13. Baby Shower
I was so huge when by the time my baby shower arrived. Both babies were growing, and I was put on bed rest. And the shower was moved to the house. Philip's house. My house. His house was my home now, I thought.
"You're glowing," Lori said when she arrived.
"Twins. I can't believe it," Amy smiled.
"Me either," I said looking out the window.
I watched as my mom got out of the car. She was carrying gifts for the baby, and Rick was there carrying them inside the house. Rick was here, I thought my heart beating faster. What was that about?
"Andrea," Rick said pulling into a hug.
"Rick, I missed you," I whisper into his ear.
"So you glad you made it. I thought I be the only guy here," Philip says sneaking up on us.
"Philip, see you still like whiskey. You always carry that bottle around with you?I mean who drinks at a baby shower?"
"Guys. Please don't argue," I said holding up my hand touching Rick's chest. His eyes on glued to my finger. He sees the engagement ring Philip just brought me. His blue-green eyes look up with disapproval.
"No one going to argue now. I know how important today is," Rick says staring at the ring.
"Rick is right. Today is about you and the babies. Starting our life together as family," Philip says putting his hand on my shoulder. Philip and Rick are staring at each other. Why do I feel like Philip is bragging to Rick. Because he is. In Philip's mind Rick wants me. And Philip is letting him know that he won. Doesn't Philip know no one is keeping score? Rick loves Lori. End of story.
"Congratulations on your engagement," Rick says coldly.
"Thank you," Philip smirks. Lori, Amy, and my mom are busy setting up for the party while I am here trying to calm these two men down.
"Philip, I am going to go outside to talk with Rick," I said looking into his light brown eyes.
"What do you two need to talk about?"
"Stuff," Rick says simply.
"Please Philip. It will only be a few minutes," I whisper.
"Fifteen minutes, and I'll be out there," Philip warns. I nod my head, and Rick heads outside with me.
