I'll Be There, Siempre ~ Lippa

Chapter 16 - Visiting Rehearsals

*A couple weeks later*

Pip

I've been away from the show for a while now. I really miss Nae and Jas. They've visited a couple of times, and that's fine, but I just miss performing with them. I miss performing with the whole cast!

As I'm going through my several thoughts, I hear the door open. It's Lin. He walks into the living room, where I am, and greets me with a nice kiss on the lips.

"Hey baby." I say as I pull away from the kiss.

"Hi. Are you feeling okay?" He says as he gently rubs my belly, which has now grown quite a big bump since I left the show.

"Yeah, I guess."

"I have a question."

"Hm?" He says.

"Can I maybe visit rehearsals tomorrow? I just miss the show so much."

"I don't see why that would be a problem, just no performing." He assures me.

"Yeah, I know." I say, not surprised, although I am saddened by that.

"Want me to make something for dinner?" He asks me.

"I'm not too hungry.. I-''

''Pippa, you need to eat.''

That was the thing. This baby was always hungry. Always! My god! I always craved lemonade and orange juice, bread and cheese (they were my guilty pleasures) and wait for it.. Butter Pecan Ice Cream. Like when did I become a Grandma?? No, not chocolate, not vanilla, not even caramel. Just.. butter pecan.

''I.. Kinda.. Already ate.''

He stares at me blankly. ''What did you eat?''

''Don't be mad at me, the baby wanted it!'' I laugh.

''Pippa.. When was the last time you ate?''

''Uh.. 2 hours ago.''

He facepalms himself and laughs. ''Okay, can you have something small at least?''

"Fine. What about some soup?" I ask.

"Sure thing." He gives me one last kiss, and then heads to the kitchen.

Lin

I grab a pot to cook the broth in, and then turn on the stove. I chop up some veggies, and then place them in the broth. I then wait.

After a couple minutes of cooking the soup, I finish. I turn off the stove, and then grab a bowl. I pour the soup into the bowl, and then grab another one. Ay, I'm hungry, okay?! I grab a glass of water as well, and then bring everything to the table.

I walk over to my gorgeous looking fiance, and give her a hand.

"Is it okay if we eat at the table, babe?" I ask.

"Sure. Help me up please." She says.

I grab her hands, and help her stand up. Once she finds her balance, we walk to the kitchen. We grab our seats, and start eating.

Tobi walks towards us with a sad face. ''Aww, baby, look at Tobi.'' Pippa says, pouting.

''Oh..'' I say, frowning sadly at our dog.

Tobi whines and puts a paw up on Pippa's leg. She gaps and starts to cry unexpectedly. ''Wh-Phillipa?''

''I'm sorry! It's.. pregnancy hormones..'' She cries.

Ah. Hormones.

"No need to apologize." I stroke the palm of her hand as we take another bite of soup.