The Next Step: Jiley later on

Chapter 29 Doubtful

James' POV

I wake up early because I will be taking over for Riley today. She and Olivia are going shopping and I'm working. Boring. Don't get me wrong I love to dance and choreograph but somtimes it's overwhelming to own a studio. Especially a world famous one. You get hundreds of interview offers and requests for auditions, Invitations to anything and everything. Sometimes I just wanna sit back and relax.

I finish putting gel in my dark black hair and give Riley a good morning kiss and make my way to the kitchen. I started making some coffee, eggs and bacon.

After, I sat down and started to eat my breakfast while scrolling through my phone. I delete Emails, close apps, reply to simple texts, etc.

Once I am done with my breakfast I place the dish and cup in the sink and close the door behind me.

Riley's POV

I yawn as I roll over to James' side of the bed. As my vision adjusts I read the clock. 10:24am. "No way!" I say jumping out of bed like it's set on fire.

I combed my hair super fast and changed into pants and a long sleeve t-shirt with a vest. I take one last look in the mirror and go downstairs.

I see Olivia with some bacon and juice. "Hey, sorry I overslept. Pregnancy issues." I say. "No problem." She replies happily. "Well we can go shopping in 15 minutes if your ready. Emily will meet us there. I just have to text her we're on our way." I explain.
"Yea I'm ready. I just need warmer clothes." She says and I realised that she is still in her dance wear. "Oh, Piper must of left some spare clothes here. Let me go look." I say standing up.

After searching through drawers I found some Jeans and a t-shirt. "Here you go, that will due till you have your new clothes today and I will go get a jacket in my closet." I say.

When I come down Olivia is already changed. "Here you go." I say handing her the smallest jacket I have. "Thanks." "Ok I am just going to call James and Emily. I will be right back then we can go shopping.

I am in my bedroom and I look through my calls and see my doctor. That's a little strange. I dialled her number and she picks up right away. "Hi Riley. Thank you for calling me back." She says. "Yea no problem, I am just wondering why you called." "Oh I want to see you every two week until that baby of yours is healthy again. So we have a appointment today at 3:45pm waiting for you. That way this week is taken care of." She explains. "Umm yea ok. See you at 3:45." I say. "Bye bye" Bree says hanging up the call.

After Bree I called Emily and let her know that we are leaving and then I called James. "Yo babe." "Hi, I have a doctors appointment at 3:45 today so I just wanted to let you know." "Wait, What's wrong, Are you ok? Is the baby ok?" He asks panicked. "Yea, yea everything is fine. Bree just wants to see me every two weeks now." I explain. "Oh ok, call me after the visit. Love you." He says. I try to respond but he hangs up the call before I could.

"Ok, let's go" I say walking down the stairs. Olivia follows me out the door and to the car. I open my car door along with her opening the passenger seat door. We listen to the radio the entire time we are in the car. It wasn't that I didn't wanna talk to Olivia, I was just lost in thought.

I pull into the Parking lot and find a spot to park. We walk up to the front of the mall and I call Emily. I really don't want to be outside any longer. My bare fingers are starting to turn numb. Just then I spot Emily. "Hey!" She yells. "Hi." I reply hugging her when she gets closer. "Where are the kiddos?" I ask. "At home with a babysitter." She replies. "Oh ok, Em look at your belly. I say putting a hand on her belly and Emily giggles. "Hi Olivia!" She says hugging her. "Hi Emily" Olivia replies. After we greeted each other we started shopping.

At the end of the day we had a lot of bags. A lot. Emily found stuff for her baby boy, and herself, I found some sweaters and a pair of boots and Olivia found a whole new wardrobe. The entire time Emily was wanting me to but something for my own baby but it felt strange. Every time I bought something it was for a friend or a family member.

I lock the car and help Olivia carry in all the shopping bags into the house. I didn't see James' car so he must not be home. After carrying the bags in  I leave Olivia at home so she can put away her clothes and whatever else.

I enter the doctors office on time and they weren't busy so I got in right away.
I go into the familiar white room and wait there for Bree. I scroll through my texts and reply to Matty and my mum until I hear a knock on the door and Bree comes in. "Hello Riley!" She smiles. "Hi" I say setting my phone down. "Let's see how baby's doing."

I lay down and roll up my T-shirt so you can see my little baby bump.

"So according to the measurements you should be around 15 weeks." She says. "And that means it isn't likely to have a miscarriage now, so your in the clear. Also, baby's heartbeat picked up and is now back to normal." She adds. James will be so happy to hear this. "Thanks Bree, I guess I will see you later." I say fixing my shirt. I saw some familiar nurses and greeted them on my way out.

When I arrived back home, James and Olivia were in the kitchen. "Hey Riley" Olivia says and James greets me with a kiss. "How'd it go?" He asks curiously. "Uh, The baby's heartbeat is back to normal and the doctor said it is unlikely to have a miscarriage from now on." I explain. "Well what's the matter?" He asks. I give a confused look. "What do you mean?" I ask. "Well you don't look very happy." He states. "Why wouldn't I be happy?" I ask starting to get mad. "I don't know you just didn't act like you were excited that's all." He says. "Can we talk about this later?" I ask. "Yea we can talk later." He says agreeing. I sigh and started helping with supper.

I wrap the towel around my body and start to comb the knots out my wet hair. I put my hair in a clip and pick out what I'm wearing to bed. James comes in while I was grabbing my long sleeve pajama shirt. "Can we talk now?" He asks. I turn around to face him. "Can I get dressed first?" I say sarcastic. "Yea but we both now how this will end so it doesn't matter." He says smirking. Gosh I hate his games. "No not till Olivia leaves." I say serious. "Yea that's right, we don't want to scare her." He jokes. I pick up the nearest shoe and throw it at him. "Hey! Watch it!" He exclaims. "You shouldn't tease your pregnant wife." I say. "Ok lesson learned but can we still talk?" He says. I nod and quickly get changed and lay in bed next to him. "So, Why were you acting strange? I mean the baby is heathy and that's all we wanted." He says as I sigh "I know and I'm grateful but..." "but what?" He asks. "James, I don't know if I'm ready." I say. "I don't get it?" "James, I don't know if I'm ready to be a mum." I explain while tears are dripping down my face. "Riley." He says taking my hands into his. "I don't know what I can do to convince you." He says. "James, yo...you can't." I say crying. "Riley, look at me." He says lifting my head. "Promise me that you won't harm yourself or our baby." He says seriously. "I..I. Promise" I stutter. "Ok, get some sleep." He tries to kiss me but I stop him. "What?" He says. "I can't be here right now." I say and get out of the bed and quickly change. I grab my purse and leave before James can even think about what I'm doing.

Wow, intense. How do you like it so far? Not too much drama I hope. Thank you for your votes and support on this book! It means so much! Also I'm I updating too much? I have a lot of spare time because I'm homeschooled. Random fact about me. :)

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