•{ELIJAH}•

Jada has been recently feeling sick to her stomach. Her cravings have been all over the place. But even when she eats, she throws it all up. Personally we knew what was happening and we wanted to take a test. Jada paced the room, waiting for the timer.

"Jada, baby. Stop pacing the room," I demanded, pulling her into my lap. She huffed and pouted. Tears filled her as she slipped into my arms. "I-I can't believe it's gonna happen. Like I know this is what we wanted but it's finally here. I'm gonna be a mommy." I wiped her tears and kissed her stained cheeks.

"I'm so happy that we're gonna be parents. I'll be here every step of the way. To your bizarre cravings to whenever you ask for a foot rub. I am right here, Jada. I love you so much."

She kissed my lips just as the timer rang. We both yelped at the obnoxious sound. She rushed to the sink, picking up the piece of plastic. She gasped and looked at me with widened eyes.

"I'm pregnant."

I was in shock and speechless. I could barely let a word out. "I-I... there-there." I know we just discussed the possibility of her being pregnant but to think that it's for real. I can say that I'm gonna be a father feels good.

"Breathe," Jada said, caressing my cheeks. I didn't even realize the tears falling from my eyes. "We're gonna be a family?" I asked. She nods her head, giggling. I kissed her lips a hundred times before dropping to my knees to kiss her stomach. She laughed as I tickled her a bit from my kisses. "I love you."

I stood on my feet and lifted her off the ground. "I love you so much Angel. So so much," I cooed.

Elijah and I still wanted to get married right now even though I'm showing. I've reached nine months which means the baby could pop at any time.

With all this planning and my body kicking my ass — I'm exhausted. I can barely move around without panting and my feet hurttttt. Elijah has been trying his best comforting me and I love him for that but he's always on my ass twenty four seven. I got out of bed last night to wash my face and he followed me, half asleep, like a lost puppy. He's been so turned off at the idea of letting me taking on tasks by myself. But he's gonna have to deal with it.

I was now walking around in our new home. We bought it during my first semester. Elijah wanted more space for our big family. It was everything I had dreamed of.

"JJ." Is what I hear from the front door. I look over to see Miya rushing towards me. She's gotten taller. She's up to my stomach now. "Awww, I've missed you so much," I murmured as I hugged her from the side. Paige placed her bag down then brought me in close. I know what you might be thinking. How can a malicious person change?

I have no idea. As soon as she left the Christmas trip, she's been a better person. She spent plenty of time with Miya. She's also spent more time with me as well. We actually went baby shopping during my second semester. She had no hard feelings towards me being pregnant. In actuality she celebrated the pregnancy. She threw a surprise party for me when it came to the gender. It was beautiful. That day was something else when I tell you.

I was sitting on the couch with a pint of ice cream, hiding from Elijah. He's been on me for eating too much ice cream. I told I'd cut on the intake but I couldn't.

We were heading out for lunch but I couldn't resist the Carmel vanilla ice cream inside the freezer.

As I was eating, hard footsteps traveled down the steps.

"?!"

I quickly stuffed the ice cream in the freeze before standing on my feet. He rushed into the kitchen. "Baby, where have you been?" He asked.

"I'm just chilling in the kitchen. Restoring some decor and some supplies." I smiled up at him, batting my eyes innocently. He smiled back at me, slowly pushing his hair away. I could devour him over this table. "Don't do that."

"What?!" I questioned.

"Don't give me those lovely dovey eyes like you want something from me." I pouted my lips and whimpered. Elijah rolled his eyes before kissing my lips. I moaned into his mouth as he picked me up and placed me onto the counter. I tugged onto his biceps for balance. "We gotta be more careful. You're five months pregnant, sweetie." I kissed his lips again before tugging his slacks down. He chuckled into my mouth at how impatient I was with him. He pulled away with a muddled face. He goes to kiss again but he partially touches my lips as I push him off. He licked his lips again.

"What?!"

"Ice cream?" He asked. "I recall giving you some already this morning." I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms.

"Fine, I'll let it slide," he says, devouring my lips again.

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We arrived at a restaurant for lunch. It was all nice until Elijah kept looking down at his phone. Who was buzzing up his phone during this time?

"I actually like theeee...." I paused, placing down my menu all the way when he picked up his phone for the seventh time. I cussed to myself before rambling on about nonsense to see if it would catch his attention. "I like to drizzle some hair on my pasta." Elijah mumbled yeah and continued to focus on whatever person was on his phone. "You know what," I say, picking up my purse and standing. "I'm gonna go home. Don't worry about me." As I try to wobble away, Elijah tugged onto my arm.

"I'm sorry, honey." He says, pulling me into my seat. " I didn't mean to do that." He kissed up my arm.

"Why are you occupied anyways?" I asked, gently pulling away my arm. I watched as his expression dropped at my action.

"Umm, work. I've got work."

"Why did you take me out when you had work?"

"I wouldn't miss a day with you, my love. Plus I'd rather be here with you." He says, pecking my hand.

After lunch we headed to the grocery store. I couldn't stand to go into another place because of how sore my feet were. Elijah promised he would quickly go inside and leave the store. He rubbed my belly softly before it kissing it. I hear him mumble," Love you, bunnie." I kissed his lips before he walked outside.

As soon as he walked inside, I didn't see him for over thirty minutes. I was laying in the car, trying to get as comfortable as I could. But I couldn't because of my back. I whimpered at the pain. My eyes started to tear up. I texted him to quickly get out. All he said was, "I will. I'm in line right now."

Before I could set my phone down onto the console, my phone rang. I was confused when I had received a voice memo from Paige. I played it aloud.

I could hear background noises from a group of people. Then I could hear Miya.

"JJ, We-we're having a surp party."

I couldn't really understand but I think I knew what she was going for.

"Mommy said you're- you're having a girl."

My eyes watered from the news. I knew I would have a girl because of the large amount of dreams I've been having.

"Miya, Mommy needs her phone." Was all I heard before the memo cut off. I smiled to myself, realizing why Elijah was so uppity today. He was distracting me for a surprise party.

Elijah opened the door before sitting in the drivers seat. "Alright, I brought some of your favorite Buffalo chicken dip and some chocolate dripped fr—-." That was all he could get out before I kissed his lips. He chuckled into the kiss before pulling away. "What was that for?"

"Nothing. You're just an amazing father and fiancé."

"Alright, I got to look at the venue and it's absolutely beautiful. Everything seems set for this weekend." Paige says, placing a kids meal in front of Miya. She then pulls both of our meals in front of us. I begin to eat while checking any last requirements for the wedding.

"Girl, give yourself a break. Everything seems fine for tomorrow. Kadence and Nora checked on the cake and food. Ricky and Danny checked on some of the decor and limos. Everything is fineee." I laughed at her before biting into my vegan burger. I knew things would be fine but there was always that gut feeling of the opposite.

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