Own The World

Chap 14

Blake's POV

"Yeah, sorry about that guys," I responded. "It's just, balloons freak me out."

"It's okay," Drew smiled. "There's always something we all gotta get through." I nodded. "And this is one of those things I have to get through."

"You'll be good as new in no time," Alexis smiled. Let's fast foward a good four years. We were living back in Austin since Bailey was no longer in danger. Aqua is now five and we had a three year old son, Brandon Christopher English. Britney and Devin have been married for two years. Bailey and Jayk have been engaged for six months. Life couldn't be much happier. "Aqua, honey. You can't be late for your first day of kindergarden."

"Mommy," Aqua said hopping down the stairs in her floral dress Alexis put her in. "I ready."

"Yes you are, sweetheart," I smiled. I put her backpack on her and sat her on the couch. "Where's your mother?"

"Mommy," Aqua responded.

"Yes, where's your mommy?" I corrected. "Alexis, you gotta get the kids to school."

"I got it," Alexis replied walking down the stairs holding Brandon. "I'll drop Brandon off at Little Tikes and Aqua at Happy Field."

"Thank you," I said.

"I'll be home about three later today," Alexis sighed. "Gotta work from eight to three."

"Go before you guys are late," I smiled.

"Alright, bye, Blake," Alexis said giving me a kiss. "Aqua, let's go."

"Bye, have fun," I smiled. I closed the door. Britney walked down the stairs. "Hey, you're up early."

"Yeah, well, I have my reasons," Britney replied. "Alexis just left?"

"Yeah," I sighed. "Dropping the kids off at preschool and school."

"Oh," Britney replied. "Well, can I ask you something?"

"Yeah, sure," I responded. "You're like my sister."

"Okay, have you noticed anything different about me at all?" Britney asked. "Have I seemed very different to you the past two weeks or few days?"

"Well, you do seem to have a glow to your skin," I replied. "Wait, are you pregnant, Britney?"

"Well, you know how to tell if someone is pregnant, don't you?" Britney smiled.

"I've been through it with Alexis, twice," I replied. "But congrats. I'm sure Devin is happy."

"He kinda choked on his water when I told him a week ago," Britney replied. "Guess the best time not to tell someone is when they have breakfast in bed."

"Especially Devin," I smiled. "But still, congrats. Who all knows?"

"Just Devin and now you," Britney replied.

"You haven't told the girls?" I asked, surprised. "You usually tell Alexis everything and I do mean everything."

"Yeah, I know but she's been very busy with Aqua and Brandon," Britney replied. "Having a kid is very time consuming, especially two, and I didn't want her to have to worry about me."

"Are we talking about the same Alexis here?" I asked. "Because the Alexis I know doesn't want to be left out in the loop."

"I know I should tell her," Britney sighed. "I'll probably do it when she comes home."