Our Hourglass (Sequel to Perfectly Photogenic)

Chapter 21

Ryan's POV

Vinny, AJ and myself were out having lunch, just having a typical day out with friends.

"So any good news yet?" AJ asked, sipping his drink.

"Brianne and I are both okay to have a baby, but I don't know what we're doing wrong?"

"It'll happen." He smiled. "Just keep trying."

Vinny was quieter than usual. I'm wondering if Emilee broke the news to him at all.

"You okay?" I asked.

"Huh, yeah." Vinny sighed.

"No you're not, what's up?" AJ questioned.

"It's Emilee, she's been really distant lately. Like she has no emotion when I hug or kiss her."

I knew I should've told him last night.

"Maybe she's sick?"

Hah! Sick is an understatement.

"No, something's bothering her. She was all weird and stuff when I called her on her break at work."

I really want to tell Vinny what's up, but Brianne told me he needs to hear it from Emilee.

"I think she's seeing someone behind my back. She acts all weird when I show her any attention and avoids me at all costs, that's not my girlfriend."

I sighed. "She's not cheating on you, she's pregnant." My eyes went wide and I clamped my hand over my mouth, instantly regretting that.

"What?"

I mentally cursed at myself and sighed again. "Emilee's pregnant."

"When did you hear this? Wait, was it the night she was over your house? So that's why you asked if I wanted kids. You knew and didn't even bother to tell me?"

"I think your girlfriend should have told you, not me."

Vinny sighed and got up from his seat. "Where are you going?"

"Home, obviously. I need to think about all this." He got his stuff and walked out, leaving me and AJ.

"I can't see Vinny being a dad, honestly. In fact, I can't see any of you guys being dads." AJ admitted.

"Wow, really love your brutal honesty, AJ." I said, rolling my eyes.

"What do you think he's going to do?"

"Well I think we can cross go insane off the list."

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I came home, opening the door as quietly as possible. I looked around to make sure Brianne wasn't close by. I closed the door and crept over to the living room.

"Ryan Sitkowski!"

So close.

I looked over to see her walking down the steps, she wasn't in a pleasant mood either. "Hi, babe." I waved, scratching the back of my neck.

"Don't babe me! You opened your damn mouth when I told you not to, and told Vinny about Emilee!"

"It slipped out. He was worried that she was cheating on him and I didn't mean to say it."

"Right, because you never do anything wrong. Ryan can never do no wrong!"

"It's the truth!"

Brianne walked into the living room, me hot on her trail. "I can't believe-"

She was cut off by someone ringing the doorbell. She raised her eyebrows and walked over to the door, answering it. Brianne opened the door to have Emilee standing there looking pale and in a cold sweat.