Here's another chapter of Finding Holly.
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The following week, Holly was desperate to get out of the house. Seeing as Mike and John were at a show, Carmi agreed to take the Boston native out for a change of scenery. Holly took Carmi for a walk through the tree-covered area behind her home. She showed Carmi her childhood treehouse that her dad had built. The baby of the Carolina Crew was quite impressed with that.
"I used to spend hours out here." Holly told Carmi.
"Maybe your son will be able to play here too." Carmi suggested.
"That would be great." Holly nodded.
"Are you excited to meet him?" Carmi asked her.
"And nervous." Holly nodded.
"What's making you nervous?" the baby Hurricane asked her.
"Giving birth. I'm really scared." Holly bit her lip.
"It does hurt." Carmi frowned.
"How do you know?" the Boston native raised a brow. There was a long pause.
"I had a baby once." Carmi replied.
"Oh, I never realised." Holly frowned a little.
"He didn't live for long. I named him Matthew Shane." Carmi explained.
"I'm sorry. I feel bad now." Holly sighed.
"Don't feel bad." The shorter brunette shook her head.
"My mom had three miscarriages before I was born." Holly told her.
"That must have been tough." Carmi nodded.
"She couldn't carry boys. The first two were early miscarriages, but the third one was late term. She had to give birth. My dad agreed to try one more time, which is how they got me." Holly explained.
"Do you feel bad cause you're carrying a boy?" Carmi asked the Boston native.
"In a way. I feel bad for you now too." Holly frowned.
"Matthew was premature. His lungs weren't fully developed." Carmi explained.
Holly nodded and sighed. She had to start being more positive. Motherhood was never something that she had thought much about. Since she had fallen pregnant, the Boston native felt more content than she had previously. Mike had really surprised her with his enthusiasm about being a father. Holly had always imagined him as the guy who preferred to party, rather than to settle down. Marriage was never something that the Boston native had thought about, especially after the drama with Adam.
"So, have you decided on a wedding date?" Carmi asked.
"We only just got engaged! I think we'll wait until after the baby's born." Holly replied.
"Never too early to go dress shopping." Carmi grinned.
"I'll also wait until I've lost the baby weight." Holly added, seeing the glint in Carmi's hazel eyes.
"Ok, but then we can go." The shorter brunette nodded.
"Deal." Holly nodded.
They made their way back to the house. They had literally just stepped into the hall when the shorter brunette's eyes widened. Holly frowned confusedly and took off her jacket. Carmi headed towards the kitchen with a spring in her step.
"I smell coffee!" she announced.
"I just made some." Susan said, nursing a steaming cup.
"May I?" Carmi asked.
"Help yourself." Susan nodded.
"Hey mom." Holly sighed as she took a seat opposite her mother.
"How are you feeling?" Susan asked her daughter.
"Tired and bored." The brunette replied.
"The last part of pregnancy does drag." Susan smiled apologetically.
"This coffee is amazing." Carmi announced as she took a seat beside Holly.
"Thank you. I think it's Italian." Susan smiled.
"Anybody home?" Wayne yelled from the front door.
"Who's that?" Carmi frowned.
"Our neighbour Wayne." Susan replied, going to let him in.
"And my ex boyfriend." Holly added.
"How did Mike take that?" Carmi asked, already guessing the answer.
"Not too well." Holly shook her head.
Carmi nodded quietly as Wayne walked into the room, closely followed by Susan. He did look good today, in stonewash jeans and a tight black t-shirt with his biker boots. The dark hair was slicked back and his brown eyes were as gorgeous as ever.
"Look at the size of you." He eyed Holly.
"I'm pregnant." Holly reminded him.
"Of course. Who's the father?" Wayne asked her.
"Same as when you asked last month. It's Mike's baby." Holly rolled her eyes.
"I was afraid you might say that." Wayne replied.
"He's a great guy once you get to know him." Carmi defended her friend.
"Who's this?" Wayne asked.
"This is Carmi Helms. Carmi, this is Wayne." Holly introduced them.
"It's a pleasure." He nodded and smiled.
"Same here." Carmi nodded, somewhat guarding her coffee cup.
"You're not from around here…" Wayne eyed her curiously.
"North Carolina." The smaller brunette replied before he could ask where she was from.
"I finished the bike. The bodywork's all shiny and new." Wayne told them.
"I ride dirtbikes." Carmi informed him.
"Cool. You should come for a ride on my bike." Wayne winked at her.
"Only if I drive." Carmi smirked.
"Do you think you could handle my engine?" he asked her.
"I've handled bigger." Carmi replied, sipping her coffee.
"I'm going to get some fresh air." Holly announced.
The Boston native needed to escape the situation. Wayne could be so sweet, yet he had some sleazy pick up lines. Carmi was giving as good as she got, which was kind of satisfying to know. Holly had no doubts about the baby Hurricane being able to defend herself. Mike and John had already told Holly some stories about Carmi beating up the guys, even the ones closest to her. Apparently the baby of the Carolina Crew wasn't averse to putting the Hardy brothers and even Shannon in their place.
"There's my beautiful fiancé!" Mike yelled down the street as he arrived back.
"Where's Carmi?" John asked as he arrived with Mike.
"Inside with mom and Wayne." Holly replied.
"Wayne?" Mike's face turned into a frown.
"He's been flirting with Carmi." Holly explained.
"He did what?" Mike's eyes widened.
"Knowing Carmi, she'll know what she's doing." John shrugged.
"That's what I was thinking too." Holly nodded.
"I'm going in there!" Mike pouted angrily, as if he were in some action movie.
"Mike!" Holly called after him.
"Come on!" John grabbed Holly's hand as they followed the Ohio native into the house.
"Get off her!" Mike yelled.
"Mike!" Susan gasped as he tackled Wayne to the ground.
"Mikey, I'm fine!" Carmi exclaimed.
"This is for Carmi…" he yelled as he punched Wayne once.
"Mike, stop it!" Holly pleaded.
"And this one's for your salmon fishcakes!" Mike yelled as he landed another punch.
"Come on." John sighed as he dragged Mike off.
"Who the hell are you?" Wayne frowned at John.
"Oh, he's my boyfriend." Carmi replied and smiled at John.
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