Surviving You

Chapter 25

" Austin I swear to goodness if you don't bring your ass in here I'm going to fucking murder you."

Austin came into our bedroom, mumbling something under his breath about how moody I was.

" Would you like to say that a little louder?"

" What you need?"

" My back and feet are killing me."

He sighed and loosened his tie around his neck.

" Five minutes. That's all I can do. I'm going to be late for work."

I sat up a bit and Austin sat on the end of the bed. My feet looked swollen and gross. He began massaging my feet and I closed my eyes, letting my head rest against the headboard.

" I am so ready for you to just give birth."

" One more month. If on time. June 22."

" Seems forever away," he muttered.

He went to my other foot and began massaging it.

" You're the best. My gosh."

" Yeah I know."

" Our child is going to have manners if we keep it."

He sighed and got up. He extended a hand to me and helped me up.

" Stop saying if we keep it. I've asked this before."

I gave a somewhat apologetic smile and he rolled his eyes. He walked out of the bedroom and I followed him.

" Take at least an apple to go," I said, tossing it to him.

He caught it and I waddled my way to the door, keeping one hand on my lower back. I tightened his tie, all the while looking into his eyes.

" Have a good day."

" I'll try. Love you," he said giving a peck on my lips.

He then kissed my stomach, which was bare since I've started only wearing sports bra's around the house.

" Love you too buddy," he whispered to my stomach, smiling.

I bit my bottom lip, smiling to myself. I can't lie. Austin would be an amazing father. I just don't think I am ready to be a mother.

Austin straightened back out and gave me another quick peck on the lips.

" Alright. I'll be home around six. Have a meeting after work. Call me if you need me."

" Alright. Love you."

" Love you too."

I closed and locked the door behind him.

" Alright. What's for breakfast today?" I asked the person inside me.

I looked through the kitchen then decided on oatmeal and water. I have to eat healthier now because of the baby.

After making my oatmeal I took the bowl with me and my glass of water. I sprawled out across the couch and took my first bite.

" Looks like it's you, me and Netflix today."

***

" May."

I groaned and shifted a bit.

" I'm home."

" Mmmhm."

" Have you eaten today?"

" Mmhm."

" What you eat?"

I groaned once again and opened my eyes, rubbing the crust out my eyes. Austin was squatting in front of me and he smiled softly when I opened my eyes.

" Sleeping Beauty has awoken."

" Sleeping Beauty wants to go back to sleep," I muttered under my breath but I sat up slowly, stretching.

Austin sat down next to me before sliding me on his lap. He rested his chin on my right shoulder, laying a kiss gently.

" How was work?" I asked, leaning into his body.

" Long. Do you know what time it is?"

I shrugged.

" It's six."

" Is it really?"

" Have you eaten anything?"

" I've had oatmeal."

" That's it?!"

When I didn't answer he turned me on his lap so I was sitting sideways, since my belly wouldn't fit if I sat facing him. He rested his right hand on my stomach, rubbing it in circular motions.

The baby then kicked and Austin kept his hand still, his face in amazement like it usually is when this happens.

" You need to eat. We are going out to dinner."

" I'm not trying to starve the baby and I. I just fell asleep and didn't wake back up. "

Carefully sliding me of his lap, he got up and went to our bedroom.

" I'm taking a shower. Get dressed when you can!" He called out from his room.

I groaned and rolled my shoulders before getting up slowly. Walking to the bedroom I heard the shower turn on. I saw a light blue sun dress laid out on our bed and rolled my eyes. Just to be defiant I picked out a red dress that was form fitting and showed my enormous stomach.

After slipping it on, which seemed to take forever, I went into the bathroom and pulled my messy curls into a high ponytail, leaving a few curls out that wouldn't fit. I brushed my teeth real quick and applied a little makeup around my eyes. I had dark circles from not being able to sleep some nights.

The shower turned off and Austin stepped out before wrapping a towel around his waist. He came up behind me and I took a step away.

" You're wet."

He rolled his eyes but didn't move forward.

" Why aren't you wearing the dress I set out. I thought it would be more comfortable."

" I want to look sexy. Not comfortable."

" Only person you need to be looking sexy for is me."

" You never know. Maybe I want some other eyes on me."

I walked past him slowly and went to the bedroom. He quickly followed.

" What do you mean want others eyes on you. You're mine and no one else's. I swear on my life if someone even tries -"

I smiled and he stopes mid sentence.

" This isn't funny May. Do I not give you enough attention? Is there something you need or want?"

I laughed and plopped on the bed. Austin began getting dressed and even though I've seen him naked I still look away for his privacy.

" I'm just messing with you Austin. I only want you. I just like to see you get jealous. It's so cute."

He growled but without even looking at him I know his shoulders relaxed.

" You're fucking annoying. Me being jealous and mad isn't cute."

I ignored his comment and kept trying to put on my flats.

" So where we going to eat?"

" I found this new cafe I want to try out. Need help?"

Before I could say no he came over and bent down, placing my swollen feet in my flats.

" Thanks and oh. How'd you find it?" I asked, letting Austin help me up.

" Today during lunch I drove around looking for somewhere to eat and found it."

" Well let's go. I think little baby of ours is hungry. She won't stop kicking."