Nate
FINALLY
Me
I didn’t actually kiss her, I almost kissed her. I can’t stop thinking about her but I don’t want to fuck up what we have now and it’s so much more complicated now
Arch
Wait…so you didn’t actually kiss her? Aww man you’re useless!!
Ethan
You’ve been in love with this girl forever, you need to make a choice on how you move forward with this
Rafe
That’s suuuuper helpful Ethan..NOT p.s Cole don’t be such a scaredy cat
Cas
I agree Cole, you need to go for it
Me
What if I can’t give her what she needs and what she deserves?
Ethan
Time for some tough love, brother. If you don’t come to terms with it yourself then you’re never going to be the man she deserves. She’s a strong woman and she can decide for herself who she wants to be with but you gotta work on yourself too
Rafe
Ugh it literally PAINS me to admit this…but Ethan is right. Maybe you go get some help for yourself and work through how you’re feeling and THEN talk to her
I know my brothers are right. To be the man that she needs me to be, I have to work through my issues. I’ve never spoken to anyone professional about how I feel, knowing I can’t biologically have my own child. Still, I know that if I don’t, then it’s always going to hang around inside my head and dominate my life.
Phone still in my hand, I dial my dad’s number, and he answers almost immediately. “Dad, I need your help with something.”
Chapter 11
Lacey
18weekspregnant.Babysize – sweet potato
Have you ever heard the expression, ‘Does my bum look big in this?’ Well, that’s what I am going to ask from now on, but instead of 'bum,' it will be 'bump.' I stand in front of the mirror and give it a side-eye. My jeans no longer fasten all the way, so today I opted for a pair of loose-fitting white linen pants and a lavender vest. It’s simple, but the fabric hugs my growing bump. I put my hand above and below it to make the bump more pronounced and feel a rush of love swell up inside me, because inside this little bump is my beautiful Peanut.
My phone pings for the tenth time this morning, and for the tenth time, I ignore it. Two weeks have passed since I got a text from Ted wanting to meet, for the baby’s sake.For the baby’ssake, yeah, right.Since then, he hasn’t let up, and I’ve had several messages a day. God knows how he got my number.
The phone pings with a message again, and I look up and blow out a breath before snatching it up.
Cole
Saw you were low on your prenatal vitamins, so I’ve got them and a few other bits for you. I’ve given them to Nate to pass on
A smile touches my lips. Cole has always been thoughtful, the best friend a girl could have, but lately, it feels like something is brewing between us. I’m still unsure if this is one-sided or not, and until I’m certain, I won't risk losing our friendship.
A knock at the door startles me, so I make my way over and open it, but I am not prepared for what awaits me on the other side. I double over laughing as I see Hayleigh holding a balloon that appears to be a sweet potato, on which is written ‘You’re Po-totally awesome’. In her other hand, she has a gift bag. Emmy is holding a bunch of sunflowers and a shopping bag.
