6 months pregnant

Chapter 10: The Day to Win Her Back (Part 1)

"So does everyone know what they're supposed to do?" Carter asked Sadie and Anubis as they sat in the kitchen.

"We're ready," said Sadie and Anubis.

"Great then let's put this plan into action!" Sadie and Anubis grabbed the paper that had their itinerary and quietly left the apartment.

Both of them had been helping Carter for over a week in a plan to create the greatest date ever for Zia. Carter hoped that after it was over Zia would realize that they were meant to be together for always and they would become a couple again. That's why he had put a portion of all of his paychecks and planned for weeks for this day.

Speaking of which, he had to cook breakfast for Zia who was still sleeping. Thankfully she had gotten past her being constantly nauseous and wanting to eat everything that was gross phases. He was confident in his cooking skills, over the past few months of living without a baboon as a chef he had learned how to cook. That's why he was going to prepare her a feast; bacon, sausages, eggs, pancakes, potatoes, fruit salad, and a mango smoothie.

After an hour of cooking the apartment smelled yummy, he hoped she hadn't woken already from all the ruckus he had made. And luckily the kitchen only looked like a category 3 hurricane passed through. Carter grabbed a plate and tray and loaded it with food then he walked to her and Sadie's room to find her still asleep.

"Time to wake up Zia," Carter said to her in a sing-song voice. She was sprawled out on her back over the queen sized bed, her mouth was open wide and drool leaking out of the corners. Carter smiled at the site of her. Her pregnancy seemed to enhance her beauty. That and no matter how Zia looked, Carter would only have eyes for her.

"G'way," Zia groaned at him. It was only 9 AM but apparently Zia had gotten used to being a late riser.

Carter leaned down gently ran a hand down her shoulder, "Common Zia I have a surprise for you. I think you'll like it."

"Too Sleepy," Zia muttered with her eyes still closed.

Carters sighed, frustrated at her lack of enthusiasm. He had spent a lot of time cooking for her to let it go cold. Gently he shook her by her shoulders but her eyes remained shut. Then he ran his fingertips over her large belly when and wham!

She punched the tray he was holding and the food and mango smoothie went flying all over his clothes, his face, Zia and the bed.

"What the f-?.!" Zia shouted as she sat up angrily.

Carter stared in horror at all of his hard work now spread out in the room. "Your breakfast," his words came out weakly as he stared at what was supposed to be the start of an awesome day completely ruined.

Zia must've realized what happened because her face looked more worried than mad, "Oh Carter, I'm so sorry. I was asleep and you tickled me and it was a reflex. I didn't realize you cooked me breakfast, I thought I was dreaming."

Carter gave her a small smile, "It's cool, I can cook you some eggs real quick." Carter took in a deep breath of air. He wasn't going to let a minor setback stop this day, he'd just prepare more food.

"That's sweet of you but let me help this time," Zia offered, "It's my fault anyways and I could use more cooking experience."

Carter nodded, "But first I guess we should get this mess cleaned up. You can take a shower, I'll get more sheets for the bed."

Zia agreed and carefully walked to the bathroom as she tried not to get more food on the floor. Carter quickly changed the sheets and put the others in the laundry machine. By then Zia returned and they began preparing the food, working side-by-side.

"You have to chop the mango like this," Carter said coming from behind her and wrapping her hand in his to demonstrate how to cut it.

"Oh," Zia said. Carter froze as he realized he was spooning her. She didn't seem to mind though as she wasn't moving away.

"Perfect," Zia said as she smiled proudly at her mango slicing skills.

"Yup perfect," Carter said not talking about the mango. He leaned his head forward and rested it on the back of hers, breathing in the familiar sweet spice. He smiled at how perfect their bodies seemed to fit together. They were like clay.

"I think the sausages are burning."

Carter pulled away and quickly ran to the stove to turn the sausage off. It was too late though the remainder of the sausages that hadn't been ruined earlier were now burnt little sticks.

Laughing he ran his hands through his hair, "Oops, I guess I was a little distracted."

Zia smirked, "No worries, there's still bacon."

Carter threw away the sausages and put the bacon on the skillet. He stood in front of the stove and watched the skillet like a hawk observing its prey, he wasn't ruining the remainder of the breakfast. Zia walked over and stood next to him, they both stood staring at the bacon sizzling on the pan. After the bacon was finished, and wasn't burnt or undercooked they prepared eggs and pancakes.

Then they set up their plates on the table and sat down across from each other. They both smiled in awe at the feast they had made for themselves.

"Let's eat!" They both shouted and raised their forks ready to dig in.

WHOOSH! Carter watched in horror as the table leg broke and all the food fell to the floor as the table leaned.

"Oh my gosh!" Carter couldn't believe his luck. Was this some kind of signal that he shouldn't eat a nutritious breakfast that day? Or maybe it was a god having their fun teasing him.

"That was unexpected," Zia stared at Carter's upset face.

Defeated, Carter walked to his bedroom, shut the door behind him and fell face first into his bead. After 10 minutes or so he heard a knock at the door.

"Can I come in?" Zia asked.

"Sure," Carter muttered into his pillow. The door creaked as she walked in and he felt the bed shift as she sat down.

"I'm sorry about breakfast," Zia said as she rubbed his back soothingly.

Carter groaned into his pillow. He was defeated, his perfect day for Zia had been ruined at the very start. Maybe they weren't meant to be, maybe that's what everything meant.

"You've been planning this day for a while now haven't you?"

Carter looked up shocked. Zia smiled softly at him.

"How did you know?" Carter didn't think Sadie had told her, and he was sure he had been careful hiding his plans.

Her eyes twinkled, "I'm home all day, every day. I can tell when you guys are up to something."

Carter nodded, of course the surprise was ruined so easily. Everything was going wrong.

"Now Carter, I have a surprise for you," Zia stood up from the bed after struggling a bit and grabbed Carter's arm and pulled him up. Carter groaned as they walked past the kitchen and he saw the mess still on the floor. Zia led him into the living room and he gasped. On the floor was a picnic blanket. There was a basket, two bowls, and flowers in a vase.

"You did this just now?" Carter asked impressed.

Zia grinned, "You looked so sad, I couldn't let you feel bad. And I don't know what else you have planned for today but I can't wait. Whatever it is I don't mind what happens along the way as long as you're with me to laugh about it in the end."

They sat on the blanket and Zia pulled out a box of Frosted Flakes and milk. "Keeping it simple," she laughed.

Carter leaned over and kissed her cheek before grabbing a bowl. He knew there was a reason he loved her so much.

AN:/

You all want Carter and Zia back? Can Carter win her over or will the day he has planned end in total disaster? Stay tuned for the next post of, "In This Together!" Yay!

Thanks for the reviews btw. I'm glad you all like the Sanubis. I'll go for a good balance.