Chapter 20

"Hey Nudge, you realize that this ride isn't for pregnant women." I remarked. "Yeah, people with heart conditions shouldn't ride either. If that's what you mean." I gave Nudge a look. "No, I mean pregnant. Aren't you pregnant with twins? I don't think that riding the rollar coaster is a good idea." Nudge looked sick.

"There's something I have to tell you. I'm not pregnant. I'm sorry Angel I-" I interrupted her. "WHA?!!!" I stared at her as we raced into a loopy-loop. "You're kidding?" Nudge looked down.

"No. I'm sorry, I wanted to tell you I wasn't pregnant, honestly I did." I waited for the screaming to die down so I could answer. "No, no, no! If you wanted to let me know that you weren't pregnant, you never would've told me you were pregnant in the first place!" The ride came to a complete halt and I walked off, holding Jeffery in my arms.

"What were you thinking? What were you thinking?" My chest was about to burst with anger. "I was jealous. Please, you have to forgive me. I just wanted Jeffery to take me back. You must understand. I no that it was wrong but it was the only way that I could win him back. It was the only way Angel."

"This is about Jeffery, is it? Well, did you ever tell Jeffery that you weren't pregnant once he took you back?" Nudge looked ready to cry. "I was going to but, now he's knocked out and… and well, he'd be mad if I told him the truth."

"DUH! Damn right he'd be mad." Some people stopped and stared. I continued, "But he'd be even madder if you didn't tell him. He'd figure it out Nudge, unlike you I know him. I know him well enough to say as a fact that he's not stupid! Do you think that?" By this time Nudge was crying hysterically.

"Did you just think that you could tell such a huge lie and he'd never find out?" Nudge slowly nodded. "Kind of, come on you are overreacting. You're making this a bigger situation than it is. It's not a big deal."

"Angel, Nudge what on earth is going on?" It was Max and Fang. "Oh, hi guys. Glad to see you're alive." I turned back to Nudge. "I swear- you evil, b-"

"Whoa Angel, I've never seen you this mad. What's up?" Fang giggled. "Don't even start. Wait 'till you here Nudge's news." Nudge sobbed, "Please, Angel no! Don't tell them."

"Nudge isn't pregnant with twins." Fang looked at me. "Triplets?" I hit him in the head. "No, not triplets you dummy, she's not pregnant at all." Fang and Max stared at Nudge in shock as I smiled triumphantly.

"Why did you lie about something that huge? This is a big deal." I put my hands on my hips. "See Nudge, this is a big deal."

"Stop it Angel."Max sat Nudge down on a nearby bench. "I wanted Jeffery. I had to, I wasn't ready to let him go yet. Angel, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. We can be friends, right?" I looked her strait in the eye. "You stole Jeffery from me! When Jeffery regains consciousness, I'll tell him what you did."

"Angel, please let's discuss this later. Don't you want to know how we found you? We asked people if they had seen you-" I breathed heavily. "I don't care how you got here, or how you found me!"

"Look, let's just find a nice cozy inn, calm down, relax, and talk this out. Fang and I passed this quaint little inn on the way. Let's go." I was still filled with rage as we stopped at a little drug store to by some sleepwear and toothbrushes, then walked a few blocks and checked in to the motel.

"Nudge, you know what you did to me?" Nudge was lying on her bed. "I know we've discussed this. Besides, it's not like Jeffery wouldn't have begged for me back even if I didn't lie. I'm sure of it!" Max put her shoes on. "I'm going to Fang's room."

"If you're so sure he would've, than why did you need to lie?" Ha! That stumped Nudge. "Because I just felt like it. I needed him back as soon as I could, before he came to his senses, before you ruined his life." Chill Angel, chill. I told myself. I just couldn't. I slapped Nudge across the face. That felt really good.

"Angel! I know you are upset. What Nudge did was terrible. But you just slapped her! Angel. How dare you? I think Jeffery's better off with someone like Nudge, than someone like you. Now goodnight." Max screamed.

That hit me hard. I certainly wasn't expecting that. When I crawled into bed I thought about what she said. I did lose control, but really, I did have a decent reason to lash out at her. I dreamt that night about Dr. V. and somehow, that dream turned into a love fantasy with Jeffery.

"Angel, Angel, wake up!" Max was shaking me. "Come quick." I walked out of the room in pajamas and all. Fang opened the door. "Hey Angel." He eyed me in my pajamas, frizzy hair, and pink slippers.

"Angel?" It was Jeffery. I wanted to hug him, but I remembered Nudge. "Guess what? Nudge has some news for you." Nudge sighed.

"Jeffy, honey, I'm not pregnant at all. I lied. I'm really sorry." Nudge stroked Jeffery's face, but he pulled back. "You lied. You made me leave Angel."

"No honey, you chose to leave her." Jeffery clenched his fists. "Why couldn't you be happy for me? If you really loved me you'd let me be happy with Angel. I can't believe you lied to me. ME! I'm not marrying you. I refuse to. You don't deserve to be loved!" That comment took everyone by shock.

"Jeffery. That was uncalled for. I love Nudge and I believe you're wrong." Fang embraced Nudge. "Fang! I thought that I made myself very clear. I don't love you. Now, stay out of this."

"I'm going to stay out of this as you wish, I'm going to the gym, um be back in an hour or so…" Fang ran out of the room. "I'd better work out too." And Max followed him.

"Like I said, I'm calling this all off. This whole thing. I'm going to prove that I'm over you." Jeffery turned to me. "Angel, will you take me back?" I wanted to teach Nudge a lesson she deserved, but still…

"Jeffery, I'm not going to take you back just because of Nudge." Jeffery stuttered. "No, that's not it, I love you. Please honey!"

"I'm sorry, but I need someone who is guaranteed to stay with me. I think you've learned a very valuable lesson. Now, I'm going to back to my room. It's been fun. Oh yeah, I'm glad you're conscious again. Congrats Jeffery."

I headed back to my room to change. I was glad that I was able to tell Jeffery off in such a calm manner. I really got a lot off my chest.

I don't need him. I told myself. There will be other guys, other guys who love me more than Jeffery did. No matter what I did, the thought of what could have happened if I forgave Jeffery wouldn't escape me.

No matter how much my ego prevented me from admitting it, I still loved Jeffery. I had ruined my opportunity to be with him. After we met up with Emily, Gazzy, and Iggy, he'd have no reason to remain with us and would return to Atlanta. What had I done?

I really needed a drink. I looked at the dresser. Max's wallet caught my eye. No Angel it's not worth it. You're underage if you get caught... I tiptoed and grabbed the wallet.