Page 17 of Pregnant By the Good Guy

Me: I meant to ask if you’re busy today?

Maybe we can hang out when I am done with Royce’s mom.

Bestie: Apartment hunting with Jacob. The one in your building needs to be rehabbed so that is out. We still have the one we put the deposit on but Jake thinks it's too far from school and since he refuses to let me drive, he doesn’t want to be late for his new job.

Me: What a bummer, I really was getting excited thinking about us living in the same building.

Bestie: Me too. But who knows, maybe something else will open up at least close to you guys. What are you up to?

Me: Just pulling up to Royce’s parent’s house. His mom is excited about the baby shower and wants to start planning it.

Bestie: Yes!!! I wish Jake’s mom was the same. It’s tough, you know. Not having any woman to share this with. Sometimes it feels lonely.

Me: I’m sorry. I wish there was something I could do. Maybe I can ask Royce if you guys can rent our other room until you find your own place?

Bestie: That would be awesome.

Me: Okay. I will do that. Well, `I am at his parent’s house. I have to go. TTYL.

Getting out of the car I thank the driver, pull out my wallet to pay and tip him. Walking up to the door, my nerves start going crazy. I still get apprehensive about going to his parent’s house and it is silly because they both have been nothing but welcoming and so interested in the baby. They have ultrasound pictures all over the house.

“Mari I am so glad you made it. Come on sweet girl.” Smiling, I walk into the house and gasp. This place is insane. She has a table filled with so many colors and options for party favors, food and everything. It's like a Barbie came in here and threw up everywhere. I can’t help but put my hand to my mouth and crack up. His mom blushes. “I might have gone overboard.”

“Might?” I say teasing her. “No seriously, this is awesome.” Suddenly tears burst from my eyes.

“Oh honey. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to overwhelm you.” I begin shaking my head because I don't want her thinking that.

“I-it's not that. I am just not used to people caring for me. You guys have been amazing. I never thought I would have a family,” I tell her honestly. Her arms wrap around me in a big mama hug. I sink into it because I didn't realize how much I craved it until I met her.

“Sweetie, you have a family for life, and I should thank you for carrying my granddaughter. Pregnancy is not easy, but you make it look like a piece of cake.” I look at her like she is crazy because most days I feel like a house but according to my doctor, I am carrying small. Not underweight per say, but small.

“Thank you.” I smile. “So tell me what we have here.” And like that I am in baby shower heaven preparing to welcome my little bundle. God I am so happy I get to keep this little girl, and she will come here to a father that wants her and grandparents.

CHAPTER 11

ROYCE

MAY

SEVEN AND A HALF MONTHS PREGNANT

‘So what do you think?You think the girls will go for it?” I ask this question to Jake because right now we are getting fitted for our suits to take the girls to their senior prom, but we both get the feeling neither of them really want to go but feel they have to. Jake and I on the other hand want to take them to Vegas and get married. We are both anxious to tie them to us not only with a baby, but in name and this is the way.

“I don’t know bro. I mean they are at the store right now finding their dresses.” It’s true, but I really think they will go for it. I know Mari loves me and she wants the life I envision for us. I just want it much sooner than she thinks. “Well maybe we could take them for the first half of prom and then leave and go.”

“How does that feel?” the tailor asks me with a pin in his mouth. I look at myself in the mirror and no matter about the suit, I see a man in love and ready for the next phase.

Anyway I turn toward Jake and continue the conversation. “That sounds okay but the other option we have to think about is finding tickets at the last minute.” I have been so focused on just getting her there that transportation has eluded me.

“Oh dude I think I have that covered.” Looking at him I am intrigued but he says nothing else, and you know what, if it helps me make Mari my wife, I don’t really care.

“Hey, did you guys ever find a place?” We are in this awesome building in Hartford, which is 41 minutes from Norwich, and it makes a little hectic everyday trying to wake up, stay out of Mari’s pussy and get her to school before getting myself to work but it is worth it to make sure she is safe, and it is closer to my college so I can go in when we have hands on training. Jake and Mila have been staying with us but we both agree we all need to have our own.

“As a matter of fact we did. We got lucky. Another one of the apartments in your building became available. Mila was so happy she wanted to tell Mari herself.” That makes me happy because when I am at work, I always worry about her being alone.

“Hell yeah!” I put my hand up and he smacks it.

“Tell me about it. Now I don't have to worry about Mila while I am training and working.” It's nice to have someone as obsessed with his girl as I am about mine. I don’t have to explain my thinking and actions because nine times out of ten, he is more extreme. We won’t even get into the lengths he went to have Mila.

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