No one Leaves…..."it's like My Best Friend's Wedding…."
Jax didn't say a word at first. Brenda didn't say anything either. It seemed like they'd been sitting there for hours, but in all actuality, it had only been about two minutes.
Brenda finally heard Jax speak. "How do you know its mine?"
"Because I haven't been with anyone else."
"How far along?" She didn't have time to respond, because he answered himself. "Well I guess that's a dumb question. It's been about two months, since Orlando. When did you find out?"
"Right around the time you announced your engagement."
"Did you know before, or after?"
"Before."
Jax sighed. "Brenda, why didn't you tell me?"
"Well…..Jax, I found out one day, and you announced your engagement the next. What was I supposed to do?"
"Tell me, because now I have a wife that I have to tell. What am I supposed to do?"
"I don't know. And maybe I was going to tell you, but you ran off and got married." Brenda dropped her head. "Or maybe I wasn't. I don't know. I didn't want to ruin things for you. I was in a bad situation. One that I didn't want to be in. I don't want to be pregnant, but I am."
"So, are you going to keep it?"
Brenda wiped her eyes. "Of course Jax. I'm not having an abortion."
"So, it's safe to assume, you have seen a doctor?"
"Yes."
Jax ran his fingers through his hair. "And is everything ok?"
She nodded. "Yes. I have a picture, I'm not sure if you'd like...to see it."
He looked over at her. "Where?"
Brenda stood up, and went into her closet. Seconds later she returned, with a printout. She handed it to Jax.
He just stared at it. She could tell, he was still trying to process everything. "Can I keep it?"
She didn't expect that. "Yeah...if you want."
Jax looked as if, he had the world on his shoulders.
Brenda made an attempt at reassuring him. "Maybe Sasha-."
"No Brenda, don't."
"I'm sorry Jax."
"It's not your fault. You didn't make the baby by yourself."
Jax stood up. "I have...to...meet Sasha."
Brenda looked up at him. "Are you going to tell her…..tonight?"
"If I don't, I won't be able to."
Brenda followed him out of her bedroom.
He walked over to the door, pulling it open. He turned and looked down at her. Her eyes were red from crying. "Stop crying, your mood...affects the baby."
She nodded and without saying another word, he left...
Brenda closed and locked the door.
On the way to her room, she looked in on Lola. She looked so peaceful. Brenda was so worried about telling Jax, she really hadn't thought about Lola. And what it would mean for her. Lola would be getting a sibling, which made her happy. She reached down and touched her stomach. She had to stop acting, like this was the worse thing in the world. It was her baby, and her baby deserved to feel loved. She looked down at her stomach. "I love you, and I'm sorry if I ever made you feel like I didn't." Before leaving, she walked over, and kissed Lola's forehead. Then headed to her room...
Jax walked into his apt. He walked passed the kitchen, to the bedroom. The light was off, and there were candles all over. Sasha was lying in bed, wearing a corset and garter. She crawled across the bed, meeting him, as he approached. "Mr. Jax, your wife has been eagerly awaiting your arrival."
She threw her hands around his neck, and kissed him. She slid his jacket down his arms. And started releasing each button on his shirt. Jax stopped her. "Sasha...we need to talk."
She started kissing his neck. "Can't it wait?"
He pulled back. "No, it can't."
She looked up into his face. She could tell something was wrong. "O...k."
Jax tried to gather himself.
Sasha was anxiously waiting. "Well, what's wrong?"
"There is no easy way to say this, so I'll just say it." He looked into her eyes. "Brenda is pregnant."
All the color went out of her face. She knew exactly what that meant. "And it yours?"
Jax slowly nodded.
Tears spilled onto her cheeks. "You've been sleeping with her?"
"Just once...in Orlando."
"And you didn't think, I'd want to know?"
"It was one time. It was a mistake."
"How long have you known she was pregnant?"
"I just found out. She wanted to tell me, but she didn't want to break us up."
"Yeah right! But I'm not mad at her, I'm mad at you!" She jumped off the bed, and grabbed the first thing she saw, and threw it on. "You son of a b*tch!"
"Sasha, I didn't mean to hurt you. I really didn't."
Sasha was in the process of buttoning up her shirt. She walked over and slapped him. "Shut the f*ck up Jax!"
Jax didn't even flinch. "I know you're mad. But I'm sure if we try, we can work this out."
She looked at him, as if he was crazy. "Jax, I am no dummy, I'm not staying married to you! I have no problem accepting children, before our relationship. But I draw the line, when you get them during it." Jax watched as she stormed around the room, throwing her things back into her suitcase. "It's a good thing, I haven't moved to Rome yet."
She slammed her suitcase shut. "I am getting an annulment, as soon as possible! I can't believe you!" She went into the bathroom, grabbed some things, came back out, opened her suitcase, and threw them in. All of a sudden she just stopped, and started sobbing. Jax walked over, and grabbed her. She pulled away, and slapped him again, then again. "Why did you marry me?!"
Jax didn't say anything.
Sasha sighed. "Even if I was crazy enough to stay, I wouldn't. Because at no point in time, have you said. I love you, please stay. And it's because you don't." Jax tried to speak, but she threw her hand up. "Don't say a word." She took his key off her key ring and tossed it. Then left...
It's the next morning, and Brenda and Lola are just returning home. They had just returned from having breakfast, at a café, that Adriano owned.
Brenda unlocked the door, and Lola rushed in. Jax had called and said he'd meet them, at the apt. Lola was excited because she knew he was there.
Lola ran over to him. "Hello, Jax."
"Hello, Sweetheart." He pulled her into his lap.
He looked at Brenda, but didn't say anything.
"Lola, could you go and play in your room, just for a little while, I want to talk to Jax."
"Ok." Jax kissed her cheek, and she squirmed, and ran to her room.
Brenda was still holding her keys. She sat them on one of the tables, in the living room. She could tell Jax had a rough night. "Are you ok?"
"No, Sasha left."
"I'm sorry. Maybe...she just needs some time."
"According to her, we are getting an annulment."
Brenda sat down in one of the chairs. Jax was sitting on the sofa. "Do you want me to...talk to her?"
"And say what?"
"I don't know. It was my fault, and in a way it is. You didn't want to have sex with me."
"But I did."
"But you didn't initiate it."
Jax shook his head. "Brenda, just let it go. It's for the best."
"Is there anything, I can do?"
"Just take care of yourself."
She nodded. "I plan on it." *silence*
Jax looked over at her. "We are going to have a baby." He said it like he still couldn't believe it.
"Yeah...I know."
"Have you been sick?"
"Yes. In the beginning…..I thought I had a virus, you know the one Lola had."
Jax nodded. "How exactly…did you find out?"
"I was on a date, and I got sick. Mickal came over, and brought food, and I got sick again. So, he went out and got a couple of tests."
"The day of the boyfriend project?"
"Yes."
"I didn't even believe it when you said it."
"I had to come up with something. One minute I was looking at three positive tests, and the next, you and Lola were walking in."
"Why didn't you tell me then?"
"Jax, I had just found out! I was in shock, and I needed some time to let it sink in."
Jax's cell phone rung. He pulled it out of his pocket. "Excuse me, I need to take this." He got up and went into the kitchen.
About fifteen minutes later he returned.
He sat down on the sofa. "Sasha's lawyer, has already contacted my lawyer."
"That's quick…..I'm sorry."
"Don't apologize. She wants an annulment. It's called a nullity in Australia. Looks like we won't need either. I don't know why it slipped my mind, but we were supposed to go back in a month to finalize our marriage. You have to give a notice of intent to marry…in Australia. We put a notice in, but we went ahead and had a little ceremony, for our parents, and we were going to go back, and wrap it up. But that won't be happening, so, my lawyer withdrew the intent, so no license, no marriage."
Brenda was confused. "You didn't sign anything?"
"No, but we were married in our mind. We just had to wait, to get it finalized. I guess it's a good thing, given the situation."
"Sasha knows?"
"I'm sure she does now, I think she forgot last night, which is understandable. She was extremely upset. She actually slapped me three times."
Brenda's eyes widen. "Jax..."
"I deserved it. I did get you pregnant."
"Are you ok?"
"Of course, she didn't hurt me."
"I don't mean physically, but emotionally."
"I'll live. At least I don't technically, have another failed marriage on the books."
"Jax, you're not supposed to be making jokes."
"Sometimes laughter is healing."
"Whatever, I don't feel like laughing." *silence* "Well, I guess we are co parents again."
Jax nodded. "Yes, we are." He looked over at her. "I'm trying to picture you pregnant."
"In a couple of months, you won't have to. And you know, we have to tell Lola."
Jax looked down. "Yeah, I know."
"Do you think it'll confuse her?"
"I hope not, but it could."
"Jax, I don't want to tell her yet."
"We don't have to."
"Good. Because I don't know if she'll understand. Mommie and daddy aren't together, but we are having another baby. There is a lot wrong with that picture."
"Brenda….I have to tell Lady Jane."
"Yeah, sure." Brenda sighed. "I wonder what she's going to think of me."
"You? Me? But it's our lives, not hers, she'll deal with it." Jax sounded more like a person, trying to convince himself. He sighed. "She hasn't even met Lola, and now she has another grandchild on the way. I don't know if I feel like hearing another lecture."
"Just like you said, they are our children, and it's our lives."
"Have you told the guy you're dating?"
Brenda nodded.
"Before me?"
Brenda didn't say anything, but Jax knew the answer.
"I can't believe you told him, before me."
"I told him, because I didn't want him to think I didn't like him. I stopped calling, and taking his phone calls, and he wanted to know why."
"He must have been in shock, to learn you were pregnant?"
Brenda laughed. "Wouldn't you be?"
"So, did you decide to remain friends?"
"What do you mean?"
"After you ended things."
"We haven't ended anything. Adriano is fine with it."
"Brenda, you cannot be seriously thinking about dating this guy, while you're pregnant?"
"Why not? I'm not dead I'm just pregnant. And plus he promised to rub my feet."
"I'll rub your feet, it's my baby."
Brenda smiled. "Are you getting jealous?"
"No. I just don't think you should be dating, while you're pregnant."
"Will you be dating, while I am pregnant?"
"Brenda, my marriage that wasn't legal….failed, I doubt it. And plus I'll be too busy rubbing your feet."
Brenda giggled. "We SHOULD not be laughing! This is not a happy time."
"Yes, it is. You're giving me another child, it is definitely a happy time. And it trumps everything else."
"Jax, are you...really happy, or are you just saying it, so I won't get upset."
"I was shocked, as I'm sure you were. But with that being said, I'm going to have another part of me on this earth, how can I not be happy."
"I am too. It took me awhile to get there, but I am there."
Jax shifted. "I was thinking, that maybe I should move in for awhile."
"Why?"
"Because, you are going to need some help. Especially, once you get into your second trimester. And after the baby comes."
"I don't know about that. I thought we are supposed to be sending a different message to Lola."
"We won't be sleeping in the same room, I'll just tell her, it's because I want to spend more time with her, which is not a lie. You know how much I love her."
Brenda nodded. "I do, but Jax what about your wi-...Sasha? What kind of message will that send?"
"My unborn child trumps everything, and everybody."
"When do you want to move in?"
"As soon as possible."
"As soon as possible? Why so soon? I'm just two months pregnant."
"So, the sooner the better."
Brenda looked away, then back at him. "What about Adriano?"
"What about him?"
"I don't know too many men, that want to date a woman, that's pregnant, AND living with the child's father."
"I'm not really concerned about him, or what he likes. So, what's it going to be?"
Brenda sighed. "I know I shouldn't agree to this, but...ok. You're here most of the time anyway, and since you're separated, I guess it should be fine."
"Brenda, Sasha and I are not separated, we are no longer together."
"Whatever. Do you just like having wedding ceremonies? Because you've had quite a few. And the majority of the time, you don't end up actually married. How many have we had? Like three?"
Jax did not think that was funny. "Well, I'm going to go and get Lola, I'm taking her out for awhile. It's been awhile, since we've spent time together."
"Yeah, because you went off, and got married, oh wait, no you didn't ." She started laughing.
"Ok, Brenda, enough with the jokes."
"Ok, ok, ok. I'm done. What happened to laughter is healing?"
"Your laughter is becoming obnoxious."
"Jax, we're going to make the best roommates. And...co parents...again." Tears roll down her cheeks, and she buried her face into her hands.
"Brenda?" He got up, and rushed over to her. He wrapped his arms around her, and she buried her face into his neck. "I thought I told you to stop crying."
She looked up into his blue eyes. "I'm...trying...and I am happy, I love our unborn child. But I'm about to be a single mother...of...two children, not just one. I'm scared."
He wiped her tears away. "Sweetheart, we are co parents remember? And you are not alone, they are my children too. Haven't I been here for Lola?"
She nodded.
"Ok, stop crying."
She wiped her eyes. "Ok. I'm sorry."
"Now, I know I'm making the right decision in moving in. I don't want you here crying all night…by yourself."
Jax looked up, and saw Lola peeking in. "Hey, come here."
She walked in slowly. "Mamma, are you and Papa Jax done?"
Brenda's eyes widen, and she looked at Jax. "Papa Jax?"
"Yes, Papa Jax. Are you done?"
Jax smiled. "Yes...we are. And we are going out." He looked at Brenda. "All of us..."
Part 2
After spending all day with Brenda and Lola, Jax went home to pack, and call his mother. It was mid afternoon in Australia. He dialed her number, and then he heard that familiar voice.
"Hello, Lady Jane."
"Hello! How are you and that new bride of yours?"
"Um…..About that…"
Lady Jane could tell something had happened. "Oh my goodness, I don't think I like your tone. What happened?"
"We aren't together, she left."
"Left?! Where did she go?!"
"I guess she has gone back to Russia."
"What? You have broken up...already?"
"I'm afraid so. And there's more. Brenda is pregnant, and the baby is mine. We were together once, and well...now you know, why it's over between me and Sasha."
She sighed. "Oooh my goodness. I don't know what to say. Well, at least this marriage isn't legal. Did you withdraw the intent?"
"Yes."
"Good. The last thing you need is another divorce on the books. But I guess it wouldn't be a divorce, because you aren't legally married. Thank God! Jax, Jax, Jax! So, what are your plans now? I mean, Brenda has two children by you! What are you going to do about it?"
"What do you mean?"
"What are you going to do about your children?"
"Parent them."
"And your children's mother? And I realize this is the last thing I should be mentioning to you, but are you going to marry her?"
"We...aren't...together."
"Well, you should be. Those children deserve a family. A mother and a father."
"Lola has both, and so will our unborn child."
"Jax, Jax, Jax!" She spent the next twenty minutes, lecturing him, before Jax said he had to go...
Jax didn't waste any time, moving in with Lola and Brenda. Within two days he had moved out of his apt, and into Brenda's guest room. Lola was loving it. She had both parents living in the same house, and she was having the time of her life.
They were like a real family. They had dinner together, watched shows together, played games together. Jax and Brenda even took turns, tucking Lola in. But after all was said and done, Mommy and daddy, slept in different bedrooms...
Brenda walked up the street, and as usual, Adriano was watching and waiting. She was meeting him for dinner.
Brenda wore a chic pants suit, with a white tank underneath. The jacket went in at the waist, and her pants had a sexy fit. Since she was only eight weeks pregnant, she could still fit into most of her clothes.
She walked up to him, and smiled. "Hello."
Adriano smiled, and reached for her hand. "Hello sunshine." He kissed her on the cheek. He then opened the door for her, and they went in. Their table was already waiting for them. He pulled out her seat, and she sat down.
He sat down across from her. "You look beautiful."
She smiled. "Thanks, and you look like you stepped off the pages of GQ." And he did. He looked gorgeous. He had on a dark gray suit, even darker shoes, and he wore a white shirt underneath.
"What would you like to drink?"
"Water is fine." He signaled, and the waiter came over. Her ordered her a water, and some cranberry juice for himself. The waiter nodded and left.
"Adriano, if you want to drink, drink!"
"No, if you can't drink, I won't drink. At least not in front of you."
She laughed. "How have you been?"
"Missing you."
"You are huge flirt."
"When I see something I like, I can't help myself."
The waiter returned, and deposited their drinks on the table. He took their orders, and left.
Brenda knew she needed to tell him, that Jax was living with her. Yes, they were casual, but he still needed to know. "Adriano, there is something I need to tell you…..."
"Ok. What's up?"
"Jax is living with me."
Adriano had a blank look on his face. "Who?"
"Jax, Lola's father, this unborn child's father."
The smile left his face. "Wait, the same person fathered both children?"
"Yes."
"Wow, and he's living with you?"
"Yes, we just thought it would be better if he did. Because I'm going to need the help, especially when the baby comes."
"And how many weeks are you?"
"Eight."
"So, what is he helping you with now?"
"I'm really emotional, and overwhelmed. It's just good knowing someone is there."
The waiter came out, with food in hand. After leaving, the conversation resumed.
Adriano had really lost his appetite. He liked Brenda. She was gorgeous, smart, and had a beautiful personality. But….this was not going to work out, not even in the casual sense. "Brenda, this is just too weird for me. I can accept the kids, but not the man. I adore you, but maybe we should just be friends."
Brenda smiled. "What….a knocked up woman, who already as a child, AND is living with the man, that planted both seeds... doesn't appeal to you? I just simply don't understand why."
He laughed. "I still want to see your beautiful face, even if it is just as friends."
"I would love that, you are tons of fun. Don't disappear."
"I wouldn't dream of it."
Brenda reached over, and touched his face. "I love this beard, it's so sexy."
"Brenda, don't...stop being a pregnant tease."
She laughed. And despite it all, they ended up having a nice dinner...
Jax was at home sitting in the living room, when she returned. She knew he was waiting up for her. He was trying to pretend, like he was watching TV.
She walked in and sat down next to him, kicking off her shoes.
He didn't waste any time asking. "Did you have fun?"
"It was a nice dinner. The food was delicious, so was the conversation. And we...decided that we shouldn't see each other anymore. Not in the romantic sense. Actually, it was more him than me."
"Are you upset?"
"No, because I tried to break things off, when I told him I was pregnant."
"So, what he had time to think about it, and decided that it wouldn't work?"
"No, I told him, you were living with me."
"Ooooh….I guess he didn't like that."
"Nope, not even if he and I were just casual, that was just too much for him."
"I'm sorry it didn't work out."
"It's for the best. It's not like we were in a serious relationship. And I have enough on my plate."
Brenda looked over at Jax, who was shirtless, as he often was. "Jax?"
He was looking at the TV. "Hmmm?"
"I was thinking, since you are unattached, and I don't have male companionship...we could….."
Jax turned off the TV, and turned to her. "What….get back together?"
"No..."
"What?"
"We could be…..co parents with benefits."
Jax grinned. "What?"
Brenda frowned. "I'm horny Jax."
He laughed.
Brenda continued. "I would have never slept….with Adriano anyway, because that's disgusting. Not that I think he's disgusting, it's just the whole being pregnant with another man's child."
"So, since, I'm the child's father it's ok to sleep with me?"
"Yes. And it's not like I can get pregnant. And it's not like we haven't done it before."
Jax stared at her for a moment. He could not believe she just asked him that. "Brenda, my non wife just left me, and you want me to just jump in bed with you?"
"I'm really sorry about that Jax, and you know it. But we can't change what happened."
"Brenda, there are still a lot of reasons why we shouldn't sleep together."
Brenda stood up. "You know what Jax, never mind, I don't feel like listening to one of your lectures. You didn't want to listen to your mother's lectures, and I don't want to listen to yours. I offered you perfectly good vagina, and you declined, or whatever that was. Just forget I asked." She walked off, and headed to her bedroom.
Jax's eye's followed her. "Perfectly good vagina?" He burst into laughter…..
Brenda went into her room, and closed the door. She took off her jacket, and threw it on a chair. She took off her shirt, and headed into the bathroom.
After washing her face, she took off her pants, and walked out into her bedroom.
Her eyes widen. She threw her pants down, and jumped on the bed running across. She leaped in Jax's arms.
"Brenda, don't do that."
"Don't talk, do not say a word. I'm just happy you came." She kissed him, sliding her tongue into his mouth.
Jax pulled away. "Slow down."
He walked over to the bed, and placed her on it.
"Jax, we don't have to make this romantic, we can get right to it."
"Be quiet, Brenda."
She was already in her underwear. It was a black lace panty set. He ran his hand down her body. He then pulled one of her legs up, and started kissing it, making his way up its length. He kissed her calves, thighs, inner thighs, then blew lightly on her. She closed her eyes, as she felt the coolness of his breath. He moved up, and started kissing her stomach. Her bra had a front clasp, he reached up and undid it. His hands immediately start caressing her. Jax trailed kisses up her body, and took one into his mouth. As he flicked his tongue across, he felt it stiffen. He moved over to the other one, given it the same attention as its twin. He reached down, and pulled her panties down her thighs, she helped, by kicking them off. Brenda's breathing deepened, and her back arched, when she felt his finger enter her love. He watched as she moaned and squirmed. She bit her lip, locked her thighs, holding his hand hostage, and climaxed. He leaned down and kissed her deeply. Then stood up, and quickly removed his bottoms. He returned to the bed, moving over her. She reached up, and touched his chest. He grabbed her hand, and kissed her palm. Their eyes lock, he positioned himself, and inch by inch slowly entered her...
It's the next morning, and Brenda is just waking up. Jax had his arms wrapped around her. She looked up into his face, he was sound asleep. She ran her fingers through his hair.
She loved his little buzz cut. He moved, then stretched, looking down at her. "Hello."
She smiled. "Hello."
Jax sat up, and looked at the clock on her nightstand. "I guess I should head to my room. I need to shower." He yawned and stretched. "I have a lot to do today."
"Will you have enough room, in the guest room….to conduct business?"
"Yeah, for now its fine. It's huge, I don't feel cramped or anything."
"You could use my office, I'm never in it."
"Ok, and I forgot to tell you, I have to go to France in the morning."
"How long?"
"Just a day." Jax got out of bed, threw on his boxers and shorts. "I'll try to be back, before nightfall." He looked down at her. "Do we kiss, or don't we? I've never been in a…" He grinned. "…co parents, with benefits relationship."
She grinned. "Only...if you want to."
He leaned down, and kissed her cheek. She was disappointed, but then he leaned in again, and kissed her lips. She smiled. "Thanks for last night."
"It was my pleasure." He turned and left...
Part 3
It was Sunday, so Lola didn't have to go to school, but they still couldn't sleep in, because they were going to church. Brenda got up, showered, cooked breakfast, and got Lola up. After bathing her, they all sat down, and ate breakfast together.
Brenda buttered Lola's toast, and placed it on her plate. "You know...Jax, you could come to church with us?"
"No, I have a lot of work to do. I'll be here when you get back. Maybe we can go to the park, or something?"
Lola smiled. "I think we should go now, I don't really like church."
Brenda grinned. "No church, no park."
Lola sighed.
Brenda pushed her juice towards her. "Drink your juice, we have to get ready to leave."
Jax pinched her cheek. "You'll survive."
Lola looked up at him. "You should come too."
"No, Sweetheart I can't. I have some work, that I just have to get done."
"You just don't like church either."
Jax laughed.
They finished eating, and Jax cleaned up the kitchen, while they changed into their church attire. Brenda settled on a dress, with a little room in the mid section. She was not showing, but her pencil skirts were out. They were just too tight. She could still fit into them, but she didn't want to wear them anymore, or anything that would was too tight on her stomach. She wore a dress, that was fitted on the top, and more relaxed on the bottom. Lola wore a navy blue pleated skirt and a beautiful white blouse.
Jax was sitting in the living room, working on his laptop, when they came out.
"We are leaving."
Jax looked up. "Ok. And you both look really nice."
"Thanks."
Lola was really pouting now. "Papa Jax, please let me stay with you."
Jax placed his laptop on the table, and stood up. He walked over to her. "You have to go to church. You'll be fine, and you get to show everybody, how pretty you look."
Brenda chimed in. "And Mona will be there. She is bringing her granddaughter, Kata with her. She's in town."
Lola's eyes got big. "Kata is coming?"
Brenda nodded.
"Ok, well….I think I will go to church."
Brenda grinned and looked at Jax. "As if she had a choice."
Jax shrugged. He leaned down and kissed Lola on the forehead, and without thinking, he kissed Brenda on the lips. Brenda's eyes widen. She looked down at Lola, who was not paying attention, thank God. She looked up at Jax, chastising him with her eyes.
Jax mouthed the word. "Sorry."
Brenda shook her head, and grabbed her purse. Her and Lola said their goodbyes, and left...
Church was great, and Lola survived, thanks to Kata. After returning home, and changing, Jax decided to take a break from his work, in favor of spending time with Lola and Brenda. They went to the park, and had lunch at Lola's favorite restaurant. They did a little shopping. Well, Brenda did some shopping, because she needed some more clothes. She didn't buy a lot of things, because Lola and Jax were getting restless. She decided to just contact her friend, who was a personal shopper, and ask her to pull some things for her. She would have to tell her she was pregnant, but people were going to find out anyway, so that wasn't a big deal.
Later that evening, that went over to Mona's. Mona had a lot of family in town, so she invited them over to her house, because she was having a family dinner. Jax went along with them. Mona had a large extended family, and when they had family gatherings, they were loud and boisterous. But they were so welcoming.
Jax was talking to some of the men, and Lola was playing with the children. Brenda was in the kitchen with Mona, who was cooking.
Mona was chopping vegetables, as Brenda looked on. "It seems you and Jax, are getting along well."
"Yes….we are."
"I was shocked to learn he was living with you. But I guess….I shouldn't have been. He adores Lola, and I can understand him wanting to be close to her."
Brenda was not about to lie to Mona. "Mona, I need to tell you something."
Mona stopped chopping. "Ok?"
"I'm pregnant."
She took a deep breath, and slowly let it out. "Jax?"
"Yes."
"Are you two getting back together?"
"No, we are just going to co parent, just like we are doing with Lola."
Mona sighed. "Maybe you two should marry, I mean you are about to have two children."
"Mona, that's not a reason to get married."
"I know, but you love him, and he loves you. I can tell. But you two are still stuck in the past. You need to let it go. I'm sure you made mistakes, and he made mistakes. One of you…..is going to have to speak up, before it's too late."
Brenda didn't want this baby, to be the reason they got back together. And she didn't even know how Jax felt about her..
One of Mona's family members walked in, and the conversation ended. Brenda left the kitchen, and joined the rest of the family. After awhile, they ate, and eventually left.
It was around seven when they made it home. Lola had school the next day, so she bathed and went to sleep. Brenda decided, to work on some things for ASEC. Jax went into his room, to finish up the things, he was working on earlier.
After catching up on her ASEC work, Brenda started going through her countless emails. She had been so preoccupied with her new pregnancy, she let everything else, fall by the waist side.
It turns out, she had quite a few emails from her agent. Brenda knew she had to let her know, she was pregnant. It shouldn't be a problem, since her face is what booked her jobs, more than her body. Given that she was short. She would stop by her office tomorrow.
She opened her last email from ASEC. They were having karaoke night, for all the representatives. It was going to be held at a bar in the city. She looked at the date, it was on Wednesday night. She'd have to get Mona to watch Lola. ASEC was always having things like that, because it created a since of family. And a lot of the representatives that worked for ASEC, never had real ones, Brenda included. She would have to tell Jax, but knowing Mr. Organized, he probably already new. She wondered if he'd actually go. Jax and karaoke? She laughed, logged off, and closed her laptop.
After showering, and towel drying her hair, she climbed in bed, and grabbed the book she'd been meaning to read. She read a couple of chapters, and wondered what Jax was doing. At that moment she heard a knock at her door.
"Come in."
Jax opened the door. "You're still up?"
"Yes, I just finished going through all my emails."
"Would you like some company?"
She smiled. "Sure co parent."
He closed the door, and climbed in bed with her. "What are you reading?"
"A romance novel."
"Oh."
"Are you disappointed, because I'm not reading today's business, or something boring like that?"
He grinned, and Brenda started back reading. Jax slid his hand up under the covers, and up under her shirt. He rubbed her stomach, as she continued reading. He moved up to her breasts.
She smiled. "You are really getting into this….co parenting with benefits thing."
"Yep."
His hand left her breasts. He grabbed her book, folded the page, and placed it on the nightstand. He then removed her glasses, and they joined the book. He leaned over and kissed her passionately. His tongue entered her mouth, and they started the sweetest of duals.
Jax pulled her on top of him, then reached down, and pulled her night shirt over her head. And to his delight, she was completely naked underneath. He quickly sat up, and took her buds into his mouth, hungrily kissing them. She raised her hips, and started pulling at his boxers. Jax's mouth left her briefly, and he helped her remove them. She pushed him back onto the bed, and moved down his torso. He let out a deep moan, as she took him in her mouth. After driving him insane with her oral skills, he pulled her back up, and kissed her deeply. She felt his manhood pressed against her derriere. He reached around, and positioned himself at her opening, and with one shift of the hips, he disappeared into her.
Brenda buried her lips into his neck. "Mmmm...oooh, Jax."
His hips continued to grind up into her. She sat up, and joined in his rhythm….
Jax kissed her forehead, cheeks, neck, then lips.
"Jax, you should go to sleep. You have a busy day tomorrow, and you have to get up early."
"I'll sleep on the plane."
"Well, 'I' have a busy day tomorrow."
He smiled. "Ok. I'll leave you alone." He moved away from her.
She turned on her side, facing him. He leaned over and kissed her nose. "Are you ok?"
She nodded. (Say the words Brenda, tell him you love him.). "Nite Jax."
"Nite Brenda."
She turned in the opposite direction. Jax stared at the back of her head. He moved closer, pressing his body against hers. He kissed her on the neck, and they both went to sleep….
When Brenda woke up, Jax was gone. She got out of bed, and pulled on her robe. She glanced at the clock. It was still quite early. She walked out of her room, and knocked on his door, a couple of seconds later he opened it.
"Brenda, you don't have to knock, just come in."
"You knock on my door." She followed him in.
"That's different, you are a female."
She watched as he threw his laptop in its carrier, and zipped it up. He had a garment bag, and another small bag.
"You didn't say it was an overnight trip."
"It's not, but you never know." He looked up at her. "What? Are you going to miss me?"
"Yes, especially Jax after dark."
He laughed. "I'll try to be back, before you close those beautiful eyes. I wanted to say goodbye to Lola, but I don't want to wake her, especially since she has school. Kiss her for me."
Brenda nodded.
They head out of his room. She followed him to the door. Before opening it, he turned, placed his bags on the table by the door, and kissed her.
Brenda was not expecting that.
"I was due a morning after kiss, so I decided to collect." He picked up his things. "See you later."
She nodded. "Bye Jax." He opened the door then left...
The rest of the day was a blur, Brenda got Lola ready for school, and dropped her off. She went to her agent's office, and explained her situation. Her agent thought it shouldn't matter, because her face was the most important thing, which was not a surprise. Her friend, the personal shopper, managed to squeeze her in, and instead of letting her just pull a bunch of stuff, they went together. By the time they finished, it was time to pick Lola up.
Lola had a violin lesson that afternoon, so Mickal went along with them, as company for Brenda.
Mickal leaned back in the chair, and turn sideways, facing Brenda. "I cannot believe, Jax is living with you?"
"He thought I needed the help, and the companionship."
Mickal smiled. "I bet he did. But I'm happy. At least he got rid of that, Russian ice skating slut."
Brenda laughed. "She is not a ice skater."
"Yes she is, that or a gymnast. Those Russian women, either know how to skate or flip. That's why men love them. They are flexible."
Brenda grinned. "Stop it. I feel sorry for Sasha, she didn't ask for any of this. I think she really cared for Jax."
"She's pretty, she'll find someone else. Now, are you and Jax sharing a room, or is he really just co parenting, as you like to call it?"
"Yeah...we...are...just co-parenting."
Mickal looked at her for a moment, staring directly in her eyes. Brenda looked away. "Yeah right! He is watering that seed he planted, I can tell!" Mickal threw his hand over his mouth, and started laughing. "I knew it."
Brenda just smiled.
The smile left Mickal's face. "Are you two getting back together?"
"No, we are just friends with benefits."
"Brenda, I don't really have a problem with that, but you love Jax, and please don't lie and say that you don't, because I know you do. Having a friend with benefits is fun. But it's no fun if you're in love with the person, you are supposed to be having a casual relationship with. There is nothing casual about you, and the father of your children. And I think he loves you too."
Brenda opened up her bottled water, and drunk some. "I still love Jax, I do. I think he still cares for me, but I'm not sure if he would want to try again. We've tried a lot of times. At some point, you have to stop, and just accept defeat."
"I disagree. Brenda, is there anybody on this earth you'd rather be with?"
Brenda shook her head. "No….no one. In spite of everything, I still want him. And no one has ever loved me better."
"So, what are going to do about it?"
"I don't know."
"Tell him. What's the worse thing that could happen?"
"He'll say, no, and give me a lecture on why we should never be together."
"He doesn't mind sleeping with you?"
"He's a man it's just sex. You know he didn't even remember ,when he fell in love with Sasha? He said it was because he was a man, he didn't remember things like that."
"Brenda, you are clueless. He doesn't remember, because he doesn't love her. Ask him when he fell in love with you?"
Brenda looked up, and saw Lola walking towards them. She grabbed Lola's violin case. "Did you have a good lesson?"
Lola nodded.
Mickal grabbed her hand. "Let's go and get some ice cream."
Lola's eyes widen. "Ooooh, let's go."
Brenda laughed. "You are speaking her language."
They all head out of the door...
Brenda and Lola ate dinner, then Brenda helped Lola with her homework. They watched a little TV, and Lola bathed and went to bed. School days were the worst. There were never enough hours in the day.
She showered, and looked at the time. She hadn't heard from Jax all day. Maybe he decided to stay overnight. She got into bed, and picked up the book she was trying to read, the night before. She read a chapter, then gave up. She turned out her light, and went to sleep.
Jax unlocked the door, and entered the apt. He looked in on Lola, then walked to his room. He stopped short of the door, and looked into Brenda's room. Her door was open, and she was sleeping. He continued on into his room, removed his clothes, and took a quick shower. He threw on some boxers, and headed to Brenda's room. He slid in next to her. He softly kissed her, and was extra careful not to wake her. She moved a little, and snuggled up against him. Jax was extremely tired, he yawned and within a couple of minutes he was sleep.
It's the middle of the night, Brenda stretched and felt someone beside her.
She smiled, and looked at him. She leaned over and pressed her lips against his.
He moved, and his eyes open. "Hey."
"Hey. What time did you get back?"
"About ten."
"I'm happy you're back."
"Me too."
She rested her head on his chest, listening to the beating of his heart. He threw his arms around her, kissed the top of her head and went back to sleep. She soon followed...…...
When Brenda woke up, Jax was still sleeping. He looked so tired, she didn't want to wake him, so she decided to just let him sleep. She went into the bathroom, took a shower, and threw on some sweats. She made sure she closed her bedroom door, and headed to Lola's room…
Brenda returned from taking Lola to school, and walked towards her bedroom. She opened the door, and saw that Jax was gone. She turned and walked to his room. She went in, and heard the shower. She closed the door, and made her way to the kitchen. She decided to make them breakfast.
She put on a pot of coffee, and made a huge omelet. She cut the omelet in half, and scooped one half up, placing it on her plate. She poured herself a glass of juice, sat down at the table, and was taking her first bite ,when Jax walked in.
He walked in looking incredibly sexy. His hair was still wet from the shower, and as usual he was shirtless.
Jax smiled. "Morning."
"Hello, I made breakfast."
"Thanks." Jax poured himself a cup of coffee, grabbed the plate, a fork, and sat down next to her.
"How was your trip?"
"Long. At least it felt like it was. I was in meetings all day."
"Meetings about what?"
"I'm thinking about investing in a new company, not sure yet."
"Oh." Brenda watched as he inhaled the omelet, and sipped his coffee.
Jax caught her looking at him. "What?"
"Nothing."
"Are you ok?"
She nodded.
"Lola?"
"She's fine." *silence* "Jax, may I ask you a random question?"
"Yeah."
"Don't read too much into it….ok? I'm just curious."
"Ok, what?"
"When did you fall in love with me? The first time."
Jax chuckled a little. "Why are you asking me that?"
Brenda sighed. "Just answer the question, or are you just killing time, because you can't remember?"
Jax was about to respond, when his cell phone rung. He grabbed it, and looked down at the number. "This is one of my business partners, I have to take this." He answered. "Stanley, yes...when did you send it?" Jax stood up. "Give me minute to pull it up." He walked passed Brenda, her eyes followed him out of the kitchen. She dropped her fork on her plate.
At that moment Jax stuck his head around the corner. "One minute Stanley." He muted the phone. He looked over at Brenda. "You said, something about hitting the jackpot, being an omen. The very first time I saw you. I'm not saying I was completely in love with you, but that's when the seed was planted. And then we started spending so much time together, and it grew. Didn't realize it, until you were involved in that hit and run. And that's when I knew, I loved you. Did that answer your question?"
She nodded, and then he was gone.
She smiled. "Yep, he loves me." And she picked up her fork, and finished her breakfast…
The rest of the day was a blur, just like the one before it. Jax was working all day. He was taking phone call after phone call. She had a meeting with Susan, around noon. By the time she finished, it was time to pick up Lola. Jax helped her with her homework, and they horse played for a bit. He ordered dinner, so Brenda didn't have to cook. After finishing dinner, Lola bathed, and went to sleep.
Brenda walked into the living room, and spotted Jax on the couch. "Lola is out. I think you wore her out."
Jax grinned. "I think she wore me out."
Brenda rolled her eyes, and sat down beside him. "You are one of the fittest people I know. There is no way she could wear you out."
Jax's cell phone rung. He apologized, reached over, and grabbed it. He didn't bother looking at the number. He answered. "Jax."
"Hello...Jax."
"Sasha?"
Brenda stopped what she was doing, and looked at him.
"Yes, are you able to talk?"
"Sure." Jax stood up, and walked out of the room...
Brenda didn't know what to make of that. She sat there for a minute. For some reason, she felt uneasy. She got up, and walked to her bedroom. She needed to do something, so she filled the tub up, and got in. She leaned back, and closed her eyes. She wondered what Jax, and Sasha were talking about.
"I was wondering where you went off to."
Brenda opened her eyes. "That was quick, and what did Sasha want?"
"I don't know. She just said we needed to talk, and we do. Things ended badly. She wants to meet."
"Did you agree to it?"
"Yes."
Brenda looked down, and into the water. "Oh, when...are you meeting?"
"Tomorrow, for lunch."
She looked back up at him. "What if she wants to work things out?"
"I doubt that."
She stared into his blue eyes. "It's possible Jax."
"I don't think so Brenda. She was livid the other night. And forget about that, would you like some co-parenting tonight?"
Brenda laughed. "Are you offering?"
Jax smiled, and started undressing. A couple of minutes later, he was sitting opposite her.
Her Jacuzzi style tub was huge. And it fitted both of them comfortably. He started massaging her feet.
"Jax, what if…..she wants to work it out?"
"Brenda, I don't want to talk about that."
He moved to the middle of the tub, pulling her legs, coaxing her to come closer.
They are in the middle of the tub, and her legs are wrapped around his waist. Jax started kissing her neck. "I never knew co-parenting could be so much fun." Jax's hand disappeared underwater.
She giggled, then moaned, and Jax went to work...
Part 4
It's the next morning, and Jax and Lola have just left. Jax had an early morning meeting, and he dropped Lola off on the way. He told Brenda, that he'd be meeting Sasha, after he finished, then he had some other business to take care of. He didn't know if he would make it to the karaoke function, but he would try. After they left, Brenda showered, and got dressed, because she was meeting Mickal for breakfast.
Brenda was on her way to meet Mickal, when her phone rung. She was driving, so she just pressed the button, and answered. "Hello."
"Brenda?"
"Yes."
"Hi, this is Sasha, I was calling, because I wanted to know, if it there is anyway possible, we could meet? If you are free that is."
"Now?"
"Yes, it won't take long, I promise."
"Aaah...I'm actually on my way to meet a friend."
"I could meet you. Please, it's important."
Brenda felt guilty for sleeping with Jax in Orlando, so she agreed. "Ok." Brenda told her where she was going to be, then disconnected the call. "That's weird, what does she want to talk to me about?"
Brenda walked into the cafe. Her phone rung, it was Mickal. He said he was running late. She sighed. "Great." She ordered a glass of juice, and waited, hoping Mickal would show up first. About ten minutes later, she spotted Sasha, walking towards her. And she was dressed impeccably. She had on her power suit, with not a blonde hair out of place.
"Hello, Brenda."
"Sasha. Would you like something to drink?"
She shook her head, and sat down. "No, this won't take long." And Sasha didn't waste anytime, getting straight to the point. "You and Jax, it only happened once, in Orlando?"
"Yes. And I apologize, I didn't mean to hurt you."
"People never do in situations like these."
Brenda was about to respond, but she decided to just let her say, what she felt she needed to, so she could leave.
Sasha continued. "I was really upset, and I still am. I take my relationships, and everything else in my life seriously. And I expect the same out of my partner."
"As you should."
"I love Jax. And I didn't think I could accept this new child, but after thinking long and hard, I believe he made an honest mistake. Jax is a good man, and I know it. I don't want things to be over, because of one stupid mistake."
She was starting to get on Brenda's nerves. (Stupid mistake? Really?) But deep down, Brenda knew she had a right to be mad. "But why-"
Sasha interrupted. "Why did I insist on meeting with you?"
"Yes."
"I'll get right to it. Are you in love with Jax?"
Brenda didn't know what to say, she didn't want to hurt her again. So she didn't lie, but she didn't tell the truth either. "I'll always have love for Jax, but we...are over."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"He doesn't know this, but I want us to try and work things out."
"I figured that. But…..Are you sure? I mean after everything?"
"Yes, after everything. I did not think, that would happen in a million years. I wanted to kill him, when he first told me, he impregnated you. And I hated you, not as much as him, but I did nevertheless. But he was my partner, not you. I'm still not over it completely, but I love Jasper. And he wanted to work everything out, but I told him no. But I've changed my mind. There will be no marriage, not right now. But who knows, maybe once we've repaired our relationship…..we can file that intent again."
Mickal walked up. "Hello Brenda."
Brenda looked up at him. (Thank God!) "Mickal...hi."
His eyes fell on Sasha, but he didn't say hello. She knew Mickal hated her. He never tried to hide it.
Sasha stood up, and looked down at Brenda. "Thanks for meeting with me."
"No problem."
Sasha grabbed her purse and left. Mickal's eyes followed her, then he sat down. "What was she doing here?"
"She wants Jax back?"
His eyes widen. "And what did you say?"
"Nothing, really. She asked me if I still loved him?"
"What did you say?"
"I still care for him, but we are over."
Mickal shook his head, and leaned back in his seat. "Why didn't you tell her the truth? What if he goes back to her?"
"I don't know."
"Oh my God Brenda. If you love Jax, tell him. You have Lola, and another child on the way. Give them the family they deserve. Stop worrying about the past, and who did what. Get back together, and get a daman therapist! Do whatever it is, you have to do."
"It's not that easy Mickal."
"Yes it is. You have the most important thing, which is love. The rest will work itself out."
Brenda didn't know what she should do. Should she tell him? And what if he rejected her? And what if Jax wanted to get back with Sasha? She didn't want ruin that for him. So many things were running through her head...
It's later on that night, and Brenda is at the karaoke event. People were drinking, and really getting into the songs. Brenda still hadn't heard from Jax. She wondered how his lunch, with Sasha went. It was all she could think about. Mickal walked up, and handed her a diet drink.
"Thanks."
"Where is Jax?"
"I don't know, he said he would try and make it."
"Do you think he's coming alone?"
Brenda shrugged. "I don't know."
"Well, at least you look pretty."
Brenda smiled. "Thanks." She had on a fushia baby doll tank, some black skinny jeans, that were specifically made for her expanding stomach, and some black heels. Her hair was pulled up in a ponytail. Her only accessories, were diamond earrings.
Mickal pulled her by the arm. "Let's go join in the festivities, and get your mind off of Jax!" And they made their way over to the karaoke machine...
Jax had a long day, he decided to stop by the apt, to shower and change. He found Lola there with Mona. They were playing board games. After getting dressed, he kissed Lola, and he headed to the ASEC event.
While driving to the event, Jax started thinking about the conversation, he had earlier with Sasha. Things didn't go as he expected they would. He did not think Sasha wanted him back, but she did. She said that marriage, was not an option right now, but she was willing to give the relationship another try. But only if he really loved her. She wanted and desperately needed to hear those words. Jax couldn't lie to her, he didn't love her, not like she deserved. She didn't get upset, she just cried a little. She asked him, if he loved Brenda. He said, yes. Sasha asked if he thought Brenda could really make him happy? He replied, I'm happy when I'm with her, and miserable when I'm not.
Jax felt bad that he hurt her, but he had to tell the truth. If she would have stayed that first night, she found out, he would have made an honest attempt. But she didn't. He didn't blame her for leaving. But the craziest thing happened. The day after she left, he met Brenda and Lola, at their place. When they walked in, he knew, he had to be with them. So, he talked Brenda into letting him move in. And then out of the blue, Brenda wanted them to start being intimate again. He wanted to say, yes as soon as she suggested it, but he decided to pretend as if he was not sure.
The only thing that was left, was convincing Brenda, that they belonged together. He decided, that he would be honest…..with her…..that night...
Jax drove up to the ASEC function, got out of his car, and headed in.
Brenda was chatting it up, with a couple of people when Jax walked in. She tried to read him, but nothing. She excused herself, and walked over to him. He was getting a drink.
"Hello."
He turned. "Brenda...Hi."
"I haven't heard from you all day, wasn't sure if you were coming."
"I was coming. I wouldn't miss the chance, at seeing Susan doing karaoke."
Brenda laughed. "Too late, she was up there singing, Hit Me Baby One More Time."
He laughed. "I hate I missed it."
"So, what happened with Sasha? If….you don't mind….discussing it."
Jax took a sip of his drink. "You were right, she wanted to work things out."
"You're a good man Jax, of course she would."
"Brenda...I need to tell something."
She looked up into his eyes. "O-"
Susan walked up. "Jax! You made it! Come on, I want you to sing with me!"
Jax looked horrified. "Ok, I guess." He looked at Brenda. "Later." And Susan pulled him away.
Mickal walked up. "Susan is toast. She is drunker than a skunk. Do skunks even drink? Where exactly, did that expression originate?" Apparently Brenda didn't hear him, because she didn't respond. He looked over at her, and she looked like she was miles away. He bumped her. She looked at him. "What's wrong? Because you haven't heard a word I've said. Did Jax say something?"
"He's moving out, and getting back with Sasha."
The smile left his face. "How do you know that?"
"Because he told me, she wanted him back, and he needed to talk to me."
"But that doesn't mean anything."
"Yes it does. What else could it possibly be?"
"Maybe he wants you back?"
"I don't know about that. But if he's going to leave, he's going to leave knowing the truth."
Mickal eyes widen. "Are you going to tell him?"
"I don't know if I can. Maybe I'll write him a note, or send him a text?" She bit her lip. "But I shouldn't send him a text, because that's how I told him I was pregnant."
Mickal started giggling. "You told the man, you were pregnant through a text?"
"Be quiet Mickal."
He was still laughing. He looked up at the people doing karaoke. "Maybe you should sing it?"
Brenda's eyes widen. "Mickal! Good idea!"
"What? I was just kidding."
She looked up into eyes. "I don't have to sing it per say, I'll pick a song that means something to the both of us. And I won't have to say anything, he'll get it. I'm about to do a little karaoke."
Mickal's eyes widen. "Like, My Best Friend's Wedding?"
"What?"
"You know the movie? See Cameron Diaz's character, sings karaoke to her husband to be, and-"
Brenda interrupted. "I don't have all night. By the time you finish that story, he'll be marrying Sasha, for real this time."
Mickal sighed. "Just go over there and tell him."
"I might chicken out. Just come on." They made their way up to the front. Brenda found the song, and waited for her turn...
By the time they handed her the Mic, the majority of the room was wasted. People were dancing to every song, as well as singing along. It was weird seeing all these serious people let loose. Brenda looked around. (Somebody should be taping this.)
The music started. Brenda felt like she was about to pass out. Not because she was scared to sing. But Jax would the get message, as soon as he heard the song. The words pop up on the monitor, she couldn't turn back now…
Jax was talking to Susan, and some other representative, they were all laughing and joking around. Susan turned. "Look, Brenda is about to try her hand, at the karaoke machine."
Jax turned…
Brenda started the song. "I'm so glad, you made time to see me, how's life…tell me how's your family? I haven't seen them in awhile."
Once Brenda started to sing, quite a few people joined in, and started singing with her.
Jax grinned as he watched her sing. The smile left, once he realized it was the song, from the charity concert.
Her eyes search for him, as she continued. "Because the last time you saw me…it still burned in the back of your mind…you gave me roses and I left them there to die."
Almost every woman in the room was singing along. "..so this is me swallowing my pride, standing in front of you saying, I'm sorry for that night, And I go back to December all the time…."
Brenda continued to look for Jax, and then she saw him walking towards her. She didn't see anybody but him, as she continued singing. "…Turns out freedom ain't nothing but missing you…wishing I'd realized what I had, when you were mine. I'd go back to December turn around, and make it all right. I go back to December all the time….."
Brenda stopped singing. Her eyes filled with tears. She forgot about the mic, as she stared into his eyes. "I realize we've had our share of problems. I know I've made a lot of mistakes, and so have you. And I know we both said, too much has happened, and we can't be together. And it's not good for Lola. But I don't believe that anymore. Jax, no one has ever loved me better than you. You never put anything before me, but I put a lot before you. And I took your love for granted. I'm sorry. You are my white knight, you've always been. I know there were times, when you tried to get me to ride off in the sunset with you. But I was stupid, and I never got on. Jax I'll go wherever you want me too. My heart belongs to you, and with you. I don't want you to move out. I want you with us, your family. Now if you love Sasha, and she makes you happy, then I'll have to learn to live with that. But I just wanted you to know, that I still love you, so very much. I never stopped. And if I could go back, and undue all my stupid mistakes I would."
Jax walked up to her, and caressed her cheek. Neither Jax nor Brenda was aware that she was holding the mic, and everybody could hear. They were just standing there looking at each other.
"Who said I was moving out?"
"You said…you needed to talk to me."
"Yes, but you beat me to the punch. Yes, Sasha wanted to get back together, but I don't love her. I love you, I've always loved you. No one has ever come close. And you're right, we've made a lot of mistakes. I still think we have to work through them. Therapy maybe?"
Brenda stared into his blue eyes. "Yes, whatever it takes."
"And once we've worked through everything, I am determined…" He grabbed her left hand. "…to put a ring on this hand. I love you, and I've always known I was meant to marry you, that's why I kept trying." They laugh. "There were times, when I wanted to give up. And there were times, when I tried to move on. But I asked God for a sign, and he gave it to me." He touched her stomach. "You belong with me, and I belong with you. And Nobody is leaving this time." He leaned down and kissed her, she realized she was holding the mic. She dropped it, and jumped into his arms, wrapping her legs around his waist.
Mickal covered his mouth, as tears filled his eyes. Susan wiped her tears away. Brenda and Jax, still had no idea, they had turned into that night's entertainment. He broke the kiss, and hugged her tightly. Brenda looked up, and saw a lot of eyes looking back at her. "Jax, we have an audience."
"What?"
"I forgot the mic was on."
He turned around, and smiled. "Show's over." He looked at Brenda. "Do you have a purse or something."
She shook her head. "I put it in the trunk."
"Let's go home."
She smiled. "Ok. Jax, are you going to put me down?"
"I haven't decided."
She giggled, and they walk through the crowd, heading out of the door…
Michal wiped his tears. "It's like My Best Friend's Wedding, and An Officer and a Gentlemen, all rolled into one." Susan laughed…...
Approximately seven and half months later, Brenda gave birth to a son, with Jax by her side. They named him Joshua Mickal Jax. And after many hours of therapy, and a year after their son was born, Jax and Brenda were married. They got married in a church, in Rome, amongst family and friends. No dead wives showed up, and no one kissed the bride but the groom. Brenda finally got on that horse, with her white knight, and never looked back…
The End
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