Chapter 159: I-I Am Not Prepared!

Chapter 159: I-I Am Not Prepared!

A week after I returned to Star City, I found myself this Friday morning preoccupied with all of the anticipation around the mansion.

Just as I was putting my scrambled eggs into my mouth, I heard the most terrifying thing in my life.

"Ah! Oh? Um, I think my water broke?!"

Hearing Nadia's words, I shot to my feet in panic! I know the child is not coming right this moment, but my anticipation for this day has had me on edge! I say something retarded due to losing some intelligence because of my joy.

"Are you sure?!"

Nadia, seeing my expression, calmed down and giggled at my expense. "Ricky dear, I am very sure," Nadia said, her voice smooth and reassuring. "So let us calmly make our way to the hospital. We are all prepared."

Mary put her fork down, slowly got up from her chair, and turned to Nichole.

"Let us also go with them," Mary suggested, resting a hand on her stomach. "We should be nearing our times as well, and Rick will not be able to focus if he is all worried."

Nichole put her things away, adjusting her top like she was not even involved in the drama. "Well, this gives me an excuse to skip Friday lectures, fufu," Nichole teased.

I immediately go to Nadia and help her up, treating her like she is a wounded victim, which only garners laughs from everyone in the room.

Then, with all of our bags packed, we loaded up the limo with the hospital group. Most of the other ladies are still going to University due to birth taking a while. They will come to the hospital later when the action is really going to happen.

On our way to Star General, I called Uncle Tang to give him the update.

[Good morning Rick, what can I do for you so early?] Uncle Tang asked as his voice came through the line.

"Hello uncle, I am letting you know Nadia's water broke," I reported, gripping the phone tightly. "We are going to the hospital, so will you come by later?"

Nadia leaned over toward my phone, calling out with a cheerful grin. "Ufufu, hello uncle! Yup, they are finally coming to say hello to you!"

[Hello Nadia dear, that is fantastic!] Uncle Tang laughed warmly. [The next generation of Tang are here. I will need to finish up some things here before I can head over.]

Then Nichole looked a bit surprised, a sudden grin spreading across her face as she tapped my arm. "I think the car ride just helped me break my water, fufu," Nichole told us, her eyes wide. "There will be four Tang showing up for you, uncle."

[Hah-aha! Good job there Nichole!] Uncle Tang boomed through the speaker. [Don't let your sister beat you, let's see who gives birth first! See you all in a while.]

After he hung up the phone, I turned to Nichole immediately. "Nicky, are you feeling alright?" I asked, my heart hammering.

She looked down at her lap, grinning again as she shared the news. "It is only a bit shameful for me to break my water in the limo, fufu," Nichole admitted. "But I feel fine."

I looked at Mary for any signs of labor, but she simply shrugged her shoulders. "Don't look at me," Mary said, leaning back against the leather seat. "You got me pregnant well after them, and I do not have twins, so who knows."

I am both disappointed and okay with her not going into labor right now. Having two sets of twins coming on the same day is already nerve-wracking enough for my first time.

Star General is very attentive to the four families that donate about half of their budget, so when Nadia and Nichole come in for delivery, they rush them like VIP princesses.

The staff were even kind enough to put both women in a larger private room so they could give birth in the same place together. We had planned this a couple of weeks out, so the doctors and nurses were all ready for this wonderful day.

I was given an office chair between both women's beds to get off my feet and to attend to both women's needs.

After both women received their IVs, they are now comfortable, feeling their contractions occasionally, letting us know that it should be within six hours or so before the birth takes place.

The nurses have been in and out of the room, readying the small beds for the infants before they get transferred to the nursery for initial care. Then I handed both of the sisters a cup of ice to chew on to help with hydration and nerves. Nadia reached out to take hers.

"Ricky dear, what names did you pick from the list I gave you?" Nadia asked, her eyes searching mine.

I smile at this tired-looking angel, answering her clearly. "The first one to come out will be Bella Tang," I revealed. "And her younger sister will be Brenda Tang."

"Ricky, I love those, fufu," Nadia beamed, leaning back into her pillows. "Good daddy~!"

Nichole, powering through another contraction, gripped her sheets, smiled, and asked the same question. I turned my chair slightly toward her bed. "Our first one will be Tonya Tang," I revealed to her. "And the second sweetie will be Tiffany Tang."

Nichole thought of the names, nodding her approval to me, then she pulled my shirt down to reel me in for a quick kiss.

"I had hoped to deliver first, but alas, Nadia is too excited," Nichole noted, catching her breath. "Wonder if it was all the sex? Had I known, I would have been more aggressive."

I wiped the stray black  hair from her eyes, trying to comfort her through the pain. "You are all first in my heart," I murmured, holding her hand. "So just concentrate on giving birth to my two healthy daughters, and keep your health and spirits up as well. You are the tough one, right?"

"It is hard to be tough in front of you," Nichole confessed, her voice softening. "Oh, and have you remembered what you did on your guys' night out? I think that is a funny story."

My face stiffened at the question because I have in fact lost some of my memories of that evening. At least I had Mei and Hinata there to watch over me, so I must not have done anything too bad, I think. I do know I had sex with Mei in the limo for sure. She told me it was one of the best showings I had ever performed. And fuck, I don't remember much of it, sigh. I do kinda remember little snippets of having sex with her though.

"Cough, well, just a small amount," I answered, clearing my throat. "But I paid for the damage we caused, so no one got arrested, ha-ha."

Nadia chimed in from her bed, a playful pout on her lips. "Well, the limo smelled like a prostitutes' den the next day, sigh," Nadia remarked. "Wish I did that."

I sigh at Nadia's wild imagination, standing up to look toward the hallway.

Outside the room, I see Mary, Mei, Hinata, and my Uncle Anthony, who just showed up to support us, so I excuse myself so I can say hi.

"Uncle, thanks for coming," I said, greeting him with a firm handshake.

He smiles, clapping a hand onto my shoulder, and jokingly says as he points over to Mary.

"After hearing what Mary wants to name her baby, I am sad she too is not yet giving birth," Anthony stated. "I love that name."

I smile because it was a really nice last-minute change to the plan. Mary just smiled back, rubbing her big belly with both hands.

"Rick never got to meet her like I had," Mary explained, her voice filling with emotion. "So naming her Sally Tang feels right. This way, it is like Sally never left the Tang."

Anthony has not said it aloud, but I could tell he is super happy inside at hearing his sister's name is getting passed down to the next generation.

Then I saw Mary pause, her smile frozen in surprise as she gripped the back of a nearby chair. I let out a small chuckle.

"What, did your water break too?" I joked.

Then we saw the damp spot hit the floor, and both Anthony and I froze instantly while Mary's smile returned.

"Looks like Sally wants to share the same birthday, ufufu," Mary announced, leaning against the wall. "Yup, my water just broke."

Fortunately, the nurses are incredibly attentive in the VIP area. Quickly, Mary was escorted down the hall and moved into the private room directly across from the twins. Crap!

Soon, I was running ragged between three separate women giving birth at the same time. Naturally, the one getting the most immediate medical attention was Nadia, who should go first if all goes as mother nature is planning.

All of my immediate friends and family have arrived to wait out the hours, including Uncle Anthony's wife Kim, and of course Helen is here for the fun. Then, to everyone's surprise, Lucy Shen came walking through the doors with sparkling eyes, looking like she is fully part of the family. I smile at the fact that she really is part of the family now. I can tell her heart is full of genuine joy, and this experience helps comfort her for the fact that she will not have her own biological children.

At 7 pm, the first of my twins emerged from Nadia, letting out a loud cry to let the world know she had arrived. I stepped forward to cut the umbilical cord. Before her sister joined her, I looked down at her beautiful little blue eyes as she reached out and held my finger. Seeing a newborn smile after it calms down is something I will never forget in my life.

But then her sister came, shifting my attention right back to the doctor.

I hurried to repeat the entire process for the second baby. During this chaotic time, Nichole was already starting to push out our first girl in her bed, phew!

By 8 pm, my first four baby girls are officially in this world safe and sound. The babies were, one by one, taken to the nursery for the fine checkups before they are brought back into the room in their baby beds. Thank the Gods they all four have wrist tags, or I would not know who was who! All four had the same black hair and blue eyes. The only difference? Their personalities are subtly different already.

I smile at both sleepy women, looking down at their exhausted but peaceful faces, and tell them my true feelings. "You ladies have made me very proud and happy today," I said, keeping my voice low and gentle. "Thanks for working so hard for our family."

Once the girls were fully attended to by the medical staff, they took short naps to recover some strength. My family members have all been coming in a couple at a time to see the new bundles of future chaos resting in their small cribs. Then I heard a muffled shout echoing from across the hall.

"Dammit Rick, get your ass in here!" Mary's voice boomed through her open doorway.

My mentally exhausted smile still grew as I heard her call out. I can tell she had tried not to demand my presence for this long while, wanting to be strong, but now she needed me by her side, so I rushed over immediately.

Holding Mary's hand while trying to calm her down, she only tightens her grip until my bones pop and growls at me. "You little shit, you put this active kid in me!" Mary hissed, her eyes locking onto mine with pure fury. "Why is it you that only gets the fun stuff, huh? Just have sex and smile?!"

"Mary, it is the hormones talking, well and the pain, but it will be over soon," I reassured her, squeezing her hand right back. "Plus she will be born with her sisters. This is a good day for a baby, on March 7th!"

"Oh? You think this is fun?!" Mary shot back, another wave of pain twisting her features. "Wait till I get out of here, you little shit! I swear, you will make me my favorite dishes when we get home!"

The nearby nurses and doctors just smile at the scene, completely used to me getting all of Mary's venting. This is a common situation in the delivery room. Well, it is better the fathers get it than the hospital staff.

After a while of intense effort, Sally Tang was finally coming into the world. While Mary was between final pushes, she suddenly smiled up at me, holding my arm tightly, and told me her heart.

"I have never loved you as much as I do right now, Rick," Mary whispered, her breath hitching. "Thank you for being mine... Ahhh!"

And after Mary's final push, Sally Tang cried her lungs out, letting out a sharp wail as she stood ready to face this wild world with her family.

After running around the hospital corridors for hours, I looked up at the wall clock just hitting midnight. The woman standing next to me by the vending machine asked about my condition.

"Sensei, are you alright?" Hinata asked, her head tilting slightly. "You seem a bit exhausted?"

I handed Hinata a canned green tea from the dispenser slot, while I cracked open a hot coffee for myself and said my thoughts. "Compared to the wives, I have it easy," I replied, taking a slow sip. "I only felt like a cheerleader tonight."

Without showing any outward emotions on her face, she countered my point. "A teacher does not do much in class, but his presence is important for the other students," Hinata stated smoothly. "So, you just being there made it better for your wives."

She ties everything to training somehow, but I have to admit her logic is also right.

"It is late, why don't you head back to the mansion and rest?" I suggested, looking at her posture.

"No, I am here to protect you all while you are at your most vulnerable," Hinata refused, shaking her head. "I will just meditate and my mind will rest. Besides, I don't think you are at your most alert right now."

She then grinned a bit, a rare playful spark in her eyes as she brought up my sore spot. "Besides, after wrecking the Song Bar, I think I need to keep a better eye on you, Sensei," Hinata reminded me.

"Yeah, that Luke really knows how to cause trouble," I admitted, letting out a weary sigh. "And those damn Snow Temple jerks coming in while we were drinking was just dumb on their part, sigh..."

Hinata squinted her red eyes, her expression turning slightly judgmental.

"Well, it was a bit uncomfortable watching what you did to Miss Mei Xia," Hinata noted. "You were the beast that night."

"Sorry you had to see me like that," I muttered, rubbing the back of my neck. "I hardly remember much of it."

She shook her head, instantly defending my actions.

"No, it was the fault of Mei," Hinata clarified, her voice firm. "She was the one that instigated you. Sensei had laid down on the seat and was going to sleep, and she made you aggressive for her. So she was the one at fault."

I only smiled in defeat, knowing there was no point in arguing the details with her. "No, it is fine with me that Mei wanted me," I told her. "I just wish you did not have to witness it, due to making you feel uncomfortable."

"It is fine, Sensei, it really did not bother me," Hinata murmured, turning toward the corridor. "It was just another form of training. Now let me walk you back to the rooms, you are still needed tonight."

"Thanks for your hard work, Hinata," I said.

On my way back to my wives' recovery rooms, I did not see her smile at my back, quietly remembering something from that night in the car.

The next day came and went in a blur of visitors and baby care. The wives had stayed in the hospital for another night to make sure all five babies were well taken care of by the pediatricians. Nadia and Nichole had their tubes tied during their stay, taking the medical opportunity to assure they never had to go through this physical ordeal again. Once was enough for these ambitious women.

Back at home, all of our mansion maids are on the highest of alerts with the young Tangs coming home.

And for the rest of the weekend, it was completely all hands on deck. Every single wife, lover, and Tang maid was pitching in around the nursery, so Mary, Nadia, and Nichole would rest and recover in their beds.

They had hardly anything major to have to do around the house and started to bounce back quickly from the ordeal. The twins would take the next week completely off from University, opting to stay home and only work remotely on their class studies.

I will only go to University for the afternoon Drama class, and for one week skip Business and Computers due to me already acing the material. This way, I can spend every spare hour bonding with my five little ladies.

Bella, Brenda, Tonya, Tiffany, and Sally have finally joined my ever-growing family.

Now, there is only a month left until Rick Tang Jr. joins us in this world.