Somebody To Live For: Book II

Time is Ticking

Don had done Jess a huge favor without any complaints.

"Thank you, I owe you big time" she thanked him before heading into the mall to meet Chelsea.

Her heart was beating out of her chest, her palms were sweaty and her lips were dry.

They agreed to meet in the food court at Auntie Annes Pretzels.
Jess had spotted her long time best friend standing in line with a beautiful little girl next to her.

As she approached them, the little girl looked more and more like a familiar face.

When Rachel made eye contact with her, she smiled as if she had seen or known Jessica before.

"Hello my name is Rachel" her voice made Chelsea look to who her daughter was introducing herself to.

"Jess..." Chelsea gave her a side smile. They were both unsure if to shake hands or hug one another.

"Chelsea..."

"Next" the cashier said and they moved forward.

"Your regular Order?" Chelsea asked and Jess nodded.

They waited in silence on their food and took Rachel to the game room so they could sit and talk.

Rachel wasted no time running to the bouncy house.

"She looked at me as if she knew me"

"Ive shown her pictures of us, she knows who you are"

"I dont mean to act weird or anything Chelsea, its just that"

"Its been years ?"

"Yeah, and I have no idea what to even say to you"

"How about, how have you been?" She said and Jess smiled.

"How have you been Chelsea?"

"Girl I thought you would never ask. Ive been stress free and happy. Im engaged" she showed off her blinging ring. "Ive been juggling being a business woman and a mom, now a soon to be wife. My life took a completely different turn"

"Well Im not engaged or anything fancy but Im finally in my career path that I always wanted, I have a great boyfriend, My family is living in Carolina now"

"Oh trust me everyone knows about Dr. Jones, the infamous sports doctor" she said making Jess smile.

"Still no kids..."

"Did you ever get a second opinion?"

Only Chelsea knew of Jess's infertility problems after the accident that killed her sister.

"Chelsea, Ive tried many doctors. All of them said the same thing"

"Do you believe in God ? Sarah had a baby at Ninety Years old"

"Those are The Bible days Chelsea"

"But all you need is faith as small as a mustard seed"

"Damien wants kids, but I dont know how to tell him"

"Ohh I want to hear more about this Damien person"

"Well we started dating in college and eventually moved in together. Things were great then they turned a bit rocky, but we're good now"

"I dont know who's had it worse with men, you or me"

"Thats a tough one" they giggled.

"I want you to come"

"Where?"

"To my wedding, I live in New York"

"I would love to be there"