Audrey's POV
Braxton was quiet today, I didn't know why but I didn't want to question his attitude. It only makes it worse.
"Braxton," I said and shaking his arm. "It's kicking."
"That's great," he said and I looked at him.
"What's your problem?" I snapped.
"Aubrey," he said.
"No Braxton, what's wrong? Why are you acting like this?" I asked.
"I'm not acting like anything," he snapped and I sat back.
"I hope the ultrasound puts you in better mood," I said, it was quiet as I sniffled and wiped my eyes.
"Aubrey, are you seriously crying?" He snapped and I jumped. "Stop the fucking crying." I looked down and stopped crying, I rubbed my belly and we soon arrived at the ultrasound. Braxton walked over and opened my door, I was still looking down. "Aubrey, come on, I don't have time for your drama shit." I looked up in his green and back down, I pulled off my engagement ring and I got out, I threw it on the seat. "Aubrey no, what're you doing?"
"You're not gonna talk to me like this," I said. "I'm not a dog, you're talking to me like the other Braxton." He was searching for the ring.
"Aubrey, I can't find it," he said.
"It's just a ring," I snapped and he stopped, he looked at me.
"That was my mothers ring Aubrey," he snapped and I whitened. "It's not just a fucking ring."
"Brax, I'm sorry, I didn't-"
"You didn't know?" He snapped, he slammed the door and I flinched. He walked into the doctors office and I followed behind.
The doctor soon called for us and I was laying on the table and Braxton next to me.
"Braxton," I said softly.
"Aubrey just shut up," he said and I was about to say something but the door opened.
"Hello Aubrey and fiancé of Aubrey," he said and he done the process and was rubbing the stick around my belly. Braxton leaned over looking at the black and white.
"That's a boy," he said, not again.
"No, that is a girl," he said.
"No it's a boy, his little pecker hasn't developed yet," Braxton said.
"Aubrey it's a girl," the doctor said and I smiled as he wiped the jelly off.
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"Yeah it's a girl but Braxton still thinks it's a boy," I said to Naomi over the phone and she laughed. "I'll talk to you later, bye." I hung up as Braxton came down. "Naomi knows that it's a girl." He sat a bag on the counter.
"Good, now you can leave," he said and I looked at him.
"Braxton," I said. "It was just a fight, I'll find the ring."
"No, I've tried and tried with you," he snapped. "So get out."
"No," I said. "I love you, I thought you loved me."
"I do love you Aubrey, more than any fucking thing," he said. "But I just can't." He walked away.
"Braxton, I don't wanna leave," I said.
"Either you can go or I'll pick you up and put you out," he said.
"Braxton, I'm not leaving," I said and he walked to me, I kicked him. "No, don't touch me." He grabbed my foot but I kept kicking. He grabbed my jaw and jerked me to him.
"Stop fucking kicking me," he hissed and tears were in my eyes. "I don't wanna hurt you."
"You're hurting me right now," I said.
"Fine, I'll call Jace to get you," he said and walked away.
"What about everything you said to me?" I yelled and I got down. "About never being able to leave?! You said you loved me! Was it all just a fucking lie?!"
"Just get out!" He yelled. "I don't want you Aubrey! You're nothing to me!" I straightened up and I just walked out, I broke when I got to the stairs.
Grayson's POV
When Sadie read, it was her own world and I loved being here while she read. The way her face changed when someone exciting happen or when she got mad that something didn't happen. Then she'd keep smacking my arm saying 'Grayson, oh my gosh'.
"What? Are you serious?" She snapped.
"What happened?" I asked.
"This boy is an asshole," she said and I smiled, she started reading again and I moved over. I kissed her shoulder and then moved to her neck. "Grayson I'm reading."
"Well read," I said and I ran my fingertips over her lower back. I placed a kiss there and she shivered, I grabbed her butt and she giggled.
"You're gonna get in trouble," she said.
"My dad isn't-" she sat up and I smirked. "Oh you." She crawled over and sat on my lap, she kissed me and I held her closer. She pulled back and went to my neck, she placed kisses that teased me as she gripped my shirt. I leaned my head to the side and bit my lip, I smiled when her eyelashes tickled me.
"You like that don't you?" She asked and I nodded, her arms wrapped around my neck as she hugged me. I hugged her back.
"What's with the hug?" I asked.
"You never pushed me to do anything I wasn't comfortable with," she said. "Thank you." I rubbed her back and kissed her cheek.
Cason's POV
"Cason, you're gonna smear it," Sam said as I painted her nails.
"Sorry, Casey's fingers are longer," I said and she blew her other fingers. "Cute?"
"They're perfect," she said.
"But they look terrible," I said.
"But you did them so they're perfect," she said and I kissed her cheek. "Your turn."
"Not happening," I said. "I've had my nails painted before, it isn't cute on me."
"Pranked?" She asked.
"Yeah, by Sadie and Parker," I said smiling at the memory. "Siblings have their perks."
"Yeah, big brothers are a big help," she said and looked down.
"Sam, I didn't mean to make you upset," I said and she looked at me.
"You didn't," she said and smiled, she pecked my lips. "When you're here, nothing can make me sad." I smiled and just stared into her blue eyes.
"How'd I get so lucky?" I asked.
"I wouldn't say you're lucky to get me," she said.
"As beautiful as you are, I would say I am," I said and she blushed.
Justice's POV
I was sleeping peacefully when someone shook me. I groaned and turned over.
"Justice," I heard a familiar voice, I looked to see Angel. "I'm scared." I sat up and went on alert, I forgot I was mad at her.
"What's wrong? Did something happen?" I asked.
"No, I-I had a bad dream," she said and I could tell she was embarrassed. I moved the covers and she climbed in beside me, she moved close to me and I held her close. I didn't fall back asleep until she was asleep.
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When I woke up, something was behind me and I looked to see Angel. I remembered her having a bad dream, I rubbed her arm and she moaned.
"Come on, get up," I said and she turned to me.
"Why can't we just sleep today?" She asked and opened her eyes. "Just have a lazy day?"
"Because people have jobs," I said and she looked down.
"You're still mad at me, aren't you?" She asked.
"How can I not be mad, Angel?" I snapped. "You had a chance to have a father and you didn't take it."
"I'm sorry," she said quickly, she reminded me of Casey. So delicate but hid it quite well.
"Angel come here," I said and she stood up on her knees. I hugged her and she tensed from the comfort but hugged me back.
"Why are you hugging me?" she asked and I rubbed her back.
"Everyone needs a hug every once in a while," I said, especially me. Angel pulled back and kissed my cheek.
"I can make us food," she said. "I took foods in high school." She smiled proudly and it made me smile.
"Sure pumpkin," I said and she raised an eyebrow. "I'm getting use to the dad thing." She chuckled and walked out, I sat on my bed and exhaled. Whether I wanted a kid or not, I got one.
After I took a shower and got dressed for work, I headed downstairs and the smell of food hit me. I walked around and two plates were on the table, pancakes, bacon, and sausage.
"I even gave you a strawberry," she said. "I love strawberries."
"So do I," I said and she sat down and we ate in a comfortable silence. I would look at her every so often and she'd be on her phone. "Hey, no phones at the table." She looked at me and I chuckled. "I wanted to try it out." She smiled and I sighed, this was what happiness felt like.
Naomi's POV
"Jake, Jake stop," I said as he threw me in the bed. "Jake leave me alone." He grabbed my thighs pulling me to him and he climbed on top of me. He kissed me and his lips were just as soft as they were in high school. I made him brush his teeth with baking soda for thirty minutes to get "Halley" germs away.
He grabbed my thigh pulling it up and I cupped the back of his neck.
"God I love you," I said against his lips, he pinched my butt and I squealed. "I'm trying to be cute."
"But I wanna play," he said and smirked, I touched his face and into his blue eyes.
"We've came a long way, Mr. Monroe," I said.
"Yes Mrs. Monroe we have," he said and grabbed my hand kissing it. "Through the tears and those stupid ass fights, we made it." Tears blurred my visions and I looked away. "Did I say something?"
"I lied to you Jake," I said. "I was gonna tell you after you got back but then everything and I just couldn't."
"Babydoll, whats wrong?" He asked sitting up, I sat up too.
"You remember when I told you about my depression?" I asked.
"Yeah," he said and brushed a hair back. "Why? Did you relapse?" He grabbed my wrists checking but they were bare. "Take your pants off."
"No Jake, the day we got married, I promised I'd never go back there," I said. "Remember you helping me? Talking me through it and keeping my mind off it?"
"Then what is it?" He asked.
"I've been taking anti-depressants again," I said and he looked at silently.
"How long?" He asked.
"A month," I answered and his hand dropped. "Please don't be mad."
"Did you not trust me to help you?" He asked, I cupped his face in my hands.
"I'll always trust you Cameron," I said and put my forehead to his. "I didn't want anything to change." He kissed my head and tried to hug me. "No, if you hug me, I'm gonna cry."
"I know," he said and pulled me into his lap, I cried into his shoulder. "Sh Queen." The door opened and Sadie walked in first, she ran up and jumped on the bed. She hugged Jake and he held her close.
"Can I join?" I heard Parker and I smiled at him.
"Come here baby," I said and got off Jake, she jumped on the bed and hugged me.
"Can the outcasts join too?" I looked at Cason and Casey.
"Get in here," Jake said and they climbed up. Casey went to Jake and Cason came to me.
"We're nowhere near perfect," Sadie said.
"What's the fun in a perfect family?" Jake asked her.
"You don't have to worry about getting hurt," she said and he kissed her head.
"We're Monroe's," Cason said. "We're strong and we stuck together."
"Family isn't always by blood baby," I said. "Take Justice for example, he's family but not by blood, but by love."
"And Dre," Casey said.
"I've messed up with you guys many times but I'm not gonna give up on you," I said and Parker kissed my cheek.
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I looked at they bed and all four kids were sleeping, Parker was holding Sadie protectively and Cason had his hand on Casey's belly. I looked at Jake and pecked his lips.
"Everything I want is right here," I whispered and laid down, it didn't long for me to fall asleep too.
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Hey guys! I'm sick so I'm here.
Let's recap.
Braubrey broke up. I'm crying, why would you do this to us Braxton?! Why?!
The Gradie moment! Adorable as always.
Then Cam moment, he painted her nails and of course they perfect.
Then Justice and Angel moment, she had a bad dream and daddy Justice came to the rescue.
Then Jake and Naomi's heart to heart, family goals! She's depressed again.
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