I am sitting on the couch watching a movie. All the boys are at the hospital with mom and Avery. Doctor Harper actually told me she would rather me stay away from the hospital. Mom has been in the hospital a few days now. She is having blood pressure issues and a high fever. Until they get it under control she can't come home.
Everyone knows I am pregnant now. Paparazzi found out which hospital I was taken to and got pictures of me leaving the hospital. Candace had me in a pair of sweats and a tank top that showed my bump. They also got an interview from a witness that was in the waiting room when I was taken in. The hate on me is more than I expected. I knew a lot of people would be unhappy with my age and everything but it is way more than I expected. They are talking about my age, my family and how I was raised wrong. They even went as far as to start making accusations as to who the father is. They don't know me at all but they think they do. It makes me so mad. They know nothing about me or my life but they feel like just because they read a few things about me that is not always right that they have the right to write whatever they want.
Everyone also knows my mom had the baby and they all want to know her name and see a picture. It has been a crazy few days. People also want to know what my mom had and what I am having. I don't want to talk about anything or to anyone. So when I go outside I wear my sunglasses and try to cover my face the best I can. I usually wear a hat or pull my hood up over me. I ignore the comments and just keep walking. I will talk when I am ready. I hear a knock on the door. I get up and walk over to the door and see a guy with flowers. "Sign please." I sign the paper and he hands me the flowers before walking away. I look around before walking back inside the house.
I close the door and look at the flowers. I take the card out and see it is from one of my mom's coworkers. Congrats on the little girl. Can't wait to see a picture. Feel better soon. -Cameron
I sit the flowers on the island in the kitchen. I walk back into the living room and sit back on the couch to keep watching my movie. I am almost at the end when the doorbell rings. I sigh and pause my movie before getting up and walking to the door. I open the door and see a huge box sitting on the porch. I get the box and bring it inside. I see my name on top so I grab scissors and open it up. I see a card on top. I pick it up and read, Congratulations. Just heard the news or should I say read the news. Either way congratulations and I am always here if you need anything. -Logan.
I set the card on the living room table and start to go through the box pulling out onesies, binkies, bibs, an elephant in pink and blue. A huge teddy bear in white. Dresses and tutus and suits and dress shirts with cute little ties. I laugh and pull out a box of diapers and a box of wipes. I see at the bottom of the box a diaper bag in white with silver lining and it even has a few jewels around it. I take it out and look at it in awe. It looks amazing. I love this bag. I open it up and see a Medium sized duck inside. I laugh and take it out looking at it. I see another card at the bottom of the bag. I open it up to see what it says.
Didn't know what you were having but when you decide on a name you can get the initial placed on the bag if you want. I hope these can help some. I am so happy for you and again congratulations. -Logan.
I smile and place everything in the box again. I move the box to the corner of the living room. I move back to the couch and take my phone off the table. I go to text him and realize his number isn't in my phone. I go on twitter and start to write a tweet to him. music4lifelogan thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I send the tweet and hear my phone beep within seconds. the1aubreymoon You're very welcome. Glad you Like it. I smile and put my phone down and hit play on my movie to finish it.
The movie ends and I start a new movie. I am a few minutes in when I hear a knock on the door. I get up and walk to the door. I open the door and see my dad standing there with his arms behind his back. He looks up at me. "Can we talk princess?" I go to say something but he quickly replies, "I want to be a part of my granddaughter's life and yours." I move to the side and let him in. I close the door and follow him to the couch. We sit down and he turns to me. He sighs and pulls a bag from behind his back. He holds it out to me.
I take the bag and move the tissue paper to see baby items. I pull out a small pink teddy bear that says, 'Best granddaughter' on it. I pull out a t-shirt that says 'I have the best grandpa.' I pull out a cute pair of jeggings. I pull out a cute sweater that says 'my grandpa rocks' and it has a guitar on it with jewels. I smile and pull out a black pair of leggings with a pink tutu attached to them. I smile and pull out a hot pink leather jacket. I see a little metal box at the bottom. I pull it out and open it to see a gift card to babies' r us. "I didn't know what you might need or what you want for her." I turn to him since he actually mentioned her. "You have my credit card and I want you to use it for anything, no matter what. But I also wanted to go buy her stuff but I honestly just didn't know what you had and didn't have." He sighs and looks away. I start to put everything back in the bag when I hear him say, "There is three hundred dollars on the gift card for whatever you might what or need for her." I put the last of the items in the bag and turn to him.
I go to say something when he raises his hand, "I know I haven't been the best dad. When we began talking to each other again I told you I would try and I really did try." I see the hurt and sadness in his eyes. "I tried. I just wasn't ready. When you first told me yeah I was upset and sad but I was so angry. I was so angry that this was happening. I was angry that I couldn't do anything to help. All of my money and there was nothing I could do to even try to fix this. I knew I couldn't protect you from the pain. I couldn't protect you from the hate and hateful comments that were going to come. I knew I couldn't help and there was nothing I could do. I couldn't even protect you from this." He sighs and turns back to me. "I wasn't ready for what was to come. I wasn't ready to see you have to go through all of that. I wasn't ready for any of it. I told you I would try and I did but every time someone would mention the fact you were pregnant or even mentioned her I would get so angry again. Except this time the anger didn't come and go it just stayed. So to prevent from getting angry and possibly losing you I just ignored her and the situation. I know it was the wrong way to handle all of it and I am so sorry Princess." He looks to the box at the corner then back at me, "I never meant to hurt you. I never wanted to hurt you. It was a way for me to adjust and handle the situation. It was a horrible way to handle it and I know that now. When you were in the hospital, everyone else could ask about her but I couldn't. It really hit me how messed up it all was when all you were worried about was her that I was being selfish and an asshole."
I let what he is saying sink it. It makes sense but it doesn't fix it. It doesn't make up for all of it. He looks back at me, "I was so sick literally when it all hit me and then when I seen your car. It all just pushed it over the edge. I tried to tell you all of this at the hospital but you wouldn't talk to me. Then when you went off on me it just made it all stick even more. I have a granddaughter on the way and no matter what she is coming and I needed to accept that. I saw how upset you were with me in the hospital when your mom gave birth to Avery." I look at him and he sighs, "I want you to know I understand now and I am going to be better. I knew after the hospital that I couldn't just talk to you I needed to show you too. I got the gifts to help show you that I am accepting her and I want to be there."
I look at the bag again and then at him, "This bag, the money, it doesn't fix anything. These last few months have been horrible. Money and gifts don't make all of that go away. It doesn't make everything forgivable. I am happy you are going to be a part of her life because she does need her grandfather but this doesn't make up for everything I have gone through the past through months." I look over at the box from Logan and sigh, "Aiden has been more support through all of this then you. Aiden was the one who held me and told me everything was going to be okay. Aiden is the one who let me cry on his shoulder and did nothing but comfort me. Aiden is the one who is there when I wake up in the middle of the night freaking out over all of this. Aiden has been my rock through all of this so far and it should have been you. You should have been the one telling me 'we would get through this' and 'everything is going to be okay. You should have been the one saying, 'we will figure this out together.' It should have been you not my brother." I look out the window trying to catch my anger when his words come back through my mind.
"You weren't ready for this? You think I was? I found out I was pregnant and scared. I was so worried and scared. I didn't know what to do. I never wanted this to happen. I didn't want to be like mom. I wanted to be married and done with school first. I cried for hours and Aiden was there holding me the whole time. I was not ready for any of this. I still am not ready but I am getting there. You weren't ready for this? Seriously, I wasn't ready and even if you weren't you should have put on a brave face and comforted me. You should have been there for me. All of these months, money and gifts don't fix everything dad. It especially doesn't fix this." I turn fully to him, "Almost everyone who has found out has supported me. All of my family has supported me but you. I know mom wasn't happy about this at all but she was there and supported me. A lot of my friends have supported me. Chris has supported me through everything. Everyone has been there for me but you and you come around with a bag full of stuff thinking everything from the last few months just goes away and it doesn't. You can be a part of your granddaughter life and I want you to be a part of mine too but the bag does not forgive everything. You have a lot of work ahead of you. I want my daddy back, I want the daddy that was always there and comforted me not this person who tried to be my father for the past few months."
He nods and stands up, "I understand princess. I will do whatever it takes to make this up to you. I know the gifts and money doesn't make up for everything I have done and I wouldn't expect it to. I just hope the gifts can be of use to you and I hope the gift card is something you can use to help you get what you need. Use my credit card for anything else for her or for you. Go nuts and max it out for all I care. I know the money don't fix anything between us and I will work on us and our relationship. I promise princess. I am sorry for how I have been and I want to be there for you and her." He turns to walk to the door when he stops and looks back at me, "When is your next doctor's appointment?" I shrug, "Two days, why?" He looks at me, "I would like to take you." I sigh, "Chris normally takes me." He nods and goes to walk away. I sigh and stand up, "I don't think he would mind waiting in the waiting room or something." He smiles slightly, "Maybe I can take you to lunch afterwards?" I shrug, "Let's see how things go first." He nods and I hug him. He hugs me back and I feel him relax. "I love you princess." I nod, "I love you too daddy." He smiles and pulls back, "I will talk to you later." I nod and watch him walk out the door and to his car.
Chris walks forward and up the porch. "I saw his car and figured best to stay back." I laugh and we walk into the house. He sits on the couch and looks at me, "So how was it?" I shrug, "He wants to be a part of her life and knows there is a lot of work he needs to do to fix our relationship but he is willing to." He nods, "That's good." He lifts my legs and lays them across his lap.
We watch the movie for a few minutes, "So I came over because I was hungry and figured you would be too." I laugh and nod. He smiles, "I thought so." He looks around, "So my house is crazy and your house has no food in it, so what should we do?" I laugh and look at him, "I don't want to go anywhere." He nods, "So I will order Chinese." I smile, "Sounds good." He orders the food and leans back into the couch and starts to rub my feet putting me to sleep. "No sleeping until you eat." I laugh and kick his hands slightly, "Then stop rubbing my feet." He laughs and bends at the waist to lay his head on my lap.
I start to run my fingers through his hair like I do for Aaron. He smiles up at me, "How did you know I liked that?" I laugh and smile back at him, "Because I know you and I do it for Aaron all the time so it was a reflex as well." He laughs and lays his head back on my lap.
The doorbell rings and he lifts my legs and gets up before laying my legs back down on the couch. He walks to the door and comes back with food and two drinks. I laugh and we lay everything out on the table. He gets two plates and we start to fill them. I start to eat and he sits in the recliner to eat. I lay my plate on my belly and it stays. He laughs and I shrug, "It works." He laughs and shakes his head as he finishes eating.
He takes our plates to the kitchen when we are done. He comes back and clears the table. He comes back again and lifts my legs again and sits back on the couch before laying my legs across his lap and bending so he is laying his head on me again. This time he is laying his head on my stomach so he is stretched out more. I feel the baby kick and he laughs and sits up some. "She can really kick." I laugh and shrug, "Maybe she didn't want you invading her space." He laughs and places a hand on my stomach, "I am going to lay my head here and I don't want you to kick me again baby girl." I feel a small kick and he shakes his head, "That is just so cool." I laugh and he lays his head back down and surprisingly no kick. He throws his arms up, "Victory." I laugh and turn the station on the television to find a movie.
We actually end up renting Jurassic World.
The movie ends and Chris is still laying across me with my legs across his lap. He moves and sits up. He stretches and looks at me, "It was good." I laugh, "It was awesome." He laughs and looks at the box, "What's in there?" I move my legs off him and stretch as well, "Logan sent gifts." He nods, "Can I look?" I shrug, "Sure." He goes over and bends down to look at the items in the box. He puts everything back and nods, "That was nice." I nod, "Yeah. I love the bag." He laughs and comes over helping me stand up. "You and your bags." I laugh and he looks at the bag my dad brought, "That from your dad?" I nod. He looks at it and I laugh, "Go ahead and look noisy. I am going to go get something to drink." He laughs and starts to go through the bag as I walk into the kitchen. I fill up my glass and walk back into the living room to see Chris holding up the gift card, "We should so use this." I laugh and sit down on the couch, "Yeah." I sit on the couch and shake my head, "I don't want to go anywhere." He sits on the table in front of me and grabs my hands making me look at him, "I understand you don't want to talk to anyone about your new sister or you being pregnant and you don't have to. We can just go shopping and I will help you with the paparazzi." He smiles and waves the gift card to the side. "What do you say?" I look into his eyes and smile and nod, "Okay." He jumps up smiling, "Great. Now go get your glasses and hat." I laugh and put my hand out. He laughs and grabs both my hands pulling me up.
I walk upstairs and grab my sunglasses and my baseball style hat Aiden bought me. It is white and black with a tiara and pink jewels on the front. When he gave it to me he said, "Because you are a princess after all." I take my hair out of my bun and brush it out. It's slightly wavy from being up. I put my hat on and then my glasses fixing the fat with them. I am in a plain pink v-neck t-shirt. I grab my Victoria Secret jacket and slip it on over my shirt and zip it up to my stomach. I am in my stretchy jeans already so I just slip my feet into my gym shoes. I grab my phone and wristlet.
I slip my phone in the wristlet and walk downstairs to see Chris standing at the bottom of the stairs holding his keys. "Come on girly." I laugh and see he is in glasses and a hat as well. "Really?" He shrugs, "Figured I'd sport the look with you." I laugh and he hands me the gift card which I place with dad's credit card and my id. He looks at me, "Ready?" I sigh and look at the door, "Is anyone outside?" He nods, "A few." I sigh again and he looks at me, "I am right here." I nod and he grabs my hand. He flips the lock on the door and opens it walking us out. He pulls the door up and puts his arm around my shoulders as we walk down the steps and across the lawn to his car. "Aubrey what are you having?" "Aubrey where is your father?" "Has he even seen his child yet?" "Who is the father of your baby?" "Talk to us." Chris opens the passenger door and puts me in the car before closing the door and walking around to the driver's side. He gets in and looks at me, "See, no problem." I laugh and he starts the car and backs out the driveway and down the street.
He pulls into the parking lot and looks at me, "We can go back to your house if you don't want to do this? I just figured it would be nice to get out of the house and you do need to go shopping." I nod and look at him, "I know and come on. Let's go spend my dad's money." He smiles and gets out before coming around and helping me out. He puts his arm around my shoulders as we walk down the parking lot. I see a couple flashes go off but no one is saying anything so I can't complain. We walk into the store and he grabs a cart, "Where do we start?" I shrug, "I have no idea." He laughs and pulls out his phone, "Siri what do you need for a baby?" She replies back and he opens an internet page. "This looks good." He grabs my hand and takes me to the car seats, cribs, changing tables and stroller section. I look around and he looks at the page, "You don't have a car seat yet and you need one." I nod, "Yeah." He looks at me, "Shouldn't your mom have extra's?" I shake my head, "She got rid of them after Aaron." He nods, "Does she have one for Avery?" I nod, "Yeah she got it when she went shopping and wanted to get me one but I didn't know what I was doing yet." He nods and starts to look at them. He picks one up, "This is cute." I laugh at the little yellow ducks covering the seat. "I don't think so." He smiles and puts it back. He lifts up a black one after looking at his phone, "This is supposed to be a great one." I look at it, "Seems fine to me." He laughs and starts to read the sign to me, "A baby 4 to 35 pounds. It has duel cushions. It has a large hood to help protect the baby from elements. It comes with a stand but it also will attach to a stroller. It is also light weight and machine washable."
I laugh and nod, "Sounds even better now." He smiles and holds it to me, "Like the color?" I look at it. It is black with grey polka dots. "Yeah, I do." He smiles and places it in the cart. "You dad just bought your car seat with the gift card. I laugh and shake my head. "Well he said I could use the card, so let's get some more items." He smiles and puts his arm around me, "I think someone is having fun." I laugh and nod, "I actually am. Come on." I start walking around the corner to look at the strollers, "Do you need a stroller?" I shrug, "If I take her anywhere I can't carry her." He nods and finds the brand car seat we got to get the stroller as well to fit it. "You have the color choice of black, white or grey." I smile, "Get the grey one to match the dots on the seat." He shakes his head laughing as he leans up and gets the box and sets it on the floor in front of him. I smile as I lean on the cart. "You are doing so good." He laughs and shakes his head as he lifts the box again and moves the car seat box to put it in the cart. Somehow he manages to fit both. "You are lucky I am here." I smile, "Oh really?" he nods, "Yeah, I know you wouldn't lift any of that." I laugh and start to walk to the cribs, "Yeah, you're probably right." I hear him laugh as he follows me with the cart. We look around, "What color are you doing her room in?" I shrug and he puts his arm around me, "How about we come back to the crib another day then?" I nod feeling a little overwhelmed in the section. He pulls me with him as we enter the clothes, "Want to look at the clothes?" I smile and nod. We go through and he was worse than me.
There are baby doll dresses. There are princess dresses. There are skirts. There are jeggings. There are tutus. There are headbands. There are fluffy dresses. There are gym shoes. There are sandals. There are onesies and blankets with ducks on them. There are shirts with tiaras and anything princess on them. There are all different color pants. All of this is in the cart because he went a little crazy. But he had so much fun. I ended up picking up an adorable little sweater dress with a cute pair of baby ugg looking boots. I also ended up with a couple cute pair of footie pjs.
We walk up to the counter and the lady laughs as she checks us out. She laughs, "Someone had fun in the clothes." I smile and look at him who laughs, "Okay so I went a little crazy but can you seriously tell me it won't get put to use." I laugh and shake my head. The cashier smiles, "It will get put to use." He nods and looks at me giving me the 'I told you' look. She mentioned we got a great car seat and stroller. One of the best ones. She double bagged all the clothes for us so no one could see they are girl clothes. She smiles and told us to have a good day. I look at the receipt, "Not as bad as I thought." He laughs and pushes the cart holding everything. "I think it's a good start." I nod and we walk outside and receive some flashes. I sigh and duck my head pulling my hat down more. Chris grabs my hand and pulls me in front of him. Before I can say anything he puts his arm back on the cart and starts to push. I laugh and catch on quickly. I haven't did this since I was a kid. I step on the rail and he laughs as he pushes me and the cart to his car. He grabs my hand and takes me to the passenger door. He puts me in the car and closes the door. I duck my head and hear him put the stroller and car seat in the trunk. He opens the back door and puts the bags in the back seat. The door closes and then a few minutes later I see him get in. He looks at me, "I'm surprised it all fit." I laugh and he starts the car before backing out of the parking spot.
He drives through the parking lot and I take my hat off and run my hands through my hair. "Let's drive through and get something to eat." he laughs but pulls into Burger King and I order two orders of chicken fries and a large fry with a drink. He laughs but orders a Whooper and fries. I hand him the card and he looks at me, "My dad owes you a lot more than something to eat." He hesitates but takes the card and hands it to the lady. After a few minutes we have our food. As he drives back to my house, I start eating the fries. "You really couldn't wait until you got home?" I shake my head and take a bite of another fry, "Nope. She was hungry." He laughs but doesn't say anything. He knows me well enough to know it wasn't her that was hungry." I see people in front of the house and sigh as I put my hat back on. He sighs, "I'm just going to park in your driveway." I nod and he pulls into the driveway behind my mom's car. Uncle Alex followed Aiden home in it the other day. He gets out and I hear the back door open and bags moving. He closes the door again and I can see the flashes going. He opens my door and I keep my head down as I get out. I hold the bag of food in one hand and my drink in the other. He puts his hand at the small of my back as he closes the door, "You're keeping the baby Aubrey?" "What is it?" "What did you buy?" "What is going on with you and Logan?""Is he the dad?" "Who is with you? Is he the dad?""Can we get a glimpse of what you got?" Chris pushes softly and we walk up the steps and onto the porch. I put the key in and unlock the door, "Come on, give us something Aubrey." I push the door open and walk in. He walks in behind me and closes the door. I sigh and take my hat off and sit it on the table by the door. I set the glasses with it. "I just want to be left alone right now, why don't they get that?" He shrugs and places the bags on the floor off to the side, "They are just doing their job even if it is wrong." I nod and he kisses my cheek, "Let's eat." I laugh and follow him into the living room with the food. I put on The Voice while we eat.
My phone beeps and I see a text from Aiden, We are staying with dad tonight, are you okay?
I write back a quick yes. However my phone beeps again, Are you sure? I can come home, if you need me.
I write back, Chris is here. I am okay, have fun with dad.
It's a little longer this time but finally the beep comes from my phone, Okay
Chris looks at me and I sigh, "The boys are staying with dad. Aiden was worried about me." He nods and throws his wrapper in the empty bag, "I can stay the night if you want." I smile, "You mean you might have actually gone home?" He laughs and shakes his head, "Nah but I figured I would make it seem like your idea." I laugh and nod, "That sounds fine." He nods and we continue to watch the show.
After the show is over I look at him. "I am going to go shower and get ready for bed." He nods, "Okay." I stand up and walk upstairs. I walk into the bathroom and turn the water on letting it get warm. I take my clothes off and see my bump in the mirror. I like my bump; it is cute in my opinion. I get in and let the water run over me. I enjoy the hot water easing my muscles. After a few minutes I start to wash my hair and then my body. Once I am done I rinse everything off. I turn the water off and ring out my hair. I grab my towel and put my hair into it. I then grab my other towel and step out of the shower.
I walk across the hall to my room. I put on a pair of sweats and one of my big shirts. I brush my hair and pull it up in a bun. I grab my towels to put them in the bathroom. I walk back across the hall and into the bathroom. I go to put the towels on the hook when my foot hits water and I slip. My other foot doesn't catch me and I feel myself going back. I try to catch myself but that just made it worse. I feel the hard floor when I hit and it takes my breath away. I hear feet on the stairs and then Chris breathing heavily in the doorway. He rushes over, "Are you okay?" I nod and he moves around me and bends in front of me. He slowly reaches out and grabs my upper arms. He pulls me to him so I am sitting up. He is holding my arms still. "Are you sure you are okay?" I nod, "Yeah, I just slipped." He nods and looks at me, "Should I call someone?" I shake my head, "I'm okay." I landed on my butt and used my arms to try and catch myself. My back didn't hit or my head." He nods, "The baby is okay right?" He puts his hand on my stomach and we both laugh when we feel a small kick. He laughs, "Okay." He stands up slowly while still holding me. My feet are on the ground again and his arms are wrapped completely around me.
He looks at me and I can't help but stare into his eyes. He blinks a couple times and moves one arm from around me. With one arm wrapped around my waist he walks me back into my room. He walks me to my bed. He puts both hands on my hips and makes me gasp when he picks me up. He sets me in bed and then climbs in himself. I lay on my side facing him. "Thank you for putting me to bed." He laughs and nods, "I wanted to make sure there were no more falls." I smile and look up at him, "What are you doing for spring break next week?" He shrugs, "I don't know. My parents and sister are going to see my aunt but I don't want to go." I look at my window then back at him, "I wanted to get out of town for a few days and mom agreed. I already have my ticket and we have miles you can use, if you want to come with me?" He laughs, "Where are you going?" I smile and look up at him, "Hawaii." He nods, "Sounds fun. Yeah, I will come." I smile and lay my head on his chest curling up to him. I feel one arm go around me. "Goodnight Chris." He laughs, "Goodnight Aubrey." Since my stomach is against him, we both feel a kick and he laughs, "Goodnight to you too baby girl." I place a hand on my stomach and smile, "Don't kick me all night either." He laughs and I feel him kiss my head as I start to drift off to sleep thinking how fun spring break is going to be.
