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Chapter 19 Last School Day
The last exams were last week, and today is the last day of school, tomorrow they'll be going to Baby's place, Jenny will stay with Baby, she has no place to go, she's an orphan who didn't got adopted and she didn't want to go to the orphan house for the summer, in fact, she doesn't have to go back at all anymore, now she's engaged to Billy, she'll be finishing school and then she'll be living together with Billy, it's something she's looking forward to.
"I can't wait for the party this evening," Jenny says with a happy smile, Baby looks at her as she's rubbing her belly, "yeah, I'm not sure if I should go," Baby says, "I'm overdue and I'm a bit worried," Baby says now, Jenny looks at her belly, "the little one will come soon, I'm sure, but please try to have a little fun," Jenny says, Baby sighs as she looks at Jenny's happy face, "we've been studying so hard, we need to blow off some steam," she says, "I guess you're right." Baby says.
The girls are packing their stuff for tomorrow, they'll be sharing a room at the sophomore dorms next year, Baby puffs a bit and lays her hand on her lower back, "you're okay?" Jenny asks as she's taking the last pieces of clothes to pack, "it's so heavy," Baby says as she takes the books they want to bring to the library, "let me, Baby, you need to rest." Jenny says as she went to Baby, taking the books.
Baby sits down on her bed and looks at Jenny, "it's annoying I can't do much and that you're doing everything," Baby says, Jenny looks at her, "it's for the best, Baby," Jenny says as she turns to the closet, "and I don't mind doing it," she adds, Baby rubs her belly again while she's watching Jenny, "you're looking forward to the holiday?"
"Oh yeah, I can't wait to be day and night with Billy," she says, Baby giggles a little, "you remember that he still needs to work, right?" Baby says, Jenny giggles as she looks at Baby for a second, "I do, but I haven't been so much with him," Jenny sits down, Baby smiles, Jenny smiles and sighs a little, "what's in your mind?" Baby asks, "you think that getting engaged is maybe a bit fast?" Jenny asks, she looks down at her ring, "you're scared it won't work out?" Baby asks, making Jenny looking up again, "yeah, what if he gets tired of me?" She asks, Baby moves a bit and takes Jenny's hands, "believe me, I've never seen Billy being so in love as he is with you," Baby says, Jenny smiles a little again, "I don't think he easily falls in love, Johnny has the same," Baby says, "Johnny will never leave you, Baby, he has only eyes for you," Jenny says, Baby giggles a bit, "I can't imagine my life without him anymore," Baby says, "I should just trust him, right?"
"Yeah, you can totally trust Billy," Baby answers, "I think he even can't wait to start a family with you, Johnny has been telling me that Billy is looking forward to hold our baby," Baby says, the girls start to giggle about it, "that's so sweet," Jenny says, "it is, I don't think you have to worry about being so fast, he loves you." Baby says, Jenny nods and stands up again, she went further with packing.
"Keep my blue dress out, I want to wear that one for the party, it still fits normally." Baby says, Jenny nods and takes the blue dress, she hangs it up and turns, Baby slowly lays down and closes her eyes for a bit, Jenny looks at her and smiles.
Chris walks to the girls' room and knocks, Jenny opens the door and smiles, "good afternoon," he says, Baby opens her eyes and looks at him with a smile, "hey Chris, you're ready for summer holiday?" Baby asks, he smiles and went to sit down on Baby's bed, "not totally, I still need to pack my clothes, but I still have time," he says, Baby nods, "you're going to the party?" He asks, "Jen wants to go, and she wants me to join, I'm only not sure if I'll stay long."
"Understandable, how are you holding up?" He asks, "it's about time it comes out," Baby says, "it won't take long anymore, I'm sure," he says, "you're very supportive, Chris," Baby says, "I'm happy I'm having some true friends now, I don't want to lose that," he says, the girls smile at him, Baby takes his hand, he gives a deep sigh, "something wrong?"
"I'm just thinking how lucky I am now, I mean," he pauses a bit, "normally I go home with summer, then mom and dad go on holiday," he says, "I normally never go with them, at least since I was 10," he explains, Baby nods, "I'm so used to it that I spent my summer holidays with Dave at his place," he sniffs once, "people change," Jenny says as she sits down next to him, he looks at her with a little smile, "I guess, but it's so strange to think that I'm not friends with him anymore, we used to be best friends until we came here," he says, "I'm so sorry for you," Baby says, "don't be, it's for the best, my mom has told me often that Dave is toxic, he did bad things and he had let me done bad things as well."
Jenny rubs his arm a little, Baby smiles encouragingly, "I don't have a clue where he is, no one has seen him since the ball, god knows what has happened to him," he says, "I get that you're worried about him, you knew him for practically your whole life," Baby says, he looks at her, "but you got to let him go now, it's time to move on," she says, he nods, "you're right, I got a new start with you girls," he says, "and with your fiancé's as well, they're awesome, I've never felt so welcome before." The girls smile happily at him.
"We love having you around, you're sweet and you're funny," Jenny says, Chris chuckles a little, "Jen's right, you've been a true friend," Baby says, "thanks girls, when I told mom I wanted to go with them on holiday this year, they had a lot of questions," he says, "I can imagine," Baby says, "mom asked a lot about you two, she's looking forward to meet you both," he says, "I would love to meet your parents," Jenny says with a smile, "my parents are amazing, you'll love them, when I told them about what happened with Dave, mom was so relieved," he says, "Dave must've been really toxic," Baby says, "mom said that she's happy that I've got better friends now, she told me last week that I look a lot happier as well."
The girls hug him, he chuckles about it, "stop," he says and they giggle, "I told her I'm the best man at your wedding, she's very surprised to know you're gonna marry so young," he says, "we hear that often," Baby says, "but they're looking forward to see the wedding as well," he says, "this year is gonna be a great summer, you'll love Kellerman's," Baby says with a wink, "help me up please, I need to pee." They stand up and help Baby up, Jenny helps Baby to the bathroom as well.
"I guess I'm gonna go and prepare for the party, will I see you at dinner?" Chris asks, Jenny looks around the door and smiles at him, "yeah, we'll see you there," Jenny says, "put a suit on!" Baby says a little louder when Chris opens the door, he chuckles a bit, "I will." He says and walks to his own room, he has the room to himself since Dave is gone.
"He's adorable," Baby says as she's done peeing, Jenny looks at her and smiles, "he is, he's very sweet too, I wonder why he doesn't has a girlfriend yet," Jenny says as she helps Baby to stand up, "I guess with the bad influences he had from Dave, he didn't got a chance," Baby says, "maybe, or maybe he's not ready yet," Jenny says, "yeah, not everyone is early with things like that," Baby says, Jenny giggles about it, "oh!" She says, "what?" Baby asks, "what about Lisa?"
"What about her?" Baby asks, "maybe Chris will like her, Lisa is still single as well," Jenny says, Baby chuckles about it, "not sure if Lisa falls for younger guys," Baby says, "age is but a number when it comes to love, Baby," Jenny says, "true, but do you think Chris would fit with her?" Baby asks, "we don't know what his type is," Baby says, "yeah, but we can find that out," Jenny winks, Baby rolls her eyes, "Lisa loves wealth, she loves rich guys, Chris isn't really rich as far as I know," Jenny giggles again, "your sister is weird," she says, "I know, she's that sort of girl, but yet again, we don't know what can happen in future," Baby says, "very true, shall we go to dinner?"
"Yeah, but help me to get dressed first, please," Baby says, "of course." Jenny says and takes Baby's dress, it took some time to get Baby dressed up for dinner and the party, Jenny prepared herself as well.
The girls walk to the cafeteria for dinner, still talking about who they cold match with Chris, when Mr. Castle walks to them, "hello, girls, you both seem to have fun, care to share?" He asks, the girls smile and give him a kiss, "nothing much, just having a little fun," Baby says, he smiles, "it's about time the baby is coming," he says, Baby grabs his hand and lays it on her belly since the baby gave a little kick, he smiles, "yeah, it's about time now." Baby agrees.
"You want to eat something as well?" Jenny asks, he looks at her with a smile, "no, I already ate, I need to help with the preparations for the party," he explains, the girls nod, he helps Baby sitting down and gives her a kiss on her forehead, "take it easy, will you?" He asks, "I will, we'll see you at the party," Baby says, "you're not going to party, are you?" He asks in a serious tone, "do I look like I can?" Baby asks, he sighs deeply, "I'm sorry," he says, "it's okay, Johnny reacts like that as well," Baby says, making him smile now, "you'll be a great grandfather," she says, he chuckles a bit, "thanks, Baby," he says, "but don't you worry, I won't stay long at the party," she says, "okay, good, I need to go now."
"See you at the party, senior," Jenny says, "have a nice meal, girls," he says, giving them both a kiss again, "thanks," they say, "oh, before I forget, don't leave the cafeteria after dinner yet," he says, "why not?" Jenny asks curiously, "the results from the exams are in, you'll get to hear if you've passed this year," he says with a smile, "okay, see ya later." Baby says, Mr. Castle walks away. Chris walks into the cafeteria and joins the girls for dinner.
After dinner, they keep sitting and see two teachers coming inside, they're holding papers, "what's going to happen?" Chris asks, "we get to hear if we've passed the schoolyear," Baby answers and she sees him getting nervous, "you're okay?" She asks, he sighs deeply, "I've missed a few classes at the beginning of last semester, because of Dave," he says and looks down while inhaling deeply, Jenny takes his hand and Baby his other hand, "you'll be fine, I'm sure," Baby says, Jenny nods, "thanks, girls."
"Will the freshmen gather here, please," Mrs. Flint says and looks around in the cafeteria, Chris and Jenny help Baby and they walk closer to the teacher, she looks at Baby and smiles, "sit down, Frances," Mrs. Flint says, the teachers have been all so kind and supportive to Baby, she was a little surprised about it at first, Chris gets a chair for Baby and helps her sitting down, "alright, this year, how surprisingly considering some events, it has been a great year," she starts and some are whispering something, "there are more people who have passed their freshman year than usual," she says and she looks at Baby again, "what a year it has been." She winks and Baby only smiles.
"Mrs. Van Dyck is holding the results, I'll call your name in alphabetical order," she explains, "when you hear your name, you'll be coming forward and Mrs. Van Dyck will give you your results," Mrs. Flint looks around and sees some guys whispering, "Peter, if you have anything to say, you can share it with everyone as well," she says, Peter looks at her and became bright red in his face, Peter and Colin have been avoiding Chris and they just were talking about him, "let's start."
Mrs. Flint is calling out the names and the students came forward when they heard their names, "Houseman, Frances," Mrs. Flint says, Baby wants to stand up, "stay, I'll bring you your results," Mrs. Flint says and turns to Mrs. Van Dyck who gives her Baby's results with a smile, "here you go, I hope everything is alright?" She asks, "everything is good." Baby answers with a happy smiles as she lays her free hand on her belly since the baby is kicking. Mrs. Flint went on with calling names until the last one got the results, most students have walked away already.
Baby opens her envelope and looks at her results, "nice, Baby, you seem to be great in business management," Jenny says with a smile, "let me see yours, Jen," Baby says, Jenny opens her envelope and smiles as well, "great, we've both passed," Baby says, "did you expected anything else? We've been studying hard," she says and Baby smiles, she looks at Chris who has opened his envelope as well, "and?" Jenny asks, he looks at them and sighs, "I just passed with the minimum marks, I suck at this," he whispers, Baby pulls him into a hug, "it will be fine, really, next year will be a better year," Baby whispers back, he let her go and smiles, "thanks, Baby." He says.
"So, we've all passed, that calls for celebration," Jenny says and Baby giggles, Chris smiles at her, "yeah, I think I could use a beer," Chris says, making the girls giggle, Mrs. Flint and Mrs. Van Dyck came to them and Baby smiles, "you're doing great, Frances, but I do wonder why you've switched majors," Mrs. Flint says, she gives the class for economics for the undeveloped countries, "the first reason is this," Baby says and lays her hand on her belly, "I've decided I'm not going into the Peace Corps, I want to put up my own business after college," Baby answers, Mrs. Van Dyck smiles, she gives business management, "you'll be a great business woman, Frances," Mrs. Van Dyck says, "how are you holding up?" Mrs. Flint asks with a smile, "it's time it's getting out, I'm so tired lately," Baby says, "yeah, that's normal, you're at your end now?" She asks, "I'm two days overdue actually," Baby says, "so it can happen any moment, where's the father?"
"He's at work now, he works at Kellerman's," Baby answers, "really? I normally go there every year, I've only skipped last year," Mrs. Flint says with a smile, "then you should know Johnny, the dance instructor," Baby says, "oh, yes, don't I know him," she winks and Baby giggles, "I had no clue he has a girlfriend, he always looked so single," she says, "we're together since last year, happily engaged now as well," Baby says and shows her ring, "that's great, I think he deserves some happiness after how the bungalow bunnies have been treating him," she says and Baby sighs about that, "yeah, Vivian got him fired last year because she was jealous of me, but dad made sure he got his job back."
"Vivian Pressman?" Mrs. Flint asks with her eyebrows up, Baby only nods, "she's known for being the bungalow bunny, if you get what I mean," she says, "yeah, I know what you mean, and she tried too often at Johnny last year, but he has been rejecting her all the time," Baby says, "that's good, I'm glad to hear that he got his job back as well," she says with a smile, "you'll be at Kellerman's this year as well?" Baby asks, "yeah, last year my father died in summer, it was a hard time, but I do need some relaxation now," she says with a smile, "then we'll see you there," Baby says, "you're all going?" She asks curiously.
"Yeah, Jenny is engaged to Billy," Baby says with a smile, Jenny shows her ring, "Billy Kostecki?" She asks, Jenny nods, "how did you meet?" She asks curiously, "at Baby's birthday, he came with Penny to surprise her, they're friends," Jenny says, Mrs. Flint looks back at Baby with a smile, "we'll become family soon," Baby says, "really?" She asks, "yeah, Billy and Johnny are cousins," Baby answers, "I had no clue about that," she says and the girls giggle, "then you had no clue about Mr. Castle either." Baby says, Mrs. Van Dyck became interested, she has her eyes on him and she knows the girls are a lot around him.
"What about him?" Mrs. Van Dyck asks, Baby smiles as she looks at her teacher, "he's Johnny's father," Baby says, Mrs. Flint's mouth drops when she heard that, "I really had no clue, but that explains why he's so much around you," Mrs. Flint says, Mrs. Van Dyck is speechless about it, "yeah, he's keeping an eye on me, Johnny told him to do so," Baby says, Chris chuckles about it, "and you, Chris? What are you plans?" Mrs. Flint asks, "I'll be going on holiday with my parents, also to Kellerman's," Chris answers, "everyone is going to Kellerman's this year, so weird," Mrs. Van Dyck says, "it's because of our wedding," Baby says, "our?" Mrs. Van Dyck asks, "yeah, Jen and I will have a double wedding at Kellerman's, Chris is the guys' best man, I would like to invite you both as well," Baby says with a wink at Mrs. Van Dyck, "thanks, Frances, I'll be there." Mrs. Flint says.