“Scarlett!” Lee shouted as he ran in the room. “What the fuck happened are you okay?”“I fell,” I whispered. “But I’m fine…I think.”“The babies!” We have to call an ambulance or something!” Lee ran around panicking looking for his phone. “Grayson!” I heard heavy footsteps run up the stairs. “What’s wrong?!” He asked. “Scarlett, what happened?!”“I fell,” I winced. “Can you guys get this off of me please?”“What if it hurts the babies more?”I didn’t even think of that.“Hello? This Lee Windsor. A-a shelf fell on my girlfriend and she’s pregnant, what do I do?!” Lee yelled into the phone. “I…I think we can lift it, but should we? Okay okay we can do that!”Lee gave them the address and then hung up.“What did they say?” Grayson asked. “That we can lift the shelf off, but not to move her after that. They’re sending an ambulance. Ready?”Together they lifted the shelf off of me. God they were so strong!Focus Scarlett, now is definitely not the time to be horny.“Does anything hurt?”
These babies moved a lot!They weren’t kicking yet, but just moving around, getting all situated in my stomach I guess. It was amazing. It was just little flutters but they felt so big. I also imagined I had more fluttering than most considering I was carrying twins. “You okay?” Skyler asked. “Oh, yeah, more fluttering! These peanuts are moving around like crazy!”“That’s so cool,” She smiled. “So pregnancy is…nice?”“I mean it’s a pain sometimes, honestly. The back twinging and the sore boobs and wanting to fuck anything that breathes in my direction. Oh and not drinking! You’re so lucky you get to drink!”“I hear that a lot.”“Are you okay?” I questioned. “You seem off.”She forced a smile to her face. “Oh yeah, of course. Just wedding stuff and all of that. I have a doctor’s appointment and it’s a lot, but nothing like what you’re going through.”I rubbed my stomach. “Ugh doctor’s appointments have become my life! I swear I see Dr. Conner more than I see my boss.” I laughed. “Ar
I looked over at Grayson to see if he was upset.There was a smile on his face and tears in his eyes. “We’re having a little girl.”I nodded. “Is that okay?”“It’s perfect.” He hugged me. “It’s so fucking perfect.”He let me go and I turned and hugged Lee.“This is everything I’ve ever wanted,” Lee whispered. “You and a beautiful boy.”Everyone swarmed us, congratulating us. It was kind of overwhelming, but it was exciting too. Dad hugged me. “I’m so happy for you, Scarlett. Now you don’t have to have any more kids huh?”I laughed. “That’s what I was thinking. You look good Dad.”I meant it too. He looked healthier than ever and there was a certain light in his eyes and a pep in his step. “I feel good. For the first time in so long.” He grinned. “And I have this man to thank!”He grabbed Joel by his shoulders and brought him over.“No, Scott, you’re doing all the work,” Joel said proudly. “Scarlett, you’re a vision really.”“Thanks, Joel. And thanks for coming. No date?”“Oh, I’m no
More than ever I wasn’t excited for my birthday. It was going to be my first birthday since I was sixteen that I couldn’t drink or rage. I was having a calm, grown up birthday. Sure all my family and friends would be there and that was great, but I still wanted to take shots and yell and dance the night away. “What do you want for your birthday?” Skyler asked. “To be able to drink.”“Okay, something that’s obtainable.”“I don’t know. I don’t really want or need for anything, you know? I have two billionaire boyfriends and I live in a mini mansion. I don’t want baby stuff since we still have the shower coming up. I just…I don’t know.” I sighed. “Are you usually this depressed on your birthday?”“Absolutely.”Skyler chuckled. “You’ll have a great day, I’m sure. Grayson and Lee will make it so special for you.“Yeah, that’s what I’m worried about,” I whispered. “They have been arguing about this party for days, I have no idea what it’ll be like.”“If it’s horrible I’ll kidnap you an
“I look hideous.”“You look beautiful,”“I look like a wad of toilet paper!” Skyler whined. “Then it’s not the dress, right?” I asked. “On to the next one.”“Yeah, I guess.”“Sky, girl what’s wrong? You’re getting married to the love of your life!”“What if I can’t…what if I don’t make Avery happy the way a wife should?” She asked, her eyes filling with tears.“What do you mean?”“I’ve put that man through so much with my addiction and I’m just…I don’t want to hurt him anymore.”“Avery loves you so much! And you’ve been so good with your recovery. You’re allowed to be happy, Skyler, you know that right? You get to have a long full life and you deserve it. You’re gonna get everything you’ve ever wanted.”“You think so?” She whispered. “I know so,” I wiped her tears. “This should be a happy time!”“You’re right, it should be! I’m marrying the love of my life!”“Yes, and then you’re going to be popping out babies!”“Yeah…yeah. Hopefully. Um…let me get out of this.” Skyler hurried back
“What?” I whispered. “No there’s no way!”“I just confronted him Scarlett, he blew up at me and stormed off. Someone else will have to accept that award. I have to go find him.”“I should go too,”“No, you shouldn’t. You don’t need to be pregnant wandering the streets, just accept the award for him.” Joel insisted. “I got this.”I nodded and he hurried off.“What’s wrong?” Grayson whispered. “My dad is drinking,” I breathed. “Shit,” Lee sighed. “Should we go find him?”I shook my head. “Joel said he would handle it. I can’t believe this.”“Do we cancel the shower tomorrow?” “No, we can’t. People are already coming. Hopefully Joel will have found him by then.” Grayson stated. “And now we welcome to the stage the recipient of Professor of the Year! Scott Watson.”“Where’s your father?” Sophia asked. “I’ll explain later,” I hissed before walking up to the stage. “Hello! Obviously, I am not Scott Watson.”Everyone laughed. “I’m his daughter, Scarlett and I will be accepting this awa
“I’m sorry I’m late,” Dad slurred. He was wearing the same suit he had on last night. It was wrinkled and messy. I couldn’t even imagine what he had gone through last night.“Call Joel,” I whispered to Lee. “Dad, um, let’s go to the guest room.”“No, sweetie! I want to make a toast!” He grabbed a glass of champagne.“That’s okay, Daddy, we don’t have to.”“Come on! It’s not everyday your daughter is knocked up by two men!”I looked around. Everyone looked highly uncomfortable. “Um, Scott, we’re not doing toasts just yet,” Grayson said delicately. “Maybe we can wait.”“I have to say this now,” Dad gestured for him to be quiet. “So we know why we’re here. My beautiful and smart daughter got knocked up by two very rich men! Lucky girl huh? I always knew Scarlett was destined for great things. She was always the smartest in her classes.”“That was great Dad,” I forced a laugh. “Maybe we can-”“Not done yet Scarlight,” He grinned drunkenly. “I’m so proud of my girl. She was a drug addict
Joel finally caught up to my dad.There was a brawl that ended with Dad getting arrested. Grayson and Lee bailed him out. He then had to come stay with us considering Sophia was done with him. She was filing for divorce. She said she couldn’t subject Gerald to this kind of behavior.She was doing what my mother should have.Dad sat across from me at the table. He was very much nursing a hangover. Joel sat next to him, nervously playing with his sponsor card. “Why did you do it?” I asked finally.“I just wanted to celebrate,” Dad whispered. “It was supposed to be one drink and then…it just got out of control.”“Scott…we all have shortcomings sometimes-”“I have a hangover, Joel, I am not in the mood for your daily affirmations bullshit.” Dad grumbled. “Hey, he doesn’t have to be here right now,” I snapped. “He could have left you in that bar, but instead he tried to help you!”Dad didn’t say anything.“As I was saying, this doesn’t mean that your sober journey is over, Scott. You jus