Chapter 4- And Trouble Returns

Lexi's P.O.V

I felt extremely tried when we got home from Carlos's party. I threw on my favorite pair of pajama shorts and an old tee shirt. Soon I got into bed and fell fast asleep. Then I felt James kiss my cheek and whispered I love you.

The next morning I woke up to find James snuggled up beside me. He looks really cute when he's asleep. I gently got out of bed and made sure not to make any noise. I entered the bathroom with my phone and I noticed I had a miss call from my mom. When I played it back she had called to invite me and James out to invite us out to lunch with her and my uncle Mark at 1:00. I looked at the time and it was only 9:00 so I hopped in the shower. When I got out and got dressed I opened the bathroom door and noticed that James was still asleep. I quietly sneaked over to James's side of the bed and gently kissed him on his lips. "Morning babe you getting up soon"? I asked softly. In response he gently pulled me on to the bed in his arms. "I want to stay here all day with you and relax", he murmured as he opened his eyes. "I know but my Mom invited us out to lunch with her and Uncle Mark", I replied as I tried to escape from his arms. Soon he released me and went to get changed and take a shower. I was curling my hair when he finally came out. When I was finished with my hair I quickly sprayed it. James put his arms around my waist. "Have I told you lately that I love you", he asked kissing my cheek. I smiled and responded by kissing him. When we broke apart we were both smiling like crazy.

Soon we left and went to the restaurant where my family was meeting us. When we finally got to the restaurant my Mom and Uncle Mark are outside waiting for us. I ran over to my Mom and gave her a giant hug. She and I had always been close. She was the one who finally convinced my dad into letting me play hockey in the winter and soccer in the spring until I injured my knee during a High school soccer game. My uncle mark gave me a giant hug as well. My uncle Mark was like a father to me after my dad left. James shook Marks hand and gave my mom a giant hug. I'm really lucky that they both love James just as much as I do.

We decided to sit outside of the restaurant. When we sat down James held out my chair for me and gently pushed me in. soon my Mom and I were talking about Sophie and Michael who were my Dad and step mom's kids. They had decided to come and visit me for a while. I was hoping to spend time with them because we promised our dad we would stick together after he passed. Soon we were discussing the wedding. "So have you made any decisions yet", mom asked curiously? "Not yet I replied as I stabbed my fork into my salad. Suddenly James's cell phone went off. He excused himself and quietly left the table. He was gone for at least 20 minutes and I was worried. When he finally returned to the table he didn't look happy at all. 'Hey I'm sorry Lex I got to leave but I'll meet up with you later", he said as he kissed me quick and then left. No one said a word after he left. Soon after he left the restaurant we finished our lunches and headed back to my mom's house. When we got there I sat on the porch outside and pulled my phone out of my purse and I had one missed text from James.

(James Diamond): Sorry I ran out lunch something came up.

(Lexi Dupree): Is everything ok?

(James Diamond): I promise I'll tell you everything later. I promise. I love you.

(Lexi Dupree): love you 2.

"Something came up". I couldn't get that sentence out of my mind for some strange reason. I felt so tired after a little while and went inside and fell asleep on my mom's couch. A few hours later I felt someone kiss my cheek and I opened my eyes and saw James. "Hey sleeping beauty", He whispered as I smiled softly at him.

An hour later we sat outside on the porch swing. I rested my head on James's shoulder and holding his hand. "So I got a call today from my mom's lawyer today. Apparently Melanie contacted him and she wants to see Jordan and if I refuse to let her see him she will sue me", James explained sadly. I got poked my head back up from his shoulder. "But wasn't she the one who didn't want visitation when you were getting divorced", I asked? James nodded his head. When we went back to James's house we were silent for a while. "So that's it then. If you don't give her what she wants she's gonna have a tantrum and sue you", I said while getting a fresh pair of pajamas out of my duffle bag. "What else am I going to do Lex", he answered crossly! "I don't know Hun I honestly don't know. Maybe if we ask Carlos he'll give us answers", I said as I hugged him softly. "I don't want Carlos involved", James yelled! I stepped back a little because this was the first time he had ever yelled like this. "I'm just trying to help you Jay", I said trying to keep my temper at bay. "Well I didn't ask for your help did I! Just let me do this alone", he yelled angrily at me! "Fine do this yourself but remember we are suppose to be a team here! I'm going out", I yelled! I walked out of his room and walked down the stairs and out the door. And I made sure not to slam the door because Mama Diamond was already asleep.

I got in the car and banged my hands on the steering wheel as the tears started to come. I pulled out of the drive way and drove to my mom's house. Thank goodness it wasn't late. So I lifted the welcome mat and retrieved the spare key. My mom was in the living room watching TV as I walked in an as soon as she saw me she got up right away and brought me to the couch. "Honey what's wrong why are you crying", she asked concerned? "James and I got into a fight and then I left and came here", I said drying my eyes with the back of my hand. My mom let me stay for the night since James and I weren't talking at the moment. She brought me clean sheets to put on the couch and just when I was about to go to bed the door bell rang. My mom answered it and James walked in. He looked relived when he saw me. My mom walked out of the room to give us some privacy. "I'm so sorry I yelled at you Lexi. I know you want to help me and I appreciate it honestly I do", He explained as he sat down next to me. "Then why don't you want me and Carlos to help you", I asked as I placed my hand on top of his. "I just don't want you to be caught in the middle of this fight he said kissing my hand where my ring was. "I'm sorry to for butting in. I just don't want you to go through this alone", I said resting my head under his chin. Soon we were back at his house and we went to sleep.

-To be continued

Author's note- Wow so much drama in this chapter. Will James finally agree to let Lexi and Carlos help him or will he be a lone wolf and go at this alone? Will Kogan help and try to convince him that he can't do it alone? Will Melanie pull some tricks? Will Lexi and James finally decide on when they will get hitched? So many questions that will be answered in either the next chapter or in the following. Don't forget to review and favorite this story.

Woo Hoo – Dreamer1992