Tangled Hearts.

~Chapter 48~

~Raelyn~

~May 15th 2023~

It's been a few weeks since my incident in the bunker and I've been doing a lot better. I had night terrors and panic attacks but other than that I'm doing great and lot better. All the roommates help me through any problems that I'm going through, they really are the best. I've been trying to focus on my pregnancy to keep my mind occupied. My babies needs came first.

Bean is growing so fast, and I can't wait till she gets here. I want to saver the time I have left of this pregnancy, even if that means dealing with morning sickness and bizarre food cravings.

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I woke up with Colby spooning me as I smiled at him over my shoulder. I reached for my phone on the nightstand as I went to check my notifications and saw that I text from Isa that she sent me last night at around 11; "Hey Em, just boarded my flight, can't wait to see my favorite carnival crew!"

My eyes bugged out of my face. I turned the other way and shook Colby awake. "Colby wake up! Isa's coming!" he groaned and yawned. "What?" he asked still groggy.

"Isa's coming! She's on her way here!" his expression completely changed.

"Wait really?!" He said as I smiled widely.

I got out of bed rushing to the bathroom. "Yes, come on! We have to get ready!"

He got out of bed, sliding on his boxers. "Ok-ok-ok, I'm up I'm up!"

"Come on slow poke, get your ass in gear!" I went to the bathroom to wash my face and get ready, Colby came to join me and stood behind me putting his arms on my belly.

"Hi." I said as I leaded into his embrace. "You look so beautiful."

I smiled as I looked up at him and kissed him. "You should start getting ready, she'll be here soon." I said as I caressed his cheek, "But what if I don't want to..." he said as he gave me puppy dog eyes.

I giggled, "C'mon you big baby, you'll see me in just a second." He sighed sadly as he cupped my cheeks and kissed me.

"I love you," I smiled sweetly at him. "I love you too, now go get dressed."

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After I was done washing my face, I did my make up and put on a cute jogger set since the day would be filled with lots of activity.

My heart raced with a blend of excitement and nerves as I descended the stairs with Colby, each step bringing me closer to the inevitable change about to ripple through our shared home.

The morning sun spilled through the windows, casting a warm glow over the familiar faces of the roommates, who were scattered around the living room, lost in a haze of laughter and nostalgia.

"Guys," my voice cut through the chatter, commanding the room's attention with an unusual gravity. "I've got news—Isa's on her way. Like, right now. She's moving in today." I said excitedly but urgently.

A collective gasp filled the space, a mix of surprise and delight painting their expressions. They knew Isa's move from London was on the horizon, but the suddenness jolted them awake from their reverie.

"Today?" Corey echoed, eyebrows raised in astonishment.

"Yes, she texted me this morning," I confirmed, my phone clutched in my hand as if it were a lifeline to Isa herself.

A chorus of excited murmurs rose as the roommates envisioned the new dynamic Isa's presence would bring. We had all missed her fiercely, her absence a silent void in our bustling lives. As we shared stories of past escapades, a distant hum of an engine grew louder until it reached a crescendo outside our home.