Chapter 9

Amy POV

Finally the work week is over; I just left the high school. I head to John's school to pick him up and take him to his baseball practice. This is a duty I do all the time, his practice is an hour and half long and Ricky is never here waiting. After practice I give John his Gatorade. "Good job little slugger". He just shrugs his shoulders and whines, "I'm hungry."

I ask, "What do you want to eat?"

He says, "I want Daddy's spaghetti!"

I reply, "John, Daddy is working. You know he works late and can't cook dinner. I can make you something or buy you something. What do you want?"

He replies, "Chicken nuggets and French fries from McDonalds."

I say, "Thank you buddy."

After going through the drive through at McDonalds we head back to my mom's. We both sit at the dinner table to eat; I give John his happy meal. Then I start to eat the salad I ordered. John just sits there eating tiny bits, not saying a word.

I ask, "How was school buddy?"

He replies, "Fine."

I ask, "What is wrong John, you have been acting up a lot lately?"

He starts to whine, "I want to go home with daddy."

I reply, "Your daddy is probably working this weekend. Do you want to go stay with Grandpa for the weekend?"

He says, "What did I do wrong? Does daddy not love me anymore?"

I ask, "Why would you ask that? Of course your daddy loves you."

He replies, "He never plays baseball with me anymore. Now he doesn't want us home."

I say, "Daddy works a lot of hours because he wants to take good care of you. That's why it has been hard for him to play baseball with you like he used to. We aren't home because daddy and I fight too much. It has nothing to do with you; we love you to the moon and back!"

A few tears fall from his eyes and I reach out for him, wrapping him up in my arms. He lets me hold him for a minute and then says, "Can I go to Grandpa's now?"

I take him over to dad and Kathleen's. When dropping him off I see that Ashley is over so I decide to go inside to see how she is doing. She has graduated from culinary school and is now a chef at Bestia, one of the top Italian restaurants in LA. We haven't spent enough time together because we are always busy. I haven't even told my parents or anyone outside of my friends that Ricky and I are separated. I told my mom that I wanted to stay at her house because Ricky is away for business.

As we are walking into the house my cell phone rings again. I quickly hit the reject button because I know it is Ricky begging for me to listen to him. I see Ashley and give her a big hug. She says, "Hi Amy".

I say, "Hi Ashley, how have you been doing?"

She replies, "Doing good, been really busy at work."

I say, "I bet."

Ashley says, "You and Ricky should really drive out some time to try the restaurant. You guys would love it."

I smile and say, "Sure, maybe soon."

Ashley says, "So I heard Ricky's business really took off? That's really awesome. I'm sure you are thrilled for him."

I try so hard to say my next sentence with a straight face.

I say, "Yeah, I'm happy for him."

She asks, "Are you okay Amy? You seem kind of different since the last time I saw you."

I reply, "Yes, I'm fine."

Ashley says, "You can tell me the truth, I won't tell anyone. Not even dad."

I laugh and say, "Don't worry, I'm fine. You have a good night, I have to get going."

I quickly leave and head back to my mom's house

Jack POV

Kayla and I are leaving for dinner and a movie. When we get in the truck she says, "Can we stop by Amy's mom's house? I just want to check on Amy real quick."

I say, "Sure no problem. Why is she at her mom's house?"

Kayla says, "She left Ricky after she caught him in his office late at night with his secretary."

My mouth drops and I say, "No way, he was having sex with her or she just saw them together?"

Kayla says, "She was sitting on top of his desk and they were eating dinner together. They have to be sleeping together."

I reply, "You don't know that for sure. I get that it looks bad but I don't think Ricky would do that to Amy after all the stuff they have been through together."

Kayla gets annoyed; I can see the fire in her eyes.

She starts to go off, "Either way, Ricky has no freaking business working late with a slutty looking secretary unless he is asking for it. Plus he never makes time for Amy anymore. It has been happening for over a year now. She can't just put up with his crap all the time."

I say, "Relax babe, I didn't mean to get you started. Ricky is a good man; I think he is just super busy trying to balance out his life now. His business took off a lot faster than anyone expected and he has to manage it. It can be a lot for a person to deal with. "

Kayla rolls her eyes and says, "Why can't he hire someone to do the extra work for him. You know he has the money now."

We finally get there and there is a brand new looking Audi R8 Spyder in the driveway.

I ask, "Damn, did Ricky get Amy a new car?"

Kayla gets out of the car and says, "No, that is Jay's car."

I give Kayla my "what the hell" look.

She laughs and says, "Don't be like that."

Once Amy lets us inside, we are all sitting down hanging out in the living room.

Kayla says, "We just came over to check on you darling. How are you doing?"

Amy says, "I'm doing okay. John is with my dad and my mom is visiting some family up north. So Jay came over to check on me, he rented us some movies."

I keep glaring over at Jay, I can't help myself.

Kayla says, "Aww that was sweet of you Jay."

Jay smiles and says, "It's what I do."

I nudge Kayla's arm and whisper, "We should get going."

She says, "Fine".

The drive to our restaurant is pretty quiet. I can tell Kayla is upset about something. She finally says, "Why were you so rude to Jay?"

I reply, "I don't like him… He is trouble and Ricky is a good friend of mine. You don't have to like my opinion but you don't have to get mad at me for it. I'm not mad at you for liking Jay and not liking Ricky."

We get seated at in a corner booth. Before we order I quickly text Ricky, "You need to go and check on Amy at her mom's. Jay is there with her and I think that dude is up to no good."

Ricky POV

After getting Jack's text I head over to Anne's house to see what is going on. This freaking guy has some nerve. First Making out with my wife and now trying to take advantage when she is emotional and pregnant.

When I get there Amy answers the door, "Ricky, what are you doing here?"

I slide past her and head to the living room where that smug asshole is sitting. I'm so angry that I just grab him and throw him to the ground punching and punching him. I yell, "Stay the hell away from my wife!" Amy is screaming, "Ricky! Stop this now!" Amy is grabbing at my arms and I don't want her to get hurt so I stop.

Jay gets up to his feet, he has blood gushing from his nose and his lip. He says, "Man I could fight back, I could easily beat the shit out of you. But I won't put Amy through that. You have already put her through enough!"

I start laughing, "I see right through you, don't try to pretend like you are some saint making me look like the bad guy. She is my wife and she is carrying my baby! We are a family and you need to back off!"

Amy grabs by arm to get my attention, "Ricky, you need to leave right now before I call the cops!"

I look at Amy in shock, "Amy, can't you see through his act? We aren't teenagers anymore, we have two children. You can't just get jealous and throw a tantrum, leaving me. Nothing happened with my secretary and you know that! I wouldn't lie to you about that, I've always been honest with you."

Amy replies, "Just leave Ricky!"

As I'm heading out the door, "You aren't being fair to me or our children. Break my heart Amy and have your fun with this man but when you come back and mark my words, you will come back. I won't ever look at you the same."

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