Nick came home early from work. He and his team were already halfway through with building our home."Hey you." He came over to kiss my forehead. "How are my girls?" He then kissed my stomach."Where is everybody?""Out back." I pointed with a chicken tender.I then dipped it in the honey-barbecue sauce that was sitting on my six months belly.Even though my baby shower was set to start in less than three hours, I was sitting in the living room eating junk food and pickles while using my stomach as a table because no one wanted me to do anything.They all were treating me as if I had suddenly become disabled.Shortly after, Nick came back with Jackson stirring him by the shoulders."You two just sit tight while we do all the work." He told Nick.I laughed at the look on my husband's face."Maybe massage her feet. I'm sure they are swollen." Jackson picked up a random bottle and threw it at Nick.Even though it was lubricant, it was for a different reason.With a cheeky smile, I placed
Due to some setbacks, Nick and I weren't able to move into our new house until I was almost due.And even though we were moving in, he didn't want me to lift a hand. So, I used my finger to instruct them on where the movers and our friends should put what."No, that glass table belongs in the living room. It goes in the middle. Does anyone not have vision?"I sighed, then sat on the sofa that was facing the fireplace that was below the TV."So we don't place the sofas in a straight line?" Jackson asked."No, this one faces the fireplace. While the other two face each other."Seeing that no one was placing the vases on the shelves that were on either side of the fireplace, I got up and made my way over to the boxes.I struggled to bend forward, while trying to bend sideways didn't work either.I puffed up my cheeks, trying to think of a way to get what was inside the boxes. I knew that if I should stoop down, I might not be able to get back up."What do you think you are doing?" I span
Just as I twisted my curly hair in the clip, Nessa's phone alarmed."Two minutes, then it is your time to walk down the aisle again." Nessa said.She came to hold me at arm's length, then hugged me."Feels like there is something between us," I joked."There is." She patted her four months stomach."Give them hell." I stoop down so I speak to her stomach."He already is, all the morning sickness. Mood swings and always sleeping. I miss eating bacon." Nessa began to cry.I allowed her the moment because I knew that it was just the hormones.Soon she was smiling at me again."Finish getting ready. I'll go call Lorain," she told me.I slipped into my white heals, then knotted my diamond studded tiara in my hair."Looking lovely," Lorain said, coming into the room. Complementing my simple mermaid dress.She picked up my flowers and hand it to me."Ready to give you away, Mrs Carter." She smiled.We walked down the aisle.When I didn't hear any crying, I looked at my left to see Mia and El
"Yes, mother, I'm leaving school now," I said into my phone then flip it shut.I look up at the stone building of St Augustine, the most prestigious boarding school for girls. It is now the first day of summer, and no, I will not miss school, but I will miss my best friend and roommate. Christine Smirnoff, one of the nicest people I know.I feel bad that I only get to see her during school days, but I guess that's what makes our friendship so strong and we always have wonderful stories to share after the break was over."Royal-Reign." The driver to my limo nod, before opening the door for me."Thank you, Andrew." I smiled at him."Your parents said to bring you straight to the mall. They have a surprise for you.""Will my little brother be there as well?""He is already there with them.""Lovely."I sat back in my seat, watching the trees and buildings blur by, smiling at the surprise my parents had for me."Can you turn the radio up, please?" I ask, after hearing a song that I enjoye
I was simply in line waiting to make a deposit when I noticed a rather handsome male behind me.I can't even put into words how handsome he was. I steal glances at him, pretending as if I am searching for someone. But for him, he had no shame in staring at me, his hazel eyes peering into mine with every stolen glance.I can even make out the small smile that was playing at the corners of his thin pink lips. Even though he now pulled his hat further down his face, trying to hide his features, I'll never forget him and neither did I want to.It was my time in the line, which took the teller buzzing his bell three times before I realised it."Just making a deposit," I told the teller.He gave me a smile before taking the bank slip and cash."Have a nice day."I smiled.Even though my transaction was complete and I have no more business in the bank, I wanted to linger a bit, even if it was to get his name or to say hi.I walked by where he was in the queue, giving him a sideways glance.E
By four-seventeen, I had all the houses ready for its possible homeowner. I placed cookies and sandwiches under glass displays, along with water and apple juice in the refrigerator of the last house. I took a deep breath, smooth down my skirt, and put on a smile for my first client at five. The morning air was crispy, biting into my already red cheeks. At that moment, I cursed my high cheekbones, wishing for chubbier cheeks. I could hear a car pulling up in the stone drive away. I plaster a smile back on my face, then went outside to greet the family of six and one on the way. The children were the first out of the car, with the oldest being seventeen and the youngest eight. "Wow, such a big house." The youngest clamoured before running to the front door. "Alexandra, go get Leo before he breaks anything." Their mother orders. Alexandra rolled her eyes, like the true teen she was, but did as she was told. "Welcome," I smiled, shaking the Blakes' hands. "Thank you for coming
"Girl. He is more than an oh. He is worthy of several moans and back scratches.''"Nessa.''"What? I'm sure that you were thinking of that too. I saw you checking him out.''The back scratches never came to mind, but me being under him and moaning did.I bit my lip.(Could I tell Nessa that I have seen him around before?)(That I wanted to know him more?)(And how fascinated I am about him?)(No, that would only lead to Nessa doing or saying something weird and, in turn, embarrassing me.)(Wait, but we were in the same cafe yesterday, so didn't they see each other?)The ride hardly had time to stop before Nessa slipped off her horse, wasting no time to race over to him.I followed behind meekly, watching as she pulled him into a hug.His large arms engulfed her in a hug.The hug looked so comforting and like what I needed right now.I looked away, feeling slightly jealous, which made no sense.It's not like I put myself out there, as Nessa did. She was fun and energetic. While, well,
"I'm ok,'' I told myself, as I gingerly climbed out of my seat, my feet were still shaking from the frightful thrill."I'm ok," I said again, patting myself down to make sure all my body parts were still intact.Vanessa, on the other hand, had a huge grin on her face. She pulled me along once again and did the same with Nicholas.The next thing I know she pushed me into him."Sorry, clumsily me. I'm going to the bathroom. You two, you know, talk and whatnot." She walked off.We walked in silence for a while before Nicholas broke it by saying, "Royal-Reign. Is that your real name or?"I almost laughed, "I get that a lot, but yes it is, though I would rather people call me Reign. Royal is just so... too much.""Never heard a name like that before.""My mother gave me the name, you should hear my little brother's name. King Elijah-Prince.""Interesting, and the middles name?" He said."That I won't say out loud.""Last name?""Belmount.""Ok. Are you really single?" He awkwardly said aft