Chapter 10

A Couple months later, Adrian is 22 weeks along and growing bigger with each passing day. Everyone at the college knows that Jack and Adrian are married and expecting a baby. Even the people in their old High school know, boy does the gossip run rapid.

Adrian is sitting in the coffee shop trying to get comfortable, waiting for Jack to finish his practice.

"Hey Adrian, would you like to try one of our new muffins? It's a berry mix that the owner wants to try and get feedback on so were handing out free samples." Clementine offers her one.

Reaching for the biggest one on the tray. "Aren't you supposed to cut these up? You would get more samples." Taking a big bite out of the muffin. "Yum this is good."

"I would cut them up but then I'd have to hand out more and I really don't want to take the time." She picks up another one and puts it in front of Adrian.

"What's this for?"

"Well you told me they are great and everyone else that tried them, so I'll tell my boss they were a hit." Placing another one in front of her with the other one. "And now my tray is empty so I don't have to hand out any more."

Smiling broadly. "Well if you insist I'm not one to turn down food right now." Doing a game hostess wave over her stomach. "The baby and I thank you."

Clementine sits down opposite Adrian. "So how are you doing?"

"Great. I get all my work done and starting next semester all my classes will be online. So hopefully it will be easier for when the baby gets here." Finishing the muffin and reaching for another.

"When are you due?"

"This little one should make a presence in the middle of March. So I'm hoping around spring break, but you know I can't plan that so whenever the baby wants to come," rubbing her stomach in circular motions.

"Do you and Jack have everything you need? Or maybe some of the girls and I could throw you a baby shower."

"NO! I don't want one. We are getting everything ourselves. Actually the nursery is almost complete." Adrian states firmly.

"Ok, I forgot you probably have everything from your first." Clementine says as she gets up to leave.

"Matter of fact I don't have any of it. I donated it to the church." Adrian says in a small sad voice.

"Well if you don't care I'd like to get the baby something?" pushing her chair in. "I have been practicing crocheting that my grandmother taught me, I thought maybe a blanket."

Reaching out and taking Clementine hand. "That would be great. I'm sorry that I snapped. It just hurts sometimes still." A tear appears in her eye.

"Hey that's ok. I wasn't thinking and I understand you wouldn't want the memories." Squeezing her hand. "I really would like for us to be friends."

Smiling at her and breathing deeply. "Thank you Clementine, I'd like that."

"I'll talk to you later then, need to get back to work." She turns and walks back to the counter.

After an hour Adrian is tired of studying and starts putting her books back in her bag. Not seeing the one person she has been avoiding walk into the shop.

"So! It's the WHORE!" Grace says in a loud voice not quit a yell. "You couldn't leave anyone be happy could you Adrian?" slamming her hands down on the chair across from Adrian.

"Grace I'm not in the mood for you." She says quietly and continues putting her books away.

"I really don't care what you want Adrian, because it seems like you get whatever you want." Gesturing to Adrian's stomach, "You wanted another baby and look you are pregnant. You wanted Jack now you're married. What don't you want Adrian? Me here BITCHING you out!"

Adrian stands up to leave and Grace blocks her path.

"What's wrong Adrian? You're not getting what you want to leave and go to BED with JACK! You knew I wasn't giving him sex so you jumped at the chance. Weren't you getting enough sex with Omar? Instead you have to jump into bed with my BOYFRIEND JACK! You are such a SLUT! I can't believe we were friends. You are a back stabbing bitch!" Grace's face is turning bright red and she is shacking with anger.

"Are you done Grace?" Adrian stands there with her bag on her shoulder ready to leave.

Clementine comes up behind Grace and puts her hand on her shoulder. "I think you are done and you need to leave." She turns Grace to face her. "I have called security and you are not welcome back here."

"Well isn't this just so cozy, both of Jacks whores are friends."

"Mam, you need to come with us." The security guard has arrived.

"I was just leaving sir." Grace says nicely to the guard.

"Mam we need to ex court you off the premises and let you know you are not allowed back for the rest of the year." He tries to take her arm but she scurries out of his reach and heads out the door.

"Sorry about that." Adrian puts her bag down on the chair.

"Hey it wasn't your fault." Glancing towards the door. "That girl has some major problems." She looks back at Adrian as she is lowering herself into a chair. "Hey are you all right?" Reaching out to make sure Adrian doesn't fall over. Her whole face has turned a chalky white. "Do you need me to call anyone or get you anything?"

Shaking her head and taking some deep soothing breaths. "No I'm ok." Closing her eyes and resting her head in her hands. "Thank you for helping me and I'm so sorry for what she said."

"Hey it wasn't your fault." She sits down beside Adrian and puts her arm around her shoulder. "Maybe we should be friends, we have one common enemy." Nudging her trying to get a smile from her.

Sitting like that for a few minutes Jack comes running in out of breath and heads straight for Adrian.

"Adrian are you all right? Did I see the security guards talking to Grace? What's going on?" He pulls out the chair next to Adrian on the other side and pulls her into his lap.

"Yes Jack that was Grace and she came in here yelling at Adrian and I called security to have her removed. I think Adrian is just shock up a little bit." Clementine looks concerned at Adrian.

"Jack I'm fine; she just stresses me there for a moment." Adrian wraps her arms around Jacks neck. "Can we go home now?"

"You sure you're ok? You look so pale." Jack asks concerned. "Do you think I should take you to the Doctor?"

"No Jack really I'm ok thanks to Clementine. I just want to go home."

Adrian stands up and reaches for her bag. Jack takes her bag and wraps his arm around Adrian 'Thank you Clementine for helping Adrian."

"It was no problem. Adrian don't worry she can't come back here and I'll watch out for you when you're here. Ok?"

"Thank you Clementine." Adrian breaks away from Jack and gives her a big hug, "Thank you so much. I'm fine. Jack will look after me like a mother hen, so nothing will happen." Smiling at Jack "I'll see you tomorrow and I'll have some more muffins and no side of drama." Laughing she hugs herself to Jack as they leave.