Jealous
"Norman! Come on!" Jess snapped opening the door knocking him and Samantha from their moment, she shook her head at him as he walked back to Jess and closed the door behind them.
"Maybe not" Samantha muttered to herself as she entered her apartment and laid down on the sofa.
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The wriggles and kicks from her bump woke Samantha at an ungodly hour "urgh" she groaned as she sat up seeing it was 4am, and seeing as this was going to be all the sleep she was going to get she decided to get up.
Checking her phone she found a message from Norman
What do you think? We could be something Sam, let me know and i'll end it with Jess xox
Sighing, Samantha placed her phone back on the side and cleaned up.
The time seemed to drag seeing as she was up so early but as it hit 8am there was a knock on her door.
Opening it she found Norman on the other side "well? What do you think?" He asked ruffling his hair "you are up early" Samantha mentioned letting Norman inside "didnt think you would be" he replied as he sat on the back of her sofa "how are you feeling?" He asked as he lent out his hand for her to take so he could pull her closer. "Norman, what you said last night" Samantha began moving away from his hands "yea?" He asked "you dont want to be with me, and you dont want to be with Jess" she continued, looking at Norman who had a confused expression "if you didnt want to be with Jess you would just end it, but you want a back up, someone to keep you company until someone else comes along. I think you should just be on your own for a while. If you really wanted to be with me you would of ended it with her ages ago, but with the baby I cant risk us not working out. Its not fair on it, lets just stick to what we are doing" Samantha told him with a heavy heart.
Looking slightly embarrassed, Norman casually rubbed the thighs of his jeans and stood up "ok" he quipped. "Ill call you later or something, do some shopping for the baby" He suggested as he left, disheartened.
Turning her back on the door she walked to the kitchen area and made herself a coffee when Norman came steaming back in.
"What makes you think you are a back up?" He snapped his question. "Because of the way you say it" Samantha replied back without turning to look at him "if you hadnt said 'let me know and ill break up with Jess' I would of maybe believed you, but you will only end it with Jess if i say yes" she added. "Lets just stay friends there is too much at stake now" she said turning to face him as he nodded in acceptance of her reply.
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A few days passed, Norman didnt come to see her nor did he text, probably feeling a bit awkward after their conversation so Samantha decided to go shopping, as she left her apartment she could hear Jess and Norman having a heated row as she walked past his door, pulling a 'oops' face she headed out her building and to the mall.
Entering the baby store she browsed at all the sleepsuits in shades of pink and blue and wished she knew what she was having instead of having to purchase the neutral designs. Samantha picked out a soft teddy and some vests and sleepsuits and took them to the register.
Feeling a bit tired from her trip she was looking forward to getting home and taking a nap, she was not prepared for the state her apartment would be in on her return home. Water was everywhere, all over the floor, soaking through the carpets, the faucet in the kitchen was running and no matter how hard Samantha tried it would not turn off. "Fuck fuck fuck!" She yelled as she tried in vain to turn it off getting soaked in the process. "Here" Norman said nudging her out of the way turning it off, he must of heard all the commotion from his place.
Breathing out in relief as the water stopped flowing, Samantha assessed the damage "this floor is ruined" she sighed, taking the towel Norman handed her "you alright? What happened?" He asked as he tried to mop the sides with towels "i came home and this place was flooded" Samantha said fed up "you cant stay here, ill call a plumber, you stay at mine, come on lets get you some clean clothes" Norman suggested leading the way to Samantha's bedroom.
"Heard you and Jess bickering earlier" Samantha mentioned breaking the silence as Norman packed some stuff for her as she took off her dampened top revealing her bare bump "yea, could say that, Jess is a very demanding girl" Norman sighed before noticing her bump "you are really popping out not arnt ya?" He asked as she blushed putting a dry top on "yea, i cant say i like it, i used to be nice and slim and now im becoming a whale" Samantha joked but she really meant her words. "Are you sure its a good idea me staying at yours? With tensions between you two not being great?" Samantha asked of Norman, "she will have to accept it, Sam you cant stay here can you" he insisted but Samantha wasnt convinced.
"Im seven months next week, surely she will have to know soon if you want to still be with her?"
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Settling into Norman's, Samantha made herself comfortable on his sofa and began showing him the stuff she bought from the baby store. "This is when i wish i knew what we were having, they had so many cute dresses!" Samantha moaned playfully "you think its a girl?" Norman asked "id love a girl!" She squealed "but id love a boy" she added stroking her bump.
The sound of Jess coming in the door took them from their moment "oh..whats she doing here?" Jess asked with a tone as she tossed her keys on the side "Sam's staying here a few days, her apartment is flooded" Norman explained quickly getting up from the sofa and rushing to Jess's side "oh, great" she sarcastically replied. Feeling awkward Samantha got up from the sofa "i should probably go unpack my clothes" she suggested pointing to the spare bedroom and quickly closing the door behind her.
Standing by the door she listened to Jess berate Norman.
"Why cant she stay elsewhere like with the father or something?!" Jess tried to yell whisper "Jess, she doesnt have anyone, she is good friend thats why she is staying" Norman tried to explain as Samantha rolled her eyes when he mentioned she had no one "thanks" Samantha sarcastically whispered to herself. "Well tonight she can stay but she has to go tomorrow, there is a thing called welfare you know" Jess snapped back "this is my apartment Jess, and i say she stays. End of" Norman protested, Samantha could hear Jess huff at Norman's argument.
Leaving it a good hour before leaving her room when she felt it would be safer to avoid the tensions with the couple Samantha took a takeout menu from the fridge and dialled the number ready to order when Jess stopped her "Sam, I dont want to be rude, and god knows Norman never can be but why dont you put up in a hotel? We havent exactly got a lot of room here and you will be able to come and go as you please in a hotel" Jess suggested faking a smile, Samantha's patience with Jess's attitude was wearing thin "or maybe you could speak with the father? I mean he should be supporting you right now, or maybe welfare?" Jess added, Samantha had had enough of her being so jealous of her being around Norman and she couldnt hold it in anymore
"I have spoken to the father, and be has put me up" Samantha retorted shooting her a smug smile "didnt Norman tell you?"