Don't Forget About Me

Chapter 40

When I wake up I see the sun coming through the window and shining on the lake then I hear the birds chirping. I sit up and feel the calm that has come over me and I take a deep breath. I look over and realize that Os isn't next to me. Where is he? I got out of the bed and changed into one of the summer dresses Os took out yesterday. I walk to the door and open it. When I walk out I smell something delicious and realize that it had been a while since I ate. I walk towards the kitchen and see my family cooking. My family. That'sThat's who these people are to me, mine. I don't know what I would do without them now. I walk towards them and Sara is the first to notice. 

“Kels! You're awake. How do you feel? Do you need anything, I'll get you whatever you want.” She'sShe's the best I swear. “Coffee?” She runs over to the counter and pushes Octavius out of the way of what he's doing to grab a mug. I chuckle a little because he's kinda a big guy to move. After she grabs it she goes over to the coffee maker and pour a cup. She then goes back to the counter and pushes Octavius the other way. This is like watching a comedy skit or something. Os is on the stove Flipping bacon I think. I walk over to the table when Sara brings me the mug. 

"Thank you Sara. All of you, thank you." They all turn to give me a loving look which melts my heart because at this moment I do feel like I'll be ok. We will all be ok. I realize that I forgot my phone in the living room so I walk over to grab it. When I look at it I notice another message.

Unknown- It's happening tonight. Stay where you are but tell the boys. I know that they are with you. I know you don't want to believe me but I do love you and would never want harm to come to you. Will see you soon. Dad

I get up and walk over to Os who is turning the stove off and walking to the table with a plate full of food. I go to the table where Os is about to sit and I grab his hand and bring him to me. When he just lets me handle him the way I want I tip toe up and give him a kiss. When I pull away he makes a little noise like he's sad I pulled away. “I have something to show you guys, from my dad.” Dad, that just feels odd to say but it's the truth. We all go to the table and start to make our plates. 

These guys really made a buffet here and my stomach is super happy about it. Everyone starts to eat and then I decide that I will wait until we are done to talk about my father. We chat and share stories like this is the norm for us. It makes me feel that much better because I feel the love in this room. All of a sudden there is a knock on the door and we all freeze. Os looks at me and puts his finger to his mouth telling us to be quiet. He walks over to where there is a side table by the chair and pulls a gun out from the drawer. He walks over to the door and stands there. 

“Who is it?” He asks in this extremely low voice which in any other circumstance is really hot but right now I feel kind of sick. “It's me Osvaldo, Dr. Leslie.” I hear the irritating tone in her voice. He tucks the gun in the back of his pants and opens the door. “Sorry, we can't be too careful these days.” She sighs and walks in with her bag. “I understand, I do know who your father is.” How does she know Os’s father? That's a question for later. I walk out of the kitchen and walk near Os. She looks up and puts a smile on when she sees me. “Good morning Kelsey, How are you feeling this morning?” Os turns and gives me a nod. “I'm doing ok, still feel a little sick but that's about it.” She puts her bag down and comes over near me and grabs my wrist. She puts her fingers on it and looks at her watch. 

“Pulse seems normal.” She pulls out a thermometer and looks at me. “Open please.” I do as she says and she puts the cold metal thing in my mouth. I almost want to laugh on how I just said those words in my mouth but I hold back. It beeps. “No fever. Can we go to a room so I can examine you or do you want to do it out here again?” I look at the couch and to be honest will probably never sit on it again. “We can go to one of the rooms.” I say then I start to walk away. “I'm coming with you.” Os says as he starts to walk. “Let me take care of her, Osvaldo. We will be out in a few minutes.” She says to Os and he surprisingly listens and goes back to the kitchen. Why is he acting this way with her, who is she to him? 

When we walk into the room she shuts the door behind her. “So tell me what this sickness feels like and any other issues that you have been having since yesterday.” I look at her and am trying to figure out how to explain it. “Um it's like in the pit of my stomach, it just makes me feel sick. It's not the sharp pains that I was having yesterday. I do feel a lot better just feeling nauseated at times.” The thoughts of losing my baby trickle back in and I feel the tears start to build up. I take a breath and look over at her and notice she is just staring at me. “It is ok to be upset about this Kelsey. You don't have to hold it in.” She seems so sincere about it. 

“I know. I am upset about it but I'm also ok with it now. I don't know if that makes any sense.” She nods and half smiles. “It is alright to feel that way. This isn't something that goes away overnight whether you were happy or sad about being pregnant. Just know everything that you're feeling is normal and you will get through it. You have a great support system.” Who is this lady? She's a doctor now a therapist. “Thank you for everything that you have done for me even though you don't even know me. “I say hoping she will give me a little insight on how she knows Os. “It's no problem Kelsey. I was shocked when Osvaldo called me but I would never turn him down. Let's get on with it, please lay down so that I can take a look at you.” Good thing I'm wearing the dress and have no panties on because that is one thing that we didn't have here so I kind of feel shy about that. I lay down and she presses my legs to the side and slips her hand to my entrance. 

I suddenly feel her finger go inside and this is just so uncomfortable. She pulls out and grabs a towel to wipe off. She then grabs the metal looking thing again and here we go. She pushes some buttons on her computer and pushes the camera, I'm assuming, and all I can do is tense up. “Kelsey I need you to swallow and try to calm down.” I look up trying to figure out what swallowing has to do with anything. She sees the look on my face and smiles. “It will help to relax you so I can get a good view.” Then I swallow and swallow again over and over until I feel her  pull it out finally. I push the dress down feeling like now I need a shower. “Everything looks good Kelsey but just make sure that you have no sextual activity for another few weeks. Trust your body in telling you if something is too much or is ok.” I go to sit up and look at her and I have to ask. “How do you know Os?” There it's out and she suddenly froze while putting her things back in the bag. 

“His mother was my best friend.” She said softly as if secretly not wanting to say it but did. She turned her eyes to me. “You really need to think about the life that you and him can have. Mario is a sick son of a bitch, excuse my language but he's not a good person.” If only she knew about everything that has happened so far. “Thank you for our talk today, I really appreciate it.” All I could do is smile because nothing is going to stop me from being with Os, nothing and no one.