Chapter 10
Faith sat on the edge of the tub and stared at the two pregnancy tests that sat on the sink. Both were positive. She knew that she should be sensible about this. She should be worried or upset. After all, this would be the second time in one week that Bosco would be told that he was going to be a father. There were so many reasons to be upset either way she looked at it. But she couldn't help it. She was on top of the world!
She stood up and took both tests and put them under the sink. For sentimental reasons she wanted to save the sticks. She had done that with Emily and Charlie's tests. She stood up and looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was flushed and her eyes were sparkling. She decided to have a shower and get ready for Bos to come home.
She turned on the water, whistling as she did so. On second thought, she decided to have a bubble bath instead. She put the stopper in the tub and dumped in some rose bubbles. As she took off her t-shirt she heard the phone ringing. "Damn". she muttered. " Oh well, if it's important they'll call back.". She finished undressing and stepped into the warm water and began to think about how she'd tell Bos the news.
She hoped it was a boy, so they could name him after Charlie. But a little girl would be nice, so they would name her after Emily. Maybe just as middle names, she thought. This child had to have its own identity. Not named after someone else. As she sat there thinking about it the phone rang again. She knew that she didn't have time to get out of the tub before whoever was on the other end hung up. She hoped it wasn't Lieu calling to see if they would come in on their day off. She wanted to spend what was left of the day with Bos. She leaned back into the tub, letting the water lull her into relaxation.
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Alicia's Apartment
Alicia was lying on the couch, eating chocolates. She knew that it would make her gain a lot of unnecessary weight, but she still had that one vice. She was looking at a picture of Maurice that had been taken at the New Year's Eve party last year. He was wasted. His eyes were bloodshot, but he was still sexy as hell. He had on a nice fitting black turtleneck sweater that showed off his chest and back. He also had on tight jeans that made his butt look awesome! She remembered dancing with him. He held her so close, she was sure that he'd take her home that night, but he didn't. So, the next time they met, she had done the asking. And he'd accepted. Too bad Faith had to go and get in the way. She still blamed her for the way things were between her and Bosco.
Everything that had happened at Rose's bar had been perfect. Rose was so sympathetic and understanding when Alicia had come into the bar crying. She had hugged her and told her that she wanted to hear every detail. Boy, she was sure shocked when Alicia told her that it was Maurice's baby she was carrying. In a matter of seconds, she had Rose wrapped around her finger. Rose was already taking her side when she found out that Maurice had demanded that she have an abortion. It didn't matter that all of the things she had said weren't true. Rose was a full blown alcoholic. No one would believe what she said anyway. Alicia could say that there was another pregnant girl at the bar. She marvelled at her own ability to make things go her way. It was just a matter of time before she could put her plan into action. Then she would be rid of Faith, and she could have Maurice all to herself. Sure, it would be hard for him at first. He would be upset, but she'd be there to take care of him. To love him and one day he'd just wake up and realize that he did love her. That he had always been in love with her and their son, who she was going to name Dallas. Dallas Maurice Boscorelli. It had such a good ring to it. All she needed now was a little more time to make sure that everything went according to plan. It had to be accidental. Maurice was a damn good cop and he would be able to figure it out if it wasn't perfect.
Alicia sighed, thinking about their night together. It had been months ago, but she still lived it like it was yesterday. His hands on her, his eyes, his smile. He was sooo right for her.
She rolled over on her side, her long brown hair falling over her face. She flipped it back over her shoulders and brought her hand down to her stomach, which she began to rub. She started to sing softly,
" Hush little baby, don't say a word. Momma's gonna get you a daddy bird. If that daddy's not around, momma's gonna find Faith and hunt her down. If little Faith won't go away, momma's gonna kill her and then we'll play...... ".
TBC
Faith sat on the edge of the tub and stared at the two pregnancy tests that sat on the sink. Both were positive. She knew that she should be sensible about this. She should be worried or upset. After all, this would be the second time in one week that Bosco would be told that he was going to be a father. There were so many reasons to be upset either way she looked at it. But she couldn't help it. She was on top of the world!
She stood up and took both tests and put them under the sink. For sentimental reasons she wanted to save the sticks. She had done that with Emily and Charlie's tests. She stood up and looked at herself in the mirror. Her face was flushed and her eyes were sparkling. She decided to have a shower and get ready for Bos to come home.
She turned on the water, whistling as she did so. On second thought, she decided to have a bubble bath instead. She put the stopper in the tub and dumped in some rose bubbles. As she took off her t-shirt she heard the phone ringing. "Damn". she muttered. " Oh well, if it's important they'll call back.". She finished undressing and stepped into the warm water and began to think about how she'd tell Bos the news.
She hoped it was a boy, so they could name him after Charlie. But a little girl would be nice, so they would name her after Emily. Maybe just as middle names, she thought. This child had to have its own identity. Not named after someone else. As she sat there thinking about it the phone rang again. She knew that she didn't have time to get out of the tub before whoever was on the other end hung up. She hoped it wasn't Lieu calling to see if they would come in on their day off. She wanted to spend what was left of the day with Bos. She leaned back into the tub, letting the water lull her into relaxation.
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Alicia's Apartment
Alicia was lying on the couch, eating chocolates. She knew that it would make her gain a lot of unnecessary weight, but she still had that one vice. She was looking at a picture of Maurice that had been taken at the New Year's Eve party last year. He was wasted. His eyes were bloodshot, but he was still sexy as hell. He had on a nice fitting black turtleneck sweater that showed off his chest and back. He also had on tight jeans that made his butt look awesome! She remembered dancing with him. He held her so close, she was sure that he'd take her home that night, but he didn't. So, the next time they met, she had done the asking. And he'd accepted. Too bad Faith had to go and get in the way. She still blamed her for the way things were between her and Bosco.
Everything that had happened at Rose's bar had been perfect. Rose was so sympathetic and understanding when Alicia had come into the bar crying. She had hugged her and told her that she wanted to hear every detail. Boy, she was sure shocked when Alicia told her that it was Maurice's baby she was carrying. In a matter of seconds, she had Rose wrapped around her finger. Rose was already taking her side when she found out that Maurice had demanded that she have an abortion. It didn't matter that all of the things she had said weren't true. Rose was a full blown alcoholic. No one would believe what she said anyway. Alicia could say that there was another pregnant girl at the bar. She marvelled at her own ability to make things go her way. It was just a matter of time before she could put her plan into action. Then she would be rid of Faith, and she could have Maurice all to herself. Sure, it would be hard for him at first. He would be upset, but she'd be there to take care of him. To love him and one day he'd just wake up and realize that he did love her. That he had always been in love with her and their son, who she was going to name Dallas. Dallas Maurice Boscorelli. It had such a good ring to it. All she needed now was a little more time to make sure that everything went according to plan. It had to be accidental. Maurice was a damn good cop and he would be able to figure it out if it wasn't perfect.
Alicia sighed, thinking about their night together. It had been months ago, but she still lived it like it was yesterday. His hands on her, his eyes, his smile. He was sooo right for her.
She rolled over on her side, her long brown hair falling over her face. She flipped it back over her shoulders and brought her hand down to her stomach, which she began to rub. She started to sing softly,
" Hush little baby, don't say a word. Momma's gonna get you a daddy bird. If that daddy's not around, momma's gonna find Faith and hunt her down. If little Faith won't go away, momma's gonna kill her and then we'll play...... ".
TBC