**Desserea's P.O.V.**
For some reason, this morning has just been kinda off for me. I don't feel good at all, and I think Cameron is starting to notice.
As I put on my jean shorts, I suddenly feel dizzy and weary. "Desserea, are you sure your feeling okay?" Cameron steadies me, by placing his hands on my shoulders.
"Yeah, I'm just a little dizzy..." I fall to the ground.
"Des!" he picks me up and places me on our bed," I think your gonna have to stay in bed today.".
"No, really, I'm fine," I wanna go look for Ellie, I wanna help. Cam walks into the bathroom and grabs the thermometer.
"Here, take you temperature." he says while feeling my sweaty forehead. I feel like I'm six years old again. The cold metal sticks to my tongue, sending chills down my back.
It finally beeps twice and Cameron takes a look at it. "You have to stay home, your way too sick to go out.".
"But, I need to help find my daughter." I argue.
"Babe, you can't go out there this sick." he pulls my hair behind my ears, and kisses my neck.
"Cam, I'm just worried about our daughter. I can't just sit here and do nothing, while our daughter is being held captive." tears of anger and frustration stream down my cheeks. I brake down into tears. My hands cover my eyes and my elbows balance on my knees.
"Aw baby," he cuddles up next to me," I know this is really hard for you, but you don't have to worry so much.".
"But our daughter-"
"Stop with the but's and what if's, it's gonna be okay." he soothes me, slowly running his hands up and down my arm.
"I feel so weak when I cry like this," I sigh.
"Crying isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of courage."
"How is that possible, if people cry when they need help, just can't do things anymore, or are sad?" I ask.
"Exactly, when you cry it shows that you have enough courage to ask for help. People who don't cry, are just isolating themselves." the words he spoke just now, are beautiful. I've never thought of it that way.
I lift me head up and take a deep breath," Okay, go save your daughter. I'll stay here.".
"Do you want Alandra to come and take care of you, cause you're probably gonna have to stay in bed all day." I nod and he kisses my forehead.
"Wait, what about Hailee?"
"Today's her due date and she's at the hospital with Taylor."
"Oh, okay." I look down and release a long sigh.
"Listen, I know you don't wanna stay here but you have to. I don't want anything to happen to you as well." he gives me a kiss and places a blanket on top of my cold body.
I hear the serene ring of the doorbell. "That's Alandra, I'll be back tonight. Call me if you need anything." he gives me a kiss.
"Love you." I croak.
"Love you too." Cam leaves Alandra and I at the house.
"Hi Desserea," she smile shyly.
"You don't have to be shy around me," I cough.
"How are you feeling?" she asks, feeling my forehead to see if I have a temperature.
"Like shit," I groan, flopping onto my side.
"On a scale of one to ten, how bad do you feel?" Alandra's long brown hair drapes into her black lace tank top, which is complimented with a white cami underneath.
"Eighty eight." I have a queasy feeling in my stomach again. "One second," I quickly stand up and dash to the bathroom.
"Desserea, are you okay?" Alandra shouts through the door. I throw up and quietly speak," Yeah, I'm fine.".
"Please open the door." her soft voice speaks and she knocks on it a few times. I wash out mouth and quickly brush my teeth before opening the door.
"Did you get sick again?" she asks, noticing my pale look. I rub my forehead and nod.
"Alandra, do you think I might be pregnant?" I finally ask the question that's been messing with me all morning.
"You might just be sick, but-" she pauses and feels my forehead again," you don't feel like you have a fever.".
"Do you think it's possible?" my voice raises in a concerned tone.
"Well, did you and Cameron have sex not too long ago?" she wraps her words around my question, making the answer seem easier than it was.
I bite down on my lower lip and nod," Last night, around like nine o'clock.".
"That was only fourteen hours ago, but it could be a possibility. I'd wait for a few days, and then jump to a conclusion."
"O-Okay," my lips press together, as scared thoughts run through my head of possibly having to protect another child.
I lay flat on my back on my bed, and just stare at the ceiling. "Ugh, I feel so shitty." I moan, almost regretting last night.
"Do you have any medicine for an upset stomach?" Alandra asks me, as if I'm supposed to know.
"Probably not, and if we do, it's probably all gross because we haven't been home for nine months." the pillow underneath my head shifts around, as I move my head a bit.
"I'll go buy some. If you need anything, just call me." Alandra grabs her car keys and wallet, and heads out the door. I close my eyes, and think about what Cameron is doing right now.
I wish I was with him, happy, not at home, worried about a thousand things. I just want to cuddle with Ellie and Cam. The last time we spent time together as a family, was right before I had to go to Hailee and Taylor's house for a while. I miss having my daughter with me, and my husband by my side.
This was more an emotional chapter, but a huge shocker will be coming up soon! Is Desserea pregnant? Will Cameron find Ellie?
-Rose🌹
