! Congratulations!"
She had tears in her eyes… just like me.
I'm pregnant. I'm going to be a mother! I'm going to have a baby… Nothing could make me happier than I am right now! I'm going to have a child—maybe Nadia… I hope it's Nadia… Maybe, later on, Aleko and I will have a little brother or sister for her… That would be wonderful!
I've always dreamed of having a big family!
Now, I'll finally have my own little family, with my parents, my sister, Liliya, Aleko, and my future baby…
Liliya pulls me into her arms and squeezes me tightly against her. After all, I'm making her an aunt—and a godmother too. No need to ask Aleko about that; he'll surely agree with me! I'm so happy!
And that's precisely the moment when my husband decides to walk into the house.
Needless to say, he has a pretty strange look on his face when he sees us sitting on the floor, clinging to each other with tears streaming down our cheeks.
"- Aleko, I'm pregnant! We're going to have a baby! You're going to be a Tatko! " I tell him, still wrapped in Liliya's embrace.
At first, his face is filled with complete disbelief… Ugh, men can be so slow on the uptake sometimes—it's frustrating! Oh, look, the lightbulb is flickering! A huge smile slowly begins to spread across his face. Hallelujah! There's still hope for humanity!
"- A baby?" He asks, still in shock.
Oh no… I take it back! We're all doomed! There's no hope left!
"- Yes… You know, a living being that comes out of a woman's belly after nine months of pregnancy… It's called a baby."
His smile widens even more, and he crouches down to our level, pulling both Liliya and me into his arms.
For once, he doesn't fire back a witty remark when I tease him! Victory is mine! No, we are not keeping score for him!
"- I'm going to be a Tatko! My god, I'm so happy! I'm going to be a Tatko! So happy!"
"- And I'm going to be a Lelya! (auntie)"
Wow! I just made two Dragonovs cry… in less than five minutes! If that's not impressive, I don't know what is! I doubt I could pull this off with the Petrovas, though… Not that I'm a sadist or anything… But come on, it's kind of satisfying knowing that with just one word, I managed to bring Aleko and Liliya—two people who, let's be honest, are full of themselves and proud as peacocks—down to their knees! Not just anyone can brag about that!
"- D-do you… sniff… want to… know the baby's gender?" Liliya asks, trying to compose herself.
Aleko and I respond at the same time: "YES!"
I think this is the first time we've ever agreed on something without even discussing it beforehand! See? There's progress! Maybe one day, we'll even be able to finish each other's sentences…
On second thought, no way! I don't want to know what goes on in his head—I'm terrified of the void!
…Sorry, that just slipped out.
Come on, admit it—that was a good one! Please? …Ugh, tough crowd!
"- It's a girl!"
Oh. My. God.
It's Nadia… I'm pregnant with Nadia…
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