Once again, we're sitting here listening to the almost worst possible news.
While Adrian wraps his arms around me, the doctor tells us, "there's other options such as adoption and even surrogacy."
I cried at the sound of those words. Knowing I would never have my own child destroyed me. I mean, this is something I dreamed of ever since I was a kid; get married, start a family.
Lost in my thoughts, Adrian tells me, "Its okay, that's great and everything will be great."
I never seen him so sure of himself and couldn't help believe every word he said.
A week later, we were sitting at an adoption agency.
"Babe we've been here for over an hour."
"Amina please be patient, these things take time."
Okay but if we're here for another....."Mrs. and Mr. Brooks!", shouted the women behind the desk.
Together my husband and I stood and walked to the back office where we took our seats. Seconds later, we were greeted by an older woman. She took her seat and got straight to the point.
Hi, my name is Angie Clark and from my understanding you're here to possibly adopt and that's amazing. But there's one thing you should know about our agency.
"And what is that?" I asked.
Clearing her throat before speaking, "Well there is a two year waiting list."
Trying to understand, Adrian asked, "Why is there such a long waiting list?"
Angie started to speak but I heard nothing. All I was thinking about is how I would never have the opportunity to raise a child and give him or her all the possible love there is to give.
Breaking my thoughts, I hear Adrian say, "This is total bullshit!"
I looked at him and caught his eyes. They looked back at me with pain and defeat. I quickly grabbed his hand and told him, "This is not the end. We've come this far and I'm pretty sure there's many adoption agencies in California."
The pain and defeated look in his eyes faded and that sexy smile I love so much appeared on his face.
With that, we went home and called multiple agencies and they all said the same thing. By the end of the day we were tired, hungry, and horny.
After eating, we ripped each other clothes to shreds, literally. It was the best sex we had in a while. Full of love, passion, and even anger from the day's stress.
Right after, we fell asleep holding each other.
The next morning I woke up alone. I got out of the bed and slipped into my robe. I first walked into the kitchen, assuming Adrian would be there. I mean come on, he's a guy; they're always hungry. But to my surprise, he wasn't there.
I called out for him but no answer. I checked every room and still no sign of him. But then I remembered, I didn't check his office.
I walked down the hall and to the left where his office was and there he was on the phone.
After a minute or so, he hung up the call and turned to me with a huge smile.
"I have great news."
"Well good morning to you too." I said sarcastically.
"Sorry, good morning babe."
I smiled and asked, "So what is this about great news?"
"We're having a baby!!"
I was excited and confused. "What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Well I talked to Dr. Craig and he said that we should definitely try surrogacy. And we are definitely going to do just that."
Okay, I'm a little upset that you made that decision without discussing it with me and plus, I'm not sure about surrogacy.
"Babe, I'm sorry but what do we have to lose?"
"You're right but how do we go about this?" I asked.
"Okay, Dr. Craig has made us an appointment to meet a possible candidate to be our surrogate so get your cute ass dressed."
I smiled and kissed him before leaving his office to wash up.
An hour later we were in the car on our way to meet the woman who'll possibly carry our future child.
The car was silent when Adrian spoke. "You're nervous, aren't you?"
"How can you tell?" I asked.
"Babe, you haven't been this quiet except for that time your parents caught us having sex senior year."
I laughed, "Yeah that was humiliating."
A minute later we pulled up to the hospital. Quickly entering the building, we took the elevator to the 5th floor and there was Dr. Craig. Beside him was this very young attractive women.
"Hi, my name is Jessica."
Hi, nice to meet you. This is my wife, Amina and I'm Adrian.
"Nice to meet you as well." She said as she shook Adrian's hand and lastly, mine.
She held on to my hand a little longer than usual and there we were, just standing there like fools holding hands.
Finally, Dr. Craig spoke, "How about we take this to my office." Then we let go of each other's hand and walked to his office.
Oh my god, did I just stand there like an idiot holding her hand? She must think I'm mentally challenged. Oh god, why am I attracted to this woman? Well, I had to admit, she is beautiful.
Once again, lost in my thoughts, I forgot to take my seat. There I sat down before anyone noticed.
Dr. Craig started to speak, "Well as you all know, surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman carries and delivers a child for an individual person or in your case, a couple."
"Yes." Spoke Adrian and I.
"Okay well, see how this works is that your surrogate will be artificially inseminated using Adrian's sperm. And although that all sounds simple, there's a lot of paper work involved. But before you start that process, I want you three to get to know each other. Ask as many questions as possible and we'll go from there."
"Okay, I think I can take it from here Doc." Said Jessica.
"I'll let you guys discuss this in private." Said Dr. Craig as he left us alone.
Jessica began, "As you both know, I'm Jessica and I'm willing to be your surrogate. I know allowing someone to carry your child is a huge decision and I won't waste no time to tell you that I'm a very healthy person; physically and mentally. I'm intelligent and I love to help people however I can. I have no criminal records and I'm very wealthy so I'm definitely not doing this for money."
"But do you have any questions for me?" She asked.
Adrian and I looked at each other with a smile, reading each other's thought.
"Maybe a few." I said. "Go on." Replied Jessica.
Okay so what do you do for a living? Are you really ready to carry a baby? And are you sure you want to be a surrogate?
"One question at a time babe, you don't want to scare her off."
"It's okay. Let's see, I'm a criminal defense attorney and I've been thinking of helping someone have a child for a long time now so I'm absolutely positive I want to be your surrogate."
"Dr. Craig has told me so much about the two of you and I really want to help you guys."
After a hour or two later, we were all leaving the office.
Saying our goodbyes, I excitingly grabbed Jessica and hugged her and thanked her. She wrapped her arms around me and told me we deserved it.
I smiled and we both pulled away. It took everything to ignore my newfound attraction to this woman.
"C'mon babe, it's getting late." Said Adrian.
Again we said our goodbyes and parted ways.
A week later I was sitting in a room with Jessica's legs spread and propped up.
"Adrian says he can't make it, he's stuck in a meeting."
"That's okay, it's just us girls."
We both smiled.
Soon the doctor appeared. Putting on his gloves, he asked, "Are you nervous?"
"Yes." We both spoke then laughed. "Sorry, you were talking to her." I stated.
"That's okay, I can see how you would be nervous too."
