Pretty Little Liars: 16 & Pregnant (Sequel)

Old Habits Die Hard

One Week Later
Aria's Pov

"Mom, can we do something really fun today?" Piper asks as she walks into my room and sits on the bed.

"Like what?" I reply.

"I don't know," She shrugs "Something fun for spring break."

"Yeah, we haven't really gotten up to much since you've been out of school." I frown "We'll do something, I just haven't been feeling 100% these past couple of days."

"That's okay." She smiles "Is it because of the babies?"

"A little." I admit "But I can't complain, growing two babies is tough work, it makes sense that I won't always feel the best."

"What does it feel like to have a baby in your tummy?" Piper scrunches her nose up.

"Well, it feels like a lot of things." I chuckle "It's hard to describe. It's really cool when they kick, it's like these little flutters from inside your tummy. And in the last trimester it's almost like the baby is trying to kick it's way out or something. You kicked a lot, at least compared to Stella."

"It's so weird that I was in there." She smiles, motioning to my stomach.

"I know, it's already been twelve years." I say "That's absolutely crazy."

"What was I like when I was a baby?" Piper asks.

"You were the sweetest, smiliest, happiest baby girl in the entire world." I tell her "You were so cuddly, and a little bit cheeky. So I guess you haven't changed all that much."

She laughs "I wish I could meet myself as a baby."

"That would be interesting." I nod.

"I'm excited to have a baby brother and sister." Piper says.

"That makes me happy to hear," I smile "You're gonna be the best big sister to them."

"Thanks." She replies bashfully.

"No problem." I say "Now why don't you phone Auntie Emily's and see what Poppy and Bella are up to today? Maybe I can take you guys to the mall. I still need to get some things for the babies, so I can do that and you guys can do your own thing."

"Okay!" She exclaims "Can I use your phone?"

"Of course." I reply, passing it to her. She has Ezra's old phone, although it's not hooked up to a plan so it's pretty much just an iPod. We've promised her that we'll get her a phone for her 13th birthday.

While Piper calls Bella and Poppy, I quickly jump in the shower. As I shampoo and condition, I make a mental list of the things I need to get at the mall. Compared to my last two pregnancies, I'm the least prepared in terms of material things. The nursery's getting there, although it still needs a little work and finishing details.

By the time I head downstairs, Piper is ready and eager to leave, while Ezra and Stella laze on the couch watching cartoons.

"Where are you going?" Stella questions, sitting up.

"The mall." Piper replies.

"Can I come?" She asks excitedly.

"No you're not old enough." My twelve year old states "Mom's not gonna be with us."

"Who else are you going with?" Stella pries.

"Bella and Poppy."

"Mom can I come?" She begs.

"You can come and go shopping for the babies with me, but we'll leave your sister to do her own thing." I decide.

"Okay." Stella shrugs.