The Fire in Your Hands
Spring Shower
I sat on the porch waiting until mom finally came back with six tests. I thanked her and took the bag, uneasy.
"Do you want me to wait with you?" She looked sympathetic. She knew how Andy was with kids.
"No" I said hastily, I walked quickly into the house. I heard giggling and looked into Mary's room. Maryanna and Ruby were talking, laughing. I smiled at the sight. I turned to continue my stride to the bathroom when I knocked into Andy, the bag falling out of my hands.
"Oh shit, sorry baby."
I ignored him and dropped to the floor, scrambling to pick up all the tests before he saw. No luck.
"Jayelle."
I was scared. I was terrified. This man was my world. He wouldn't leave me over this.. Right? I felt a hot tear slide down my face, and looked up at him to see his crystal eyes looking back at me.
"You're pregnant?"
"maybe. I'm going to find out," I said with a shaky voice. He nodded and picked me back up on my feet. I walked to the bathroom, where my life could change forever.
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The longest four minutes of my life. I cried the whole time. But slowly when all six tests, one by one, came up negative, I smiled and wiped the tears away. Safe.
I opened the door and looked for Andy. He was sitting at the kitchen table with my mother, both of them looking at me nervously.
"Negative." All three of us sighed in relief.
I smiled and walked over and say in Andy's lap, him wrapping his strong arms around my waist. Mom stood up, walking away, and kissed both of us on the head. "I'll give you two some time alone."
I rested my forehead on his, closing our eyes. After maybe a minute he raised up and kissed me lightly.
His deep voice vibrated through me when he spoke. "So now that we don't have to worry about getting shot in the head, how about we get married?"
"We're already engaged." He kissed my cheek.
"No I mean like a real wedding."
i smiled. "I thought you didn't want a wedding. Not your style."
"I want any chance I can get to show off that I have the best lady in the world."
I kissed him a few seconds longer this time.
"Ditto."
I love this sequel!
8/31/14