Mine (18+)

Chapter 21

Alix's POV
I sat on the kitchen counter and watched Jakob make breakfast. He made a plate for me then helped me get off the counter. I grabbed a drink and picked up the plate.

"Thanks honey."

"You're welcome."

I sat down and started eating.

"It's great! I love you!"

"You're welcome! I love you too!"

He walked into the dining room and sat down. He started eating.

"I think...Ariel likes it too."

"Oh?"

We were shopping when I saw a familiar face. I started squeezing Jakob's hand. I put my head down.

"I got you. Keep your head down. I see who you see."

Jakob started holding me closer to him. I kept one of my arms around my stomach.

We managed to avoid Melly. She completely ruined herself. It was clear that she was now a drug addict.

Would I be on drugs if...

We were still friends?

She didn't make eye contact with me. I picked my head up when we were away from her.

"Do you think...I'd be like her if I was still her friend?"

"It's possible."

"Maybe...it's a good thing...we stopped talking right?"

"Probably."

"It's sad that I couldn't help."

"Yeah. I know. I'm not sure what...you could've done to help."

"I'm happy and that's how I should leave it."

"You're right. Is Ari active?"

"Yeah. She is."

When I started getting contractions, I started panicking.

"Hey, hey it's okay."

I squeezed Jakob's hand the entire car ride to the hospital.

Jakob did his best to keep me comfortable in my hospital room. It was a relief when I heard her crying. Jakob had the biggest smile on his face.

I watched him hold her. He had tears in his eyes.

"Hi Ariella."

I felt bad asking to hold her. He bent down and put her on my chest. He pressed our foreheads together.

"You did it. You fucking did it. I love you."

"I love you too."

"How do you feel?"

"I'm okay. It hurts a bit but that's obviously supposed to happen."

                            Jakob's POV
She started falling asleep while holding Ariella.

Oh god.

She must be so exhausted.

She's been up for 48 hours straight.

I have been too but...

I don't care about me.

The girls are more important.

"Get some rest darling."

I picked Ariella up. Alix pulled the blanket up to her chin. I walked over to the couch and sat down.

"Alright my little princess. It's just you and me for the moment."