Not About Angels (Only Human sequal)

Chapter 23

(Selena's pov)

I slipped the black wig over my head after brushing it out and stared my reflection in the bedroom mirror. I looked like hell. Chemo literally takes every bit of life out of me that there is.

I'm supposed to be meeting Demi for lunch but I might cancel. Lately, I've been too depressed to even go anywhere but my house, and the hospital. I haven't even gone too work. My boss said I can have as much time off with pay as I need but I feel so guilty doing that. I can't even cash one check that he's written me.

I starred on my night stand at a picture of me and Demi. It was freshman year of college and we were stoked for it. We both bought Texas U hoodies and were sporting them proudly. Even though, neither of us got into Texas U. I hated to ditch Demi, but I just hate people seeing me like this.

"Hey babe," nick said. He came up behind me and grabbed my waist. "You look beautiful." he said kissing my cheek. I blushed and smiled. Nick is probably the only thing that makes me happy nowadays. The only reason I have to smile.

"Are u still going to lunch with Demi?" nick asked. I shrugged. "I'm not really up for it. I think I just want to take a nap." I said. I reached for my phone and dialed Demi's number.

It rang three times and I ended up getting her voicemail. "Hey dems, I just wanted to call and tell you I can't make lunch today. something important came up. But well do it another time I promise." I told her hanging up the phone.

"Selena, you know you don't have to do this." nick told me. he rubbed the back of my neck and I slipped the wig of my head. "Yes I do.." I said.

nick stroked my cheek and stared at me in the mirror. "i still think you're beautiful." he said kissing the back of my neck. I don't know how lucky I got to have this amazing man.

(Demi's pov)
I took my jeans off and put on a fair of sweats and removed all my jewelry leaving me in my t shirt as I crawling back into bed with Joe.

"I thought u were going to lunch with Selena." he asked. "she canceled again." I told him with a sigh. "I'm sorry honey." he said and he wrapped me up in his arms. "I love you." he whispered.

"I love you too." I whispered back. I laid in Joe's arms for a while. It was really only about 3 minutes that we got to sit in silence and just think before our silence was broken by Haven's screaming and crying from the other room & Brooklyn calling, "Mommy!" at us.

"Alright, I'll take the baby, you take Brooklyn." Joe said. I nodded as I got up and went to Brooklyn's bedroom.

"What's wrong baby?" I asked her. "mommy, I am SO hungry and I just need a happy meal in my belly." Brooklyn said puckering up her lip.

I chucked. "Alright, how about daddy and I get ready, and u and sissy get in the bath and we'll go to McDonalds and you can get a happy meal in your belly." I said chuckling.

"Okay mommy!" Brooklyn said giving me a kiss and rushing to the bathroom for her bath.

(Nick's pov)
Selena laid with her head on my chest. Our bare bodies were so close. Selena insisted on outing the wig back on because it made her feel like herself.

"Nick?" Selena asked. "What princess?"

"I think we should discuss something." she told me. "What is it?" I asked.

It got quiet for a moment.

"Never mind.." she mumbled.

...I guess I'll never know.

(Joe's pov)

Haven was sitting up on Demi's lap. "You know Dem, I think haven actually has most of your looks." I told her. I noticed the only think Haven inherited from me was my giant monkey ears.

"Its about time." Demi chucked. I put my arm around her as we stared at Brooklyn inside the McDonald's play house. "I remember coming here with my brothers." I told Demi. "Man, this was the spot!" i laughed.

"I've never really been to one of these before." Demi said. I felt bad knowing her past childhood. "It's not really all that." I said in an attempt to make her feel better.

It turned into an awkward silence for a moment and then Haven started giggling and blowing bubbles out of her mouth and we started giggling.

"You know what I just realized?" Demi asked. "what?" I said.

"We literally make the cutest kids ever." she said. "I've known this." I said smiling.

And as I drove on the way home, reflecting on my family.

I watched as Demi had her feet on the dash board and was singing carelessly to the Kelly Clarkson song on the radio.

I watched as Brooklyn was in the back seat singing to Haven. And playing peek a boo with her in her car seat.

I knew right then and there that my life had achieved true happiness. And I wouldn't have things any other way.
(end)