I want you

CHRYS

I could tell something changed with Manuel. Not only did he not spend time with me like before, but he was constantly keeping enough distance between us. It was as if he were afraid to be touched by me. Was he repulsed by my touch? Regretting ever knowing me?

I plopped down on the bed and instinctively placed my hands under my stomach. I could tell it was almost time for me to deliver. How happy I would have been had the real Jayden been with me.

I groaned, partially closing my eyes. I felt my baby kick at that moment and a smile graced my face. With my hands placed on the little bump the small foot caused, I sighed.

My baby repeated the action, and it tempted me to rush over to tell Steph about it, but I froze when I recalled I was the only one at home. Steph went on a business trip to a place called Texas. She would be back in a week.

Before she left, I noticed something was going on with them. Not only was she always sad, but I sensed she wasn't on good terms with Manuel,