The Best Mistake

Chapter Six

"Oh look! Isn't it perfect?" Cat said holding up, yet another pink outfit.

I rolled my eyes and continued to push the kart, browsing through the aisles.

"God, I can't wait to see my niece already. All this shopping is making me so eager to meet her." Cat whined.

"Me too, but you do realize you're shopping for one baby and not triplets right?"

"Okay and? There is no such thing as too much for my niece." She said.

I smiled placing my hand over my not so small baby bump. I looked like a baby school bus.
The last few months have been a total roller coaster for me, filled with work, doctor visits, shopping and lamaze classes. Work was pretty much the same, I got into a nice flow with all of my coworkers and even made a few friends. Caleb was a true blessing and beyond understanding. Our work relationship is now a strong partnership. He makes working for him so easy because he's laid back, easy going, firm and assertive when he needed to be. Working while pregnant was harder than I thought. So many days I was sick, weak, fatigued and it was so frustrating. I always pushed myself, because I loved my job and I had my princess to prepare for. Yes, I am having a little girl and couldn't be more happy about it. Every single day that went by I grew to love her more and more. With every kick, every stretch and everytime I heard her little heart beat has brought me closer to her. As the months went by I grew eager to finally look into her face and hold her close to me. With everything going on around me, the only bitter sweet moment in my life is my relationship with Royce. I celebrated my 24th birthday back in April and we've talked on and off since then. I don't really know the status of our relationship and frankly, I'm tired of guessing. It just felt right to talk to him like the good old days without so many complications. I'm not sure if things will ever be the same between us, but I'm thankful that he's still here for me. It made things a little more easier for me to handle. He doesn't ask much about the baby, which I understand, but it still made me feel sad that he probably won't ever be okay with her. I was due in about six weeks and I looked like I was about to pop at any minute. Catherine and I finally got around to shopping for the baby after I refused a baby shower on multiple accounts. I tried my best to avoid questions about my child's father. People assumed that it's Royce's child, but only mom and Cat knew the full truth. It just didn't sit right with me to have a baby shower, so I settled for buying everything she needed. Besides, I can afford it.

"Ooo, look at this!" Cat squealed. I groaned.

"God, Cat that is enough for today okay? Geez, I want go home already, I'm tired. We can finish this another day." I said.

Cat glared at me silently, before finally giving in.
"This baby has everything she needs and more. She's fine for now." I said as we made our way to the cashiers.

My back was beginning to hurt and I wanted to get this day over with and go home.

"Did you talk to Royce lately?" Cat asked.

"Yea, I did actually. His graduation was yesterday and I'm so bugged that I couldn't be there."

My doctor warned me that I was way too close to my due date to be taking any long trips and I couldn't agree more. I could barely stand for thirty minutes without complaining, can you imagine if I travelled? We cashed up our items and headed for the parking lot quickly.

"Oh wow, so he's going to be coming home for good?" Cat said.

"Yea, just thinking about it has me nervous. Maybe I should start looking for a place for me and the baby. I can't exactly assume that he'd want me there when he gets back." I said.

"Oh don't you dare. I have a whole extra room right there for you if you need it. At least until things are more stable."

"Cat, I can afford to rent a nice apartment. There is no need to be over protective." I said.