Jupiter Love

Chapter 46: Flaws & All

Bee's POV

A couple of weeks have passed since Solo and Anthony have gotten back together since the stunt I pulled making her call him. When Solo first sat him down and explained her rape incident, he was very understanding. He was just like Shawn because the next couple of things out of his mouth were a bunch of questions about what the guy's name was and where did he live. After he got over the expected anger for the guy who did it, he vowed that he would protect her and love her until the day that he died. The sound of my phone pulled me out of my thoughts about the events of the previous weeks. I looked at the LCD to see Michelle's name across the screen. I wasn't really in the mood to talk to her but I couldn't ignore my girl so I grabbed my phone and answered it.

"Hey BB, how have you been?" Michelle asked.

"I've been making it girlie and just enjoying spending time with my family and Solo's new man." I said trying to sound optimistic.

"So, I haven't heard from you since your doctor's appointment. How the hell are you not going to tell me if I'm going to have a little niece or nephew?" Michelle asked trying to sound like she was upset. I couldn't help but laugh at her.

"Well heifer, if I knew, then your ass would know. So you can calm your little happy ass down." I said with a chuckle.

"What do you mean you don't know? You and Shawn went to find out the sex of the baby like two weeks or more ago, but I just haven't had a chance to call you until now." Chelle said sounding confused.

"I mean I don't know. Me and Shawn did go to find out the sex of the baby twice now, but both times the baby is being stubborn. He or she won't open their legs so the doctor can see what the sex is. We have another appointment scheduled for this Friday." I said as I thought back on how disappointed me and Shawn had been after realizing that we had to wait even longer to find out the sex of our baby.

"Wow that is crazy. I guess you can say that your baby is just as stubborn as you and Shawn." Chelle said with a giggle.

"Maybe more if that's possible. No matter what, I am excited and ready. I am seven months today. You should see how big I have gotten. I am just as big as Solo was at my wedding." I remarked as I looked down at my mountain of a belly. I rubbed it lovingly.

"Well, why don't you just send me a picture? You can do that you know." Chelle said with sarcasm dripping in her voice.

"I didn't think of that. I look a mess right now though, I will send it later." I said as I got comfortable on the chaise in my bedroom.

"Girl, I know from experience that you are always beautiful even when you say that you look bad. And I'm not a dude trying to get at you so just send me a picture. It would be good to see my BB." Chelle said talking in her pouty voice that she used to make me do whatever she wanted during our Destiny Childs days.

"Ok....hold on one minute." I said as I pulled my phone away from my ear and scrolled to the camera option. I ran my fingers through my hair and took one picture of just my face smiling then another one of a full body so that Chelle could see my humongous belly. "I just sent it." I said as I put the phone back to my ear.

"Oh ok....let's catch up while I wait for it to come. I have some time to spare." Chelle said. I didn't really feel like talking, but it felt good to catch up with my girl so I decided it wouldn't hurt anything.

"Ok, I have time to talk." I said as I got back into a comfortable position on the chaise and turned the TV down so that I could hear Chelle. She talked on and on about her Broadway shows and how much fun she was having. She talked about her flame with one of her backup singers. I listened intently and I actually started to forget my sour mood. Just gossiping and catching up with my girl was making me feel better. Solo, Juelz, and Anthony had went out with mama for an afternoon out on the town, but I hadn't felt up to it and I thought that mama should get to know Anthony. She had flown in a couple of days ago and as far as I had seen, she loved him and she was also upset at Solo for almost running him away (she didn't know about the rape incident though). We started having heated debates about old times in Destiny Child's and before I knew it, hours had passed. I was pulled from my gossip session when I heard the front door slam. I sighed sharply with irritation. I tried to cover it with my conversation. Moments later, Shawn appeared in our bedroom door and closed it behind him. I tried to continue with my conversation but Chelle had heard his arrival.