The Ritual 2

The Wedding

(Not going to lie) This chapter almost made me cry. I updated this chapter because of all the comments I got on the chapter previous to this one. This chapter is dedicated to wishfulimagination, Kia_13, baby bear111, GiovaneRebel and CherryPlayingII! I hope to answer your question soon baby bear. It may seem confusing, but it'll all make since soon. Enjoy reading! (PS I nearly died when Mel cursed out Niko. Its sad, but funny. PSS- Editing later.)

"How does 2000 dollars just disappear out of thin air?" I snap at Niko, we were supposed to be on the road 20 minutes ago! I could smell the booze on Niko's breath, it made me sick to my stomach. He's been drinking a lot lately.

"Maybe I left it at the pack house Mel, I got so wasted last night..." Niko smirks. How could be proud of that? I hate alcoholics. I can't tolerate drunk people.The only reason I tolerate Niko is because I feel like I trapped him into becoming a father.

"We can stop over there on the way to Vegas, honestly Niko were wasting time." I roll my eyes as I rub my stomach. I just wanted to be married to him already. I wanted to officially be Mrs. Melinda Carter by now. Niko pulls me close and kisses my forehead gently.

"I've messed up alot in my past, but now all I want is to be with you and nobody else. I'm so sorry for all the pain I've caused you. I hope one day you'll find it in your heart to forgive me." Niko murmurs, handing me my phone. "Call Amaya before the wedding. I love you Melinda I always will."

I take my phone away from him and put it in my pocket. I look at Niko, noticing the tears prick the sides of his eyes. I have no idea what's he's talking about or why Amaya wants me to call her, but I'm going to wait until after the wedding. I really didn't need any bad news to stress me out. Dr. Lawrence told me that I'd lost weight since the last visit. Niko told him I wasn't sleeping well, which is true. Due to my highly sensitive body, My breasts started to ache and my sex drive sky-rocketed. I couldn't stay still at night, especially when Niko slept at his dads.

"Niko what are you talking about? What's going on?" I ask, Before Niko could answer, my phone rang. It was my dad. I can't believe he's starting to talk to me again. Niko must've told him how much I missed hearing his voice.

"Hey Mel, how's my grand baby?" My dad says with enthusiasm. I'm so glad he's talking to me again. He's my only family.

"Just causing a crap load of pain in my-ohh." I cringe. Niko turns his head quickly to look at me. That felt weird. It felt like little flutters in my tummy. Niko places a hand on my stomach, looking fiercely into my eyes.

"MELINDA are you okay?" My dad yells into the phone. Wow, I'd never felt that before. I grab my phone and put it up to my ear.

"I'm fine. I'm going to call you back. I'm going to get Dr. Lawrence on the phone." I tell my dad as I hang up. Niko's eyes haven't left my stomach.

"Have you taken you're prenatal vitamins?" Niko asked. I hadn't. With all the shit that's been going on I hadn't found the time. I shake my head, watching Niko speed off to the bathroom. I dial Mr. Lawrence. It takes him a while to answer.

"Dr. Lawrence, I'm freaking out. Is feeling flutters normal? I've never felt it before. Is the baby alright?" I question.

"Quickening is very common in pregnancy Mel. It means the baby is moving." Dr. Lawrence says. Oh my gosh, the baby just moved! I can't -oh my gosh!

"Thank you so much. I didn't know what was happening!"

"You're welcome Melinda. Have a nice day."

Niko comes to our room with a glass of water and pills in hand. He studies the smile on my face as he hands me the glass. I didn't think I would feel the baby this early!