Afterglow (Book Three)

Thirty Seven

Demi

Nick Jonas caught looking cosy with red headed goddess while out in New York.

Nick Jonas, 29, who is married to the Confident singer, Demi Lovato, also 29, was spotted in New York nightclub looking cosy with a mystery red head.

The Jealous singer looked like he was having the time of his life while celebrating with friends out in New York.

Is there trouble in paradise for this Hollywood IT couple?

There was a heaviness in my heart and tears were pouring uncontrollably down my cheeks as I read the article. There was a photo to accompany it and I suddenly felt sick to my stomach as I stared at this woman hanging off my husband.

I pushed myself out of bed, my hand flying to cover my mouth as I began into the master bathroom dropping down onto the floor in front of the toilet and sobbing through my heaving. My hand ran along my stomach and as it ran over my bump, I just sobbed harder. This can't be real. Nick wouldn't cheat on me, would he? Why do you think you're so irreplaceable? I pulled myself from the toilet and sunk back against the wall, pulling my knees into my chest and trying to slow down my tears. There's no way Nick would cheat on me. I wrapped my arms around my legs and nuzzled my face into my knees as I tried to calm myself down. None of this is good for the baby, our baby. My baby.

"Momma?" I wiped at my cheeks and sniffled, glancing over at Peyton who stood in the doorway.

"Hi Baby" I opened my arms and he walked straight into them and dropped down onto my lap, his head resting on my chest as I began to run my fingers through his hair. "Did you have a good sleep, Baby Boy?" he nodded and I smiled as I pressed a kiss to the top of his head. "Do we need to change your diaper, Handsome?" he pulled from me and nodded.

"Yeah, I wetted" I lightly cupped his chin and leant to press a peck to his lips causing him to giggle.

"That's okay, Baby."

"You sad, Mommy?" as I stared into his eyes, I could have broken down into another set of sobs. He has the exact same colour eyes as Nick.

"Mommy's just a bit poorly, Handsome" he nodded.

"You always poorly" I stroked my fingers through his hair and gave him a small smile.

"I'm okay, Baby. I promise."

"Okay, Mommy."

"What would you like for breakfast, Handsome?"

"Toast and berries" I leant to press a kiss to his nose causing him to giggle once again.

"I love you, my Handsome Little Man" he locked his arms around my neck and gave me a squeeze.

"Love you more, Mommy."

"No, you don't" I playfully poked at his tummy.

"Yeah, I do" he pulled from the hug with a pout which I couldn't help but to peck. He squealed and my mouth tugged into a wide smile.

"Let's get this diaper changed then" he nodded and offered me his hand as I went to stand. My eyes suddenly welled up with tears at the sweet gesture. "You're so sweet" I ran my fingers through his hair after I stood causing him to giggle.

"I get diaper" he ran out of the room causing me to laugh.
Where would I be without my little Peyton to cheer me up?

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I ignored Nick's call for the 5th time today, not able to feel anything but anger when his name flashes up on my phone. I should probably answer and listen to his explanation but right now, I'm not in the mood.

"Mommy, I chase Batman watch" I looked up as Peyton ran across the living room and dove onto the couch, Batman running along at the side of him.

"Be careful, Baby, okay?" he nodded with a giggle as Batman jumped onto the couch beside him and began to lick at him. I glanced down at my phone as it began to vibrate. I went to roll my eyes but was surprised to find that it wasn't Nick.

"Hi, Sirah."

"So, you are just ignoring your husband then?" I rolled my eyes and sighed, pushing myself up from the couch.

"I'm just going into the kitchen, Peyton, okay?" he nodded but kept his focus on Batman who was lying on his back.

"Okay, Mommy."

"Have you seen the article?" I pulled the door to a close behind me and took a seat at the island counter.

"Yes, Demi, and I gave Nick a right earful when he rang but he seems genuinely serious when he says that nothing happened" I rolled my eyes and ran my fingers through my hair. "She plays Nick's partners little sister in the movie that he's filming and he said that she's been flirting with him but he keeps shoving her away. She's interested in him but he isn't interested in her. Demi, he loves you so much. He wouldn't cheat on you. Period" I glanced down, my hand running along my tummy. "Just ring him, Demi. Let him explain."

"And how do I know you're not covering for him?"

"Because you're my best friend, and if I thought anything could have happened between them, I'd be telling you to divorce him and dump him out on the streets" I couldn't help but to lightly giggle. "He loves you, Demi. Ring him" we spoke our goodbyes and hung up. My eyes ran over Nick's contact ID, my finger hovered over the call button but Peyton cut me off before I could dial.

"Mommy, I hungry" I glanced down at Peyton as he stepped into the room with Batman dancing around his feet. Batman loves Peyton, they're normally attached at the hip. They do absolutely everything together and I think it's adorable.

"You want a grilled cheese sandwich, Baby. We can share?" he nodded, leaning into my side, my fingers running through his hair. "You want to help?" he nodded with a wide smile. I pushed myself up from the counter. "Go and grab your stool then, Baby Boy" Peyton ran off into the living room and returned a moment later with his stool. "Okay, let's get cooking, Handsome" Peyton giggled his excitement.

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