-Ashley's POV-
"Can't I really go with you?" Shay says accompanying with her best pout.
"I don't want you working out yourself with the flight plus you're better off here in LA. Don't worry it'll only be an overnight stay in New York." I kept on with my packing while I had the conversation with her.
"But Sasha will be out most of the time because she has something to do for her upcoming album. Who's going to be with me? Do you want me all alone in here?" I can't believe she's using it as her defend right now. Few days ago the house was filled. Our families stayed in for 3 days before leaving for their respective homes in Anaheim and Vancouver.
"You can call one of the girls to keep you company or Michaela whoever's free for the day besides you have to check on the agency right? You wouldn't want the young girls unsupervised." I tried to convince her. About a month and half ago Shay opened up a modeling agency for young aspirants. The idea started from the foundation she was supporting. She had been an advocate since…forever I guess…she saw the potential on some of those they deal with. She thought maybe her agency could help the girls, who had been victimized of abuse or sexual trafficking, in their self healing. She could mentor them and it could be their recreational/rehabilitation activity. She also loved how she could help young models like she once was.
"Fine you just don't want me to be with you. I understand." She said then plumped herself to the bed. She's quite really sensitive and overly emotional most of the time now. It's just the hormones benzo.
"That's not it babe. Come here" I sat down beside her and opened my arms at her. She just stared at me for a moment then closed her eyes pretending to be asleep. I sighed in defeat and went back to packing. I did it on purpose. I saw in my peripheral vision that she looked at me with disbelief. I then went back to her side and attempted to coax her again. "I just don't want you to tire yourself around babe. You're carrying our baby and I know it's not easy from how you look on your morning sickness to all the nausea and pregnancy stuff. I want you to relax here you know because I love you that much" She tilted her head slightly to look at me and I smiled at her.
"I know how photoshoot goes. It'll be lots of cute short dresses and lots of guy staffs around. I know for sure one or all of them would check out my gorgeous wife. I want to be there to smash them when they do" She says possessively. I just laughed at her but assured her that she didn't have to because I could do it on my own. After a long run around conversation we finally were able to go to sleep.
I showered quickly as soon as I arrived at the hotel. The dawn flights were always bittersweet for me. Instead of calling my wife I texted her. I knew she was still sleeping and I wouldn't want to ruin her rest. My team went downstairs for breakfast. I fed myself with toast and bacon and coffee. We would be shooting the whole day, might as well get stuffed up but not too much.
The first thing we did was to meet up with the style coaches and to my much surprise I was going to work with one dear friend of mine, Ryan Good.
"Ashley!" he called me out instantly when he saw me "Long time no see benzo" I ran to him and crushed him in a tight hug. We remained to be good friends after we broke up and he was once of my rock when Shay and I broke up.
"I know right! You missed my wedding but who could blame you. You're like one of the most in demand style coach. You look good Ry. You really are good Mr. Ryan Good" he chuckled at me
"I could say the same to you Ash. Married life really did you well. You're glowing! I'm really sorry about your wedding but I sent you a wedding gift so you don't get to ask one now alright" we laughed heartedly. We really had missed each other through time. Shay and I didn't have any bad blood with our ex Ryans so we invited them to our wedding but Ryan S. was the only one who was able to attend.
"So you're my model for today ey?" He asked me with a funny tone we used to do before
"I guess I am and I am honored" I playfully bowed like a princess. We chatted for awhile before I was called for makeup.
Flashes and poses here and there and finally I were given a break time. The first thing I did was to check my phone and as I've expected I had a text from Shay. I decided to call her this time. She picks up the other line just after one ring. Wow! She really was checking her phone.
"Hey wifey! How are you and my little monster?" I could imagine her smiling sweetly on the other end.
"We're doing great actually. Baby benzo's not giving me a hard time. I guess baby benz knows I'm missing you soooo much" There's an urge in me to tear up.
"Awww. I miss you too Shannon. Sooooooo much! A few more agonizing hours to go and I could hold you to myself." I could hear Shay's sniffles. I bet her hormonal change is taking toll on her again. "Hey don't cry babe"
"It's just the hormones. Sorry" It all seems so funny that despite her emotional unstableness she still manages to say sorry.
"It's okay. Well I have to go change now so I'll catch up with you later when I'm done okay?" I hate it that I have to end the call now
"Alright. Talk to you later. Love you benzo" She says it sadly.
"Love you too buttahbenzo" I ended the call and changed into the next clothing I should be wearing.
"Talking with the Missus huh?" Ryan said with a teasing tone and doing a whipping motion
"Oh shut it you!" I smacked his arm and laughed.
"Did I hear it right? Little monster? Is she pregnant?" he asked me and I couldn't control the grin on my face and nodded at him. "Wow! That's great Ash! Congratulations! I better text Shay later" for the second time today we hugged.
"We should celebrate. Dinner's on me!" I was about to say no but he already left. It's just a friendly dinner. Nothing could go wrong right?
-Shay's POV-
I called Sasha and asked her if she could get us take outs for dinner. I didn't feel like cooking and thankfully she said yes. Half an hour later Sasha arrived baring Thai take outs. After enjoying our enjoyable dinner Sasha offered to clean up in exchange for a movie night which I gladly agreed. I replied 2 hours late to Ashley's text.
'Just finished dinner with baby girl. We're going to have movie night tonight. I hope you enjoy your dinner out. Xoxo' She informed me she was out on a dinner but she didn't really mention who she's with.
I busied myself while I waited for Sasha. Scroll, scroll, scroll, scroll back, WHAT THE FUCK? I was fueled up with anger with what I saw. There was a news posted just an hour ago saying that Ashley was spotted on a restaurant in New York with no other than Ryan Good, her fucking ex boyfriend! Without thinking I composed a new sms to Ashley and attached a screen capture of the news.
'You sure are enjoying your dinner date with your ex maybe current boyfriend. Now I know why you don't want me to come. Don't ever think of coming back here. We're done and I'm keeping my baby. From your ex wife, Shay MITCHELL' I scoffed as I hit the send button.
"Hey Shay I'm…what's wrong?" Sasha came in and saw me in tears. What's wrong? Everything is wrong! My wife cheated on me. I showed her what I just read. She gasped but she was composed than I was.
"Is this why you're crying? I don't think this means something Shay. Ashley would never cheat on you, especially not with Ryan. Why don't you call her and let her explain" She tried to calm me down but my mind was closed for anything. My gut tells me that what I think is real and there's nothing else that could counter it.
"We're done." It was all that I said and showed her the text I sent to Ashley.
"Oh my God Shay you can't just call it off like that!" Her voice raised though she didn't intend to.
-Ashley's POV-
I was laughing so hard at Ryan's joke when my phone lighted up. I was delighted to see Shay's name on my screen but my smile vanished when I saw what she said.
'You sure are enjoying your dinner date with your ex maybe current boyfriend. Now I know why you don't want me to come. Don't ever think of coming back here. We're done and I'm keeping my baby. From your ex wife, Shay MITCHELL'
"Shit!" I said whispered to myself but loud enough for Ryan to hear.
"Something wrong Ash?" Hell yeah something is. I re-read the message again for it to sink in. What did I do? Wait. How did she know that I'm with Ryan? The sms had taken me too much that I didn't notice the attachment immediately. Fucking paparazzi!
"Some story was made up on us and Shay saw it. I better call her. Excuse me." I went to the restroom to have a private time to call Shay. Every ring made my heart beat a little faster.
"Babe you finally picked up. It's not what you think it is" I tried to sound calm. If my voice was furious she would even get more infuriated.
"Don't babe me. WTF Ashley! Our—My child hasn't been born and you're starting to cheat on me already? What am I too fat now? Am I not enough? I thought you loved me. How about our forever?" She went from frustrated to emotional in 2 seconds flat.
"I'm not cheating on you okay. Ryan was the style coach on the shoot. He learned about our baby and treated me to dinner. It was also his way to make up to me for not being at our wedding" I tried to explain
"If you're going to lie you could've at least made it convincing enough. Maybe he's not making up for not showing up at our wedding, he's making up to you to win you over and take you away from me and you're giving in willingly." Normally possessive Shay was hot but now it's just annoying. The lack of sleep and tiresome day isn't helping either.
"Why are you acting so needy and jealous Shannon when there's no such need to be? It's actually sickening. It's like you're putting me on a leash and tightens it each time." I regretted what I said immediately.
"Oh so that's what you feel? Sorry for being so needy and jealous Ashley. Don't worry you don't have to worry about your needy and jealous wife and pregnant I might add. I'll pack up your clothes for you and I'll send it to your mom. We're done Ashley" I was getting more irritated by each passing moment
"Is that a bluff? Come on Shannon you want us done? Fine!" The sudden impulse made me make a brave decision
"Fine!" she hanged up on me and I resisted the temptation to throw my phone. I washed my face with water on the sink and went out of the rest room. I bid Ryan goodbye and went back to my hotel room. I guess the mini alcoholic beverages would be my best friend tonight. Married only for 4 months? Fuck!
-Sasha's POV-
When Ashley called Shay she went upstairs but I could still hear her shouting from up there. I tried not to eavesdrop but her voice was too loud. The last word I heard was fine and then silence filled the house. I wanted to call the girls and ask for help since they were older and married they could throw in some sense to Shay but I think Shay wouldn't want me sharing to others about her, I don't know how it's called, marital problems? All I know is that I had to do something. The girls would probably get mad at me if I don't do anything and let the couple split up for good and Sean, although he's not my boyfriend but I do care about him, wouldn't be so happy at me if I let his big sister go spiraling around. I made my way upstairs. Sobs can already be heard behind the door.
"Shay?" I call her out while I knocked on the door. She didn't respond. I turned the knob of the door and slowly opened it. My heart broke at the sight of Shay balling her eyes out in a fetus position on the bed. I went near her and touched her arm. She shifted to a sitting position and buried her face on my neck. "Sshh stop crying Shay. It'll be okay I promise" I know I heard Shay said they're done but I don't think Ashley would just give Shay up. Losing Shay would be like losing her life for Ashley. I'm not sure if I'm not making hollow promises but I was optimistic.
"She left me for him. She didn't even fight for me" She says almost inaudibly
"Don't say that Shay. Look when she gets here tomorrow and both your minds have cleared up, you two talk, okay? You've got a baby now. You two can't just end it just like what you always do, it's different now." Shay cried harder and I held her in my arms trying to console her.
"What if it's really over?" She feared for the worst
"It's not and it'll never be. You two are meant for each other. Come on be positive. Stop crying, it's not good for little benzo. Why don't you fix yourself and we'll cheer you up with movies and munchies" She nodded obediently and wiped away her tears.
"Thank you baby girl" she said on the middle of the movie that we were watching.
"You don't have to thank me. I know you'd do the same for me and Sean. I-I…I mean to any of us girls. That's w-what friends do r-right?" I stuttered continuing with my words. For the first time tonight Shay smiled softly. We went back to watching the movie when Shay suddenly clenched her abdomen.
"Shay are you okay?" That question was getting overrated
"Yeah. It's nothing. I've read that Braxton Hicks is normal at the second trimester but I didn't expect it'd be so soon on the start of my 4th month." I observed her face she wasn't looking that bad though and she releases the grip on her abdomen.
"Are you sure?" I ask her a little bit worried
"Positive" I nodded with her response and went back to watching. I saw Shay doing it again the second time but only for a moment.
"I'll get some water. Do you want any?" Shay asked me standing up
"No let me get it for you" she dismissed me and walked to the kitchen. I don't know why but before my eyes went back to the screen I glanced at where she was sitting a while ago and there I saw a small spot of blood. I followed her to the kitchen. "Shay turn around" I instructed and she did.
"What's up baby girl?" The blood on the seat was definitely hers. Okay Sasha don't panic. Just as I was about to tell her she gripped her abdomen again and this time with much more force. I almost freaked out when I saw a thin line of blood dripping on her tan legs. Shay flinched in pain.
"I'll get you to the hospital" I assisted her as we walked out the door.
-Ashley's POV-
I was enjoying the taste of mixed vodka and tears when my phone lit up. Hoping for it to be Shay I looked at it but saw Sasha's name instead.
"Ashley I hate to be the bringer of bad news but can you like fly to LA ASAP?" she spoke as soon as I answered the call
"Is something wrong? I'm taking the 4 am flight it's like 6-7 hours from now. Whatever it is can't it wait? And I'm nursing myself to some alcohol right now" I was thinking she was calling because of the fight Shay and I had earlier.
"It's actually not a question Ashley. I need you to sober up and get your ass here in LA. It's Shay." When I heard her say Shay's name thousands of horrible idea rummage through my brain.
"W-what happened to her? Is she okay? Did she do something to herself? How about the baby? Oh God" I fired up 20 questions at Sasha
"Just get here okay? And get here fast." I could sense all the worry in Sasha's voice. The situation was enough to take out all the alcohol in my system. For the first time in a long time I prayed to God for the well being of my family.I would never be able to forgive myself if something terrible happens to them.