Chapter Forty Eight: Work and Suprises

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Chloe's P.O.V.

     My alarm goes off and I groan because I go back to work today because I've been off because of the move.  I roll over to see that Harry has already left and I sigh because it has been a few weeks since we have moved into our new house and he has been gone a lot lately but I don't want to seem clingy so I let it go.  I slowly get out of bed and the first thing I do is head to the bathroom to pee.  I am seven months pregnant according to yesterday and I can feel her kicking...a lot.  I'm really nervous about being a mom and if I would be good at it because I don't want her to have the life that I had growing up where my parents yelled every night.

     Once I finish peeing, I walk back into my bedroom so that I can get dressed.  I walk into my side of the closet and I pull out blue jean Capri's, a yellow flowy shirt, and black flip flops.  I run my brush through my hair and I pull it up into a tight bun.  I look around to make sure I'm not forgetting anything before I go downstairs and out the front door.  I walk over to my jeep and I unlock it before getting in.  I buckle up and pull out of the driveway.  On my way to work, I send Harry a quick text to ask him if he can pick up some milk and bread for dinner.

     I finally pull into the parking lot and I park before going inside.  I am greeted by my boss and my new coworker Taylor.

Me: Morning Tay.

Taylor: Morning Chloe, how's my baby?

Me: She's good.  I'm starving though.

Taylor: Oh well our shift doesn't start for twenty minutes.  Do you want to grab a smoothie and muffin first?

Me: YES!!!

     Taylor laughs at my enthusiasm and we walk out to make our smoothies.  I get a banana and strawberry smoothie with a mixed berry muffin and Taylor gets a mango smoothie with a chocolate chip muffin.  Once we are finished making them, we sit down in the back and begin to eat.

Me: Can I get your honest opinion on something Tay?

Taylor: Yeah, of course you can.  Whats up?

Me: Well Harry has been gone almost every day and he doesn't come home until like one in the morning.

Taylor: Is there a reason?

Me: I don't know.  I though everything was okay between us except...

Taylor: What.

Me: We haven't been intimate for a while because I'm not comfortable with the way I look right now.

Taylor: Mhm, well your beautiful no matter what you look like and have you talked to him about it?

Me: ...No.

Taylor: Well there you go.  Just be honest with him Chloe and I'm sure everything will work out.

Me: Well what about him being gone?

Taylor: I'm sure it's just work or hanging out with his friends Luke and Shawn right?

Me: Yeah.  I guess your right.  Did I ever tell you that your my best friend?

Taylor: All the time.  Now lets get to work before our boss kicks our ass!

     I laugh and me and Taylor go upfront.  Minutes pass before like thousands of people come in placing orders and I quickly write it down and give them to her.  Throughout the day, I've put up with more rude people than I've ever seen.  When my shift finally ends, I hang my apron out and I bid my goodbyes.  It's Friday so my boss gives me my paycheck before I leave.  I was counting my money when I heard a deep voice call my name.  I look over to see...Zayn.  Standing on the wall smoking a cigarette.  

Me: Hey...Zayn.

Zayn: Hey Chloe.  How you been?  And your pregnant?

Me: Good and yeah.  Seven months.  I'm also engaged and I just moved into my own house with Harry.

Zayn: ...Oh...Ya'll are still together?

Me: Yeah, but enough with me.  How are you?

Zayn: Good.  You looked tired and stressed.

Me: I am...now I have to go to the store and buy something for dinner since Harry didn't reply and he is most likely not going to be home.

Zayn: Trouble in paradise?

Me: Don't get me started.

Zayn: This may seem weird but do you want some company?  I can help you.

Me: ...Ugh...Sure?

     Zayn smiled as the words fell from my lips and we got into my car.  This isn't weird right.  I haven't seen him in awhile and we used to be the best of friends before we got into a relationship.  I actually miss him.  Plus, Harry probably wouldn't even find out anyways.

     I start my car up and I head to the store.  I hope this doesn't bite me in the ass.

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