Page 20 of Rejected Pretend Mate

Ayden went for him, and I looked around the space for the girls. I knew that Riley and April were going to be here. We agreed to hang out at the bar and start making public appearances to confirm our quick marriage.

I quickly spotted April, Riley, and Laura standing at one of the pool tables. I headed over, wrapping an arm around April's shoulder. She jumped, looking at me confused, but then her face shifted. I could see the forced smile as she spoke. "Took you guys long enough to get here. I can't believe we beat you."

"We ran behind on a few things," I explained, looking at Laura and Riley. "Evening ladies. You are all looking nice this evening."

"Still a lady's man, aren't ya? Where is my husband?" Laura asked, and I pointed to the bar. Ayden, Miles, and Thomas ordered food and drinks at the bar. Owen and Lucas were grabbing a large table for us all to sit at.

"Did you guys want to play?" I asked, pointing to the table. "Do I need to show you how to play?"

"We just finished," Riley chuckled. "We actually used to play this all the time growing up."

I almost forgot that April and Cayden had one growing up. We used to play on it as well before he left.

"I'm hungry," Riley said as she stretched her arms, heading over towards the table with Laura. I pulled my arm tighter, pulling April closer. "Sorry we were late," I said before letting go. "Hopefully, you guys weren't waiting too long."

April turned and gave me a side shrug. "It's fine. We were only here for one game. Do you want to play? I'm not good at this, just so you know."

"We can after eating," I offered. I was a little hungry, and my stomach was seconds away from growling.

She nodded, and we headed over to the table that the guys had grabbed. It was enough for all of us. Everyone was already seated, leaving space for April and me.

"Where is Wendy, Ashle, and Gina?" Laura asked as she leaned into Miles, sipping on a beer. She curled up close to him, and Miles draped an arm around her, holding her closer.

"Wendy and Ashley had some things they needed to get done. Wendy is putting together a charity fundraiser, and Ashley is helping her with it. I offered, but they said they would just watch the kids and focus on things."

"And Gina?"

"Uhmmm…" Lucas scratched his head. "She was visiting the doctor today."

Laura looked worried suddenly. "What for? Jesus, is something wrong? Do I need to call her?"

We had heard about their difficulty conceiving a baby. Lucas had said little about it, but we had heard about it from the girls. We knew that Gina was pregnant, but she was almost two months along now. But Lucas had explained they weren't getting excited just yet, in case.

Lucas sighed. "She's fine. She's just been having some serious acid reflux, and her weight gain has been pretty high, so she went to see the doctor. She informed us that we’re expecting twins."

"Oh my god." The girls gasped in unison, and we all looked at them shocked.

"And, of course, Wendy and Ashley aren't here to hear about this," Laura said, shaking her head. "I need to message them! Oh my god! She's having twins! Lucas, you must be so thrilled!"

"That's exciting for you guys," I said, knowing it had been weighing on Lucas a little more lately. I never saw the man wanting kids until he had mentioned the trouble they had been having.

And suddenly, the food was coming and being placed on the table. A large plate of fries and several plates of wings were placed down. Waters were placed in front of everyone besides the already passed beers.

"I think the fact that Weslie getting married is more of a shock, no offense," Miles quickly added as he grabbed a fewwings, pulling them onto his plate. "I damn near choked when Cayden informed us."

I tensed up, glancing at him. "What? Why is that a shock?"

Miles simply shrugged. "It's just a shock, is all. You getting married. I don't think any of us ever thought that was going to happen. You're not the type to settle."

I snorted, waving a hand at all of them. "And what about all of you? You guys have dated plenty. I'm not the only one that's dated a lot of women."

"Yeah, but the women were aware of what they were getting into."

"Are you saying he's a handful?" April asked, forcing a smile. I could see the concern in her eyes, trying to act like it wasn't bothering her.

Cayden laughed at this. "You already knew that."

I glanced at Ayden, who didn't show any signs of knowing the truth. We had spoken to him about everything before. Cayden had been worried about what could happen since April wasn't making any moves to make herself part of the pack. Ayden agreed it was a smart move to keep it from the guys. Not that they couldn't hold a secret, but the fewer people who knew the truth, the better.

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