Great News
Great News
Ava
I couldn’t believe I was here in the hospital with my best friend lying in a bed unconscious. Isha had become so special to me. I remember back in high school seeing her a lot with her nose in a book. We’d pass nach other, and she always had a nice smile for me. We even had a class together. She was sweet. I unfortunately, was vain and was too busy trying to become Miss Popular.
But I always saw her around and felt we could have been friends instead of just friendly. Bumping into her again seemed like fate. A chance to become friends. But she had become more than that. I feel a deep connection with her. Like in a past life, we were real sisters.
It was weird how one minute we’re talking about my problems with Aaron and the next she’s collapsing into Savvy’s arms. Thank God Savvy was quick on her feet. The dogs ran over, barking and whining frantically. When the paramedics came, we had to get the dogs to stop protecting her so they could get close. Savvy had to call Jack and Mac for help. The dogs wouldn’t let anyone close to her. Jack came storming out of the house and to the backyard with Mac hot on his heels. Jack’s sharp commands to the dogs had them standing down except little Dean. His whole body was shaking, but he fiercely stood next to Isha and tried to bite the paramedics when they got close. Mac scooped him up and Dean went feral. Mac had to clamp his hand over Dean’s muzzle to keep himself from getting his nose bitten off. They stayed back with the dogs and kids while Savvy and I followed the paramedics to the hospital. I called Aaron in a panic. No matter how betrayed I felt by him, I really needed him right now.
Savvy was sitting on one side of the bed, biting her thumbnail as she stared at Isha. I had my arms clasped around my middle, rocking back and forth in my chair on the other side of Isha’s bed.
The hospital door opened, and a pretty elderly doctor came in with a small smile on her face with a male nurse who checked Isha’s fluids and vitals.
“Hello, I’m Doctor Ivory. You must be Isha’s sister?” she asked Savvy.
Savvy said she was her sister so we could be with her and be told what was wrong with her. They look so much alike no one questioned it.
“Her half sister, yes,” she said.
“Well, it looks like your sister is extremely dehydrated and a little malnourished. Do you know the last time it was when she ate?”
We both shook our heads.
“She’s a writer, sometimes she gets so absorbed in what she is doing she forgets to drink or eat,” I said. It was only a guess because that’s what happens to me sometimes.
“Well, she’s going to need to eat a lot more than she has been. And she’s going to need a lot more fluids too. She’s four weeks pregnant.”
Savvy and I both gasped.
“Oh my God!” We both squealed, jumping up and running around the bed to hug each other as we jumped up and down.
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The doctor chuckled, “Well, I’m glad to ane this is good news. I am going to prescribe her some prenatal vitamins. Once she gets more fluids and vitamins in her through the IV, she should he waking up. It could be soon or a couple of hours because her dehydration was severe We’d also like to keep her here for
observation tonight.
“Thank you so much, Doctor Ivory I can’t wait to tell her when she wakes up, Savvy sald
The doctor left, and we sat down grinning from ear to ear
“Whose do you think it is?” I asked.
“Well, I don’t think they were careful like Jack, Mac and I were. So it could be any of theirs. But the barbecue was a month ago and the only person I remember being in her p*ssy was Davis. But then when the doctor said a month ago it could be a couple of days more or less and we both know she has s*x with them often, so really it could be any of theirs.”
“They’re going to be ecstatic. I know they’ll all love this little one regardless of who the father actually is”
The door to Isha’s room burst open and Savage, Rage, James and Aaron walked in
“Ava, baby,” Aaron said, as he rushed over to me. I know I said I needed him, but now that I knew nothing was actually wrong, the hurt came back. He went to lean down to kiss me, but I turned my cheek. I saw him stiffen. I looked at Savvy and saw compassion in her eyes.
I looked at Rage, Savage and James, and they were all eyeing each other and us uncomfortably. I sighed.
“So, what’s wrong with her?” James asked.
“She has severe dehydration and some malnutrition probably from not eating when she gets into her writing zone. And she’s pregnant.”
“No sh*t?” Savage said with a smile. I nodded and everyone smiled.
“The guys are going to lose it,” James said.
“Yeah, they’ll become completely unhinged with their possessiveness. I know I would,” Aaron said. I looked at him and I saw so much longing in his eyes. I felt tears prick mine and I looked down.
“Okay, well, it’s crowded in here. I’m guessing they’ll want to keep her for observation overnight?” Rage
asked.
Savvy and I nodded.
“We’ll be at the compound if you need us. We’ll come over tomorrow night then. You okay with that baby boy?” Savage asked James.
“Yeah. Nothing we can do for her now. See you girls tomorrow.”
We gave them all hugs.
When they left, I looked at Savvy.
“You should go. Your family needs you. I’ll stay with her.”
“Okay, if you’re sure,” Savvy said.
“Yeah.” She leaned down and hugged me. She whispered for me to listen to what Au on had to say and to remember her story about her friend.
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I hugged her back and whispered, thank you.
When she left, Aaron grabbed her chair and brought it over to sit next to me. He angled it so he was facing
- me.
“Baby, look at me, please.”
“I can’t. I just can’t right now, Aaron. I am so hurt by your actions and God knows whatever else.”
“Nothing. There is no whatever else. I haven’t done anything to betray you except maybe for being utterly stupid for not listening to your concerns, and I am so sorry for that. You were right. Me going out with the partners and the secretaries was a huge mistake. Not because I did anything but because I was so blind to
what was going on.”
He told me what he started to notice and then about him being drugged and what his bosses had said to him. Then he told me about getting the video, sending it to his bosses‘ wives and resigning.
I was flabbergasted, and then I was in his arms.
“I’m sorry, I am so sorry for doubting you,” I sobbed.
“No, baby. I am sorry for giving you a reason to doubt me, but Ava, you have to know, you are my everything. love you so d*mn much that I couldn’t imagine not having you in my life.”
I hiccupped and then kissed him. I was at an awkward angle, so I moved and straddled him, and we made out for a solid five minutes.
“As hot as I find watching you two make out, what the hell happened to me?” I heard Isha croak.
I gasped and got off of Aaron’s lap. We both stood up and turned to her. I sat in my chair, and he sat on her bed. I grabbed her hand.
“Isha, you’re awake finally. We thought you’d be out longer.”
“Well, I am probably going to pass out again. I can hardly keep my eyes open. What’s going on?”
“You were dehydrated and malnourished. When was the last time you ate?” I asked.
She stared at me and then closed her eyes.
“Not since yesterday. And I’m dehydrated because of all the d’mn
wrong with me,”
“We do. You’re four weeks pregnant,” I told her.
Crying I’ve done lately. I don’t know what’s
Her eyes went comically wide, and then she broke out into a huge grin. Her hands went to her belly.
“Wow. Oh my God.” And then she burst into tears. Aaron chuckled. I leaned over and kissed her forehead. I got her a cup of water and a straw. I helped her drink. “I can’t believe it.”
“Well, believe it. Savvy, James, Rage and Savage were here. Mac and Jack stayed with the kids and the dogs. We had a hell of a time trying to keep the dogs from attacking the paramedics, but Jack and Mac took control. Dean almost bit Mac’s nose off.
“Oh no! Is he okay?”
“Mac or Dean?” I teased. She scoffed and rolled her eyes.
“Dean, of course.” That made me laugh.
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“They’re both okay.”
“Thank you so much, Ava.” I took her hand again and squeezed it. Her eyes darted back and forth between Aaron and I. “So, I guess, since you guys were making out so hot and heavy you made–up?”
I blushed. “You and Savvy were right. He’s not cheating.” We both told her what had happened.
“I hope you sue the sh*t out of your ex–bosses,” she said.
“Oh, yes. I am going to file a civil suit against them and Cleo,” Aaron said.
“Good. Well, since it looks like I’ll be staying here overnight, could you guys go back to my place and watch the dogs, please?” Isha asked.
“I want to stay here with you,” I said.
“I’m just going to sleep. Trust me, I will be sleeping like the dead. But I really need someone to take care of the dogs. You can all pick me up tomorrow when I get discharged.”
I bit my lip. I really didn’t want to leave her, but she pleaded with me with her eyes.
“Okay, but we’ll be here tomorrow to get you in the morning. And then we’re going to use your billions and hire a world–class chef to feed us for the next two weeks.”
She chuckled. “Deal.”
I kissed her on the cheek and then Aaron kissed her too. We bade her farewell and walked hand in hand to
Aaron’s car.
“I’m glad we could work out our problems, baby. Again, I’m sorry.”
“I’m sorry too. Come on, let’s get to the house fast. We can put the dogs to bed and then order in some dinner. I am starving. We were going to order a pizza but then all this happened.
“Sounds like a plan,” he said.
We drove off not knowing the sh*t storm we would walk into the next morning.
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