Forrest novel Chapter 17

MEGAN

I SIGHED, a long deliberately sigh and paused a moment before I stepped into the King’s mansion.

After my long talk with Mom in the morning, and she seemed okay, I received a call from Camila, inviting me to come over tonight. I missed them, but I understood why we couldn’t do it like we used to.

“Meg!” Camila looked stunning than ever in her white strappy dress.

“I thought you’re drowned in wine with his come and magically turned into a vine in Italy.” I pulled her into a hug.

“Touché. I missed your bad mouth though.” She chuckled heartily.

“Really? So how was your honeymoon? Did he always blow your mind that you thought you’re in a milky way and cuff you that you couldn’t even text me?”

“Silly. B and Blaine are already waiting for you. Why I am not surprised anymore that you’re late?”

Being early was not really my strong suit when meeting them, but they still loved me anyway. When it came to the job though, I made sure not to be tardy.

My brow arched. “I see. So B1 and B2 left their husbands for us? Now I feel so special.” I felt excited that everyone would be here today.

We reached the enormous living room and found Sammer rolling on the floor.

“Oh, my God! Are you trying to train to be a soldier, you little bug? I don’t think your daddy will allow you though. Isn’t it cool to be a jet fighter pilot? Badass, huh?” I tickled her tiny body. She turned red and let out a bubbly laugh.

Blaine came over. “Is it true?” she asked after kissing my cheek without beating around the bushes. She was smiling brighter than the sunshine.

“What’s true?” I asked back nonchalantly and held Sammer’s hand. “Where’s my boy?”

“Ben is with his daddy, playing softball.” We moved to the bar where Bianca and Camila were giggling.

“Of course, the daddy’s boy.” I was referring to Xandry. He became the best father of the year for Ben and Sammer. Ben’s father may be in the picture now, but he was closer to Xandry than to his father. I didn’t see that coming, and I was impressed.

“Yeah. Sammer is supposed to be with Shine, but she has exams on Monday. So I let her stay with me for a while, right, Sammy?” Blaine answered, giving a loud smack on Sammer’s chubby cheek. The girl squealed cheerfully.

I believed people change. My mind went back to Forrest, thinking if he lit another stick after I snatched one from him. He just reminded me of someone dear to me. I let out a breath, ignoring the pang in my chest.

I leaned down to kiss Bianca on her cheek. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring Kelly with you.” Kelly was her baby girl with Kyland. I cut off Bianca before she could answer. “Let me guess, she’s with Kill.”

Bianca kissed me back. “Yup. They’ll be here soon.”

I looked away, feeling my throat parched. I realized I was jealous than I had to admit.“So, about my question, Meg?” Blaine pressed.

I rolled my eyes. “What’s true? Can you be a little more specific?” I took a glass of Champagne on the counter and sipped it. “What are we celebrating?”

“I’m pregnant.”

My eyes widened in surprise. I didn’t know how did I place down the flute. The last thing I knew, I was lifting Camila like she weighed nothing. “Oh, my god, bitch! Look who had been busy rolling in the hay. Or should I say rolling in the vineyard? Oh god, babe. Harder!”

“Hush! There’s a kid, silly.” Blaine slapped my butt playfully.

I laughed boisterously. “Oops! Sorry, Sammy.” I looked at Camila again who was smiling gleefully at me. “Oh, my god, bitch,” I whispered the last word. “Double congratulations!” I kissed her twice. Her company just landed a huge deal with one of the biggest automobile manufacturers in the world. “I’m so proud of you.”

“Thanks! I’m so excited and scared about how to be a mom at the same time.”

“Silly, look at me. Do I look scared? Maybe I was when I had Ben, but I made through because of my family. We’re here for you. Your mom, and of course, Pyke will take care of you,” Blaine said, encouraging Camila.