I am Widow

Chapter 57

20 weeks

It has been two long weeks. Paul hasn't been better but he isn't getting worse either. I visited him two days ago. He still doesn't remember me fully but James says he doesn't know anything about the baby. I am already 20 weeks along.

I visit Jessica at her house. I don't know if she is still having something to do with Jackson but I can't just stop talking to her.

"So when are going to know when the baby is coming?" she asks.

I shrug, "I still have a long way to go."

She also looks different. Her hair isn't as shiny and her eyes look sad. She has purple shorts with a long white tank top.

"How you been feeling? No throwing up?" she asks.

"Nope thankfully. I just been sleepy and well I need to pee a lot."

She chuckles.

I want to ask her about Jackson. I want to tell her what I have seen but I am afraid.

"Widow, have you been going out with James?"

I nod. "He asked me out and I said yes but we are taking it slow." Well now he have, no sex and no marriage talk. We are waiting until my birthday and to see what will happen.

"Good. I am glad you are well."

I sigh, "is there anything wrong Jessica?"

She shakes her head, "No why?"

"You don't look great."

"What are trying to say?" she sounds annoyed.

"Nothing I am just worried about you-"

"Don't be." she interrupts me.

"Cheese, why are you so moody? And I am the pregnant chick here," I say.

She stands from the floor and tells me to leave.

I stand, "Why are you getting upset?"

"Because you are annoying me right now,"

Are you serious?

"Whatever, leave," she says and walks out of her room. I hear a door open and shut closed.

I leave her house and call James.

...

He takes me home and I talk about what happen.

"What do you think its happening?" he asks me. I drop to the couch and touch my round stomach.

"I think she is dating Jackson," I say.

James sits next to me. "What?"

"I saw them kissed when we all visit Paul last time. I think they are sleeping together," I answer.

James can't believe it. "Jessica is a smart girl. Why would she date or even have sex with Jackson?"

"I don't know. I keep asking myself the same thing."

"Maybe she is feeling guilty and she can't look at you," James suggests.

"I don't care if she slept with him. I am upset because she hasn't told me anything. I thought we were best friends. I told her about you and me."

James kisses my forehead. "You should tell her what you saw."

"I don't know."

"If you say that you don't care about them dating, you should. That way she will tell you and not feel that bad. You will also get some closer."