Adrian's POV
I don't want to ever be on Ever's bad side. When she screamed into the phone, yelling at her ex, it made both Jade and I jump in our seats. I think she might be scarier than my sister and she took a sledgehammer to her ex's car.
Women are scary…
However, I did laugh a bit when she called him a small-dicked man-whore.
Creative…
When she hung up, I noticed her anger in the way she gripped her phone like it was his throat. But what set me off was seeing the tears that gathered in her beautiful gray eyes. like rain on a stormy day.
Beautiful, yet sad…
Gently taking her hand in mine, I gave it a light squeeze, ignoring the knowing looks Jade was giving me from the backseat. I just wanted her to know that she wasn't alone and that there are people who support her.
I may have just met her less than 24 hours ago, but I feel the need to be there for her. Both Jade and I know a little about being alone. It sucks. I wouldn't wish that upon even my worst enemy.
"Adrian, I'm fine… Please watch the road… "
She's fine?... How can she say she's fine when she's crying like this?...
"If you were fine, you wouldn't be crying right now… What did that piece of shit say to you!? "
I was angry that somebody could make such a beautiful person cry. I didn't want to take my anger out on her so I clenched my jaw and took a deep breath, but when she started playing with the rings on my fingers my heart melted. All anger forgotten. Almost.
"Honestly it's not even worth repeating… " Hearing the crack in her voice broke something in me. I don't know why, but I don't like this feeling.
Not wanting to upset her any further I only nodded my head. Hopefully, she'll tell her friend… Brenda?, I think her name was? No. Maybe it was Brianna? Yeah, that sounds right… Maybe she'll tell her? I hope she does anyway.
I was honestly thankful for Jade's innate talent for disturbing the awkward silence. Usually, I hate it when people touch my radio, but I made an exception because she was right. The silence was unbearable.
...…
Well, this is unexpected…
I wasn't expecting her to ask me to go with her for the ultrasound… At all…
Jade and I continued watching as Ever rambled on and on contradictory herself with wanting me to go, then not wanting me to go. It's honestly adorable.
"you're so cute, you know that? " I laughed, blurting out the first thing that came to mind, and Instantly regretted it.
Shit, I just had to go an' open my big fat mouth, didn't I?...
I was going to take it back, but when I saw how flustered she had gotten and changed my mind. I like that I was able to make her blush.
Getting out of the car with Jade right on my tail, I noticed Ever hadn't gotten out. So being the gentleman I am, I opened the door, amused by her confused face, and laughed watching Jade skip toward the front of the hospital.
I hope she remembers that we're here for Ever and not for Ever's best friend…
...…
Evers POV
Come on Bri… where are you?...
Sitting in the waiting room of the hospital, I was beginning to get impatient and anxious when I hadn't heard anything from my best friend after I told her we arrived.
Adrian was talking to the receptionist for me, and Jade had gone to the bathroom to freshen up because she wanted to make a 'good first impression' for Bri. It's cute.
"I'M HERE! I'M HERE… Phew… man… I think I need… to start… working out… More often…"
Bri yelled, bursting through the door like I was in labor, turning a few heads– including the receptionist that was no-doubt making passes at Adrian.
Why do I feel like the receptionist has fewer buttons than when we arrived?...
"Bri are you alright? Oh my gosh, did you run here? Do you need some wat— OOF! "
Before I could probe any further, Bri had crushed me in one of her mama bear hugs, successfully cutting off my airways… Again.
"I'm not the one who was abandoned in the middle of nowhere only to be picked up by strangers! Are you okay? He didn't hurt you, did he? Enzo I mean… " she asked both panicked, worried and angry as she checked over the visible parts of my body.
Drowning when she notices the redness and dark bags that decorate my eyes. "I swear I'm going to kill him! " she growled out, pulling me in for another bone-crushing hug which I gladly returned.
"don't worry, other than the emotional hurt I feel, no he didn't hurt me… "
I lied, pulling away to play with the hem of my shirt, pretending to fix it. I lied, not for Enzo's sake, but for my own. I'd rather not go to prison for being an accomplice to murder, thank you.
"Liar. " well shit…
"you always play with the hem of your shirt, or bite your cheek when you lie… And right now you're doing both, so spill, "
"I–" Before I could say another word, she had walked out of the bathroom and wrapped her arm around my shoulder. Not noticing Bri at first.
Thank you jade! You're an angel! I owe you!
"Alright, I'm back– well hello there beautiful! You must be Brianna! Ever told us all about you, I'm Jade. It's nice to meet you! " Jade introduced herself, a deep shade of red covering her face.
I have never seen Bri so flustered in my life. She literally choked on her saliva when Jade introduced herself.
"smooth… " I whispered, receiving a light jab in the side.
"Shut up! You didn't tell me the girl who helped you was this hot!" she muttered, blushing even more. The topic of Enzo, long forgotten. For now.
"oh Bri, you're adorable when you get embarrassed! " I teased, hiding behind Jade when she tried smacking me upside the head.
"Ever? Is everything okay? Whose this? " Adrian asked, walking away from the who- I mean- respectable receptionist, crossing his arms over his chest. Probably trying to seem intimidating, but it only highlighted his sex appeal.
Wait what… ?
What the hell was I just thinking?!...
"uhh… Adrian, this is Bri. Bri, this is Adrian- Jade's older brother who also helped me last night… "
"Damn girl, I see you! " Bri whispered to me as she reached towards Adrian for a handshake. While I just looked at her like she just asked me the dumbest, yet hardest question ever.
The hell? What is she talking about?...
"It's nice to meet you, Adrian! Thank you for helping my best friend last night. Especially after her buttwipe of an ex-boyfriend ditched her…"
An amused smirk made its way onto Adrian's lips as he shook Bri's hand.
"It's no problem, really. But you should really be thanking my sister since she's the one who suggested that she stays with us. " he said looking over at me with a sly smirk and a subtle wink that had my heart doing jumping jacks.
Despite the blush that crept up my cheeks I gave him a sly smirk of my own, mentally high-fiving this man. I'm glad that I'm not the only one rooting for these two.
"Is that right?... Then I guess I should show my appreciation huh? " Bri said with a flirtatious smile directed at Jade, who was currently redder than Bri's lipstick she was currently wearing as well as a deer caught in headlights.
"how about this weekend? After all, I did already agree to go on a date with you ~" she continued to flirt and I migrated over to Adrian, wanting to give those two some time to get acquainted with each other.
"Here, the lady said that you need to fill this out before you can see the doctor, " handing me a clipboard, Adrian sat down patting the space next to him.
"I'll help you fill it out… "
"So you know my social security number? " I smirked, sitting next to him. The smell of his cologne filled my nostrils as I unconsciously moved closer so now our arms were touching.
He chuckled and I could feel his hot breath on my cheek. We were that close. "okay, I'll watch you fill it out, then"
Turning my head slightly so I could get a good look at his face was a bad idea. I think he had the same idea I did because when I turned– he turned.
Now our noses are touching and my eyes automatically traveled up to his eyes that were looking down at my lips. And I almost wondered what his lips would feel like on mine.
Clearing my throat, I turned my head away, deciding to focus on the important paperwork in front of me. Dismissing the fact that my heart was beating so hard I wouldn't be surprised if he heard it.
...…
It's been about twenty minutes since I filled out the paperwork and I've gone to the bathroom twice. This morning sickness bullshit fucking sucks. It feels like I just got off of a super fast spinny ride at the amusement park on an empty stomach.
"Ever Monroe?" a gentle voice called out by the receptionist's desk, taking my attention away from the trimesters of pregnancy pamphlet in my hands.
Here we go… it's time…
Giving both Adrian and Bri's arms a squeeze, I stood up and slowly made my way over. The doctor who had called for me looked to be in her early 40s and not much taller than me. A pair of glasses were perched on the bridge of her nose and a smile that matches her voice decorated her face as she directed us towards the room.
"Hello, my name is Dr. Ellis, how are we doing today? " she asks, making small talk as we walk into a small room that smells like cleaning supplies. Hospital smells am I right?
"Good, very nervous- but good… how are you? I like your scrubs, they're very cute! " The shirt scrub that she is wearing is olive green in color and has small pink Sakura flowers all over. And her pants are just a solid olive green.
"I'm doing well, and thank you! It was a gift from my husband! He knows how much I adore cherry blossom flowers. It reminds me of my time in Japan when I was a medical student. " she explained, a reminiscent smile etched onto her face.
With Adrian's help, I climbed onto the examination table, all of us giggling a bit when I almost fell over. "I gotcha precious, " he whispered low enough so only I could hear. But by the looks Dr. Ellis was giving us, he heard.
Well if I wasn't blushing, before I am now…
"You two remind me of my husband and I when we were your age… How long have you two been married?"
I choked. He choked. We both choked. Jade and Bri however? They were both rolling on the floor dying of laughter.
"uhh… we're not– he's not my–" I continued to stutter, flabbergasted.
"we're just friends… " Adrian deadpanned, wiping all emotion from his face.
"I'm so sorry! I just thought– nevermind… let's just get started shall we?" I felt bad because I knew she felt embarrassed so I gave her the same gentle smile she gave me.
After a series of questions and some blood work, Dr. Ellis had me lying on my back with my shirt away from my stomach, and my jeans pulled down a bit. The jelly she put on my stomach for the ultrasound was cold and left goosebumps on my skin.
"Are you ready to meet your baby? " nodding my head I grabbed Bri's and Adrian's hands, feeling grateful to have someone here with me.
After a few seconds, the sound of a heartbeat filled the room and my eyes filled with tears. All I feel right now is pure joy. Bliss even.
Until the sound of a second heartbeat made its way to my ears, turning the joy and bliss I felt turn into absolute terror.
Please tell me it's only my heartbeat I'm hearing and not –
"i'm sorry I guess I should've said babies, " she corrected and I felt my brain start to shut down.
"Babies? Plural? As in more than one? " Bri asked, feeling just as dumbfounded as I was.
How am I supposed to take care of two kids by myself?...
One I was prepared for– but two?...
What am I gonna do?...
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