Beneath The Stars | Tyler, The Creator

Chapter 33: Whisper

After finding out that I'm pregnant, Frank became really cautious with me along these weeks. I was four weeks pregnant that day and I swear, he's more excited than I am.

Auntie Kat shared her experience when she was pregnant with Ryan and suggested some things that I need to do and avoid.

Calvin and Zoey already knew this since Frank can't help to share it.

"Relax C, they need to know it"

And with that, I just kinda brush it off and smiled at my thoughts. He's already a great Uncle.

I caressed my tummy while watching the people here at the hall, where a small party is held by the Cheung's.

"They're so in love with each other"

"They're perfect"

I rolled my eyes after hearing those words, me and Michael are currently here at the side, talking.

"This is embarrassing" I looked away and shaked my head.

It's not that I'm embarrassed being with him, he's a head turner and a kind hearted-guy. It's just— two people are being forced to get married because of the business and it sucks.

"I wouldn't agree more" He sipped at his glass

The food here was 'uh' feeling, a bit plain to be exact.

"You okay?" He asked.

"I want to eat salmon and ice cream, or maybe a salmon flavored ice cream"

"Weird taste" Michael lifted an eyebrow.

"How about you? You okay?" I changed the topic, not trying to be sus.

"Yeah" He let out a small smile before Mr. Cheung came up to us.

There's something weird about them that I can't seem to explain well, not until Mr. Cheung called me for dresses and stuffs that I'll be wearing.

Me and Michael shared our same thoughts about this and actually it's not about the wedding, but the people whom we will left behind.

I know that he has a girlfriend and he knows that I have Tyler.

"We will see you next week Callista" Mr. Cheung smiled as I did the same and he left.

Michael gave me hug, it took for seconds and caressed my back.

Help me.

He whispered at my ear and looked at me like he was hopping as he started to walk away.

Help for what?

—

"Something troubles you?" said Calvin while driving.

I shake my head as a sign of no.

"I know you are a grown woman now, but your big brother is always here and whenever you are like that, you come to me for advice"

I was staring at the ring that Michael gave me to wear it and Tyler's two flower pendants.

"Marriage has its joys, but it also brings with special trials" He said.

"You're right. Probably my life with Michael will become too far from perfect"

"And why is that?"

I fixed my seat and looked at him.

"You and Zoey married for love. And I really don't have any feelings towards Michael, neither does he"

"You guys seems so perfect" I continued.

"There is no perfect, there will be struggle. You just just have to pick who you want to struggle with"

"But I didn't chose Michael, I want Tyler. Friends is all I can offer to Michael and so as him, it's just.... It's the business agreement shit is the in way–"

"I know, and I really hate it seeing you so stressful like that" He laughed.

"Fuck you"

"Hey! don't curse when you are pregnant, your baby might learn it from you"

"Tyler's genes will be a great explanation for that"

We both laughed as we reached my house, Calvin helped me to enter the house cause' you know, perks of being pregnant.

"Might you wanna move in at the mansion, it's more safe for you and for the baby"

I stopped at my tracks.

"Cal, I haven't reach at least 5 months and I can still handle myself" I took his hands and held it.

"It has more space than this, I just don't get why won't you leave this small house of yours"

There he goes again.

I rolled my eyes "You know I have a lot of memories here and yours are smaller than mine"

"Whatever, just call me when you have a problem aight?"

I nodded and gave him a hug before he drive away. Made my way upstairs and removed blazer, I can't help but to look at myself at the mirror.

My tummy is wasn't that obvious to be seen, for now. I caressed it and let my thoughts wander while changing my clothes.

Am I still be able to carry this much weight? What will happened to me after this? Am I going to be a good mom?

Fuck, I'm probably more excited to see my baby rather than making a plan how to put an end with this fixed marriage.

I removed my bracelet, the one that I made for myself and Tyler, speaking of T. I want to know where he is and tell him—

'surprise! one of your sperm entered my egg'

But I'm still scared of telling it to him, he might randomly popped out here in LA like a mushroom and will not accept his own child.

Until someone knocked at my door as I opened it.

It's Frank.

"You're staying here again?" I asked.

"Duh, of course. I brought you an ice cream, tuna flavor is all I can find" He rolled his eyes and throw himself at the bed.

"Aww, thanks. Even the honey mustard dressing too?" I asked.

"Don't tell me you're using it as a chocolate syrup"

"What else should do with it?" I laughed.

"Even though I'm not eating your food but it makes me wanna puke so bad"

"It wasn't that bad, it's actually good"

"Cause' you're pregnant! I blame Tyler for not using condom or at least he could just blow it at your face"

We both laughed.

"But for real though, I'm really happy that you two will become a family" He replied.

"How? there's still a fixed marriage"

"Y'all always find a way to fix everything. What if Mr. Cheung is just making this shit to steal your family's wealth and all?" He laughed.

I lifted an eyebrow and looked at him seriously.

"Bitch, don't believe on what I said. It's just a fucking joke"

And with that, I remember what Michael whispered at me.