Page 57 of Lani

“I was scared of what you guys would think! I met him at a bar in town, we hit it off and I connected the dots that he was Vinny’s brother. A one-night stand turned into something more. I really do like him.” He gets a wistful look on his face. “He truly treats me better than I thought possible.”

That makes me so happy. “That makes my heart happy, Andy. I’m so glad you have that. Maybe we can have a double date soon?”

He claps his hands together, the happiness showing brightly in his eyes. “I would love that.”

I hug him once more and I walk upstairs to get ready for my doctor’s appointment.

* * *

I am super sick to my stomach when we pull up in front of the office. I’ve tried to not think about it and have been hoping it will go away.

“I think I can make it inside.”

I bite my lip and hurry inside so I can throw up. She brings us straight to our room and I lie down on the bed. I can’t believe it, I made it without being sick.

This is literally pure hell.

“Let me give you some medicine for your stomach, I think your best bet at this point is for me to prescribe you some medicine to take whenever you get sick.” She hands me a small pill and I take it.

“I want to do an ultrasound and do some blood work. Your other doctor obviously had some issues, according to Andy,” she tells us, and a nurse comes to draw blood.

“Alright, lean back and lift your shirt.” I lift my shift, stuffing it under my bra. She turns down the lights, placing the wand on my stomach.

I eye the screen. I can’t wait to see my baby.

She pushes some buttons and then laughs. “I think I know why you’re so sick.” Trey steps up next to her. “What is it? Is she okay?” he demands.

She smiles, “Lani, you’re pregnant with twins, and that usually makes your morning sickness a lot worse.”

Oh my god!

TWINS?

That blows my mind!

“Two babies,” Trey whispers, and that’s when I see the two sacks on the screens—two small little babies. They’re so tiny!

I’m so happy! Two babies!

“That explains the severe sickness and why you’re so tired. You’re carrying two babies and that’s usually makes things twice as bad in a lot of cases.”

Vinny kisses my forehead, rubbing my cheek. “We’ll take care of her.” My entire body relaxes on an exhale. They’re so good to me. I’ve never felt so cared for and loved for.

Now we have to tell our parents that they’re going to have two grandbabies instead of one.

The doctor hands me my prescription and some pictures of the babies. I’m not sure why we didn’t see it before, but I guess it just wasn’t time yet?

We practically float out of the doctor’s office. “I am so happy and lucky I have two men to help me,” I tease, and Trey and Vinny laugh.

There’s someone standing by the back of our truck. The closer we get, I recognize her. It’s Andrea, my old doctor. What the fuck is she doing here?

Vinny takes ahold of me, pressing me into his side. Trey moves in front of the both of us. “Hi guys, I just wanted to tell you I’m sorry.” I peek around Trey, and I notice Andrea keeps looking around her like someone’s watching.

“I understand you’re sorry, but I have a new doctor now. I hope you have a great day,” I tell her and smile. She could have been having a bad day, but it doesn’t excuse her actions.

“Please, take me back as your doctor. I promise to be better!” she begs and falls to her knees in front of us.

What the fuck?

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