Six
She stared at the text message not knowing what to say. She got that this company meant everything to him and that he needed to fix this situation. But was this company going to be his number one priority? Every time there would be a problem would he drop everything and leave Selena and the babies?
"Okay, I'll see you in a week. Love you too."
She sighed and curled up against the throw pillow. A few tears trailed down her rosy cheeks. Denise watched from above the staircase. She slowly made her way down each step. "Selena.. you okay?" She asked. Denise sat at the edged of the couch. "Nick won't be here for another week." She said then busted out into more tears. This melted Denise's heart. She embraced her into her caring arms and rubbed her back. She didn't know what to say because she had never been in this situation before. Whatever Nick planned, she hoped it would be good.
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"So what do you wanna do?" Frankie asked as he dropped her back on the floor. "Let's play GTA." Sam said. She plopped down on the beanbag and leaned back. Frankie grabbed his controller and pulled up a chair next to her. He pressed the button, turning on the gaming system. "Can I go first? There's this mission I really wanna do." She asked. "Yeah, here." He said handing her the controller. She took it and activated that Michael character.
Frankie watched as she played. He couldn't help but think about the advice Selena gave him. He decided that he was going to try. "Sam." He called her name. "Yeah?" She asked. He took a big gulp. Here goes. "Remember when you caught me.. you know.... jacking off?" He said. She sighed and paused the game. "I thought we both agreed not to mention that incident ever again." She said. "I know but hear me out." He said touching her hand. She nodded and said, "Okay."
"So I told you that I had these crazy hormonal feeling about you, but I never got to tell you my other feelings." He said. "Other feelings?" She asked as her heart fluttered. "I like you." He said. "I like that you're the type of girl to play video games with instead of gossiping about other girls in school. I like that whenever you smile there's this cute dimple on your cheek. I like that you're humble and not snotty like the rest of your family. I like the way your hair smells whenever you use that strawberry shampoo. I just... I really like you beyond those sexual feelings." He poured his heart out.
She stared at him with nothing to say back. This all took her by surprise. She looked down at his hand over hers. "Sam?" He asked waiting for her to respond. This made him a bit nervous. "I'm sorry.. I just didn't expect that?" She chuckled quietly. "Do you maybe want to give us a try?" He asked. She smiled and said, "I'd love that." Sam said. And with that said, she gave Frankie a quick peck and went right back to playing the game. He could get used to this.
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A Week Later.
Texas.
3:24 AM
"Selena you're still up?" Denise asked as she walked into the kitchen. Selena pumped as she dealt with the crying babies. She nodded and she rocked her baby girl from up and down and from side to side. Denise could not stand to see the sight of his any longer. She lifted up her grandson and started to rock him. "Mom-" Selena started to say but was cut off by Denise. "I know you said you don't need any help, but you clearly do. Nick is supposed to be here, you can't do this alone you need all the help you can get." She said.
Ding Dong
"And there's the help." Denise said. "What?" Selena said confused. Denise winked at her then went to open the door. In came Demi along with Dani and Irene, Logan's wife. "Hey ladies." Denise said as she closed the door after them. "Hey mom." They said in unison. "Where's Selena?" Demi asked. "In the kitchen." She said. All four ladies made their way into the kitchen.
"Demi, Dani, Irene, what are you doing here? It's 3 o'clock in the morning." Selena said. "We came to help." Dani answered. "Yes, so I'll take her." Demi said. And just like that, Nicole was transferred into Demi's arms. "Hey cutie pie. I miss when Katie was this age." Demi said while cooing at her. "You guys don't have to do this." Selena said. "Too bad, we're going to. We already took days off to help you." Demi said. "And I don't mind really, I miss having a baby. Plus you look like you could use some sleep." Irene smiled. "Yeah, you need some sleep. Look at you, when was the last time you slept?" Dani asked. Selena shrugged. She unplugged the machine and pulled the cups off, putting her shirt on after.
"Selena go to bed for the rest of the night and sleep as long as you want, we're going to take care of the twins." Denise said. She looked at all the reassuring faces around her. She was so glad to have them in her lives. "Thank you guys." She said as a tear slipped down her cheek. "Awe sweetie." Dani said then hugged her. "Everything will be alright, I promise. Now go on to bed." Denise said. And for the first time, Selena had a well-deserved sleep.
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Morning.
New York.
Nick covered Olivia's legs with a blanket as she sat up in the hospital bed. It had been approximately a week now and she's been feeling better at the most. The surgery went well and there was now one healthy baby growing inside of her big bump. "Are you okay now?" He asked. She chuckled at his willingness to please her. "I'm fine." She said. "Good. I'm gonna go at sort out the hospital bills." He said grabbing his wallet. "Okay, hurry back." She said as he was already half way out of the door.
Buzz Buzz
This turned Olivia's attention. All the way across the room on the couch sat a vibrating cell phone. It was a call for Nick. Being the noisy woman that she was, she creeped out of bed to fetch Nick's phone. It was none other than Selena. A picture of them in the day the twins were born in the hospital brightly displayed on the screen. She glared at the picture and debated whether to pick up or decline. Being as petty as she was, she answered the call.
"Hello." She said. "Hi, is Nick around?" She asked with a shaky voice. "No, he does not have time for a booty call." She said in a very bitchy tone. "Olivia?" She asked a bit taken back. "That's me." She said. "What are you doing with Nick's phone?" She said with panic. "Oh haven't you heard?" She said with a smirk. "Heard what?" Selena asked. "I'm pregnant with his baby." She said then instantly pressed the red button, hanging up the phone.