Life Unexpected (Naughty Addiction's Part2)

Chapter 3

Lexi

It's been three days since I last seen or talked to Dylan. He's left me two voice mails; asking that I let him know when the doctor's appointment is. I want him to be there with me, I think that if he sees the baby on the ultrasound or hears its heartbeat he may start to feel differently about everything. I haven't told Leanne yet, I know she will be happy for us but, I'm afraid that if Dylan leaves she'll blame me. I need to fix things with Dylan first. I haven't thought about Tripp in weeks but, now I keep thinking that if it is his baby he should have a right to know. Though the way I left him; would he even care if it was? Should I call him? Probably not, I'm sure he's changed his number by now.

I glance at myself in the mirror and flatten my shirt against my belly; holding my hands there for a time. I know I'm not that far a long and I'm not even showing but, I can't help but daydream what my baby bump will look like in a few months. Of course, in my dream the baby is Dylan's and we're are happy. Grabbing my cell off the dresser, I dial Dylan and continue to look in the mirror. His voicemail picks up. Damn.

"Hey, this is Dylan, sorry I can't come to the phone but if you leave your name and number I'll get back to you shortly."

Even though he didn't pick up, I'm relieved to hear his voice. "Hey, Dylan this is Lex, I just wanted to let you know that my appointment is tomorrow at 3:30, if you still want to come. Please call me when you can."

After hanging up, I climb into bed. I can still smell Dylan on my sheets and it makes me sad that he isn't here. Reaching out, I grab the comforter and hug it to me, wishing it was him. I miss him, I miss his touch; the way he caresses me and makes me feel safe. I lay there for some time till I drift to sleep.

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I slept through most the day and when I finally wake it's six thirty at night. The sun casts an orange glow that filters through my blinds. I glance at my cell on the dresser and wonder if Dylan called me back, there are two messages waiting.

"Hey girl, what's up? I ask

"Not much, where have you been?"

"I fell asleep; just woke up."

"Oh... well, are you busy right now because I have some exciting news I want to share with you."

"Really? What kind of news?"

"I'll tell you when I see you, I'm leaving now."

Before I can say anything else, she hangs up. All I can do is wait, so I decide to make some ice tea to kill time. I totally forget to call Dylan back. Ten minutes later, Leanne lets herself in, she looks different. She seems to glow and she's smiling; a lot.

"What's up with you, you look like you swallowed a hanger."

"Well, I have a lot to be happy about." She says, taking my hands in hers.

"Enough with the suspense, just tell me already."

"I'm pregnant." She blurts out, slightly bouncing in the process.

Holy shit. This can't be happening, I mean I'm happy for her of course but, I also feel conflicted. Should I tell her I'm pregnant to; I kind of want to celebrate being pregnant together but, I also don't want to steal her thunder. I smile at her and decide not to say anything.

"Oh my god, that's great, I'm so happy for you. Is Parker happy about it?" I say, slightly disturbed why I asked that.

"I haven't told him yet, I took the test at work. I wanted you to be the first one I told."

Great. Now I feel like a complete turd. She should have been the first person I turned to when I found out my big news. I should talk to Dylan first, let him know that when I do tell Leanne, she needs to believe that I told her first.

"Really? I mean you could have told Parker first, I wouldn't have minded."

"Are you kidding me, you will always be the first person I tell. You're my bestie, you know that."

"Yeah, I know. I love you to."

Meanwhile, my heart feels like it has plummeted into my gut. Is this Karma coming back to bite me in the ass?

"Anyways, I can't wait to get home and tell Parker. Do you mind? I promise I'll call you later."

"Not a problem, I'm sure Parker will be just as excited as you."

"You think? I hope so. We've talked about it but, it was more of a future plan, not a right now plan."

" It never is." I say under my breathe.

"What?"

"Nothing."

I walk her to the door and my phone starts to buzz, It's Dylan.

"Hey, how are you?" I ask.

"I'm ok, how are you?"

"I miss you and I need to see you."

"I miss you to babe, but I can't come over tonight, I have to be at work early tomorrow. Otherwise, I won't be able to come with you to your appointment and I want to be there for you."

"You could sleep over?"

"I thought about that to but, I know that if I do I won't be getting any sleep because I won't be able to take my hands off you."

"I could sleep on the couch and you could take my bed."

"Lex, I wish I could but, you know that wouldn't stop me from ripping your clothes off with my teeth."

I begin to speculate whether he is being honest with me or if he's just using his lack of self-control as an excuse to not be with me. I know that I'm most likely overthinking all of this, so I decide to take him at his word.

"Ok, I guess I can wait."

"Good. Now, before I let you go, I need your doctors address."

"You're not going to meet me here?"

"I can't, I'm not sure if I'll even make it on time. That's why I'm going in early, I'm hoping to curry favor with my boss, so he'll let me off early."

"Oh... well, I appreciate you trying."

"Don't do that Lex, I didn't say I wasn't coming. I just don't know if I'll be there on time."

"It's ok... I understand."

"So, I'll see you tomorrow then?"

"Yeah, I can't wait." I say, trying to hide my disappointment.

After giving him the address, I decide to chill on the sofa and watch reruns of friends because usually it's the only thing that makes me happy when I'm feeling down. Unfortunately, my mind is preoccupied, all I can think about is how Leanne and Parker are celebrating the new life they're bringing into this world. How Leanne doesn't have to worry about whether the baby is Parker's and how I might end up alone tomorrow after all. Nothing seems to be working out in my favor. I'm starting to wonder if the Universe has it out for me or if this is the way things are supposed to be; chaotic.