BABY SHOWER
I smile sipping from my cup. Red looks so cute in the white flowing dress baby bump full on display. I'm jealous that men can't get pregnant, just for a second. Red seemed surprised that we actually showed up. I mean she was the one giving Craig the 3rd degree. I don't know why she is was surprised. Craig doesn't seem to have much family in New York. It is mostly friends in attendance making the crowd really young. I thought the beach house was nice but it is nothing compared to their actual home.
"You okay babe?" asks Craig. I nod yes. He knows I can't stand crowds. It is not up to the point where it would freak me the hell out…yet. Craig grabs my hand. "I'm ready to leave….."
"Don't worry we will be back on the plane to Denver tomorrow," I reply leaning into his shoulder as I lace our fingers together.
"I feel out of place with all these freaking girls," complains Craig. "I mean I am gay but not that gay." I chuckle at him because he is being ridiculous. "They have games planned and I would rather not…"
"That I agree with," I replied almost cringing at the thought. I take a sip from my cup as Mrs. Tucker walks into the room. She looks stunning in her pointy stiletto heels. She looks like a super model.
"Red, your boyfriend is here," she replies.
"What!" hisses Red. I watch her face match the same color as her hair before she is trying to walk quickly across the room but can only waddle. The last person I was expecting to see walks up behind Mrs. Tucker.
"Hey baby," says Matthew. He looks the same, just as smug. His hair looks freshly done with that usually Elvis like hairstyle. His clothes look new as he is dressed in a polo and some jeans with very expensive looking sneakers. Wait, I thought he lived on the west coast?
"I told you not to come," says Red continuing to blush. "Come to my room so we can talk….." Matthew ignores her soon as he spots Craig and I. He walks over sneering looking just as tall with those lean muscles as I remember.
"Hey Craig," says Matthew looking down at him. I hold in a growl because it appears he may still have feelings for Craig. Craig is in shock by Matthew even being here but quickly recovers quick enough to respond.
"Matthew," he says tilting his head. "Forgot to wrap it up huh?"
"Seriously," says Red speaking up. She grabs Matthew's arm but he snatches away from her.
"I didn't think you would be here," he replies smiling. Nothing about that smile is cute.
"I am," says Craig. "I came with my husband Tweekers. I'm sure you remember him." Craig puts his arm around my waist pulling me into his side. The jealousy that flashes into Matthew's eyes is scary. I can see his jaw getting tight. I look at Red who looks at me completely embarrassed. I can't believe she not only kept seeing Matthew she got pregnant by him. What the fuck. He is clearly not into her. I think he is just seeing her to get to Craig, fucking loon.
"Red, we need to go," I reply. "I thank you so much for inviting us."
"What you leaving for?" asked Matthew. "The party is just getting started. Besides I would love to catch up." I start twitching wanting to beat his ass. Craig begins to rub my shoulders.
"Yeah we need to go," he says glaring at Matthew. "Red, for real, congrats but yeah we have to leave."
"Thanks for coming," smiles Red. "I appreciate it. Let me walk you to the door." Matthew tries to follow her but she stops him saying something I don't know what. Craig and I were too busy haul tailing to the door.
"Fucking really…" hisses Craig. I twitch slightly.
"I want to beat his ass…."I growl. I hate Matthew. The fact that he was still looking at my husband as if he owned him was enough to disturb me. Ren didn't even look at Craig the way Matthew does. Red walks up stopping me from continuing with my thoughts.
"Craig…." Mutters Red.
"You don't have to explain," replies Craig cutting her off. "Seriously, I am happy for you but I don't feel comfortable being around him. I hope you understand." No point in us lying to her. Craig already wanted to leave but seeing Matthew sealed the deal.
"I do," replies Red. "I didn't know he was going to move here to New York to be with me and our child, to be honest. I mean I really thought he was going to leave me hanging."
"I can't believe you got pregnant by him?" I scoff unable to hide how I feel, unlike Craig.
"He was pulling out….." mutters Red. Craig rolls his eyes.
"I don't want to even know the rest," he replies. "Come here." Red walks closer to Craig with him hugging her. I can tell this means a lot of her as she sighs into the embrace. Craig breaks out the hug kissing her belly making her chuckle. "I hope she gets most of the Tucker genes. Now Red is laughing.
"Craig, you are awesome," she replies. She looks at us. "I wish I could talk more but you know I really have to get back. Maybe we can catch up before you leave."
"We have an early flight," I explain. "Otherwise that would have been fine." Red looks a little sad. "Don't feel bad. It's okay. When that little Tucker is born we will come back out."
"Really?" she asks. I nod yes. Red gives me a great big hug. I see Matthew peer into the hall and I give him my middle finger because I know his ass is up to something. Craig places his hand on my lower back.
"All right we really need to go," he tells Red pulling me out of the hug. "Love you cousin, see you later." Craig opens the door leading me through the door. I feel bad we didn't get to say goodbye to his mom but I don't think we could have been there a minute longer. Craig releases a deep sigh once we are inside the rental car. We both don't like Matthew. The sad part is I don't even think he really cares about Red but Red has made her decision. "God, I need a drink…"
"I know," I agree for a change. Usually I like to avoid drinking but that idiot actually gets to me. "That will have to wait until we get back home." Craig backs out of the driveway and I'm glad we didn't have anyone behind us. Most of the guests parked on the street. We are both deep in our own thoughts until Craig finally speaks when we are almost to the hotel.
"Do you think I still have feelings for him?" asked Craig. I look at him like he is crazy.
"Why would you say that?" I asked in shock.
"I don't know…," he mutters. "Maybe because I still fucking hate him and I will never respect him no matter what."
"Craig I know you don't care about Matthew," I reply. "We know what he is really like." Craig sighs.
"I just wanted to be sure you knew that I have no feelings for him," he replies. I take Craig's hand into mine.
"I know you love me and only me," I replied. "Fuck what everyone else says." Craig looks at me smirking and I know we are going to be fine no matter what.