Sahri High

Forty One (Unedited)

I woke up because my phone rang on the side table one after another, I looked at Leigh's place, but she was gone, where is that man going, at five in the morning? Hays.

I tilted and rang my phone, it was Jc again, ugh! This human being! Nakakainis naman!

"What?" My temperamental answer to him, I can't really control my mood these past few days, my speed can be triggered.

“What a cursed year you are! We are going to your house! I have some fruits for my child! ” I laughed suddenly because don. “Where are you now, have you been watered? Which house are we going to? ” this baklita is really crazy.

"Gaga, here at Leigh's condo, tell me when you're there, I'll come out." I can't tell her why she can't come in right away, two weeks after I told Leigh about my pregnancy, I thought she wouldn't accept and she would just disappear like a bubble, but his response is way too opposite from what I was expecting.

He called his mom and his grandparents, even his friends, he went round and round the room that you thought someone was giving birth in front of him, and take note he is crying, this dead ass man is crying, when he knew about my pregnancy.

I insist that we just go back to his condo, it's also not good for me if I'm always on the flight, he agreed, but security is tight, although there are no guards outside, but they are everywhere, and I understand him, it's really just safety what he is thinking and I don't want to participate in what he is thinking.

"Good morning, babies." I immediately focused my gaze on the door of the room, he came in holding a paperbag, "I got something for both of you." I immediately felt the excitement of what he said, my lips curled up when my nose filled with a familiar cuisine, which he brought every morning, chicken pickles. "Are you sure, your tyan doesn't hurt here, love?" I just shook my head and happily took it.

“Where do you buy it? Like me. ” Because every morning he buys it, it's super delicious! Especially if there's strawberry jam, I've had two at a time, I feel like I'll get fat sooner.

“Just next to the coffee shop you're staying at, I just discovered it, are you scared that you won't be able to enter your own condo, aren't you looking for a pa-aray! Alas! Yes! sorry!" I hit him, it hurts.

"Well thank you," he smiled and nodded, so I reached for his cheek and kissed him, "Sorry for the hassle of this freaking cravings." It's really embarrassing.

One time, I was restless and I really wanted to eat, we were still at one of his houses, and it's one in the morning, I woke him up because I was really hungry, I was still scared, because he might get angry because I woke up at the wrong time na sya, but he just nod and kissed my forehead before grabbing his car keys, ko gusto sumama pero pag labas ko ng kwarto may dalawang lalaki na nandon, it was Kris and Leigh's other friend, if I'm not mistaken, his name is Alex.

"You're most welcome, eat now, it might get cold." He said, I nod and started to eat. He got up and left the room, when he returned he had a strawberry jar and tea. He has been doing this for two weeks, I haven't heard any complaints from him, he is always awake when I need him, when I sit up from bed, he will also wake up, and ask what I need, morning sickness is also every day ko, sobrang hirap, but because he is always there, it make the process a little easier.

"Are they still there Kris?" because they are here almost every day, so I got used to it, he has a big condo, and he has a guest room because it's not a problem.

"They have to run some errands, they haven't." I nodded, and ate the last piece of chicken, I was very satisfied, I was in a good mood. "Looks like you're on your best mood now, love." I gave him a thumbs up, and a big smile. "Very well, do you want to sleep?" he asked, I shook my head and stood up, he helped me too.

"Jared's birthday today, I don't have a gift for him yet," we went straight to the living room, I sat down, he went to the kitchen, I took the blanket folded on the side, because I was wearing only a shirt and dolphin shorts, he also dressed me of socks, because I have cramps at night, so the aircon in the room is always weak, and there is always a blanket ready, because I often ask him to watch a movie, then magic when I wake up I'm in bed. Hahahaha!

Leigh handed me a hot tea, “Careful babe, it’s hot.” I nod, able to relax the heat because it’s cold inside, as well as the weather, it’s November already, the speed, next month it’s Christmas, the speed of the weather. Think about it, it's been three months since Leigh and I met again. “So our plans for today is buying a gift, then attend Jared’s birthday?” he asked while fixing the blanket in me.

"Yup, we're busy, and I forgot because the party was adjusted, they said they had a sudden event, so I agreed, until I forgot." I reasoned out, but actually ti-

"Love, you're just lazy, you haven't done anything in the past." He cut me off, and laughed, that's what I'm really going to say, I'm lazy, hey, why does he know? Is this one a mind reader? "I know you."

I just sniffed and leaned on his shoulder, he pulled me a little more and hugged me, so I was even more sleepy, as if lazy I left again, I just want to be here at home.

"Sleep first, it's still early, it's only five thirty, I'll wake you up later, so we can leave early, and you have plenty of time to shop and cycle what you want, how's that?" he really know how to deal and organize things for me.

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"Oh wow, that's why I don't answer the call because sleeping beauty is the theme of the locket." I woke up to the annoying gay voice.

"Hey, don't make a noise, it's an angel when you sleep," I heard Leigh's voice, "But when a dragon wakes up, that fire will blow you away." And he laughed, really crazy.

“Hey, true? I'll be fine in the kitchen, maybe I'll be fine, I'm a new facial, say I have five thousand. ” Gay replied, then I heard some faint steps away from my place.

I slowly opened my eyes, adjusting to the light of the sunrays, what time is it? I looked at the alarm clock that sat on the side table, 10:30

The cop should have slept for a long time, I haven't felt bad yet, I immediately felt like my stomach was spinning, I quickly got up and went straight to the toilet, I feel like nothing will come out but I'm still sick, in just a second, there's a warm hand in my back.

“I’m sorry, love. You have to get through this, ”Leigh keeps on saying that, while I’m vomiting.

It took me almost a minute before I finished, I sat on the floor, tired, like a hole in my stomach, my hands are shaking, Leigh handed me a glass of water which I grabbed and drank straight up.

"Are we still on today?" I nodded, “Sure? It’s okay if we don’t go, I’m sure they will understand. ”

I shook my head, "No, you don't seem to be used to it, we've been doing this for two weeks," I got up and entered the cr, "I'll do my prep, entertain Jc first, I'll be there in an hour, okay? ” he just nod and fix my hair. "Love you." Then kissed him, before going inside.

After taking a shower, I sat in the vanity, I sanitized my hands, and applied lotion, I just put a little eyebrow, since my eyebrows are not that thick, and applied a small amount of lip balm, just for I don't look pale, I also put on a little concealer

I decided to wear a simple red fitted pencil skirt, paired with a white blouse, and a white nike shoes, I made sure that my skirt is below the knee, I'm sure Leigh will be angry again if I wear shorts, and besides not I'm used to wearing too short clothes, dress, nor skirt, even shorts, he would throw tantrums about that.

I just picked up the sling bag near the vanity, it’s comfortable to use, and fits into whatever dress I wear, either ragged, casual or formal. i glance with my final look, I’m satisfied I must say, I made the bed first before leaving the room.

“It's shocking! That's how you meet ?! Hahahahaha! Why, isn't the witch smart? I don't have a friend who can't itch !! ” Jc’s voice is echoing to the whole place, what what else is being said.

"Yeah, he didn't even throw a glance, she just nod." Leigh's answer followed while laughing, these freaks! Will they help me? Talking while I’m not around? What nonsense is this?

I found them in the dinning, they are talking to each other happily, there was cake and juice on the table, ohh, we baked, I mean he had a cake last night, I craved for strawberry cake and blueberry for him, which I like too,

The gay man stopped laughing when he saw me walking towards their place, and glared at me, "The art, you're so beautiful." he said, so I threw tissue at him that didn't reach his place, I picked it up right away.

“I thought you brought something? Where is it? eat first? ” I said, that's why he looks like a monkey, which made me laugh.

“If only you weren't pregnant !!! I will slap you! Your mouth is full of witch !! ” she was about to scream, and Leigh was about to pull me up.

"Stop, there." His voice isn't playing anymore, gay looks scared because of Leigh's voice, he was left hanging with his hand that was supposed to grab my hair, so I peeked from behind Leigh, he looked at me, I stuck out my tongue! Hah! He was even more bored, but just sat on the stool and ate.

"Love oh, I think he was upset while eating what we made, isn't that delicious?" Leigh looked at me and widened her eyes, so I laughed, its cute! Hahaha!

“That's right, Jc, are you done? We have to go out for a while, come with us, we’ll drop you by. ” Leigh said, so Jc immediately ate the rest of the cake, he looked like a monkey.

Leigh checked all the windows and doors, we met Cain on our way, I met him once, while Leigh and I were eating, he is with Kris, and two other friends, if I'm not mistaken, he has twins who are almost identical nya, it must be, what was his name again? Zain? Yeah, it must be him.

I went straight to the nearby mall, after we delivered Jc, I had no idea what I should order for Jc, he is a nineteen years old boy, he is their youngest uncle Daniel, it’s been a while since I saw him.

"What gift did you give him?" Leigh asked, as we walk, he is holding my hand, "Or do you want to eat first?" his offer is so tempting, but when I'm done eating, I'll go around looking for a gift, so no, I'll also buy a dress for later, because I don't have anything with me.

"Nope, later, let's go to the dept store first," I said, he nodded immediately, and gently pulled me to the dept store.

I have no idea what I should give to Jared, but Leigh manages to give me some ideas, I didn't have too much trouble, unlike what I am expecting, we only went to a few shops before I could decide what to order.

After we wrapped the gift, we looked for apparel for me, first time I bought my own dress since Jc is always doing this for me, so I don’t know what matters to me.

We first came to a very cute boutique, I had almost no choice, not because nothing is beautiful, it's the other way around, everything is beautiful, like you want to buy everything you see, the cute colors and designs, a women in her 40's approached as, smiling.

"Good evening, how may I help you?" she said and bow a bit, so I smiled and gave her a nod. "We have different kind of dress, and gowns." She offered.

"We are looking for a dress and a suit for a formal birthday party, so we're looking around the place." Leigh answered, so I nod.

“Oh, for your wife and you? We have designs that was not on the display section, what design and color do you prefer? ” she asked, but something on her sentence caught my attention, is the word wife, Did she just said refer to Leigh as my husband?

I was about to answer, when Leigh hugged me, "Yes, for me and my wife." He said, so I quickly looked at him, he wasn’t looking at me, he’s looking at in front, smiling. I think this one is crazy. “Can we choose from your designs?” the women nod and guide us.

The colors around are confusing, because of the amount of colors, when we entered another room, I saw a long couch, so I sat down immediately, Leigh's gaze followed me, his forehead crease as if asking me what's wrong .

"Are you tired?" he asked when he could get close to me, I shook my head, “Do you still want to buy? Or do you want to go home? ” I chuckled, again shook my head.

"No, go around and find me the best dress." I said, he still seems hesitant, but he didn't say a word and just nodded, I just turned a blind eye when he left, I'm dizzy, jeez.

It didn't take long either, I heard Leigh's voice while talking to someone, so I sat up a bit, he was paying for our stuff, he was holding four paper bags, I don't know what he bought, but the It's just speed.

After paying for it, we went out, they thanked us before leaving the store, we drove off to an Italian restaurant, I got excited when my nose filled with so much smell of pasta.

"Hey, Rave." A guy with Leigh age approached us, they shook hands and fist bumped, and assist us in the table near the glass window, I can smell a strawberry scent, ahhh, heaven. "She must be your wife?" he asked, as we sat down.

"Well, soon to be, Love this is Lance, bro, this is Dion, my girlfriend." He introduced, he offered his hand which I immediately accept.

"You are the legendary Dion, who broke this motherfucker’s heart, way back in college, I’ve read your name in the news paper when we were in College, you’re a lowkey badass." He said, so I almost choked, he knew me? What the heck, so embarrassing!

"He was my block mate from one of my units in College, we met again last year, he was beaten up, because he was drinking, he even kissed a woman, he had a boyfriend." They both laugh, Lance punched him lightly in the arm.

I see they are college buddies, but we just met again after so many years, he also looks like the owner of this restaurant, just a wild guess, because the name of the restaurant is almost next to his name, and even the logo is white bearded man who exactly look just like him.

“I’ll leave you here, I’ll just get your food,” huh? Leigh had already ordered, or might be a reservation, seems like the man knew we were coming today, so he greeted us.

"That guy pursued his passion," Leigh said when Lance left our place. “We both took the same course, but he was just forced to take that because of the girl he really likes, but at the end, she still dumped him, that girl said she wanted to finish studying first before entering in to a relationship, he thought it was true, but then he saw her, making out with a random douchebag in the bar, that was a chaos night. ”

I was laughing the whole time he was telling his experience together with that Lance, seems like they have good memories, because when they see each other, the crazy people are happy. I don't have many memories with friends way back in college. Since I have a lot of things in my shoulder that time, and making memories with my friends is not an option for me. 

I envied them for that. I wish I had the same memories and choies like them back then.