Total pages in book: 61
Estimated words: 60940 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 305(@200wpm)___ 244(@250wpm)___ 203(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 60940 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 305(@200wpm)___ 244(@250wpm)___ 203(@300wpm)
As soon as I found my composure, I was about to step out of the shower when I heard footsteps receding, and I just knew he heard me not only fucking myself, but…
I called out his name as I came.
Eighteen
Ledger
“You nervous?” Chance asked, sitting in the seat by Felicia’s desk while I stood beside her as she lay on the examination table.
“A little bit,” she replied, inhaling a deep breath.
Hazel looked fucking radiant, glowing from the inside out. Pregnancy truly agreed with her. She’d never looked better, constantly taking my breath away with her beauty and swollen belly.
For the most part, her pregnancy was good to her, and she could keep food down now. She had all sorts of weird-ass cravings at all hours of the night. I didn’t know where the hell the food was going other than in her round bump. You couldn’t tell she was pregnant unless she turned to the side.
Crouching down onto the floor, I murmured for only her to hear, “Have I told you how beautiful you look today?”
She smirked. “Once or twice, but you can totally tell me again.”
I chuckled, kissing the side of her neck.
I didn’t want to waste any more time with her. The days of coming home late were over. I was home early every night to be with her, wanting her to know that they were both my priority.
Over the past month, things had changed between us. We weren’t nearly as bad as we were with the bickering. She slowly but surely let go of our past and looked forward to our future as a family. For the most part, our communication was open and honest. Her animosity for me seemed to be replaced with a new beginning of our relationship.
One thing was for sure, she was the love of my life.
Then, now, always.
“Hey!” Chance exclaimed, bringing our attention over to him.
“Can you stop flirting in front of me please?”
She snapped, “We’re not flirting.”
“Speak for yourself,” I added, and she eyed me skeptically.
“Listen,” Chance proclaimed. “Before I forget, I appreciate you two letting me be here.”
Hazel smiled. “Of course, you’re the uncle. I’m happy you were able to make it.”
He nodded at her stomach. “What do you think it is?”
“I don’t care.” She shrugged. “I’ll be happy with either.”
“Well, I think it’s a boy,” he remarked.
“You do?” she asked, taken aback. “Why?”
“Because it’s karma for lying to me all these years. You’re going to have a mini-Ledger with you at all times.”
Her eyes widened. “Oh man, I didn’t think about that.”
I chuckled. “Be careful what you wish for, Chance. He’ll have your genes too, and let me remind you, you’re still single for a reason.”
“Eh.”
I nodded. “Tell that to all the women you take to bed and then kick out.”
“I learned from the best.” He smiled. “What do you think the baby is?”
“I think it’s a girl, and I hope to God she’s a mini-Hazel. I’d love nothing more than to have her with me at all times.”
Our eyes connected.
I didn’t hide how I felt about her. She was aware of how much I still wanted her, but I didn’t push the subject. Despite what I told her, I had no plans to let her go again.
She was mine.
She just hadn’t admitted it yet.
Felicia opened the door. “Hello, everyone.”
After she set Hazel up, my heart started beating a mile a minute.
Seconds.
Minutes.
Hours could have gone by.
Until a loud, fast heartbeat filled the silence of the room.
“Are you ready to know what you’re having?”
“Yes,” we announced together.
To my surprise, Hazel grabbed my hand, holding it right against her.
“Congratulations, you two, you’re having a baby girl.”
Hazel burst into tears. Unable to keep it in, they poured out of her.
I couldn’t resist when I rasped into her ear, “I told you.”
Which only made her cry harder.
“I’m sorry,” she apologized. “I don’t know why I’m crying.”
Felicia smiled. “You don’t need to apologize. It happens all the time. This is a big moment in your pregnancy. It’s normal to feel emotional about it.”
Chance walked over to us. “You lucked out. Except she’s screwed.” He pointed at her belly. “With Ledger and me, she won’t date until she’s forty. Congratulations, though.” He kissed Hazel’s forehead and then looked at me. “I know we’re not on the best terms right now, and I never thought I’d say this, but you’ve really stepped up for her, and I can’t ignore that. You’re going to make one hell of a father, and I’ve always thought of you like my brother and this baby girl truly makes us family, so what I’m trying to say is, I’m glad it’s you who knocked her up.”
I nodded, and he patted my back, squeezing my shoulder for a second.
I never thought I’d be in this situation, especially with my best friend’s sister, but now, I couldn’t imagine experiencing this with someone else. Not thinking twice about it, I leaned forward and softly pecked her lips. Catching her by surprise, she lightly gasped but didn’t back away from me.