Destined hearts

Chapter IV

"Talking about your greatest fan." Toni mused as we sat on the couch in the living room after lunch.

I rolled my eyes with a laugh as we leisurely enjoyed our cream cake. The guys were out discussing on the patio.

"And handsome." She added after finishing her bite. "Do you call on a model casting when you're picking them?  Because I have no idea how you do your selection." I giggled at her.

"Seems like pregnancy has got your behavior on reset too." I joked. "Now you're acting like Kim."

"C'mon.  I'm just happy for you." she beamed. "you're glowing and you look happier and healthier."

"I feel happier and healthier. " I replied with a smile of my own. "Besides, I am to be saying you are glowing not the other way round."

She chuckled. "Yea well maybe we're on the same page but you're hiding it."she said with a sly grin.

I laughed, "not even close."

"But on a more serious note... you two are good together and he is all over you. You can't tell he likes you." She joked and I blushed. "Safe to say he adores you. I'm glad you've finally found someone who looks at you like you're his most prized treasure and most importantly,  that makes you happy." She said squeezing my hand.

"Thank you Toni." I said going in for a hug then I felt the baby kick.

"Oh my God! Did you feel that?" She asked, her eyes gleaming in excitement.

"Totally." I replied ecstatic as I placed my hand on her abdomen and listened attentively.  Then I felt another kick. 

She smiled rubbing her stomach. "Easy baby. I know you're elated to see your aunt but she isn't Mary either." She said and we both laughed. "I guess the baby can't wait to meet you. Would you be her god-mother?"

I sighed. "Toni you know I can't..."

"Yea yea, religion I guess." I smiled softly at her. "Was worth a try. I had rather it was you than Kim but I guess I'll have to ask her after all."

"I'm sorry.  It's really an honor and I wish I could but alas, I can't. " I replied regretfully.

"I understand." She said nodding with a smile.

I repositioned myself on the couch as I faced her. "What about your brother's wife or your mom? I'm sure you would find someone else who had be a perfect fit."

"I hope so." she replied stretching her legs onto the coffee table.  I took a small throw-pillow and placed it under her feet to make it more comfortable.  "Thanks" she said with a smile. "See? I told you everyone is nice with you when you're pregnant. " she said with a cheeky grin and I laughed.

I missed times like this which we could be just us girls. Without having to worry about other things.  Funny how adulthood hit us really hard: I was already engaged - soon to be married, while Toni was already married and expecting. Kim on the other hand was not so lucky with her relationship but she was in the UK for an internship where she was expecting to be employed after that. From what  she explained, she and Jeremy had some sort of misunderstanding and are now separated. She was vague about the details but I supposed it a tacky subject so I did not push on for any explanation. Compared to now, our problems in college seem so trivial.

"So have you had a chance to speak with her?" I asked referring to Kim

"Not much she's always busy with one or two things. It's hard to catch up with her these days." She replied as she rubbed her belly.

"Yea I know.  I can barely get hold of her too. I guess the responsibilities of adulthood will tear us apart some day." I said with a weak smile.

"Even if it does. We'll always find our way back." She cheered giving my hand a gentle squeeze.