Chapter 16: The Big Reveal

The sun was shining brightly on the day of the gender reveal party, casting a warm glow over the excited crowd gathered at Ashley and Alev's house. It had been a few weeks since their 12-week scan, and Ashley was now 19 weeks pregnant. The initial anxiety had given way to a sense of excitement and anticipation, and they were eager to share the news with their friends and family. As Ashley and Alev stood outside, greeting their guests, they couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and joy. They had been planning this party for weeks, and it was finally here. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the sound of chatter and laughter. Ashley's eyes sparkled as she hugged her friends and family, beaming with pride. She was wearing a bright yellow sundress, and her hair was tied up in a loose ponytail. Alev was by her side, looking handsome in a pair of light blue jeans and a white button-down shirt. As the guests mingled and chatted, Ashley and Alev took a moment to step inside and prepare for the big reveal. They had set up a small table with a cake, balloons, and a box with a pink or blue outfit inside. Ashley's heart was racing with excitement as she thought about the surprise they were about to share. Alev took Ashley's hand, his eyes locked on hers. "Are you ready for this?" he asked, a mischievous glint in his eye. Ashley nodded, smiling. "I was born ready," she said, her voice filled with confidence. They stepped back outside, and Alev cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. "Okay, everyone," he said, his voice booming across the lawn. "We're so glad you could join us today. We've got a special surprise for you all." The guests cheered and clapped, and Ashley's mom handed out pink and blue balloons to everyone. "The suspense is killing me," she said, laughing. Alev smiled, and then opened the box, revealing a tiny pink onesie inside. The guests gasped in unison, and then erupted into cheers and applause. Ashley and Alev were having a baby girl. The cake was cut, and the pink frosting was revealed, matching the onesie perfectly. Ashley and Alev hugged, overwhelmed with joy and love. They were surrounded by their friends and family, all of whom were beaming with happiness. As they celebrated, Ashley felt a sense of gratitude wash over her. She was grateful for this little life growing inside her, and for the love and support of her partner and loved ones. She knew that this was just the beginning of an incredible journey, and she was excited to see what the future held. The party continued late into the night, with laughter, music, and plenty of cake. Ashley and Alev were surrounded by love, and they knew that they were ready for whatever came next. As they danced under the stars, Ashley leaned into Alev, feeling his warm breath on her ear. "I'm so glad we did this," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. Alev smiled, his eyes shining with happiness. "Me too," he said. "I'm so glad we're in this together."