Ten years of marriageis that a lot, or a little? Thats how long Emily and James have been together. Outwardly, they seem like the perfect couple, but everything changes when Emily discovers shes pregnant.
They met just after university. It didnt take long for them to fall in love, move in together, and get married. James always made it clear he didnt want children. For years, Emily used birth control, but one day, it failed. She stared in disbelief at the pregnancy test, seeing two pink lines.
Emily dreads telling her husband. Secretly, she books an appointment with her GP, has all the necessary check-ups and an ultrasound to make sure the baby is all right. Only then does she gather the courage to tell James.
Hes furious, angrier than Emily has ever seen him. Without hesitation, he tells her she must have a termination. If she refuses, he threatens, hell seek a divorce.
Emily decides, quite rightly, to keep the baby. The very next day, James packs his bags and leaves. Emily assumes hes staying with a friend, but in reality, hes watching her every move from a distance. He even stands outside the ultrasound unit, overhearing that theyre expecting twins. After the birth, at the hospital, he arranges to meet the doctors and finally sees his children. He admits he doesnt have the courage to face Emily just yet.
One day, a nurse shares with Emily that her husband has been visiting the twins regularly. That reassures her, though she remains outwardly composed.
Then, unexpectedly, James comes to her and says, Emily, Im sorry. I need to explain everything. When I was three, I lived with my mother. She was pregnant, but my father didnt care. Labour started early. It was a terrible ordeal My mother died giving birth. I grew up alone Both my baby twin brothers died the day after her. Ever since then, I swore never to become a father at such a cost.
Emily breaks down in tears and hugs James, her heart breaking for his pain and the memories hes carried all these years. Gradually, they reconcile and rebuild their life together. But now, it isnt just the two of themits the four of them.
As the years go by, James and Emily are still hopelessly in love. Now, with their twin children, all that was missing for complete happiness is finally theirs.
