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I want to conquer this world and make it my bitch. I am going to graduate top of my class in Columbia. I am going to achieve my dream and rub it in everyone's faces. In the faces of those who doubted me or belittled me for no reason.
I am smart, determined, and caring. The world won't change me. It won't take that from me. This is my time, my time to explore, to learn, and to grow more than just academically.
Time to unpack and start a new journal as my freshman year of college begins.
I closed her senior year, feeling so close to my Rose. I know all about her high school years. The knowledge of her torments, depression, bullying, and small happy moments will forever reside in me. Everything that's happened to her has shaped her into this fierce, fiery woman before me. She didn't let it defeat her. She climbed to the top with a set goal, and she took what she deserved. She's a champion already.
Keep fighting my Rose.
Chapter 48
Olive's P.O.V.
The morning sickness has been easing as time passes. I wake every morning and stare at the now outdated ultrasound pictures. Today we are going to a gender reveal ultrasound place. We'll get to see our little bean again.I wonder what it'll be? Boy or girl?
"I can't wait to see my little bud again." Lucas smiled at me. I nodded, leaning against him, feeling the same excitement.
"What do you think, boy or girl?" I asked him.
"Girl. She'll be my little Rosebud." He nodded looking only at the ultrasound picture held onto the fridge by an old floral magnet.
"I say boy. He'd be my little Knight," I countered with a smile.
We walked hand in hand towards the front door, seeing our reflection in the tinted glass. The place felt like an overly decorated doctor's office with pink and gold frills. They want to freeze their clients stiff as I froze my ass off, waiting to be called. Lucas held me close, providing me with some warmth. About 15 minutes later, we were called to follow the technician. She led us to a side room with a door that wouldn't close all the way. Goosebumps erupted all over my arms as the chill air hit me. It was colder here than in the lobby.
I lay on the frozen vinyl examination table, lifting my shirt as the technician instructed. The cold air was uncomfortable, but the moment my eyes landed on the growing baby inside me, it didn't matter anymore. My eyes misted over again. I guess they will have the same response anytime I see my child. I felt Lucas' large hand in my own as he squeezed it. We watched as the technician maneuvered the wand over me.
She's a girl!
"Congratulations, guys. You're having a girl!" The technician announced as she snapped a picture between our child's legs with the words,it's a girl,over it.
We spent a few minutes watching and seeing our baby look more like a baby. She was beautiful, but still so small. I couldn't help the tears streaming down my face from the pure joy and love I felt. Lucas wiped them away, but his eyes were pink and misted, too. I was happy to see he was willing to cry over our child. He loved his little Rosebud as much as I.
"What do you think?" Lucas asked as he spun around the center of the room. It was gorgeous with its glass walls and ceiling. This place was beautiful inside and out, absolutely perfect for our wedding.
"I love it!" I exclaimed with a smile.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was like this little oasis tucked away in one of the largest cities in the world. There were a plethora of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns. There were shrub roses, tall bearded irises, grandiflora roses, and so many more beautiful flowers planted here. It made this place look so beautiful. The colors were vibrant and laid out perfectly.
A beautiful lily pool sat outside the glasshouse, and the view left an indelible impression on me. Perennial and annual flowers bordered two large rectangular pools. There were water lilies and lotus scattered throughout. Tulips surrounded the west side of the pool, along with alliums and other spring bloomers. Since we'll be having our wedding in the fall after our baby girl is born, they probably won't be in bloom anymore. Still, this place was magically beautiful and felt absolutely perfect for tying my life together with Lucas'.
"I like it too." Lucas beamed his beautiful smile at me.
We walked around more before we found our tour person again and decided to book our day—September 28th, before it gets too cold, but not until after the summer heat. We had thought about our date for a few months. My mind barely had room for school between wedding and baby planning.
Thankfully, my grades have not slipped in the slightest, but I do get a lot of looks when I enter my class with my rounded stomach. I often feel their stares and judging gazes on me, but I ignore them. They mean little to nothing; the only opinion that matters is that of mine and Lucas, and we are currently over the moon.
Lucas paid to have me get an ultrasound every month so we could see our baby. This is the one time I'm happy he's rich. It's a lot less stressful to plan a wedding when you don't have to worry about a budget, or where the money will come from. After this, I'm going wedding dress shopping with Lisa, Hailey, and Sarah. Lucas pouted that he couldn't come too. It was adorable, as I rarely see him act so cute. Lisa teased him about it for a few hours until he got annoyed. They were an interesting pair of siblings, constantly annoying one another yet caring for each other deeply. I know they are so close despite their clashing personalities because of their shared trauma.
We left the garden reluctantly. It was such a beautiful place and quite large, too, offering a variety of greens and venues alike. The smells were enchanting, unlike those of the city. I was happy we found this little piece of heaven. We'll have to come here more often, even after our wedding, to enjoy nature. Lucas was driving me to meet Hailey, who would take me to a dress shop she knew in town.
"Have fun." Lucas kissed my forehead as he dropped me off with Hailey. "I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you, too."
Lucas and I have not spent a moment away from each other since he returned from his trip with his mom and Lisa. He works in class while I nap or sleep at night. I find myself resting a lot more now. Growing a baby is exhausting.
"Let's go, chica. We have a lot to see and many dresses to try on." Hailey smiled, linking her arm with mine the way she always does.
