The next day, I felt refreshed - revived in the most passionate way. The soup seemed to help, and I felt like I could be up on my feet any day now. Sitting up in bed I stretched as far as I could, but like two days ago a headache formed pounding on my scar as if it had wanted in. Today me and Sui would talk. Louise would come over but she was busy with the twins after classes. We still face timed and all that, so it wasn't much of a big deal to ponder. A knock came from the door before it opened slightly.
"I brought you a grilled cheese...extra cheesy and some tomato soup." My mother chimed, with father behind her.
"Thanks. Dad? What are you doing here?"
"Well I'm on maternity leave to. Starting today actually. Your not feeling yourself so I thought, why not take it early. Besides your mom's getting ready to pop." He smiled, rubbing her stomach as they inched closer.
I could also tell she was about to pop, her stomach was round and huge. She was waddling more than what she had been just the last two days for sure. I watched and laughed faintly, my headache swallowing itself to silence. Taking the tray of food, I tear apart the sandwich dipping it in the tomato soup. Before taking a bite, I spoke. "I hope I have a relationship like you guys do."
They glanced at each other in accomplishment before pecking their lips together. "Alright hun' we'll come back to check on you soon. Just stay resting and I'm sure you'll be fine. By this rate though I'm sure a little walking won't hurt tomorrow." My father smiled more, helping my wobbling mother out the room.
Laying back, I take in a deep breath patting my stomach, wondering when I'd get pregnant and how it felt. The way mom always talked it was an amazing but awful experience at the same time. But she always seemed fined in the course of things. Grabbing my phone I scroll the screen down, and begin to watch Grays Anatomy. So far I was at season twelve episode nine. It was so far the best show I'd watched, and I'm not even exaggerating. I could re-watch it all over again without getting bored of it. Taking more dips and bites of food, I guzzled down some apple juice that Sui got me from last night.
I'm still wondering to about what time he left, I probably fell asleep and he left then but for sure I'm just as confused as a old person. Setting my tray aside, I look up and see Sui at the door with Chinese take out and a small frown on his face. "You already ate." He pouted.
"Oh Sushi, it's ok. I'll save mine for later. But hey... isn't class today?"
"Cancelled. And call me that again I'll dump your take out in the toilet." He threatened.
"Do it I dare you.." I glared at him playfully, but when he hadn't said anything I asked, "why was class continued?"
He shrugged, "I don't know. The professor never made it home I guess is what their saying. Got to take the day off two to find a replacement." He smiled before taking his seat, father rushed in.
"I got to take your mom to the hospital, her water broke but call us ok? Keep us upda-"
"Ok GO! Keep ME updated." I batted my father out of my room with my hands, glancing over to Sui I smiled. "Their coming today."
"Their?"
"They don't know the gender yet. They wanted to wait till birth." I smiled, now hungry for some take out, my stomach grumbled.
I heard the car start, and I heard the screech of the tires causing a small fit of laughter to come from my lips. I hoped she'd be fine, she had to be. Even then at least I'd have a new sibling to snuggle up to when their older. Cousins though we're different. Wasn't really related to me in any way other than my parents marriage.
It was sad that I hadn't even discovered for myself what that love would feel like. Wouldn't even get to see or feel how they felt on a day to day basis. A knock inturupted my thoughts and my head went out my door. "I think someone's at the door Sui."
Groaning, he stood and headed out. It took him a long while till he came back, but when he did the stranger from school was here. In my room. I glanced over at at Sui with a confused look and he just shrugged taking his seat, remaining with his food. Sui sure did love his food. All in which he slurper, and was highly inappropriate every time this dashing stranger would try and talk.
"Sui. If you can't be appropriate please leave." I spoke, before glancing at the other male.
"Anyways..." The male started, "I'm Xavier. And I've heard a lot about you the first day. And I'm sorry for what happened that day to."
Sui and I exchanged looks, maybe more me cause it sure looked like I was the more confused one. "Why would you be sorry?" I stifle a laugh.
"Because I may have caused it."
"Excuse me?"
Sui cleared his throat, giving Xavier a warning look. It wasn't in his nature to apologize, nor was it in his nature to come over to a strangers house. Standing up he gripped the upper arm of Xavier and walked him out, shutting my door from behind them. Definitely confused, I knew I had to stay in bed.
Taking the takeout and some chopsticks - an incredible skill I had learned while being with Sui. I grabbed my phone and began to watch out Grays Anatomy. While I was eating and trying to watch my show, their bickering got a little louder. But I didn't mind. As long as as I could hear what they were saying - or try to.
From the whole thing I got from that was, "pack". What about a pack? Did a pack of wolves migrate here in our forests and enclosures? If so, I definitely had to go see them for myself. But even then, why didn't they like each other and why all of a sudden, this Xavier guy comes to my house?
Sui opened the door and in he came, where was Xavier? "Where did he go?"
"Out the door. He told me what happened. Headaches right? Before you guys come in contact?" He snapped.
"Yes..you never qui-."
"Stay away from his ass Graye. Save yourself." Snarling he stepped by my bed, angrily grabbing his things, he spoke things in Japanese that I have not quite learned yet. I watched as he left, slamming my bedroom door shut before the next one slammed just as quickly.
I stare at the door for a breif moment to which Sui was never like that but then all of a sudden it hit like a train. I broke down, feeling as if I had no other option. He had never treated me so desirability wrong - and now? I was curious to what had him pissed off so much he took it out on me. I hadn't felt like fighting or else I would have.
Most importantly, why did I have to stay away from Xavier? What was so wrong about him that is dangerous? I understand everyone has bad days, everyone's had a bad past and maybe present - but it doesn't determine someone. Sui was hardly ever judgemental and crazed like that unless someone got under his skin to. And I was dying to find the story out.
Soon enough my message notification went off;
DAD: 'Moms about there. 1 cm to go hun'.'
USER: ' Can't wait to know the gender 🙈'
DAD: 'Neither can we, got to go. Got to focus on your mom ok? Be safe!'
Grinning wildly, I know he was mad at me but I messaged him anyways.
USER: 'Babys almost here. Yay!'
Turning my show back in, I continue eating some of the takeout before closing it up, putting it up on my nightstand. Some days like this I just wished I could drown myself to sleep, ya know? Some days like these I just need to stick my head in the freezer just to cool off.
But soon enough, I know it wouldn't just be mom and dad with sleepless nights. It was going to be me as well. Mainly cause of the dreams, and the storms - a whole list that naturally keeps me awake there's no possible chance a baby could do the same. And to even take note. The nursery wasn't even finished yet. The crib needed set up; the walls needed finished painting, the carpet, and the toys and room set up. Along with their room for baby supplies as they already agreed the baby is sleeping bed side in a bassinet.
Even if they had decided to sleep with the little one, it wouldn't matter much besides the fact dad likes rolling around. A LOT. I knew that the baby would be safe though so there wasn't much too talk about.
UNKNOWN NUMBER: ' meet me at the park by the mall tomorrow. '
USER: ' and who is this?'
UNKNOWN NUMBER: ' you'll see. Till tomorrow.'
My brows knitted together in confusion, but before I pondered too much further I sigh and lay back. Closing my eyes, I drift off into a sound proofs nap. Or sleep should I say?