Rita's Unseen Destiny.

The medical team rushed in, and soon the room was filled with the sound of beeping machines and the murmur of voices. Rita's parents were called in, and they were anxiously by her side, holding her hands and coaching her through the contractions. 

 As the labor progressed, Rita's pain intensified but, she refused to give up. She was determined to bring her baby into the world, and she knew that Carlson was right there with her, every step of the way.

 Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the doctor announced, it's time to push!

 Rita took a deep breath, gathered all her strength and pushed with all her might. The room emptied with cheers as the baby emerged, tiny and perfect, into the world.

 "It's a girl!". The doctor exclaimed, holding up the baby for Rita and Carlson to see.

 Rita's eyes filled with tears. She gazed at her, her heart overflowing with love and gratitude. She knew that this little one was a miracle, a blessing that had brought her and Carlson even closer together.

 As they gazed at their daughter in wonder, Carlson turned to Rita and said to her "congratulations" my love! Today we have become three. Our family is finally complete. Rita smiled. She replied, her voice barely above whispers. "And I couldn't have done it without you.

The following day, the nurse, Misses Thompson, walked into Rita's hospital room with a warm smile." Good morning, Rita! How are you feeling today?" 

 Rita smiled weekly. " A little better, thank you. "

 Misses Thompson nodded. "Great! Let me check on you and the baby." 

 As she examined Rita and the baby, her expression turned concerned. " Rita, the baby's temperature is elevated. I need to inform the doctor."

 Rita's eyes widened in worry. What does that mean?" Misses Thompson tried to reassure her. It's probably just a minor infection, but we need to get it checked out. I will be right back."

 Misses Thompson quickly left the room and returned with the doctor. " Rita, we need to admit the baby to the neonatal intensive care unit for observation and treatment."

 Rita's face fell. " Oh no, what's happening?"

 The doctor explained, "the baby has a fever, and we need to monitor her closely. It's just a precautionary measure." 

 Rita nodded, trying to stay calm. " Okay, okay."

 As the medical team took the baby away, Rita felt a pang of worry. She knew that the neonatal intensive care unit was for critically ill newborns. She prayed that her baby would be okay.

 Carlson, who had been quietly observing from the corner of the room, stepped forward and reassured Rita and told her that everything was going to be fine. 

 Rita smiled weakly, grateful for his support. "Thank you, Carlson." 

 The hours ticked by, and Rita waited anxiously for the news about her baby. Finally, the doctor came out with an update.

 "The baby is responding well to treatment. She is going to be okay." Rita exhaled a sigh of relief. "Thank God!" 

 Carlson smiled, his eyes shinning with happiness. 

 As the days went by, the baby's condition continued to improve in the neonatal intensive care unit. Carlson was overjoyed to see the tiny infant thriving and growing stronger each day. He couldn't wait to share the news with Rita, who had been anxiously waiting for any update about her baby.

Oneday, Carlson walked into the neonatal intensive care unit with a small gift box in his hand. He approached the baby's incubator and gently placed the box, revealing a beautiful gold necklace with a tiny baby block pendant. The pendant was engraved with the letter "K", the baby's initials.

 Carlson's eyes welled up with tears as he gently fastened the necklace around the baby's neck. He whispered, "You are going to be okay, little one. You are strong and loved.

 Rita, who had been watching from far, gasped in surprise. "Oh, Carlson! It's beautiful. Carlson turned to her, his face beaming with pride. " I wanted to give her something special, something that would remind her of how loved she is."

 Rita's eyes filled with tears as she approached the incubation. " It's perfect, Carlson. Thank you."

 Together they gazed at the baby, who was now sporting a sparkling gold necklace with a tiny baby block pendant. The letter k shone brightly, as a symbol of hope and new beginnings.

 As they stood there, the baby suddenly opened her eyes, looking at them. Rita and Carlson exchanged a glance, their hearts overflowing with joy and gratitude.

 "She is going to be okay." Rita whispered, her voice trembling with emotions.

 Carlson nodded, his eyes shinning with happiness. She is a fighter, just like her mum."

 One evening as Rayan was taking some rest in his bed, his phone rang. It was stessy calling, when Rayan checked the phone, he said, " Hey stessy what's up?" Rayan asked trying to sound casual despite his growing unease.

 "You know exactly why I am calling, Rayan, stessy growled. "Why did you save Rita? And where is she now?". Rayan sighed, " I couldn't just leave her to die, stessy. And besides, she is innocent."

 Stessy snorted, " Innocent? She is a threat to my entire future."

 Rayan frowned," What is going on, stessy? You are not making sense." 

 Stessy's tone turned cold, " Just tell me where Rita is and how she is doing."

 Rayan hesitated before answering, " Rita is in the hospital. She had a baby girl."

 Stessy's voice rose in surprise. A, baby? What? Why didn't you tell me?" 

 Rayan explained, the baby developed a fever, so she is in neonatal intensive care unit for treatment and observation." 

 Stessy's tone turned calculating, interesting and Rita's condition?" 

 Rayan replied, " she is recovering, but worried about the baby of course." Stessy's voice turned, manacing. You will keep me updated on Rita and the baby's condition. I want to know everything." 

 Rayan felt a shiver run through his spine as he realized Stessy's true intensions. He wondered what he had gotten himself into.

 Stessy's voice was laced with malice as he spoke. I want to know everything about the baby's condition. I want to know if she is okay. If she is healthy. If she was vulnerable."

 Rayan's gut twisted with unease, " stessy, what's going on? Why are you so interested in the baby?"