Fake It 'Til You Make It - Hamliza

Chapter 16: Surprise

Eliza and Alexander were back at work Tuesday morning, and Pip was back from the hospital, at his Nana’s house. “So I guess Charlotte has a second sister because, you know, after what Chelsea did. She’s gonna take all of Chelsea’s lines”, Eliza said as they were walking inside the studio. “Yup. Exactly right”, he said, kissing her cheek.

"I wonder who got the part…" Eliza said out loud and pressed herself into Alexander's side as they walked towards their trailers. "See you in a bit." She smiled and went in to see Diana.
"Do you mind if I facetime my mom? I need to check on Pip-" she asked as she sat down for hair and make up. "Of course you can, hon. You don't have to ask me, you're basically my boss." Diana laughed. Eliza nodded and cracked a small smile before dialing her mom's number.

“Hi, Mom!”, Eliza smiled and waved. “Mommy!”, a voice called. Pip climbed onto his nana’s; who was sitting on the couch; back. “Hello, Pippy! How are you guys?”
“Good! Nana made a waffle breakfast!” Pip bounced. As she was on FaceTime, Diana was doing her hair. They talked a bit before hanging up. 
“I look amazing!”, Eliza gasped, as Diana was doing her lipstick, even though it was just a messy bun. “Thanks!”, Eliza closed her eyes as Diana was doing the eyeshadow.
After she changed into some overalls, she stepped outside, to see Alexander, chatting with a girl. She had blonde hair, and was skinny. She had above-average sized breasts, and big hips. She had a bit smile with her plump lips. “This must be the new girl”, Eliza thought. She decided to introduce herself and walk over.

"Hi, I'm Eliza! You must be the new girl who plays my sister!" She forced a smile and tried to sound happy. "Yeah, hi. I'm Bella." The girl said and extended her hand for a handshake. Eliza noticed how the girl's hands were well manicured with very cool acrylics. 
She hesitated to shake her hand since she never had time to manicure her hands. At least professionally.

“So how are you, Eliza?”, she asked. “I’m doing fine”, Eliza’s smile was real this time, because she figured out she actually seemed nice, unlike Chelsea. “So you and Alexander are dating?”, she smiled. “Yup. And I love Eliza so much.” He grabbed Eliza’s waist and pulled her close. Bella squeaked. “Places!” 

Eliza and Bella were in the car again. They decided to re-shoot the scenes Chelsea was in so that she wouldn't be in the movie at all. The only problem with that was that the fake car simulated movement, making Eliza nauseous; obviously unusual for her since she never had a history of getting motion sick.
"He will wake up soon..." Bella/Denise said. Eliza struggled with her line and covered her mouth with her hand, trying to stop herself from throwing up right there. She failed.

Her breakfast escaped out of her body, onto the “car” floor. “CUT!”. Bella moved Her feet away, but then, out of sympathy, rubbed Eliza’s back. “Are you okay?”, she looked up, and saw Alexander, covering his mouth with a worried look in his eyes as the director stormed over. “WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT!”

"I-I'm so sorry- I don't know what happened-" she whimpered and got out of the set, running to the bathroom. Alexander and Bella followed.
"That's enough for today! Get maintenance to clean this up!" The director shouted. 
"Eliza-" Alexander gasped when he saw her throwing up more and Bella rubbing her back. "Maybe you should see a doctor…"

Eliza had a look of worry in her eyes, after she was done, and washing her hands. She did not know what was wrong with her. Alexander picked her up, and put her on his shoulders. “Eek! Alex!” He chuckled as he carried her out to the car, and she played with his hair.
“Will I get fired?”, Eliza asked him, sitting in the car. “No. It’s too late in the movie and even if the director does try to fire you he’d have to get through me.” Eliza smiled in relief, “Alexander, what is wrong with me?”, she sobbed, her emotions out of control. “Shh… it’s okay. Maybe it’s the flu or you’re on your period.” 
“I didn’t get my period in weeks-“ she froze. “Are you alright?”, he asked. She looked over, with tears in her eyes. “T-take me to the gas station. I.. want to get a pregnancy test.” 

Alexander nodded and nervously drove to the nearest gas station. "I'm gonna wait in the car-" he mumbled when he parked. Eliza nodded and went inside to get the test.
Alexander sat in the car. He wouldn't be mad if she was pregnant but it would be a shock. They had only been dating a month at most. 

She walked into the Gas Station, and got a pregnancy test at the counter. “I’m gonna go take this in the bathroom”, she mumbled to the cashier, who nodded.
She sat down, and tapped her foot against the tile floor as she waited for the test to say what she was. Her timer on her phone went off, and she flipped the test over.
Two lines.
She stormed out of the gas station, crying. She slammed the car door behind her. “What did it say?”, Alexander asked, rubbing her back to comfort her. In between tears, she said it:
“I’m pregnant.” 

"Oh honey… it's ok. You're going to be ok." Alexander whispered and hugged her tight. "We're gonna have a baby! It's exciting!" He tried to cheer her up. 
"You don't understand- my job is on the line here, and my mental and physical health." She sobbed into him.
"I'm sorry… I'm sorry Eliza…" he sighed.

“Can we go home? We were let off early today… Pip should stay with his nana a few more hours and then we can tell him the news.” He nodded and they drove home, silent.
“I’m sorry, Alexander!”, she cried, flopping into his arms on the couch. “No… shh… it’s okay…”
“I can’t act!”, she cried. Alexander sighed. “No, you actually can. They have ways for pregnant women to be in movies.” She looked up in his eyes. “Really?” He nodded. She curled up into his lap. “I’m so sorry, Alexander! I ruined everything-“

"You ruined nothing. You actually made everything so much better. And there are only 2 months left of filming. I don't think you will be showing by then anyway." He said gently and rubbed her back more. 
Eliza kept sniffling although she stopped crying. "How about you stay here and I'll go pick up Pip. You need rest anyway." He suggested.

Eliza decided while Alexander was out picking up Pip, that maybe it wasn’t so bad. Pip really wanted a little sibling anyway, and Alexander seemed really happy. And who knows when they will get married? She felt like her life was a bit more complete. After Pip was out of the hospital, they moved in, so they had room for another child in the house.
“Mommy!”, Pip ran inside. She bent down and opened her arms so she could hug him. “Your mommy and I have to tell you something!”, Alexander said. Philip gasped, and Eliza picked him up and sat on the couch, Alexander sitting next to her, and Pip cuddling on her lap.

"Pippy… you know how you wanted a little sibling?" Eliza asked him and tickled his tummy. "Yeah?" "Well you're gonna have a baby sibling in about 8 months." She said and smiled. Pip gasped and started jumping. "YAYYYYY!" he shouted and ran around the livingroom. 
Alexander pulled Eliza into his side and smiled. "I'm glad he's happy."

“Mhmm…”, she kissed his neck. He chuckled a little, as she moved her hand up and down his thigh. “I’m gonna go upstairs and tell my friends!”, Pip shouted. And by “friends” he meant his stuffed animals. He ran upstairs.
Eliza sat on Alexander’s lap, facing him. “Hello there”, he said. “Hi”, she smirked.

"You better behave yourself. There's a child present." Alexander teased and poked at her stomach. She smiled and leaned her head on his shoulder. "How about we go cuddle?" She suggested and hugged him tighter. "Yeah I'd like that." Alexander said but neither of them moved. They stayed on the couch tangled in eachothers arms.