Back To You (gxg)

Part 28

"We wanted to tell you the gender of the baby," Keith said to me, "We were originally going to wait until the baby was born and keep it a surprise, but we were too eager."

"That's exciting," I said, "So, will I be having a niece or nephew?"

Kristen looked up at Keith and they smiled, and Kristen said to me, "You'll be having another niece."

"I love being a girl Aunt," I said, "I'm really happy for you both."

"Thank you," Kristen said, "I'm very excited. Jenny, do you want to be a mom one day? You know, when you settle down with a guy."

Kristen was giving me a challenging look as she said this. I felt my heart rate pick up.

"I'd like to be a mom. One day," I said, "Not yet."

"You need to find yourself a nice man, Jenny," Kristen said in a taunting tone, and she gave Keith a smile that somehow looked genuine and said, "Doesn't she?"

Shut the fuck up, you dumb bitch.

"Of course she does," Keith chuckled, "I have faith you will, Jenny. I'll be right back, I'm just going to grab a drink. Do either of you want anything?"

"I'm good, thanks," I said- knowing I was going to be left with Kristen now.

"I'll have a Sprite, babe," Kristen said to Keith, "Thank you."

"You got it," Keith said and then walked away.

After Keith was of earshot, Kristen turned to me and asked, "So. Are you a full-out lesbian?"

"I don't think that's any of your business," I said back to Kristen.

"Oh, I think it is. Remember, I can tell the family your secret at any point. You're lucky I haven't told Keith."

I rolled my eyes and said, "If you must know, I'm not a 'full-out' lesbian."

"But you still like women?" Kristen asked me.

"I think you know the answer to that," I said to her.

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No," I said back, quickly.

I hate keeping Riley a secret.

"You answered that awfully fast."

I glowered at Kristen, but changed my tune when I saw Keith about to come back with the drinks.

After he handed Kristen the Sprite, I politely excused myself, disgusted from my conversation with Kristen.

I was beyond relieved when I was finally able to leave my parents house. I said goodbye to everyone, and got in my car, feeling like I couldn't get back to my apartment quickly enough.

I had made sure to call Riley earlier in the day to wish her a "happy birthday", but I was really looking forward to seeing her, especially now after seeing Kristen.

When I got back to my apartment, Stephanie was getting ready to go hangout with Johnny.

"Are you okay?" she asked me, "You look on edge."

I sighed and said, "I'm trying to calm down. I want to be present for Riley on her birthday. But Kristen pissed me off."

Stephanie and I wound up getting ready together, and I told her about Kristen, and how she was clearly taunting me, and then trying to get in my business.

Stephanie raised her eyebrows, "She's a fucking bitch."

"Oh, a major bitch," I said back.

"What does Keith see in her?"