Total pages in book: 53
Estimated words: 49006 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 245(@200wpm)___ 196(@250wpm)___ 163(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 49006 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 245(@200wpm)___ 196(@250wpm)___ 163(@300wpm)
Me: Hey, I’ve got someone I want you to meet. Are you free tomorrow?
I don’t have to wait more than thirty seconds before I receive a response.
Mom: Hi, honey, we’ll be free for you. Does this someone have anything to do with you being more surly than normal?
Me: I’ll text you before we head over. Try not to cook enough for an army. And yeah, she’s the reason, and it’s no one’s fault but life getting in the way. I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow.
Mom: I’ll cook as much as I want, and you won’t complain. Love you.
Me: Love you.
My mom will get on the phone next, call my dad, then call my brother, and who knows who else. Now that I think of it, we may want to hit Maci’s parents up first before they find out from some random person who knows someone who knows someone. Fuck me, I’ll have to talk to Maci, and fast.
12
MACI
“Um, so, now that the test did in fact confirm what you probably knew all along, can I say something?” We’re back at Tysen’s condo, which, by the way, is out-of-this-world stunning. It’s somehow in the city yet has the feel of nature surrounding it. The big oak trees that have been planted tens of years ago are beautiful, there’s grass in the back and front and even garden beds against the house, though those are currently sitting empty; not so much as a shrub has been planted.
“You can say anything you want.” Tysen looks over his shoulder. He’s in jeans and nothing else. Once we left Luke’s office, after receiving the shock of the century, Tysen suggested we stop by the grocery store to pick up food for dinner and breakfast. At first, I tried to talk him out of it, giving him the talk, you know, the one where you’re an absolute mess and shit just spews from your mouth. Fine, okay, I gave him an out, telling him we didn’t have to do this together, that plenty of parents co-parent, but he shut me up rather quickly. It was with a searing kiss, one that was filled with promises and told me in no uncertain terms that we were doing this, together.
Once that was out of the way, he exited the car, came around the other side, opened my door, and we went grocery shopping. He placed me in front of him once we got the shopping cart and then went about our day. As if I didn’t lose my shit, question every single thing in life, and attempt to push him away. He didn’t budge, and when our, I mean my moment was over, it was over. Tysen let it go. There was no grudge, no other words he spoke, besides I’m glad you’re thinking clearly now. I may have had another little hiccup in Luke’s office when the nurse handed me a pamphlet about my options and what to do in the meantime. I’d never once thought giving my child up, but when I saw the paper, my stomach dropped, and I almost suggested to Tysen that we shouldn’t have this child. We’re too new, and this is the worst time possible for me to be pregnant. Then I sat for a minute and realized there’s no such thing as the best time to have a child. Anything could happen even with plenty of money in your bank account, something I don’t have, or being married. People fall in and out of love, life happens, and the world keeps spinning.
That’s when I looked from Tysen to the paper, and realization hit me. I’d already started falling for him the minute he walked into the bar. The reason I left a note is because I wanted more. It didn’t matter that Chad the chode cheated on me or his dad fired me. The man standing beside me is the man I want and need. I tossed the papers in the trash while my eyes peered at Tysen’s. He lifted his chin, and then we left with our fingers laced together.
“As much as I like Luke as your friend and all, there’s no way he’s looking up my dress even if it’s to deliver our baby.” He stops what he’s doing. The man drops the tongs on the tray, abandoning the steak and potatoes he’s grilling, and turns around. The broccoli we picked up is currently steaming in the microwave inside. While he’s sipping on his Macallan, I’m swirling my wine glass filled with ice and sparkling flavored water, another addition we picked up from the store, this one my idea. While I love the sweetness of the lemon lime soda, it’s also super high in sugar. When Tysen kept putting random things in the grocery cart, I didn’t question him until we checked out. He simply shrugged his shoulders and told me Asher’s wife is pregnant with twins, Kennedy was pregnant before, and Luke’s a female doctor; you learn a thing or two when you’re around them. I dropped it and made a mental note to immediately pick up a book on all things pregnancy so I wouldn’t feel behind in the next nine months.