Page 131 of Saved By A Dark Billionaire
"Yes. It won't be due till around July, if I'm calculating it right. I'll be graduating looking like Shamu. The people in the front row better watch out." I joked, making Haily and me giggle.
"I better be the baby's godmother. Ian needs to realize I'm the best friend now. You need to have him come visit here. I want to meet Ian," Hailey demanded with a nod before continuing with the dishes.
"Okay, I'll ask him if he can come. I am not sure what he does for a living, but I am sure he'll be free to hang sometime soon."
"Great, he and I need to have a talk about who your best friend is." Hailey laughed, making me smile. She had a fun laugh to listen to.
"Don't be too harsh when you meet him."
"I won't," she promised.
In a blink of an eye, our festivities at Hailey's place ended, and we headed towards Leo's house. I'd never been before and I dare not venture to call it a house any longer. The place was massive! It smelled wonderful, with all kinds of traditional Thanksgiving food sprawled on an enormous table. We all took our seats and began to dig in as we talked.
"Lucas, are you going to tell me what the big emergency was that made you leave early?" She asked, eyeing him suspiciously and then me.
"I will later. Don't worry, Mom, it's handled." Lucas didn't bat an eye as he answered her calmly. He gave her an innocent smile which melted evenmyheart.
"I'll be waiting," she said with a nod.
Thankfully, she didn't press the matter any further. I am surprised Lucas didn't tell her. I had already told three people, and he has yet to tell one. Has he changed his mind? Does he not want this child anymore? The idea of it made my stomach turn. I quickly lost my appetite. All I could do was play with my food.
"What's wrong, Rose?" He leaned in, whispering the question in my ear.
"Do you still want this baby?" I whispered back so lowly, even he could barely hear me.
"What? Of course I do!" He looked at me like I had asked the craziest question on the planet. Still, he hasn't said anything to anyone. Dinner continued with small banter here and there until everyone was finished eating. Leo, Lisa, Lucas and I went outside to enjoy the evening sky, while Sarah and Leo's mother chatted about trivial things inside.
"I have something to tell you guys, but you can't tell Mom yet," Lucas told them with a stern face.
"Mum's the word," Leo said.
"You know I won't tell her if you don't want me to," Lisa assured him.
"Rose and I are having a baby." Lucas smiled brightly, washing away any doubt I had created over dinner about him wanting our child. He is happy. He doesn't want to tell his mom yet. I am not sure why, but I'm sure he has his reasons. I won't pressure him.
"Christ!" Leo sighed. "You guys sure are doing things at a swift pace." He shook his head almost disapprovingly. Leo's reaction kind of stung, and I think it hurt Lucas a bit, too, as his smile lost some brightness.
"That's amazing! Oh! I can't wait to be an auntie!" Lisa smiled excitedly, bouncing in her seat and leaning towards me. "Your kid is going to be so adorable!"
"You don't think it's too soon?" Lucas asked, a bit surprised. I guess he knew they would have a similar reaction.
"I mean, yeah, but it's happened and there's no changing it, so I'll be excited for you and skip the lecture." She smiled at Lucas, grabbing his hand and squeezing it tight. She stared intently at his eyes as she spoke. "You are nothing like Dad. You are going to be the most amazing father. I know you will be. I am not worried, Lucas, and neither should you be." Lucas smiled back at her, giving her nod without responding. I could tell he was feeling emotional at Lisa's words. She told him something he needed to hear.
"Now I feel like an ass. Thanks, Lisa." Leo sighed. "I worry for you guys, but of course, I'm excited to see your little baby and be a cool friend who gets to be called uncle."
"I don't know about the cool uncle part." Lucas teased Leo as always, letting me know they were okay. Lucas smiled back at Leo. "Thanks, Leo."
We spoke about all things baby for the next half hour until Sarah stepped out. We got quiet a little too quickly, causing her suspicion to rise. I realize we are not the sneakiest of couples.It's okay. She will know soon enough.
Chapter 46
Olive's P.O.V.
**Song Suggestion: “Turning Page” by Sleeping At Last**
"Merry Christmas, Rose." Lucas woke me up with a small present. He sat on the edge of the bed with an excited smile. "Open it."
I rubbed my eyes, sitting up and grabbing the box. It was small, but had a beautiful red ribbon with printed roses. I untied the ribbon, slowly opening the box to reveal another smaller black velvet box. I furrowed my brow as I opened it. Inside was a beautiful rose ring with a large stone in the center of the rose. The ring’s band had delicate and dainty leaf and twig-style motifs. It was stunningly beautiful, but it looked like an engagement ring. I went to look at him to ask if he realized what he had gotten, but when I looked up, I found him on one knee beside the bed. My eyes widened and my heart began to race. I couldn't believe what I was seeing, but God, I was ready for him to ask.
