“This might feel a bit cold at first. Just relax, okay Carolina.” The doctor says to me.“Okay.” I say.I’m at my ultrasound appointment. I think my doctor will let me know the gender of my baby. Fingers crossed, I’m also so exhausted. I’ve been working so hard at work the past few days. Having deadlines is more stressful than I remember, back when I was in college.“I have some exciting news. I can see your baby; would you like me to tell you the gender today or would you like your husband to be here with you?” The doctor says.“It’s okay. You can tell me now.” I say.“Well, according to what I see here, you’re going to have a baby girl.” She says. “A girl? Aww. That’s wonderful, thank you so much doctor.”Jack loves kids. He has been so happy ever since he found out I was pregnant. If I tell him I’m having a girl he’s going to be more thrilled. I could remember him mentioning if he ever had a baby girl, then, he’ll name her Lilly. “I can’t wait to tell Jack now once I get home. Th
As I grab a glass to make a martini for one of the customers, I can’t help but keep thinking about Adriana. Every time she passes me in the bar or talks to me I just feel so attracted to her. I shouldn’t be thinking like this, I’m married and a soon to be father.“Jack, do you need some help?” Adriana says.“I think this is the right way to make the martini, isn’t it?” I say.She comes over to see what I’ve been doing and puts her hand over mine, showing me that I’m supposed to add a slice of lemon inside the drink. As her hand touches my skin, I feel some sort of electricity flowing through my entire body. “This is how it should be done. Pay attention.” She says.“I am, trust me.” She looks at me and bites her lip. She then starts fixing my tie.“Okay, now that’s more like it.” She says. “I know my shirt and tie are a bit messy, I didn’t have much time. I actually rushed out of the house.”“It’s a hot kind of messy, but I think it should be a bit neaterwhen you come here.” She sa
Hannah has been planning my baby shower for the longest time. All she’s been waiting for, is knowing the gender of my baby. “Pink or blue?” She says. “Pink of course sis.” I say.“I’m inviting everyone tonight for the baby shower. Meaning, Max will be here too.” She says. “Cool, the more the merrier, right.” I say. Everything is starting to look lovely around the mansion now for some reason, it’s all starting to look better. I can't believe we have to move out soon because our lease is almost up. We’ve only rented this Airbnb for seven months. “You go upstairs sis, get ready, rest, eat some snacks. I need this to be a surprise for you.” She says.“Sure thing sis. I will stay tucked under my bed till it’s all ready. Jack went out to buy smoothies, for some reason I’ve been craving anything strawberry.”“It’s a girl y’all!” I say screaming. Jack’s standing next to me and he looks so happy. I’m happy he’s here with me. It feels so amazing just being married to him and now we’re hav
Hannah and I decided to visit mom and dad in New York. I feel like I’m at the lowest point in my life and I just need to hug my parents. I should have listened to my mom when she was yelling on the phone, right before the wedding.Hannah and I finally arrive and we’re waiting outside the door. We ring the doorbell, and my mom comes to open the door for us. “Mom.” I say, in the softest voice.“Come here.” Mom says, while pulling me close to her for a hug.I start crying so much. Mom knows exactly what happened. Before we got here, Hannah explained everything over the phone.“Wipe those tears darling. Let’s all go inside.” Mom says.“Omg my baby! It’s so good to be home.” Hannah says to our new family puppy, Teddy. “Hannah, stay here with Carol. I’m going to make some tea for you both.” She says.“Sis don’t cry, he’s a jerk anyway. He wasn’t thinking.” Hannah says.“I loved him with all my heart. He was my second half. I've been feeling so crappy recently.” I say. “Do you think the
I open my eyes and start breathing so quickly.“Jack, where are you?” I ask. I look around and I see my parents, Hannah, Tanner and Chelsea. They’re all surrounded around my bed. My mom fixes my hair.“Sweetie, Jacks not here. They just brought you out from the c section.” Mom says. Turns out it was all just a dream.Tears start to form in my eyes. “He’s not here? He didn’t come?” I ask.“I’m afraid not darling, I’m so sorry.” Dad says.I look over at Tanner. He's holding a blue Teddy bear and Chelsea has balloons in her hands. “Why is the teddy bear blue Tanner? Where did Hannah go?” I ask.Tanner and Chelsea look at me and smile. Tanner moves his head to look at the door.“Carol. There’s someone I would like you to meet.” Hannah says, while holding my baby and walking into the room. I look at my baby and realize it’s a boy. I reach out to hold him. He starts crying a bit. “Waaaaaa.” “Shhh my precious darling, you’re such a handsome little one. I love you.” I say in a quiet
The house is completely empty as I step inside. No sign of my wife, her sister Hannah, her brother Tanner, or anyone from the baby shower for that matter. The house is so silent I can hear a pin drop. As I make my way upstairs to the room. I see a note on the bed. I rush over to read what it says. It’s from my wife, Carolina. "Dear Jack,I guess we can agree that we have both come a long way together. When I first moved to Pennsylvania, I never thought I’d meet a dashingly handsome and loving guy like you. It all happened so quickly for us. It’s like our souls have collided into one, after seeing each other again from when we were kids. Did you ever think it all happened too quickly? Did you ever feel a source of regret? Apparently, I can answer that question for myself now after seeing you hook up with Adriana in the car. Jack, since we both moved out here to LA it has changed everything. I wish you all the best with Adriana. Always remember I love you. Bye Jack. -Carolina"My fac
Max and Eric should be here by now, I don’t think they’ll go inside the club without me. They said they’ll meet me here, I think. As I walk, I look at every corner. There they are! “Tanner, hi, you’re here finally!” Eric says.“Good to see you bro.” Max says.I laugh.“Guys I’ve been walking in circles;you both have been behind the building the entire time.” I say.I greet my friends, but when I turn my head around, I cannot believe my eyes. Wait, is that Jack?“What are you looking at dude?” Eric says.“Look, guys, isn't that Jack sitting on the pave over there?” I say.We all look at each other then stare at Jack. He’s alone and crying. I wonder if he misses Carol. I don’t care how sorry he is. That dude broke my sister down to pieces and left her when she was pregnant.“You want me to go over there and talk to him?” Max says.“No bro, it’s okay, I’ll do it. You guys go inside, I'll catch up with y’all in a bit.” I say.“Alright, see ya Tanner.” Eric says.“Okay be careful.” Max
Staying strong, holding it all together and standing up for my son, Leland is all that’s important to me at this point. It’s now been four months since Jack, and I are apart from each other. It was challenging at first, I was heartbroken and felt betrayed by him. But I realized I need to put it all behind me, I have to think about my son and his future. All my life I never imagined what life would be like as a single mom. It’s harder than anyone could even imagine, but when I hold him in my arms, it’s like I have light in my life that showers me with happiness. It’s all worth it in the end. My sister Hannah, brother Tanner and his fiancée Chelsea, have all been beyond helpful. They never left my side ever since I gave birth. Hannah and I moved in with Tanner and Chelsea since I came back to LA after giving birth to Leland. Now I’m sitting on the couch watching TV and feeding Leland. Chelsea really wants me to go out with her to one of the frat house parties. I love going, for some