Page 62 of Seamless Forever (Sleepless November Saga 3)

I turn and tuck into Holden’s chest. “I really hope we’re having a girl.”

LATER ON, WHILE EVERYONE is having a great time, Holden's phone buzzes on the table. I'm about to ignore it, when something catches my eye.

Bianca: Congratulations on tonight's game!

Proud of you.

I groan low enough for only Emily to hear it. Brandon was right, that girl is like a bad case of herpes.

Chapter 20

It’s one thing to be pregnant and deal with all the mood swings and nausea that comes with it. It’s another to be pregnant with anxiety. Since my appointment almost a week ago, the doctor made sure to tell me I can no longer take my medication. It’s too dangerous for the baby. Therefore, I’ve been trying to juggle work, school, missing Holden, and the nausea – all while not being on the one thing that can somewhat control my panic attacks.

It’s been so great.

Thankfully, Dr. Medina prescribed me an anti-nausea pill that works better than the one I got before. It has let up a little bit, but not nearly as much as I’d hoped. Everything I’ve read keeps telling me that it should subside a decent amount when my second trimester hits, but that’s not for another 2-3 weeks.

I splash some water on my face and use a towel to dry off, then return to the living room.

“Sorry.” I tell Holden as soon as I pick the phone up off the couch.

“Still getting sick?”

I sigh. “Yeah. It’s not as often or as intense as it was, but it’s still happening.”

“I’m sorry, baby. Anything I can do?”

“Come home and cuddle with me.”

He smiles sadly into the camera. “Just say the words.”

As tempting as it is, I

shake my head.

While I was there this past week, Holden and I discussed the fact that I may have emotional outbursts where I tell him I want to come home. We came up with a passcode for if I’m serious, otherwise I’m just saying it because I’m hormonal. If I say the word ‘pineapple’ three times after telling him to come home, he knows it’s for real. He also knows not to quit right away – just to get here and give me a chance to calm down.

“So, where’s your next game again?”

“Philadelphia. We leave tonight so we can practice there tomorrow.”

“Is Brandon going to be there?”

“No. He’s in New York with Emily. Him, Mom, and Dad will all be at the next one in Jersey though.”

I smile, seeing how happy he is about it. “Well, that should be fun.”

“Yeah. I’m excited for my parents to see me play.”

We talk for a little bit longer before there’s a pounding at my door. My eyebrows furrow and Holden asks me who it is, but I’m honestly not sure. Dawson and Caleb both have their own key, in case of emergencies. I open the door and nearly choke when I see Sky and Bree standing on the other side of it.

“Okay, bitch. No more avoiding us.” Bree pushes her way into my apartment.

I chuckle softly, knowing it was only a matter of time before this happened. “Holden, I have to go. Bree and Skylar are here.”

“Hi!” They both shout from behind me.

“Okay, babe. Tell them I said hello. I’ll text you as soon as I’m out of the shower.”

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