A Lucky Catch

Chapter 38

I took this picture above 💁🏻 I'm pretty proud but than again any picture of this stadium is good 😻

(Okay, so this chapter jumps around from pov to another, and hopefully it'll all make sense soon. ALSO: exciting news at the end... BUT READ FIRST)

Crystal's Pov:

"What time is the gender reveal?" Layla asked.

"That's today?!" I asked me and I had completely forgot.

"Yes! Did you really forget Crystal?!" she asked becoming frustrated.

"I didn't forget, my mind has just been everywhere lately." I responded back with telling half the truth and half a lie.

"Ready babe? We should leave now just incase we run into traffic." Joc said as he was walking down the stairs.

"Wait, where are you two going?" Trayce whispered with Elle fast asleep on his lap.

"I accidentally made a Dr. appointment for today not remembering that the reveal was also today." I responded coming clean that I was forgetful of today.

"So......you're just gonna miss Lani's gender reveal. Her gender reveal for her first child. Great no big deal." Layla said acting very sarcastic and upset.

"I didn't mean for it to happen this way Layla alright. I will probably make it, just a little late. Just tell Corey and Lani that I'm sorry but this appointment is important." I exclaimed as I was already feeling so much guilt. Before things could've gotten any bit worse, I grabbed onto Joc's hand and began walking out the house.

I frustratedly went to open the driver's door to Joc's range rover but before I could pull the handle, Joc placed his hand over mine along with a small embrace.

"I'll drive babe. They'll understand later." Joc calmly assured me and left it with a kiss on my temple. It was just what I needed right now.

Our drive to the doctor's office was quiet and I think Joc felt all the stress I was carrying lately. His hand was kindly placed perfectly in mine and it was his way of telling me 'everything is going to be fine'

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Layla's pov:

"I can't believe she's not coming tonight!" I exclaimed in my rant to Trayce.

"Layla, babe.."

"How selfish! It's their first child!" I yelled getting even yeller.

"Layla.."

"Oh boy, once Alani finds out, she's gonna go in labor from anger." I pictured as I was getting mad for her.

"Layla!" Trayce said firmly finally catching my attention/

"What?" I responded back.

"Elle is sleeping..... Well was sleeping." he said now pissed off at this point.

"I'm sorry babe. I just got so upset that she won't make it." I said grabbing my cranky child. Now I can see our similar personality traits.

"Who's not coming?" Lani irrupted on her way into the living room. "Who's not coming?" she asked again after I had still not answered.

"Crystal. Crystal isn't coming." I said expecting a big reaction to occur.

"Oh okay. I'm sure she has her reasons." she responded calmly before placing her keys on the counter and walking up the stairs.

"That's it?" Is that her way of being upset?" I looked at Corey confused and he shrugged his shoulders.

"She's tired. I'll check on her." he blurted out before walking up the stairs to their room which took like 3 steps because of his long ass legs.