Where have you been?

Chapter Ninteen

I walked out of the doctors office and took a deep breath as a slow smile spread across my face. I walked across the street to the flower shop and ordered a dozen red roses. Today was one of the happiest days of my life and I wanted it to perfect when I got home.

I walked to the car, sniffing the roses the whole way there, when I stumbled across a baby store. I decided to go in and look around, enjoying having the news to myself.

I looked around the store and found a little onesie that was utterly perfect and bought it. I had it gift wrapped so I could give it to Ronnie as soon as I got there.

I didn't tell him where I was going, he was already worried enough about us trying for a baby. After he left for his all day meetings, I text him and told him I had a few errands to run and didn't know when I would be home. He was going to be shocked when he finds out.

I hopped in the car and made the drive home. All the while I had butterflies flapping around in my stomach. I couldn't wait to see the look on his face.

I pulled on our street and smiled to myself when I saw his car sitting in the driveway. I parked next to his car and grabbed the flowers and my gift for him, before hurrying into the house.

"Ronnie!" I shut the door and started walking to the kitchen.

"In here, baby." I smiled and walked in. He smiled at me as soon as he saw me.

"What's all this?" He asked pointing to the flowers.

"Well, I have had an amazing day and just wanted some flowers for the house." He nodded and leaned in for a kiss when I moved closer to him.

"What made it so amazing?" I kissed him again before holding up the bag to him.

"I got this for you." He shook his head but took the bag.

"What's this for? I didn't forget our anniversary did I?"

"No. I just saw this and thought of you." He smiled and kissed me again.

"You want me to open it now?" I nodded. "Like, right now?" He said laughing.

"Yes, dork, open it now." My heart started beating wildly in my chest and I got really nervous as he started reaching in the bag.

"Where did you go today?" He took out the tiny box and gave me a questioning look.

"I just had an appointment."
"Oh, for what?" He opened the lid and looked at me. He took out the little black onesie and frowned at me. "What's this for? "'My dad is a rock star"' he read the words on the onesie. Suddenly, his head shot up and he looked at me. "Cassie, baby. Are you...."

I nodded and stood in front of him. "I went to the doctor today. I'm eight weeks." He held out his hand for me and I took it. He wrapped me in his arms and held me tightly, resting his chin on my head. I raised my head and looked into his eyes. "You're happy, right?"

He lifted his hand to my face, his fingers gently moving my hair off of my face. "I'm more than happy, baby." I saw the slow smile form on his lips but I also noticed the worry in his eyes.

"It'll be fine. I'll be fine. I promise." He pulled me against him and buried his head in my neck, nodding.

"I know you will. You just have to be extra careful. I can't lose you."

I pulled back and kissed his lips gently. "You won't. I'm going to talk to work tomorrow and start finding a replacement for my classes and then I'm here, for nine months taking it easy."

"You just have it all figured out already, don't you?" I nodded and pecked his lips once more before walking away from him.

"I told you I wanted a baby with you more than anything else. I'm not going to mess that up."

He followed me to the other room and sat next to me on the couch. "I know you won't. I need to call and get some of the shows cancelled. I need to be here with you."

He pulled out his phone and I grabbed it from him. "Ronnie. I'll be fine. You're only going to be gone for a couple weeks. I'll be fine." He shook his head and frowned at me.

"I just want to be here for you, Cassie. It's not fair you have to give everything up and I don't." I fell even more in love with him at that moment.

"You're just now able to go back to touring and you need to go. If there is even a twinge of change, you'll be the first one I call. Have Michael come stay with me, you know he'll report everything back to you." We both laughed and he pulled me close.

"Alright, I'll go. Just know that I'll miss you like crazy while I'm gone."

I leaned closer and kissed his lips gently, lingering for minute. "Not nearly as much as I'll miss you."
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I watched as Ronnie and the guys loaded their stuff up in the bus, hating the fact that he would be gone for three weeks. I know he's been gone a lot longer, but I wanted him here now more than ever. I know he had offered to cancel everything, but I didn't think it would be fair for me to let him.

I smiled as I saw him walk off the bus and slowly make his way toward me, with a huge smile on his face. He stopped once he was in front of me, resting his hands on my waist.

"I don't know how you do it, but you're more beautiful now then when I first meant you. You're sure you don't want me to stay with you?"

I wanted to so much to tell him yes, that I wanted him here with me. That I was nervous about being alone but I didn't. I shook my head. "Go. It's only three weeks. I have everything covered at work. Michael is only a call away and will dropping in everyday like you asked him too. I'll be fine. I'll just miss you."

"I'll miss you more, baby." He pulled me close and kissed me over and over, till it was time for them to go. "Please take care of yourself. I love you so much."

"I will. I love you too."

I watched as he walked away, looking back at me and smiling once more before disappearing onto the bus. I rubbed my hands over my stomach and turned towards the car, praying that this theee weeks goes by faster then ever.