Full Circle

Chapter 13

Unedited 4/10/2021

The girls offered to help clean the table while the boys went to the TV room with Mr. Henry to enjoy a game of football. After the dining room and the kitchen was cleaned Jesreen slipped into Mrs. Henry's garden.

She was pretty quiet after Deon's question; she was lost in her thoughts with her eyes sadder than they had been for the past few days. She did not hear Mrs. Henry come up beside her.

Kevin saw her through the window and was about to abandon his game to go to her when he saw his mother walk up to her. He decided to give them some time alone by staying where he was. He was so sorry to see that incredibly sad look back in her eyes.

He planned to tell the guys not to talk to her about her parents until they knew for sure what was going on with her. Mr. Henry was also distracted from the game. He could see that his son was taken aback by the young beautiful subject that came to dinner.

He could also see the sad look in her eyes and the concern in his son's eyes. He hopes that Kevin was not getting in over his head. He knew Kevin would do anything to help her and there is nothing he could do to change his mind.

He can be as stubborn as his mother is when they conclude that someone needs their help. He will talk to him.

  "Are you okay sweetheart?" Jesreen turned and gave Mrs. Henry a smile that she hoped could mirror her response. But deep down she knew even our best was not good enough.
 
"Yes, I am. Thank you again for dinner it was lovely, Mr. Henry was correct you are a great cook.
  "Thank you, hope it was good enough to convince you to come and join us from time to time for dinner.               
 
"Thank you for the offer I'm sure I will take you up on that offer."
  "I need you to know I am here if you ever need anything or need anyone to talk to, you can always call or drop by. My doors are always open to you and make sure you are getting a lot of rest and you're taking your vitamins."

  "Jesreen remembers that was what her Gyno told her and wondered if Mrs. Henry knew she was pregnant. She looked at her but didn't there ask her.

Mrs. Henry hugged her and told her she did not have to do this alone. This reminded her so much of her mother and she could not hold back the tears. Mrs. Henry held her until she was calmed down. 

  "I am sorry I did not mean to upset you."
  "You did not I'm just a little emotional lately, once more thank you for your offer." This time she was talking about a different offer from the dinner invitation.

  "I think the guys are waiting on you,"  Jesreen asked and get directions to the restroom where she relieved herself, washed her face, and lightly apply her makeup a little makeup.

She does not feel so alone anymore. she knew she have to tell Kevin about her pregnancy soon, for two reasons. His mother knew and he will be seeing it soon.

She looked at her belly in the mirror and was surprised to see a little bludge, still not enough for anyone to use to determine her situation. There is that word again 'Situation' she thought with a sigh.

She wonders if her belly grew in one day. Maybe she was not paying as much attention this morning, or more than likely it's because she stuffed herself with too much of what Mr. Henry called his wife's perfect culinary skills.

When she went into the living room all the guys were ready and waiting on her. They went to Mr. Will, Jesreen ordered what seems to be her new favorite, a double chocolate chip special.

Everyone ordered ice cream and chattered and laughed enjoying their cream and each other's company. Telling stories about the mischief they all used to get into when they were younger.

  "Chris, you remember when we were seven and we got stuck at the top of the ferries wheel?"
  "Yes." Chris laughed.
  "Our time was up, we did not want to come out, so Luke told us he was going to give us one more ride, as we reach the top he stopped the ride, and pretended as if the ferries wheel was broken, which we did not know, we thought it was broken."

  "We thought it was fun at first and then we started thinking about everybody going home and leaving us up there. To put the icing on the cake Kevin asked me. What if it starts raining and everyone's all dry in their bed and we are still up here? That is when we started to freak out." everyone laughed.

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