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Chapter Eight
It took a week for Lisa to get back to us, but when she did, it was great news.
The midwife had agreed to meet with us, and Lisa said she was very excited after going through our profile. It was early days, but things were looking positive.
The ride to Montgomery felt like it took even longer than usual. My stomach turned the whole way, several times I even wondered whether I would have to tell Kit to pull over so I could release its contents all over the side of the road. However, I swallowed back the bile that rose and held tighter to my man.
I had to keep reminding myself that no matter what happened, if this woman wasn’t the one for us, then we could keep looking. This wasn’t the end. It was the beginning of something great.
Lisa did say that our second choice, the single mom, had also agreed enthusiastically to meet us. So if things didn’t work out today or we were unsure, then we would just move on.
I wouldn’t settle for anyone less than perfect. I knew that in my heart and Kit felt it too. We were both sure that when we met them, we would know. It was somewhat like going on a first date. Except if five months down the line, they turned out to be crazy, we couldn’t just dump them and walk away. They would be carrying our child, and it would be relying on them for nutrients and strength to build their tiny body. If there was any question in our mind that they weren’t the one, then we would walk away and know that it just wasn’t time yet.
As we reached the edge of the city, Kit turned off to the left, the gang of bikes that trailed behind us following in formation. This was us, this was our family. Take it or leave it. We had decided at the beginning of this that we wanted to be completely immersed in the pregnancy. We wanted them to be a part of our lives during and even after the birth if that’s what they wanted.
The club could be scary when taken at face value. It was full of tattooed, bearded, muscular men who had a constant resting bitch face. They could be intimidating, and for some even scary, but they were also fiercely protective and loyal to the ones they loved. If this person couldn’t accept and embrace my family, I wouldn’t feel safe having them look after my child.
Kit began to slow the bike. I looked over his shoulder spotting Lisa standing just up the road next to her car. Her eyes widened for a split second, but she raised her hand and waved.
We pulled up next to the curb with the six bikes behind us following suit. I didn’t move as kit switched the engine off, continuing to latch onto his body. He tapped my hands where they were linked around his waist, but I shook my head and pressed my forehead against his back.
“Harmony, you’re gonna have to get off.”
“Nope,” I said simply, afraid that if I moved I might actually vomit.
“Tally!” Kit called out and I clutched onto him tighter. I was scared. Scared to get my hopes up that this might be it, this might be the day we set in stone our future. Although I was scared to think that too, because what if it wasn’t. What if I went home once again feeling like I’d lost the opportunity to have a child just like I had those months ago when I’d found out about the pregnancies.
Two arms came around me from behind as Kit’s hands grabbed mine and pulled them apart.
“Off we go,” Tally said as he hoisted me off the back of the bike, holding me around the waist. “Time to face the music, Harm.” He chuckled as he placed my feet on the ground.
Lisa watched on cautiously as I took my helmet off and slammed it against Kit’s chest. He only laughed.
“I was getting there,” I told him with a sharp glare.
“Yeah, I’m sure you were.”
“How are we feeling today?” Lisa asked when she finally made her way over to us. She smiled at me. “A little nervous?”
Clearing my throat, I answered, “Maybe a little.”
Her head bobbed up and down. “It’s very normal, Harmony. You’re looking for someone to help you to create a life. You have certain expectations, and I’m sure she does too. You just have to remember that if this isn’t the one, then that’s okay.”
But I desperately wanted this to be the one. I could tell Kit was nervous too, as he continuously swiped his hand through his hair. I didn’t want to have to do this over and over again until we finally found someone who we’d mesh with. The nerves, the anticipation, the doubts, they were all in the forefront of my mind. The reality was, though, I would do it again. I would do it forever until we found someone who we felt was our match.
“Can we do this?” Kit grumbled, stepping forward and helping me remove my leather jacket before taking my hand.
“Absolutely, she’s inside waiting,” Lisa chirped, turning and leading the way up the path.
There were murmurs of good luck from the boys behind us as we walked up the short path to the front door.
The house was well looked after, small but resembled a real home, a family home. I admired the wooden floors as we stepped through the entranceway and down a short hall. There were photographs lining the walls, but they passed by in a blur and soon we stepped into an open living area. Lisa stepped to the side and Kit and I both pulled to a stop as we spotted the woman standing across the room.
She was younger than I’d expected, most likely only the same age as me. Rich chocolate brown hair hung over her shoulder in a plait. She was dressed casually in a pair of jean shorts and a T-shirt.
“Harmony and Kit, this is Kaci,” Lisa introduced happily, her eyes moving between us.
Kaci came forward, holding out her hand to me with a soft smile.
