When The Light Falls - Book 3 - N. Y. (easy books to read .TXT) 📗

as I walk over to embrace her.

 

 

Rikki was truly something.

 

In this moment, I didn't know if I should tell everyone.

 

 

I didn't know if it's right to do it. I wanted everyone to be happy and to know i'm fine. 

 

But it's also my choice.

 

 

''I love you, so much Elle.'' she says into my ears.

 

 

I wish I could tell Rikki, it would make things much more better

 

 

We pull from a long embrace.

 

Just then, the door bell rings. I turn to see who it might be.

 

 

''I'll be right back, it's your first surprise.'' she says.

 

''Surprise?'' I say to her.

 

 

She disappears into the hall leading to the front door. I stand on the fur carpet waiting.

 

Then arms snake around my waist. I'm drawn to see Jacob's face rest on my right shoulder.

 

 

''When was the last time I said thank you?'' he says to me.

 

''You didn't and I don't know, you can tell me right now.'' I respond, turning to face him.

 

''Thank you, for everything. And for being the best girlfriend I could ask for.'' he says.

 

 

His hand reaches down to mine, and he kisses it.

 

''Elle, I have your surprise.'' Rikki says, coming towards us.

 

 

The familiar faces I knew came into the living room, mom and dad were here.

 

And to my surprise, Nicki was here too.

 

It felt like a birthday to me.

 

 

Everyone I know and love is here. 

 

 

''Mom..'' I silently said.

 

 

She opens her arms for a hug as big smiles came across our faces. I couldn't believe in this moment that I could see my, so proud of me.

 

It wasn't that long when I last saw my parents, but was still a surprise.

 

 

''And dad.'' I said embracing him.

 

''Hello my daughter,'' he says into my ear.

 

 

I pull back with a huge grin on my face. It was nice to have my dad here to celebrate my good success on this year.

 

And after months of feeling down, it finally felt like my life was back to normal.

 

  

It makes me happy to know I did all of this and my life is possible with my friends and family.

 

My eyes dart from my parents straight to Nicki.

 

 

''Heyy!!'' she says.

 

I hug her. It was nice to see her.

 

I just wonder how Rikki found her.

 

 

''Congratulations on the competition and for being here while i'm in New York. Plus, I have some news.'' she says.

 

''What?!'' I asked.

 

''But first...champagne!'' Rikki says to everyone.

 

 

Rikki is the first to jump in and give one to Nicki.

 

She smiles as everyone else follows Rikki to get another glass of champagne.

 

 

''So what was that news you wanted to tell me?'' I turn back to her.

 

''Oh yeah, so yesterday i-'' she starts.

 

''Elle.'' Bella says.

 

 

''Yeah?'' I said, turning around to her.

 

''I need to talk to you.'' she said.

 

''Um..'' I reply, turning back to Nicki.

 

 

''It's okay, i'll tell you later.'' Nicki says

 

 

She dances along to the beat of music, as she's handed another glass of champagne.

 

I hesitate back to Marybella as she pulls on my arm.

 

 

Bella hurries me into the kitchen and stops the swing door behind me.

 

I turn around to her concern.

 

 

My back leans on the island of the kitchen.

 

''So what did you want to talk about?'' I asked

 

 

She slowly walks over to me with a smile on her face. She places my hands in her's as she swings it side to side. 

 

''I was waiting to tell Mark, but I figured since I tell you everything...I might as well say it.'' she replied.

 

''What?'' I asked with a smirk.

 

 

''I want another kid.'' she says.

 

 

My mouth drops down. She was actually serious.

 

I could see it in her face.

 

 

''Really?'' I said.

 

''Mmhhm.'' she shot back.

 

''You...sure?'' I replied.

 

''Yes, i've always wanted tons of kids. And with Taylor i'm happy, but I need a baby boy. It's my big dream to have a boy alongside a girl.'' she starts.

 

 

She circles around the table where I lean on.

 

''I talked with Mark on having another kid, he says he'll think about it. And for these past few days, i'm thinking it'll be perfect right after the wedding to adopt another kid.'' she says.

 

 

''Right after the wedding?'' I replied.

 

''Well not right after, of course me and Mark have our honeymoon. But a few weeks later I'll be perfect to give Taylor a sibling.'' she reassures men.

 

 

''And you've thought about this?'' I said placing a hand on the table.

 

 

Bella reverted to standing in front of me, a smile on her face.

 

 

''Yes, I think it's time. I know Mark still has a decision to make. But, it'll make things happy for us.'' she says.

 

''So when are you going to tell Mark about it again?'' I asked.

 

 

''Right now.'' she says.

 

''Now?'' I asked anxious.

 

''Yes, that's why i'm been angry and upset about the wedding. I just want it to be perfect, and then we'll adopt and my life will be complete. A boy and a girl.'' she finally says.

 

''You're really gonna do it.'' I reply.

 

''Yep.'' she says.

 

 

And after our breif conversation, something Bella said made me realize that she was right.

 

She can't keep things for too long.

 

And I can't too.

 

 

I need to tell someone.

 

Right now.

 

 

My heart began to pace faster at that thought. It was scary to tell someone that I was pregnant.

 

But i'm not so sure yet.

 

 

''Wish me luck.'' Marybella says, bringing me from my thoughts.

 

She squeezes me with her cool hands then makes a run for the swinging door.

 

 

I leaned back on the island of the kitchen again as I thought for a second.

 

I figured if Marybella can tell Mark in confidence that she wants another kid, then I can tell almost anyone that I might be pregnant.

 

 

I didn't know how I plan to tell anyone, but it should be worth it.

 

 

I enter back into the living room, blaring music playing as everyone is talking.

 

I walk over to where Rikki is taking drinks with Chris. I tap her shoulder and her attention is brought to me.

 

 

''I'm going home, i'll be back soon.'' I said

 

''Wait you can't leave? You're the life of the party.'' she reponds.

 

''You're the hostess.'' I replied, leaving.

 

 

I walk my way back to where the hallway leads to the front door. I heard footsteps pace behind me.

 

''Elle, I need to tell you about the news i've been meaning to say.'' Nicki says.

 

''Uh,...why don't you just tell me when i get back.'' i said, turning to her.

 

 

''Wait, where are you going?'' she asks.

 

''Home, i'll be back soon.'' I replied

 

 

I stepped out of the house and made my way to the car. In the reflection of the car, Icould see the baby bump.

 

I desparately tried to hide with my clutch tonight.

 

Most of the time I hid behind people.

 

 

I felt embrassed as I scoffed at myself and got in the car.

 

 

 

By the time I made it home I hadn't forgotten to get another pregnancy test from the drug store.

  

I decided to change out of my heels and wear something more comfortable.

 

The heels were poking the bottom of my foot making it painful to walk.

 

 

I quickly open the door and head in, a sigh comes out of my mouth as I made a hurtful walk upstairs.

 

Every step hurt more than the one before, but luckily iImanaged to numb the pain with my thoughts.

 

 

Soon everyone will know and things will be fine. 

 

 

I enter into the bedroom and lock the door behind me.

 

A small smile appears on my face. It felt good to tell everyone when I get back.

 

Of course if i'm actually pregnant.

 

 

I leaned up off the bedroom door. I heard a loud cough come from the room, along with something else.

  

 

I slowly head towards the bathroom, it sounded louder coming from there.

 

I open the door and turn on the lights, the door creaks open as I look ahead to where the noise might be.

 

 

A small dog appears in the bathroom. My first instinct was to yell.

 

But I was silent, it was just an innocent dog. It might have got in somehow.

 

 

I look back into the bedroom and saw the open window. I smiled as I turned back to the dog.

 

It might have climbed up the the vine leading from our window. 

 

 

''How'd you get in here?'' I asked.

 

I wasn't sure if it was an girl or boy. But seemed more of a boy by the way it behaved.

 

 

I looked down to where I thought was a surprise, and it was.

 

His nose sniffs the trash can, as I lean in a bit to see the tissue and pregnancy box nearby in view.

 

 

I walked a little closer as I spot whatever was in front of him.

 

Turned out, he ate something bad from the trash can which made him spit it back up. 

 

Maybe he had a weak stomach.

 

 

As soon as I thought it would be rude of me to not clean it up, I saw something I dreaded to be in the view.

 

I look down in shock to where he sat with the sign in his pit full of puke.

 

 

A big postive plus.

 

I gasped silently as I watched him look at my expression.

 

 

I had my answer, but I wasn't sure if it was me.

 

But it most certainly was me.

 

 

I hurry out of the bathroom, but then I head back in as he trails behind me.

 

I clean up what's left of the mess and take the piece of paper with the big red plus on it.

 

 

It had still stunned me with a surprise that the dog had ate it.

 

 

I looked back to where to the dog stood.

 

His happy doughy eyes staring back at me.

 

 

''I can't leave you here alone.'' I said to him.

 

He trots forward as we walk our way downstairs. I didn't mind that I hadn't changed my shoes, so I had to soldier on.

 

 

I get in as fast as I can into the car and fasten the seatbelt on the dog.

 

He looked safe and happy.

 

I smiled back at him as he's secure in the seat. I put on my seatbelt and push on the gas.

 

--

 

I opened the door to the bustling party, plenty of drinks were being poured as I enter.

 

The dog, which I named Bongo, entered in too beside me.

 

 

''Oh my god, a dog!!'' Nicki yells out, approaching me.

 

 

She picks up Bongo and plays with him.

 

I simply smile as my mind finally stops worrying. Then I think of the second pregnancy test I took on the way over.

 

 

It was too bad Bongo was the one to find out before everyone else. It kind of made me feel special.

 

The confused, but also fun look on his face when I thought of it, made my face light up.

 

 

''Is he yours?'' Nicki asks.

 

''He is now.'' I replied.

 

 

''Oh no, it was supposed to be a surprise when you got home.'' Rikki says in the distance.

 

She approaches me while the rest of the gang stayed in the living room.

 

 

''What, it was-'' I pointed to Bongo.

 

''Suppose to be a suprise.'' Rikki finished.

 

She grunts at the wall.

 

''Yeah, sorry. I didn't tell you earlier when you left.'' Rikki says.

 

 

''It's fine, in fact I have a surprise too.'' I said.

 

''Oh wait before you do, your dad wants to talk to you.'' Rikki says, pulling me into the living room.

 

 

''I'll take care of your dog.'' Nicki says, holding Bongo.

 

I turn and give her a look, before i'm back in the living room again by Rikki's hands.

 

 

I spot dad on the couch, casually sitting and listening to the up tempo music.

 

 

I sit down next to him peacefully as I watch his eyes linger towards mom talking with Jacob.

 

''Hey.'' I said to him.

 

 

He gestures to get up, but I stop him.

 

''Oh no, don't get up you're fine.'' I said.

 

''I can't get up.'' he replies.

 

 

''So how's mom?'' I ask him.

 

''She's looking just fine today. I'll tell ya, just fine.'' he replies, in her direction.

 

 

Mom approaches me us.

 

''Hello dear, where were you?'' she asks, walking.

 

I get up and follow behind her.

 

''Home, but i'm back.'' I replied to her.

 

 

''That's fine, do you want to talk?'' mom asks.

 

She clings my arms with her's. There's no escape for this.

 

We walk out of the living room together. Dad is left sitting on the couch.

 

 

But before I answer her questions, i'm interuppted again.

 

''Oh Elle, I have to tell you the news.'' Nicki says, with Bongo in her arms.

 

"A dog." Mom mentions.

 

 

Mom motions for Nicki to follow behind. I turn back to mom as I prep to tell the news.

 

 

''Um, I have news.'' I replied.

 

''What is it dear?'' she says.

 

 

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