Finally Home (Omeeka Adoption Story)

Chapter 24

Continued...
Nicki
I stared at the pregnancy tests in awe. I couldn't have a baby, at least not now.
"Hey. Nic it been ten minutes. Open the door. You okay?" Meek asked, knocking again.
"I'm fine Meek. I was just freshening up." I said and put all the tests in the bag I got from the store. I shoved them in the drawer and went downstairs.
"Ma ma." Kaylin said whining and reaching for me. I picked her up and looked around at everyone staring at me.
"What?" I asked and they all shrugged and started to eat. I gave Kaylin kisses before sitting her back down in the chair.
"Can y'all stop being weird. Please." I said with a chuckle and shook my head.
"You okay mom?" Cameron asked hesitantly.
"Of course. I'm fine." I said and smiled as they still continued to look at me like I was crazy. We sat and ate dinner quietly and it was very awkward.
"Kel lets wash our plates." Cameron said.
"But I'm not even don-..." Kellise said with her mouth still full of food.
"It's okay, come on." Cameron said cutting her off, ignoring the fact that she was still eating. She took Kellise's hand and walked into the kitchen.
"What's up with them?" I asked Meek and he shrugged and continued to eat his food.
Kellise
"What's wrong with mom Kel? She's being so weird and distant." Cameron said pacing back and forth.
"Well maybe it's that time of the month for her. She's sick too. And on top of that, grandma isn't doing too well. It's taking a toll on her and her mental, emotional, and physical health." I said laying back against my headboard.
"Good point. But it's more than that. I feel it. But what do you mean she's sick? What kind of sick?" I rolled my eyes at her thinking more of the situation than what it is.
"She's sick. Coughing, puking, stomach cramps, stuff like that. Besides that, I believe your mom is fine, just sad because of grandma. That's why she's been so down." I explained, hoping Cameron would get the point.
"But I know it's more. We'll continue tomorrow. I'm about to go to sleep." Cameron said walking out. I looked over at my broken charger, remembering that I needed to ask Nicki for a new one. I got up and made my way to my aunts room, hoping to find her charger to borrow. I opened her drawer and moved the bag out of the way and I saw multiple pregnancy tests fall out, and they were all positive. That explains a lot. I hurried and put the tests back and left.
"What were you doing in there?" I heard my aunts voice as I bumped into her.
"I was looking for a charger. I forgot to tell you to get one while you were at the store. I'm sorry I went in here without asking." I said and she sighed.
"It's okay. I have a spare anyways." She said and I nodded as she walked back into the room.
"What's going on with her? She's off." I said to Meek and he sighed.
"She's really upset about her mom and she's stressed out. But I'll talk with her about it and see if she feels any better okay?" He said and I nodded.
"Thanks Unc." I said and we both laughed.
"Here's the charger. You don't have to give it back. And don't go through my things anymore." Nicki said before heading back into the room. I shrugged and walked back into my room texting Aaron.
Kellise- I just found out what's wrong with my aunt
Kellise- well nothing's wrong with her. She's just... pregnant.
Aaron- wow. U serious?
Kellise- yeah. She had like 5 positive pregnancy tests in the drawer.
Aaron- well you can't let her know that you know. Then she'll find out you've been snooping.
Kellise- I wasn't snooping. They fell.
Aaron- I believe you. But will she?
Kellise- Good point.
I threw my phone on the bed and thought if I should confront her about it. It's her body and her decision about how and when she wants to tell us. I'm most definitely not telling Cameron because of course it's not my place. But I have to tell someone, I hate holding this in.
Nicki
I watched Meek laugh at the tv as he had one hand behind his head and one hand on my belly, rubbing gently just because he wanted to. I'm gonna hate holding this in. I watched his hand caress by belly as I started to get queasy. He has his hand on his own baby he doesn't know about. I removed his hand and turned the opposite direction.
"Turn off the tv." I spoke quietly. Meek tended to me quickly as he was afraid of all my sudden movements.
"Is something bothering you? Talk to me baby. You still in pain?" He pressed as he laid behind me.
"No, I'm not still in pain. And yes something is on my mind heavy." I said honestly.
"Well what is it?" I turned and looked in his curious eyes before grabbing the bag full of positive pregnancy tests. I handed it to him and he opened the bag, reading each test one by one slowly.
"You're pregnant?" He asked and I nodded.
"Do you know what you want to do yet? I'm in no way shape or form trying to put pressure on you but this is your body and your choice. Besides we have a lot going on right now, you're really stressed, and our relationship is still pretty new." Meek said and I nodded.
"I just want to go to sleep now." Was all I said before I turned over and closed my eyes. I heard Meek go shut the lights off before climbing back in bed, holding me.
"I love you." He whispered into my ear before I fell sleep.

•••next morning•••
"Morning mama" Kaylin's little voice greeted me as I picked her up and peppered kisses all over her cheeks.
"Good morning my little ladybug." I said looking at how beautiful she was before putting her back down. She looked at me oddly, paying close attention to my torso before running to Cameron's room. I shrugged it off as I laid her outfit on the bed before going to Kellise's room to say good morning.
"Good morning love. How you doing?" I asked gently as I sat on her bed. She was still sleepy and laid her head on my lap like she used to do when she was little.
"I'm okay. How are you?" She asked and I sighed.
"I guess I'm okay too..." I was cut off by Kellise turning her head and raising an eyebrow.
"Well auntie, God sends little miracles down, sometimes at odd times, but it's all for a reason. Most of the time those reasons are to make you happy." She said and I nodded trying to figure out what she was hinting at. How could she know I'm pregnant? Yesterday, when she was "getting a charger".
"You know I'm pregnant." I said with a slight chuckle. Kellise sighed.
"Well I know what you're thinking. I wasn't snooping. I promise. The bag fell when I was looking for the charger. I'm sorry, I'll never go in your room while you're not there without asking." Kellise said quickly.
"You're fine honey. I'm not upset. But you can't tell anyone else about this, of course meek knows, but Cameron is too young to understand because I'm still considering different options." I said and Kellise nodded in understanding.
"Everything will work out. Don't stress. I love you." Kellise told me and I hugged her tight.
"I love you too."
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