Chapter six : The Baby is found

********New York City*****

Somewhere in NYC, 15 Washington Street, lived a couple.. James and Stella Smith have been married for five years and haven't gotten a single child.. Stella has gotten a lot of insults from her fellow women just because she's barren and James has been getting a lot of advices to divorce Stella and marry a woman who is capable of bearing him a child.. Despite their predicament, James still showered Stella with unconditional love and affection and assures her that one day, they will have a child of their own.. James is a fisherman while Stella owns a small but famous coffee shop..

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"Good morning honey" James said as he descended down the staircase. He walked into the kitchen and saw Stella preparing breakfast..

Stella turned and smiled at him "good morning my love" James smiled and pecked her cheek and settled down in the dining table "what's for breakfast".

"I'm making your favourite; Bacon and eggs".

James smiled "ow sounds yummy"... Stella was done cooking as she dished out the food for her and James..

She settled down on the dining table and started eating with James.. Silence engulfed as the only sounds you could hear are the forks hitting on the plates..

Soon, they were done eating; Stella cleared the table.

James brought out his fishing tools and was set to leave "I'd better be going now my love; I'll be back before dinner time".

"alright dear, but be careful" Stella said to James who was already heading out the door "I promise I will" James smiled and shut the door....

~~~~~~~~James P.o.v~~~~~~~~

The river wasn't that far from where we live; so it took me just 20 minutes to get there..

I walked up to the river and in a manner of time, I was set to fish but then, I spotted something floating in the river. What is that?.. I walked a little closer and saw that it was actually a basket..

I waited for it to come closer and when it did, I used my fishing rod to catch the object and drew it to shore.. I stared at the strange basket "I wonder what's inside" I asked no one in particular..

I opened the basket and found a BABY!! .. I was shocked.. it was unexpected.. I carried the baby gently in my arms and stared at it.. who in their right mind to throw a baby into the river?!..

I placed my right arm on it's forehead to feel it's temperature "oh no, you're burning up!.. I'd better take you home!" I quickly but gently ran back home; leaving my fishing tools behind..

~~~~~~~~~ Stella P.o.v~~~~~~~

I was done cleaning the house and I was set to leave for my coffee shop when suddenly, James bursts into the living room.

"ah James; you're back early" I wasn't expecting him to back this early.

" Stella, you won't believe what just happened at the river side" .

Just then, I noticed he was carrying something in his arms "James.. what's that?" I pointed at whatever he was carrying.

"it's a baby!. I found him floating in the river; in a strange basket; when I was fishing".

I gasped in surprise and shock "what?!.. lemme see.. give him to me!" James gently placed the baby in my arms..

I stared at the baby, he was so cute.. I smiled a little as  I placed the back of my hand on his forehead to check its temperature..

My smile quickly disappeared when I felt it.. he was burning up..

I turned to James "James quick!.. go to the nearest pharmacy and buy some drugs while I go prepare a bath for the baby" James nodded and left to buy the drugs..

I sighed deeply as I took the baby to our bedroom.. I opened the door and walked in, heading straight to the bathroom... I turned on both the hot and cold switch of the shower and watched as the water slowly fills the bath tub..

I felt the water's temperature to check if it was warm enough... Perfect!... I step in the bath tub and sat at the edge of the tub.. I started bathing the baby..

When I was done, I dried him up with a towel and then, I opened the closet and stared at the collection of baby clothes I bought when I thought I was actually pregnant but it turns out, it was just fibroid...

I sighed as I picked out a white shirt and trouser with a pair of white stockings... I was done dressing the baby and just then, James walked in "I thought you might need this" he handed me the baby drugs "and also, I warmed up some milk too.. here" he handed my the feeder containing the warm milk.

"hmm thanks" I collected it and started feeding the baby while he looked at me with his adorable eyes.. I was done feeding him and give him his drugs... Then, I placed him in a cradle I bought for my baby; if I eventually have one..

The thought of not having a child breaks my heart as I silently wept. James noticed my mood and started consoling me "it's ok Stella, no need to cry... I'm also sad that we don't have a child of our own... But you need to stop crying and worrying yourself.... At least we have this one; we can make him ours".

I sighed and smiled sadly "you're right, we can make this one ours" I said as I relaxed in James's arms.. James suddenly spoke up "so... What do you think we should name him?" I thought for a while "hmm... How about... Ryan".

"Ryan smith... Hmm sounds good" he smiled as I chuckled "yeah it does" I said as me and James watch the baby sleep...