Without You

thirty-three.

'You sure you want to go tonight? We can stay home or I can go on my own.' Wilmer says as he watches Demi adjust her dress slightly.

'I'm fine. This will probably be one of my last events until I've had this one so let's just enjoy it... I don't know if I'll do the red carpet with you though; I might just sneak in the back.' Demi replies smiling. She's wearing a loose floral dress which falls just below her knees and some light pink flats.

'That's fine. Whatever makes you feel comfortable.' He says smiling as he puts his hand out to her.

'Do you know anyone that's going to be there tonight?' She asks.

'Mila and Ashton. I think Laura might be there as well, I'm not entirely sure.' He replies as they make their way out to the car and find max leaning against the side.

'You two ready to go?' Max asks and Wilmer nods his head. They all get in the car and Demi rests her head against Wilmer's shoulder.

'Demi might not be walking the red carpet so if she's not can you go with her?' Wilmer asks and Demi glances up at him.

'He should be with you if you're walking the carpet.' Demi says and Wilmer shakes his head.

'You're pregnant; he's going with you.' Wilmer replies and Demi shrugs her shoulders.

****

'You decided what you're going to do, nena?' Wilmer asks.

'I'm just gonna go through the back. I don't feel like being in front of all those cameras at the moment.' Demi replies and he nods his head.

'Okay. I'll see you inside then.' He says kissing the top of her head.

'You don't mind?' She asks.

'Like I said in the house I just want you to be comfortable.' He replies.

'I'll see you inside.' She says smiling.

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'So you and Wilmer are going to be at this table. I'm not entirely sure who else will be sitting here but I'm sure it'll be people you know.' Max says gesturing to the table as Demi nods her head.

'Okay.' Demi replies smiling. She sits down and glances up at him.

'I'll just be over here if you need me.' He says and she nods her head.

'Thanks, Max.' She replies. Pulling her phone out of her clutch bag she begins to scroll through Twitter; so many people are tweeting pictures from the red carpet and she can't help but smile as she comes across a picture of Wilmer looking ever so handsome.

'Demi?' A voice says and Demi turns to see Mila Kunis standing behind her.

'Oh hey!' Demi says smiling as she pushes herself up off the chair.

'Hi, how are you doing?' Mila asks.

'I'm good, you?' Demi says.

'I'm good... Where's Wilmer?' Milan asks.

'He's walking the red carpet; I sneaked in through the back.' Demi replies smiling slightly.

'I see. Ashton's away to find Laura; I think we're all at this table.' Mila says.

'Oh really? That's good... Do you mind if we sit? My feet are killing me.' Demi says causing Mila to smile.

'Of course not. Oh I remember those days well.' Mila replies.

****

'Hey, nena...' Wilmer says making his way over to the table where Demi is sitting with Mila.

'Hey, babe.' Demi replies smiling up at him as he leans down and kisses her forehead.

'Hey, Mila. Ashton not here?' Wilmer asks sitting down next to Demi and smiling as she instantly leans back against his chest.

'Yeah. He's finding Laura; Ben wasn't able to make it tonight so she's here on her own.' Mila replies.

****

'So have you sorted out your birth plan and that?' Mila asks glancing at Demi who nods her head; Ashton and Wilmer have gone to the bar leaving her with Mila and Laura.

'Yeah, I think so anyway. I originally wanted a home birth but things haven't worked out and we decided it'll probably be safer if we have the baby in the hospital.' Demi replies.

'How are you feeling about the birth?' Laura asks and Demi sighs.

'Up until a few weeks ago I was fine but I just don't know. We've booked a birthing class thing for next week so I'm hoping that will ease my anxieties.' Demi replies and the other women nod their heads.

'You'll be fine. Once you get that baby in your arms everything will be worth it. Plus you'll have Wilmer by your side.' Mila says and Demi nods her head. She glances to her side as Wilmer runs his hand down her arm and sits down beside her. He passes her the bottle of water she requested causing her to smile.

'Hi, love.' She says softly.

_____

'Tonight was so good.' Demi says smiling as she makes her way into the house followed by Wilmer.

'I'm glad you had a good time.' Wilmer replies as she spins around so she's facing him.

'I love you... Like really, really love you and I know things haven't been easy and I know even now there are times when I push you away but I do love you.' She says. He places his hands on her hips and pulls her as close to him as the bump will allow.

'I love you too. We're both still working on our issues but I believe our love is strong enough for us to make it through this.' He replies kissing the top of her head.