Forever & Always

Chapter Two

Chapter Two

I head up for a shower, put on some new cloths and call my mom. I wanted to tell her I was pregnant but now wasn’t the time. “Hey mom” with no emotion in my voice she instantly asks “What’s wrong Olivia?” I start to get shaky, the first time I told her I was pregnant it wasn’t pretty but ended alright. “Nothing just tired; we’re going to be up there tomorrow night to visit.” Her tone of voice changed from worried to excited “Oh, good! I was wondering when you’d come back here to see me. It’s been a while, how’s Bella?” I paused as a memory popped up into my head.

I tried to erase the dream from my memory but I couldn’t it’s all I could think about.  I sent her pictures often of Bella plus she finally learned how to use a webcam. “Great, she’s top of her class. She wants to play soccer in the summer time.” I hear the front door open, so I tried to cut the conversation short “That’s great Olivia, she’s so wonderful.” I smiled knowing she was right, my daughter was amazing. “Well, they just came back I better go. I love you Mom.” She didn’t hesitate at all she replied instantly “I love you too, see you tomorrow.” I hung up the phone and headed downstairs.

They were all standing in the kitchen unpacking groceries, looks like we’re having a barbeque tonight which was a good time to tell someone you’re pregnant I thought. Everyone begins to help out with the cooking, while Bella is sitting on a stool near the kitchen counter. Sam’s mom Barb has blonde hair; she was beautiful with her green eyes. Her smile could light up a room she was one of the most amazing woman I’ve ever met.  

“Hey sweetie” I say to Bella as she looks up at me as if I frightened her a bit, “Hi mommy.” She is watching Sam’s mom Barb, make mashed potatoes “What are you doing Bella?” She is still concentrated on her; “Watching grandma B make potatoes.” I was shocked she called her that, but not as much as Barb was. His mother Barb turned around with her mouth dropping to the floor “What did you call me Bella?” Bella’s cheeks turned pink, and I looked at Sam his eyes were frozen on her. “I called you grandma”.

We were all shocked but everyone ended up smiling at how cute she was. Bella knew Sam and I were planning to get married. We had already told his parents which is the reason for this trip to both of our parents’ houses. I had to pull Sam to the side alone and talk to him – and when we were going to tell everyone about the pregnancy.

Sam was going to adopt Bella so she could have a real father; he said it was important to him. I found the offer very sweet and kind; after we’re married Bella was going to become a Pierce and officially call Sam her father. She already called herself “Bella Pierce” which made us all smile.

I look at Sam and he can tell I am thinking hard by the way I am staring at Izzie while she watches Barb cook. He leans down to my ear and whispers “You okay honey?” I took my time before I answered trying to think if I really was okay. “Yeah, can we talk?” He leads us out of the house, it was a bit chilly but it was tolerable.

We stop near his mother’s garden; she was great at it too. The flowers had little buds on them ready to bloom when the perfect spring weather hits. “Should we talk to them about the pregnancy?” I kept my face down looking at a bush that I was running my hand over.

I could feel him looking at me, softly with his beautiful bluish green eyes. He puts his arm around my waist to comfort me, “Yes, we should. I was thinking we could tonight.” I was more worried about Bella’s reaction to it, how was she going to take it? After I had her I only wanted one kid, she was my one and only. “Bella…” I whispered softly. I glanced up at him and his face turned to stone; he wasn’t sure how she would react either now that I said something. “I’m sure she will be fine, she’s a big girl now.” I prayed to God that she would accept it and be okay with it all.

A few hours of cooking, and the table was covered with food. We began to say grace which Bella offered to say “God, bless my family; with this yummy food.” I didn’t close my eyes and was watching her the entire time. She held Sam’s hand on the right and her grandpa’s hand on the left. She looked up at both of them while she hesitated in her prayer “And to make my grandpa and grandma very happy. Don’t forget mommy and daddy – they deserve everything in the world.” I saw a tear run down Barbs face, while I see Sam’s father Senior as we call him – Sam was named after his father. Senior’s face lights up with a gleaming smile that Sam inherited from him. . Sam had been looking at me after she said that but I didn’t notice till he took his foot and glided it slowly up my leg his eyes met mine ‘I love you’ he worded with his mouth and I blushed.

Senior was husky, he was in the army for over 25 years, and he still kept up his normal military workout. He had brown hair, but it wasn’t curly. Sam must have got it from his mother’s side of the family; they all had curls except his mother. His family was so sweet and loving – I couldn’t have asked for more from them. They took Bella in as their own grandchild instantly. “Amen!” Everyone looks up with their emotions switched to smiles and laughs. Bella was so proud of her self and glanced around the room. “Mommy, do you want to sit by Sam?” she always asked if I wanted to; no clue why but she was very polite about it. “No sweetie, I love my chair I’m not giving it up.” I winked at her; she smiles at me and then starts eating her food.

We all made small talk while dishes were being passed around the table. I smelt something in the air; it sent me straight to the bathroom. I curled up next to the toilet bowl and I grip on for dear life. It’s been years since I have thrown up – I almost forgot what it was like. The pain deep in your stomach and icky, it was just gross!

 “I think we need to tell them.” I hear Sam sit next to me, “I told them earlier that you thought you had the flu but now they are wondering. I can tell by the look they had when you ran like you were trying to make a touchdown.” I slightly laughed as I cleaned myself off. “I guess you’re right. What about Bella?” He looked at me, “She looked at mom and dad and said ‘She will be fine, I’m the doctor.’” We both laughed uncontrollably – she was so goofy sometimes. “Well” he took my hand as we walked towards the dining room.