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“I’m not a baby.”
“No, you’re definitely not. But you are carrying our baby.” His tone is so honest and sincere. “I just need to be able to know you’re okay. The best way to do that is to have you where you belong – with me.”
I look down at where he’s rubbing his thumb over my hand comfortingly. “I don’t know.”
“My flight leaves early tomorrow morning. I’m not asking you to come now. Just, think about it, okay?”
Nodding, I turn off the light and cuddle back into his side. I’d be lying if I said the thought of being with him all the time isn’t enticing, but do I really want to be the girl who follows a guy around? Do I want to spend every day in cooped up in a hotel, waiting for Holden to get back from being a hot shot hockey player? I’m not sure.
IT ISN’T UNTIL A few days later, that I finally get Emily on the phone to talk about what’s going on. She’s always been my voice of reason, ever since I can remember. The way she knows me better than I know myself most days – she’s good at steering me into the right direction.
“Okay, shoot. What’s on your mind darling?”
“Well.” I begin. “I ended up in the hospital the other day from a panic attack. I guess not being able to take my anxiety meds mixed with seeing Bianca at Holden’s game, set it off. Dawson called 9-1-1 and Holden flew home immediately.”
“Holy shit, Kay. Are you alright?!”
“I’m fine. They did an ultrasound and the baby is perfect.”
She lets out a long breath. “Well, good. But if that’s not the problem, what is?”
“Holden wants me to move with him to Boston.”
“Hasn’t that been the plan all along?”
I toss myself back onto my bed, still holding the phone to my ear. “Yeah, but not until after I graduate.”
“Would you have to drop out?”
“No. I’d be able to take online classes. I would just have to come back here to take my final exams in person.”
“Okay, so what’s the problem?”
“I’m just not sure if I want to be that girl.” I murmur.
“What girl?”
“The girl that trails behind her boyfriend everywhere he goes.”
A muffled laugh comes through the phone. “Okay, one, he’s your fiancé. Two, you’re pregnant with his baby. And three, who cares? You need to think about what’s best for you and my little niece or nephew. That’s all that matters right now.”
Ugh, she’s right – as usual.
I WALK DOWN THE long hallway, pulling the oversized suitcase behind me. When I finally reach the room, a part of me wonders if he’s already sleeping. I take out my key and slip it into the door. It blinks green before unlocking and allowing me to open it. Sure enough, Holden is lying in bed with his eyes closed and looking like an angel. When he hears the door close, he wakes and sits up.
“Kayleigh?” He asks, confused.
I shrug, and drop my things. “Still want me to stay here with you?”
Chapter 22
Standing in front of the full-length mirror, I turn to the side and raise my shirt. I’m beginning to have a belly now that I’m twelve weeks along. I didn’t notice it until my jeans became a little more difficult to button. Holden comes to stand behind me, placing his hand on my stomach.
“What’re you thinking about?”
I put my hand on his. “I’m starting to show.”
“You’re beautiful, and I can’t wait to watch you carry our baby over the next 6 months.”
