NEW GIRL | JANTHONY

12. Secrets

Jasmine's POV

Now that Anthony and I have put all the bad things that have happened to us in the past, we can finally be a happy couple.

Maybe we'll be able to raise this kid together.

But i doubt that will happen any time soon. He's been really distant lately. Ever since about a week after i forgave him.

Whatever. Im sure its nothing. We go see what gender the baby is going to be next week, so im sure he's just nervous.

I walked down to the coffee shop and saw the most terrifying thing in the entire world.

My mother.

"M-Mom?!" I stutter, trying not to sound annoyed with her being here, even though i was. She didn't even give me a heads up that she was coming.

"Jasmine! Honey! Im so glad to see you!" She says hugging me. I hug her back. "What are you doing here?" I ask. "I came to see you! I heard you are on Broadway!" I sigh.

I haven't been able to attend the rehearsals or performances since it would be weird having a pregnant girl sing Say No To This. They've had my understudy perform. But I've done what i can. I've helped with costumes, I've been working on my vocals and when i get back im gonna be better than i was.

The problem was, my mom didn't know i was pregnant and will kill me if she finds out.

I guess I'll have to keep it a secret.

Anthony's POV

I love Jasmine. She's sweet and caring and gorgeous. She could have anyone she wanted, but she chose me. And I will always choose her.

Thats what i keep telling myself as i go to lunch with Isabella.

She's my ex, and i broke up with her. We are over. This is just a friendly lunch. Yeah... a friendly lunch.

We walk to this New York pizza place and take a seat.

"So, how's Jasmine?" She asks, obviously not concerned about her. "She's been better. But we are getting through it." I say.

We stay in awkward silence for a bit, until she blurts out: "Give me one more chance."

I stop in the middle of eating my pizza and look at her dead in the eye. "I am in the best relationship I've had in my life. Im not going to let you ruin it."

"C'mon she's just the new girl in your stupid musical." Thats when i snap.

"Don't you dare insult Jasmine or the Hamilton musical in front of my face!" I yell. "And shes more than just the new girl!" I add before leaving.

She follows me out.

"A-Anthony, im sorry i jus-" I cut her off. "Just pretend like this lunch never happened."

"But what about Jasmine?" She asks. "What if i tell her."

"Can you just keep a god damn secret?!"

And with that a storm off, back to the one person who always makes me feel better, Jasmine Cephas Jones.