Can't Get Enough | Danny Amendola

Chapter 49

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"The New England Patriots are once again headed to the Super Bowl. Tomorrow, the team will be heading to Minneapolis to partake in a few media days and get acquainted with the field and stadium.

We have talked to Wide Receiver, Danny Amendola, who is looking to-..."

"Babe, are you really reading that again?" Danny asked as he sat down on the bed next to me and wrapped his arms around me. "It won't be long. You're flying out in two days."

I let out a sigh as I leaned into him. "I know," I whispered as I stuffed my face into his chest. "I just..." My nose began to burn— there was no going back as tears began to pull down my face. "I'm so proud of you... But like, I don't want you to leave. I know it's only two days... I just..." I shook my head as I began to cry a bit harder.

Danny held me tighter as he sat the both of us up. "Hey... Hey..." he whispered as he began to sway us a bit. "It won't be long. I promise. I'll call when I land... I'll call each night. Remember, Pen is working half days, too. She'll be around. And you've just started school again. You'll keep busy for two days."

I sniffled as tears continued to pull down my face. "I... Danny, I never thought you'd be here. The way you were hurt and... I just... I want to be there each night to tell you how proud I am and how much you deserve it."

When I looked up into his dark eyes, there was a look I'd never seen before. "Jame, I know how you feel," he whispered. "I-I..." The doorbell rang. "Fuck... Jules is here. Jame..."

I shook my head and stifled a laugh. "Go... Don't keep him waiting. I'll see you in a few days," I told him as I moved in and wrapped him in a hug.

He hugged me back, tighter than ever. "I love you, babe. I love you so fucking much."

"I love you, too," I whispered. I looked so I was looking into those big, concerned, brown eyes. "Have a safe flight, babe." Tears we're still falling down my face, but I was keeping it together.

He nodded. "I will. I love you. I'm sorry I have to leave right now. I'll call you the minute we land," he said. He smashed his lips to mine, got up and grabbed his bags.

"I love you!" He called one last time before the door slammed shut.

I let out a long sigh. Suddenly, I felt completely alone despite Clay being in the living room.

***

I let out a sigh as I dropped my stuff on the desk and plopped down into my chair. This was day one of my three day workweek, and I felt totally unmotivated to do a damn thing.

While online schooling seemed to be a little more efficient than when I was in school, it still seemed like a lot. An 18 credit load completely online was probably a mistake. It was only the second week of school and I had 4 projects due within the next week.

As I opened up my computer and began to log in, Penny came waddling down the hall. She finally made the switch to flats instead of heels because her feet were swollen beyond belief.

"Good morning Jame," she said, in a surprisingly good mood. "What's got you so slouchy today?" She moved so she was leaning against the door frame.

I rolled my eyes. "It's just so stressful with school now. And Danny's gone so I don't have my normal distraction," I replied. "After he left this morning I just felt so sluggish and anxious."

Penny arched a brow and looked at me in confusion as she rubbed her bump. She quickly jolted and readjusted the way she was standing. "Sorry... He's just moving like crazy," she said. "But, that's weird. Is it stress from both work and school? Or could it be something else?"

I shrugged. "I don't think it could be anything else," I told her. I let out a huff and shook my head. "Now do you need anything? Is that why you came out here? You shouldn't be standing for too long."

"Huh?" Pen replied, looking confused for a second. "Oh! Yes! I will email you the last few contracts that I need put through before I'm on maternity leave. If you could date them today's date and then get them printed and given to Nick, that would be wonderful!" She really was in an oddly chipper mood.

"Is it okay if I finish them tomorrow? Nick gave me a few contracts to correct yesterday as well, and I'm supposed to leave at noon today. I have a class lecture online at 1:20," I told her.

"Oh yeah! For sure," she replied as she pushed herself off the wall and began to make her way back toward her office. "If Nick comes in, tell him to meet me in my office. I need to talk to him."

"I certainly can," I replied. "I'll let you know what I can get done today!"

"Thank you!" She called as she moved into her office and closed the door.

I let out a sigh and looked back to my computer. I guess I wasn't gonna get any school work done.

I'd finally gotten done what Nick asked, and I moved on to Penny's assignment.
"January 28th... January 28th... January 28th... January 28th... Jan..." I paused for a second and looked down at the contract. "Is it really already January 28th?" I paused again.

My eyes went wide. I pushed aside all the contracts so I could see my desk calendar. My heart began pumping as I put my finger on the 19th and began counting... 10 Days.

I sucked in a sharp breath and closed my eyes. How the fuck was I 10 days late? I was 10 days late. I ran my hands down my face and shook my head. There was no way. No fucking way this could happen.

The elevator dinged, and I instantly darted up into a straight position and looked ahead. "Oh... Morning Nick!" I said, sounding completely unsure of myself.

"Good morning, Jamie... Are you feeling okay? You don't look too good," he said as he moved in closer, looking at me with concern.

"Uh... No... I think I'm good," I replied in a small voice.

"Jamie, if you're not feeling well, you should go home," he replied as he came forward and looked down at me. "Don't worry. Me and Pen can take care of things today. Go home. We don't want you to be sick."

"We... But... I need to work," I replied, looking at him in confusion. If I was in the predicament I thought I was in...

"Don't worry about it. Go home and relax. We'll see you tomorrow."

I blinked away the tears sitting at my waterline and nodded. I couldn't be at work. I was two seconds from crying.

***

When I pushed the door to the house open, Clay was lying in his bed as he chewed at one of his bones. The look of surprise and excitement was heartwarming, but then I remembered the reason why I was home.

I squatted down to pet him and placed a kiss on his head. "Hi buddy," I said quietly. "I know... It hasn't been long. I'm going to go to the bathroom and I'll be right back." I put my purse down and clutched the Walgreens plastic bag in my right hand, gripping it extremely tight.

As I moved into the bathroom, I shakily pulled the box out and closed the door. This didn't feel right. I couldn't be pregnant-- I just couldn't be.

I read the instructions, followed through, then set an alarm on my phone for three minutes. This wasn't going to be good. I was sick to my stomach.

What were we going to do? What was I going to do? My heart was racing as I sat there.

I could not be pregnant. This wasn't the time. I'd just started school. And while I was convinced Danny was the one... This just wasn't the right time. We couldn't be having kids right now. There was no way.

Tears began rolling down my face as I shook my head at myself. Why did I have to go through this alone? How I would I tell Danny if I was? I shook my head.

The alarm went off on my phone and my heart felt like it was pumping so fast it was going to explode.

I picked the stick up from the counter and looked at it, only to start crying harder.