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I haven’t been able to find the ability to sit down. I’m amazed of my surroundings and it does something to my insides. It’s like there’s been something missing inside of me for years, and just looking out at the ocean I’ve finally found it.
What is it, though?
I continue to stand here in one of Rose’s bikinis that somehow fit me, a coverup covering my growing stomach, and my hand curled over the bump. Even if the baby doesn’t get to see this, it still gets to experience it. I feel so overjoyed in this moment that it makes me tearful.
“Cara?” Rose says again, snapping me out of my trance.
“Huh?” I blink away the tears and look down at Rose.
She smiles knowingly. “Don’t worry. I got emotional the first time I saw the ocean, too. I said, it’s beautiful, isn’t it?”
“Yeah, it really is. So amazing.”
I finally sit down on the towel next to hers, and she laces her fingers through mine. “You think the guys are all right?”
I sigh.
When they left this morning, there were no worries from any of us of something going wrong. Jackson was more concerned if I was feeling better, and Easton and Rose were bickering about Rose’s swimsuit. No words were even mentioned about their run. I think I’d just rather pretend that they’re out running errands, they’ll come back later, we’ll head to a party and then come back to our hotel.
I woke up feeling refreshed. We never made it down to the beach last night. When the boys left, Rose made me eat some crackers and juice. I passed out for the night right after that. When I woke up, my migraine was gone and all I could think about was getting out to the beach.
Once the boys left, we were out the door within five minutes and have been down here ever since. It’s been hours, and the boys are due back anytime. I’m feeling a little apprehensive about heading to the clubhouse tonight.
What happens if I meet the girl who shoved me down when Jackson found out I was pregnant? I almost worry that I’ll lose my shit. Or even worse, Rose will. She’s not scrappy in the slightest, and I don’t want her to get into a fight that she shouldn’t even be involved in in the first place. That would just cause so many unnecessary issues. I’m wondering if I can stay here. Feign another migraine.
I think Jackson would see right through it. Rose definitely would, and she wouldn’t go to the clubhouse without me, so Easton would lose his shit.
Yeah, I’m trapped.
“I think they’re fine.”
“You think who’s fine?” Come a growl behind us, and we whip our heads around. There stands Easton and Jackson. Jackson’s eyes glow in the sun as he stares down at my relaxed form. His eyes zone into my stomach, and I self-consciously lay my hand over my bump.
His nostrils flare.
“Oh shit, you’re back!” Rose leaps up and jumps into Easton’s arms. “I was wondering how long you were going to be. Everything went okay? No issues?”
“None at all.” Easton says, wrapping his arms around Rose and lifting her in the air. She doesn’t notice, but I see out of the corner of my eye when he gives Jackson a look.
It’s not an alarming look, but it’s something.
I look up at Jackson, and he doesn’t notice my stare until a moment too late. He looks down at me and freezes. I narrow my eyes at him, interrogating him without saying the words.
He narrows his eyes back, blanking out his face and shutting down.
Great, no getting through that brick wall now.
“When did you want to head out?” Rose says to Easton, arms encircling his neck and legs draped over his arms.
“I’m ready whenever you are.” He smacks a kiss on her lips. He turns to me and his eyes widen. “Shit Cara, I didn’t realize you were that.” He brings his hand in front of his stomach, rounding it out like I have a fucking house attached to me. “Pregnant.” He ends.
I frown at him, sitting up so the bump isn’t so prominent. “Wow, thanks Easton. Fucking dickhead.”
Rose slaps him on the head, wiggling out of his arms and coming over to me. “I really think you’re dumber than a rock sometimes, Easton. Shit.” She shakes her head. “Come on, Cara. Let’s go get ready for the party.”
I swallow down the lump of embarrassment in my throat. I know I’m not the most attractive when I’m pregnant, I’m too damn short and I feel wider than I am tall. I didn’t want to bare myself in the bikini, but Rose made me feel more comfortable.
Then Easton had to come and ruin in.
