3 MONTHS LATER
"Stay here, daring. I will get you the usual."
Jace and I were at our favorite sidewalk café.
He kissed my forehead and departed for the register. I heard the door jingle and looked up. I instantly scowled. My favorite bullies from school walked in. The sported the latest fashions in everything, and modestly dressed was as far from the truth as you could get. I groaned and hoped they didn't notice me. They didn't. I sighed in relief, but then scowled again as they spotted Jace. They walked up and started flirting with him. I knew Jace well enough to tell that he was nonplussed by the jerks. He said what looked like a goodbye, and headed over to our table. He smiled, kissed me, and patted my now very obvious bump. I heard gasps, and whirled around, Jace doing the same. The mean trio was standing there, looking shocked.
"Hey guys!"
I said innocently. Violet was the first to recover.
"Hi, Clarissa! We haven't seen you in a while!"
She smiled sickly sweet at me. Jace spoke up.
"Look, I have heard about you three."
They gasped, looking surprised and pleased.
"Through Clary's TEARS! Now get out before I do something we will all regret!"
I couldn't resist a last dig at them.
"I'll let you know when our baby is born! Ooooh, Jace, should we invite them to our wedding?"
He smiled down at me and kissed me.
"If it makes you happy, darling!"
Violet, Taya, and Mackenzie stormed out.
Jace and I laughed, and continued our breakfast.