Two Tiny Heartbeats by Fiona McArthur

Author:Fiona McArthur [McArthur, Fiona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781299817494
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Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

AT THREE-THIRTY that afternoon Flora May dropped by at Lucy’s house to check that she was okay. The company was appreciated because Lucy felt strangely flat.

Flora glanced around at the secluded alcove with palm trees overhead and birds flying in and out. ‘It’s like being on a little tropical island. No wonder you like it here.’

Lucy watched a lorikeet dart past and tried to lift her mood. Yes. She was lucky. It was a great place to live. ‘Plus it’s rent-free for very little maintenance of the big house. And nice and close to the hospital.’

Actually, Lucy wanted to throw herself on Flora’s motherly chest but she’d been stifling those urges since she’d been a little girl. She’d thought she was pretty good at it but lately her reserves seemed to be running low.

She felt Flora’s scrutiny. ‘How are you, Lucy?’

‘I’m fine. Nick arranged for another ultrasound. The babies are fine. We’re just being careful.’

Flora’s eyes it up. ‘So how was the ultrasound? Did they move much? And that was very sensible.’ She’d brought a cake and they set up the little table outside Lucy’s door.

Lucy remembered that moment when she’d thought about losing them, and how Nick had reassured her. ‘They looked good. Kicking well.’ She didn’t know what she’d have done without him the last few days but she didn’t want to get used to relying on him. It was nice having Flora visit, too. Almost like a family, but who was she kidding? She needed to get better at going it alone, not worse.

Flora poured the tea. ‘So when do you think you’ll be back at work?’

‘Tomorrow.’

‘Good.’ Flora sat back. ‘Dr Kefes is looking after you well?’

Lucy smiled at the question in Flora’s voice. As if she would have words with him if he wasn’t doing his job well. ‘I wouldn’t be going tomorrow if he thought it was dangerous.’ She could just imagine Flora taking Nick to task for being negligent. ‘In fact, he’s been great.’

She couldn’t tell Flora how great or the rumour mill would go into overdrive. Not that Flora gossiped. That wouldn’t be in her psyche, but it could be awkward if Flora thought she and Nick had something going on when, of course, they didn’t. ‘I’d like you to try and come with me to the next ultrasound if you’re not busy?’

Flora’s face softened and she smiled. ‘I’d like that.’

Flora stayed another hour and then left, but not before Lucy promised to phone in sick if she felt unwell.

She was so glad she’d told Flora, who’d suggested she allow the news to spread so people would understand and be a little more thoughtful in what they asked Lucy to do.

* * *

The next day at work Lucy felt as good as new. Maybe it was because she had slept in that morning, and starting work after lunch instead of before breakfast seemed to suit her better.

The ward was busy, and after checking Lucy was okay Flora glanced at the clock.

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