FrankElza: Thank you for the review and thank you for checking the chapter over. I'm glad you thought it was a nice romantic chapter, I enjoyed writing it. The proposal scene, as the surprise wasn't planned, it just happened, but also enjoyed writing it.
Part Of Me?
Chapter 11.
Ricky's POV.
I couldn't wait to tell Denny, Phoebe and Bianca my news but I wasn't going to turn in to a bridezilla, if I did I'd stress and stress wasn't good for the baby. I send a group text, asking my friends if they were free to meet for a coffee, well decaf for Den and I. Phoebe replies first, saying she's free, Denny then replies saying she's free, Bianca replies, saying she's doing marking, but will be free. I get ready as I'm in pj's.
"I'm going for a shower, " I tell him.
"I could join you. " Brax says, smirking.
"If you want. "I roll my eyes playfully as I head up the stairs. I turn on the shower and undress cupping my small bump with my other hand. I check the temperature of the water with my other hand, checking it's not too hot or too cold then step in, closing the door behind me. I wet my hair and grab the shampoo before squirting it in to my roots and wash it out pick up the conditioner and rub it in to my roots before getting the scrunchie and soaping it.
I step out and wrap the towel around me. I walk in to our room, my hair wrapped in a towel, I take off the towel and plug in my hairdryer. I sit on the bed as I dry my hair. Once it's dry, I head to my wardrobe and decide on what to wear.
I plait my hair so it's out of my face and then start on my make up. When I'm done I head own the stairs.
Even though, it's only a short walk to the juice bar were we are meeting, I decide to take the car and drive to the Juice Bar. Denny is already there when I park up, getting out of the car.
"How are you feeling?" I ask Denny, as we wait for the others to arrive.
"Fine, you?" She asks.
"I'm fine" I reply as I hear a car pull up and Phoebe gets out, walking over to us.
"Hey guys" Phoebe beams as she walks over to us, putting her arms around us, just as Bianca arrives.
We get a table and all sit down.
The smell of coffee hits my nostrils and brings on the familiar sickness. I grimace, rushing to a bathroom, Bianca followng.
I vomit in to the toilet bowl,
"Are you pregnant?" She asks.
"Yes"
"Congratulations" Bianca says,
"Thank you. " I reply washing my hands. It was then Bianca noticed the ring.
"Congrulations" She smiles, once again. We leave the Ladies, heading over to Denny and Phoebe.
Phoebe's eyebrows raise, "Is that?" Phoebe asks.
"Maybe" I reply, trying to act coy.
"Congrats Rick. " Phoebe hugs me.
"Congratulations" Denny echoes.
"Thanks guys" I say, taking a sip of my drink.
I head home, putting my key in the lock and opening the door, placing my bag down in the hallway and meeting Brax in the hallway.
I smile at him.
"What are you smiling for?" Brax jokes.
"Oh, I don't know, Brax. " I joke back. "I'm happy"
"Good " He replies, pulling me in to his arms. I lean against him for a few moments before my phone rings. I frown lightly at the screen as I move away to take the call.
"Hello, " I answer.
"Is that Erica Sharpe?" A voice asks.
"Yes, this is Erica, " I reply.
"You've been booked in for a job"
"That's great" I tell the voice on the phone as she gives me more details. The job is tomorrow.
"They want me for a job, " I tell him, coming off the phone and putting it on the table.
"Where?" He asks.
"At the hospital. "
He frowns, wondering why a photographer would be needed at the hospital. I go on to explain that a mum suffered a stillbirth and she'd like photo's of her child.
"If it's too much, " He starts, glancing down at my stomach.
I glance at my small bump as well. It's my job to protect our child.
"You can always say no, " Brax continues.
"I'll be fine" I tell him.
But as I lay in bed that night beside Brax, one thought worries me: How am I supposed to photograph a woman's deceased baby when I'm carrying my own?" The thought causes a lone tear to slip down my cheek.
Brax seems to sense my worries and whispers "Don't worry" as he strokes my hair, I feel my eyes flutter shut as I dream of our baby. I couldn't wait to hold him or her in my arms.
Thanks for reading.
Next chapter: Ricky gets ready for her job, but will she
