When It's Too Late

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Day 13

Alyssa Rae's POV....

Lucky called me early in the morning, she started screaming excitedly telling me that we need to go and fetch Mom at airport.

“Are you sure you don't want me to drive you there?” Russell asked.
“No, I'll be fine.”
“But you're pregnant. Can I just go with you?” I sighed and agreed.
“Fine.”
He grabbed his car keys and hold me while we're walking to the car. While we're on the way to pick up Lucky, the car is so silent and awkward. Luckily, its not traffic and we got to Lucky's place earlier than expected.

“Can we go pick up a drive thru first? It would be a long drive I don't want to be pissed on the way.” Lucky said, making us laugh. We ended up buying snacks and meals.

“Have you spoken with Mom before she travel?” she nodded while munching the burger.
“I wasn't able to answer her call last night, I was fast asleep.” I said again, I heard Russell sigh.
“Mom really missed you, she keeps on telling me to visit you last night because she can't contact you.” she's laughing again.

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After 3 hours of drive, we arrive at the airport. We didn't wait too long because the plane takes off after 10 minutes. We are currently eating in the restaurant. Lucky and I are silently eating while Mom and Russell are talking while eating.

“Mom, you can stay with us.” I said, I missed her. And it will be lovely to have her in the house.
“Mom can stay with me sis.”
“Mom, stay with me. Please.” Mom laugh as Lucky and I keeps on insisting.
“Okay, how about this. We will all sleep in one house. You have extra rooms Alli?” I nodded immediately
“Okay then, its settled. We will get some things to Lucky's house first then we can all go to your house.” we all agreed.

While Russell is on the phone Mom and I started talking.
“Are you really sure you don't want to marry him? He seems nice and—”
“And in love with someone else.” Lucky said before Mom can finish which made me laugh. I agree.
“Mom, I don't want to get married to someone who loves someone else. You see how he picked up the phone immediately right? Its his first love. My feelings is slowly fading, and I don't see any reason aside from being pregnant to marry him. And I don't like how it sound. I don't want to end up to like how Dad easily left you for another woman. I'm not strong like you.” she sighed and nodded.
“I didn't know how I survived, but I'm lucky that I did. I wouldn't have meet Lucky's Dad. You will meet him soon.” I smiled and nodded, happy that she's now happy.
“But, what if it won't turn out just like your dad and me?” Mom asked, making me still. Yes, what if not? But what if it would?
“Whatever I choose Mom, it will both end up being hurt. If I choose to give Russell a chance and he then realize that he's still in love with his first love, I don't think I'll be able to survive. Its much better to stay away, in that way if I'll be hurt, it will only be once.” I sighed, she looked at me like she wanted to say sometime but then nodded and hugged me.
“Its okay, I understand. And I'll support your decision.”

“Is everything okay? Are you sleepy now love?” he asked caressing my shoulders.
“I think we should go home, everyone is tired now.” Mom states and grabbed her bag. Russell is walking with me while pushing Mom's luggage.
“Sit down sweetheart, I'll just put everything in the trunk.” He helped me to the car and after minutes he get inside.

“Where going to Lucky's place first and then home.” he announced.
“Are you okay? Do you want me to put some pillows in your back?” I nodded, he put some pillows and gave me one and covers me with blanket.
“Sleep love, it will be a long ride.” I heard Mom and Lucky talking in the back and I fell asleep.

I don't know how long I was sleeping but it's already evening, they already got Lucky's things and we're stucked in traffic.

“How was your sleep love? Are you hungry? We bought some drive thru, here's yours. I bought some burrito too, eat up.” I look back at Mom and Lucky both asleep.
“They must be tired, they fell asleep immediately just like you.” so he's been driving for too long.
“Are you tired? We can stop by first.” he shook his head
“No, I'm okay. We need to go home as soon as possible, I know you're not comfortable sleeping in the car. Eat up love, will be home within 30.” I nodded and started eating.
“No soft drinks love, here's your water.” I nodded

After a while we got home and started fighting and who should sleep with Mom.

“I want to sleep in your room Alli, its more like familiar to me because of your scent. So you should sleep with your fiance.” Mom said, making me shook my head.
“But Mom! I want sleep beside you too!” I said.
“No, Lucky go sleep in the spare room. Alyssa, go to Russel's room. Now.” Lucky and I sighed.
“Come on Love, your Mom is tired. I'm sure you are too. Do you want to eat something before we sleep?” I shook my head and get my pajamas.
“You can go take a half bath first, I'll wait for you in the bed.” after minutes, I was about to go out of the bathroom when I heard Russell speaking with someone on the phone.

“I was just busy today, I have some important matters to do.” I heard he said
“No, it's not like that Chesca. Its just her Mom arrived today and I have to go with her. She's pregnant and I can't just let her go and drive around. Its not safe.” he's voice is so soft and soothing. I decided to walk to the bed and sit down. Will he be the same to me if we got married? I guess he really love Chesca that much.

“Love? Why are you crying?” I flinched when he wiped the tears in my face and look at Russell. I didn't notice him walking to me.
“Do you want to sleep with your Mom tonight? I can go and ask her for you.” I didn't even know I was crying already. I guess, too much love really kills people.
“No, it's fine.” I lay down and sleep.
“Are you sure, love? Or do you want to eat something? I can buy you some food.”
“No, I'm good. I'll just sleep.” He nodded and covers me with comforter before kissing my forehead and caressing my belly.
“Goodnight love.”

To be continued......

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