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Chapter 10: Forgive him, Forgive him not, maybe…..
Alex's POV
I woke up this morning and saw that Carter wasn't sleeping on the air mattress. However, I did hear the shower running. The same old Carter, she never slept past 7 'o' clock. I turned over and saw that it was 6 'o' clock. I decided to get up and choose what I'd be wearing to school today. The shower turned off and Carter came out.
"Morning sleepy head, I didn't wake you did I?" She smirked at me and walked over to her suit case. After choosing what I'd be wearing for today, I went into the bathroom and took my shower. Then, I brushed my teeth and went to get dressed. Carter was doing her hair and makeup.
When we were both finished getting ready, we went downstairs where my mom was cooking.
"It smells good, what are you making." She smiled at me.
"I am making you guys some pancakes with scrambled eggs." In my head I just kept saying over and over, 'Pancakes, pancakes, yay!'
"What kind of pancakes, buttermilk, strawberry, blueberry, banana, oh, chocolate chip is so good…" Carter cut me off.
"That's a lot of pancakes, don't you think?" She was looking at me with a puzzled expression.
"Sorry, that was the pregnant side talking, but seriously, what kind of pancakes are we having."
"We are having chocolate chip pancakes this morning." I jumped up excited and felt a nudge in my stomach.
"Oh, they haven't really moved that much. That was really a kick there."
"Can I feel, oh please Ally, please?" Carter was practically begging.
"What is all the begging for? I didn't even answer yet." She put on a pout until I answered.
"Fine, go ahead before your face is permanently in a pouting expression." She kneeled down and put her hands on my stomach. I felt that nudge in my stomach again and Carter gasped.
"Oh my goodness, I felt it, this is so great!" I chuckled at her excitement.
After we ate breakfast I left for school, unfortunately, Embry wasn't there. Seth was here though, and so were Kim and Jared. Today was okay, but if Embry were here it would have been perfect.
Kim suggested we all go to Forks today. She said everyone should come. So far we've gathered Jared, Embry, Sam, Emily, Paul, Leah, Collin, Brady, And Jacob's sister, who I'm meeting for the first time today, her name is Rachel. Oh, and we can't forget Carter and Seth. Carter hasn't met Brady, Collin, Paul, Sam, Emily, Leah or Rachel yet.
We asked Jacob, but he said he was meeting someone today, so did Quil. Kim said that we were going to meet at Embry's mom's store. I don't think I've ever met her before.
When Carter and I got home Embry called.
"Embry?" Even his breathing sounded sexy.
"Yeah, it's me. Um, are you going to Forks with us?" His voice was making me swoon.
"Yeah, I am, what about you?" If he wasn't going, this would be the most boring day ever.
"Yeah, I was just, um, checking in." Aw, he sounded so cute when he was nervous.
"Hey, um, Embry, why didn't you come to school today, I missed y…I mean we all missed today." Great save, Great save.
"I had, some, uh, things to take care of. So do you mind if I pick you up?" I got butterflies in my stomach.
"No, not at all. So what time are they meeting?"
"Probably around four, so I'll come get you about 3:45." I wanted to say, 'You could come any time.'
"Cool, I'll see you then." With that I hung up.
"I know you're happy, the guy of your dreams is coming to pick you up." Carter teased.
"Shut up, it's not funny. I mean, with those big gorgeous eyes, and that tall muscular….Oh shut up Alex, do you hear yourself. Of course I do. I am so confused right now." Carter looked confused too.
"Well, I'll just leave the maniac to alone so that she can talk to herself in private. Anyway, I'll be in your room." I watched her walk up the stairs.
"I guess I do sound pretty crazy, you're talking to yourself again Alex." I've got to stop doing that.
Hanging out with Carter really made the day fly by. When I looked at the clock it was already 3:40. Carter was finishing up her hair. She insisted on doing mine, but I forced her to just let me wear a ponytail. As soon as her hair was done we went downstairs. Just then I heard the bell ring. Wow, 3:45 on the dot.
"Hey Embry, you're on time." He grinned at me and if I didn't look away from those glistening white teeth, I might've 'accidentally' fallen into his arms.
"Yeah, so you ready to go?" I nodded and called Carter who came running out about a minute later.
The drive wasn't far of course, this is Lapush, everything is pretty close-knit. When we pulled up at the store everyone was here, except for Jacob and Quil of course.
"Hey guys you ready to go?" Embry asked Kim. She nodded her head.
"We were gonna wait for Brady, but he said he'll meet us there." Oh I didn't even know he wasn't here. I guess I was focused on someone else if you know what I mean. Man, these hormones are really getting to me, the joys of being pregnant.
"Well, since that's cleared up who's taking what car?" Paul asked. Just then I noticed the girl standing next to him. I haven't seen her before, so that must be Rachel.
"Well, You, Rachel, Sam, Emily, Jared, and I are going in Sam's car. Alex, Carter, Embry, and Collin are going in Embry's car" Well she was quite the planner. I like how she thinks; she put my name in the group going with Embry.
When we got to Forks, we decided to go bowling. Sam called Brady and told him where we would be.
The bowling place was pretty small, but it wasn't too small. We were here for about five minutes, and then I heard Jared say,
"Hey Brady, hurry up we were gonna start without you!" When he came over to us he bumped into Carter.
"Oh, I'm so sorry, you okay?" Carter looked up and then, it was like they just clicked. It was almost like two puzzle pieces fitting together. They were the perfect match. Carter saw it too, so did Brady. Their eyes were both filled with emotions.
"Um, hey, uh, I'm Brady." She smiled at his nervousness.
"I'm Carter; I don't think I've met you." He shook his head and smiled at her. Just then I heard Sam say,
"Seriously, what's going on? This is happening much too often, who's next Collin, Seth?" I wonder what he was talking about, but my thoughts were interrupted by Paul.
"Okay, if you guys don't mind, we'd like to start the game." The guys started to chuckle.
"Um, yeah, coming." Carter smiled at his hesitation.
We were bowling for about two hours, but we all had to head home so we checked the board to see who won. Kim said the announcements.
"I'm not surprised, Sam won, and in second place we have….Alex?" I was shocked I didn't even think I did that good, I mean I got a couple of strikes but not enough for second place.
"Wow, the incubator wins who would've thought, you know they always say to watch the quiet ones." Paul decided to be funny, everybody laughed. Wait a minute, did he just call me an incubator. Whatever, it was kind of funny, so I laughed too.
When I got home that night, Carter and I finished our homework. Around 9 'o' clock, my mom called me downstairs.
"Carter, I guess it'd only be right to tell you, but, um, Jessie called today." I stood in shock, I was completely immobilized.
"He's still here, I thought he got the message the last time he came here." I basically shouted this.
"Well, honey, he did say he was going to stay until you spoke to him." Was she taking his side?
"Are you siding with him?" She shook her head.
"I'm just stating the facts." Well, I guess I could talk to him.
"Well, it's been about a week, and I have calmed down. I guess I could go see him tomorrow after school." My mom gave me one of those 'don't worry you're doing the right thing' looks. I went upstairs to talk to Carter.
"So are you gonna go?" I nodded my head.
"He can't stay forever, and I guess I kinda want my babies to know who their dad is." She gave me the same look as my mom and said,
"Well, if you want I could come with you." I sighed.
"As much as I would love that, I think this is something me and him should discuss alone." We both got ready for bed and went to sleep.
After school, I asked Embry if he could drop me off at the Lapush motels. He agreed and drove me over.
"You don't need to do this if you don't want to." He looked worried.
"I don't know if I want to, but I know I have to." He sighed.
"If anything happens and you wanna leave call me okay, and I'll be here." Wow, he really did care. I gave him a hug and hopped out the car. I watched him drive off. I was staring at the door for what felt like forever. Then I knocked.
"Who is it?" He sounded very stressed.
"It's me, Alex, now open up." He opened the door with a half smile on his face.
"Hey, do you want to come in?" I nodded, so he stepped to the side. I walked over to his bedroom and turned around to see him facing me.
"Jess, we need to talk, badly." Okay Alex this is it, no turning back. Either you forgive him or you don't. Maybe I should, it seems like the right thing to do. However, I still feel mad at him. I'm just going to say the first words that come to my mouth, because whatever comes out must be what I really want to tell him.
"Jessie, I…
