Free (Sequel to Trapped)

Ch. 48

AN: I skipped to the baby shower because I can do what I want. JK, but still. I skipped to the baby shower. ENJOY!!!

Ariana

Saturday, 2:38 pm

"Today is the day, Aviella. September 28th. We're gonna find out the gender of this baby!" I say, taking her braids down.

"Yay!" She squeals.

"Ariana, are you ready?" Justin asks, walking into Aviella's room.

"Almost. I just have to finish her hair."

"Okay." He leaves and I finish taking down the last braid, leaving waves all over her head.

"I love it, mama." She turns around to kiss my cheek and I smile.

"Ready?"

"No!" She yells.

She goes to her bed and grabs Tommy then turns to me.

"Now I'm ready."

I nod and take her hand.

"Let's go, then."

We walk downstairs and Justin smiles when he sees us.

"My queen and my princess." He says.

I kiss his cheek and he grabs his keys.

2:49 pm

Justin parks in a spot right in front of the door and turns the car off. He gets out and opens my door, taking my hand to let me out before going to unbuckle Aviella from her car seat.

"Ariana!" Alexa runs out of the building and wraps her arms around me.

"You look so cute!" She squeals.

"Thanks, Lexi. You do too." I smile.

Justin places Aviella on the ground and she runs to hug Alexa.

"You look adorable, love bug." Alexa kisses her cheek.

"There was a reason you had to come late. Everyone is already here so they can see your face when you find out the gender." Alexa says as we follow her inside.

"God, I'm so scared." I say.

"Don't be." Justin whispers.

He picks up Aviella and she starts whispering to Tommy.

"Alright, here it is!" Alexa says, gesturing to a closed door.

"Close your eyes!" I do as she says and feel a hand on my back.

Probably Alexa's. I hear the door open and Alexa leads me inside. There's a collective gasp from the people already there as we walk in.

"Oh my God." Justin says.

"Daddy, what do these colors mean?" Aviella asks.

"Can I open my eyes now?" I ask.

"Yes, you can."

I open my eyes, and the first thing I see is pink. And mint green. Just like I asked.

It's a girl.

I cover my mouth with my hand, and I feel tears sliding down my face. At least I'm wearing waterproof mascara.

"Congratulations!" Everyone yells.

I turn around and engulf Alexa in a hug.

"I love you so much, Lexi. Thank you." I whisper.

"You're welcome, bestie. Now stop crying. You're gonna make me cry."

I pull away from the hug and look at her glistening eyes.

"You already are." I laugh.

"Mommy, it's a girl!" Aviella squeals.

"I know, princess." I pick her up and she kisses my cheek, multiple times.

"I don't know how I'm gonna do it. 3 girls in my house, but I sure as hell can try." Justin whispers in my ear.

I turn around and give him a full-blown kiss on his lips.

"You sure as hell can."