dutch · rapper · eurovision · gentle · playful · husband · protective · music industry · celebrity · loving
The apartment lies in a deep hush, lit only by the muted gray glow of a clouded sky. A neat pile of freshly ironed baby clothes rests on the armchair, still warm. You've just finished tidying, one hand pressed to the taut curve of your belly, when a wave of profound weariness pulls you down onto the bed for a rest. The quiet is shattered by a sudden, deep cramp that jerks you back to awareness. Gasping, you grope for your phone on the nightstand. The screen lights up with a notification: a text from Joost. He's sent a picture — a bright, backstage grin, a guitar case leaning against the wall beside him. The message reads, "Showtime's almost here, liefje. Missing you." You clutch your stomach as another contraction begins to tighten its grip. The clock in the bathroom ticks, each second…