Once In A Lifetime (Sequel to Secrets)

Wake up call

Natalie's Pov

We were all at Aaliyah's house for a Friday night dinner. Every Friday night we all go over someone's house for dinner. Tonight we decided to eat at Aaliyah's house. I was completely caught off guard when Ray walked in. Aaliyah never mentioned inviting him over.

He walked over to Jacob and gave him a big hug. That's when it hit me Jacob must have invited him. I didn't even realize that someone followed him in.

"Guys I want you to meet my new girlfriend Jelena." Says Ray

Everyone says hello and Craig is the happiest of all. He's just glad Ray moved on and stopped sweating me every five minutes.

I can't explain it but for some reason I was a little salty. I don't like this new girl Jelena. Something about her just isn't right. I know I shouldn't be jealous but I am. Ray looked really good I haven't seen him in months. I guess I was used to him being all over me and begging for my forgiveness. I never thought he would actually move on. I should be happy right? A part of me misses him. We used to he friends. After the whole Craig and Lorenzo thing, we fell out.

Craig must of noticed my vibe, because he whispered in my ear "What's wrong you look mad?" asked Craig

"No actually I'm not my stomach feels upset. Maybe it was something I ate. I'm going to the restroom I'll be right back."

He nods his head and I get up from the table.

When I get upstairs I try to pull myself together. What's wrong with me I can't believe I'm acting like this. I never missed Ray before until now. He has talked to in months. Now he wants to show up with some girl and flaunt her in my face. Who does he think he is. 😒

I wish my face in some cold water trying to calm down. I just about to leave when suddenly I felt like throwing up. I ran over to the stomach and puked my guts out. 😭😩

After throwing up I sit on the floor. I have no idea why I suddenly feel so sick.

I hear a knock at the door.

"Natalie it's me are you okay?" asks Aaliyah

"Not really."

"I'm coming in." says Aaliyah

She bursts into the bathroom closing the door behind her.

"You've been up for a while. Craig told me you went to the bathroom. What's wrong you don't look so well." Says A

"Well I just threw up. I feel like crap I have no idea what's come over me." 😐

"Is it something I made for dinner? maybe I didn't cook the food well enough. You know I hate cooking I always get distracted and forget that I'm cooking." Says A

"No I don't think it's that. I've had your cooking before and I was fine. I think I might be pregnant."

"What are you sure?" asks A

"Yeah I'm sure my period is very late. lately I've been feeling sick. I thought maybe my time of the month didn't come because of stress. You know how stressed out I've been planing this wedding."

"Did you go to the doctor?" asks A

"No not yet but I will soon."

"Good and make sure you tell Craig." says A

"Of course I'm sure he already knows. He can always tell when there's something wrong with me."

"You coming back downstairs?" asks A

"In a little while I need to get myself back together. Can you bring me some water or ginger ale?"

"Of course ill be right back." says A turning to leave the bathroom.

It feels so good to finally tell someone the truth. I had a feeling I was pregnant for awhile I just didn't want to come to terms with it. All I have on my mind is the wedding. How will Hazel feel if I have another baby. She's so used to getting her way. She's still dealing with losing her father. If I go and tell her this there's no telling how she will react. I won't tell her until I have to.

Aaliyah walks in with a glass of water. Craig walks in behind her.

"Sorry he asked what happen and I told him," says A.

She leaves the room so me and Craig can talk. I walk over to Prince and Aaliyah's bed. I sit down and Craig sits down next to me.

"Natalie what's going on?" asks Craig

"Nothing I just don't feel well."

"Your pregnant and you lied to me. How long have you known?" asks Craig

"About a month okay. I haven't had a chance to go to the doctor but I'm pretty sure I'm pregnant."

"Why did you feel the need to keep it a secret? Were you afraid of how I might react?" asks Craig

"Yes and no. I was more concerned with Hazel. We both have a lot going on. I didn't want to put anymore stress on either of us." 😔

"You say it as if it's a bad thing. This is great I get to be a father. We can finally be a family. We're already getting married this is perfect. I can't wait to tell my boys." says Craig

"Don't tell the others yet. Let's just wait until after the wedding."

"Why?" asks Craig

"I don't want people to think the only reason we are getting married is because of me being with child. I just want to focus on us and our special day. I promise we can tell the others right after the wedding or during if you want. The wedding will be here before you know it."

Wok at fine I'll get try to keep quiet." says Craig

"Good. See this is why I love you you're so understanding what would I do without you?"

"I have no idea. I love you so much Natalie." says Craig

"I love you more."

That's when I realized I don't care that Ray has a new girlfriend. I have the best guy in the world. He's my best friend, my lover my everything. I have everything I could ever need right here.
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Sorry for any spelling errors. I haven't updated in a while. I didn't mean to leave you guys hanging. I promise to update more. I've been so busy junior year is no joke. But anyway more on the way. Thanks for reading 😁