Marlie and Me

79. TODAY Show

Charlie's POV:
You know what really makes me angry about this relationship? Being famous. I hate that I can't go anywhere with Meghan without being noticed and I hate putting the garb on, because even then, I can't kiss her, hold her hand, and do other couple stuff. Especially today, I hate that she left without me and told me not to come. I begged her to let me and even Jordon thought it was the best if I came. But, I gave up and didn't want to add to her stress. I settled on the couch and waited until the TODAY Show came on. Senseless commercials of new cars and presidential campaigns play on the television one after the other and just when I am about to jump kick the TV, TODAY Show's logo pops on screen. I settle down and look at every inch of the screen, suddenly, "Me Too" starts playing and images and videos of Meghan performing pop up. I smile and remember our touring days. I continue watching and almost bang my head on the table over their Trump discussion. Play Meghan, not stupid presidential stuff! I think to myself. While they are practically yelling at each other, I get up and make myself a bagel with cream cheese. When I get back there is a segment of the scorching temperatures in Los Angeles. I start wondering if our houses burned down or if they are okay. I start to give up when my phone vibrates. Meghan's contact name shows up along with her text,

"Hey baby, I know you are watching for me to come on and these long segments aren't helping. Just hang in there, okay?"

I smile and nod my head. Remembering she isn't here, I text her,

"Put on a performance of a lifetime, just like you always do :)"

Meghan's POV:
I smile when I get a reply from Charlie. Just then, Hoda Kotb walks by,

"Someone special texting you?" She asks. I nod and she continues walking. Before I know it, I am ushered to the stage to get ready. Once there, I am set up and the hosts of the TODAY Show come out and start talking. I decide to sign some of the fan's merchandise while they finish off their other segments. In between commercial breaks, they have me make small talk and I smile through my nervousness. Finally, they start talking about my career and soon I start singing "NØ" to the large audience. After several songs off of my new album, I decide to sing "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" from my previous album. I start to feel my throat hurting I hear myself starting to get raspy. I look at my team and Jordon signals we are talking after. I smile and continue singing. After a few more songs and commercial breaks, I am ushered into the studio to meet with Hoda. They give me a cart with wine glasses and wine. I freak out and then remember I never told them, or anyone I was pregnant. I do remember telling them about my celebration party and the wine though. I mentally curse myself and go with it like I would if I wasn't pregnant just making sure to deny any offers for it. I try hinting to her about calling myself a baby for thinking I think it tastes like grape juice but with no luck, I continue talking about my songs and tour. When the annual question if I am seeing anyone comes up I use my rehearsed answer of,

"I'm single." I laugh for a few more minutes with the girls and soon dismissed from the studio. I immediately text Charlie,

"Sorry baby..."

Not waiting for a reply, I look for my team. I find Jordon and Ryan talking while in the guest lounge. I walk up to them and they stop whatever conversation they were having and say hi.

"Meg, we were actually just talking about your singing." Jordon says.

"Yes, we think it is because of your rehearsals and lack of sleep..." Ryan chirps in.

"Anyway, doctor say vocal rest between shows and lots of tea!" She says handing me a mug. I smile and gladly take it. We walk over to the table and sit down.

"This also means no "fun" with Charlie..." Ryan says putting air quotes on the word "fun." I laugh and nod.

"We are also sorry for making you push that cart..." Jordon says sadly.

"Why?"

"Well you are preggers Meg." Ryan says. I nod and realize this is how my life is going to work until I finally can't take it and either have my child or tell the world.

Author Note:
Chapter based off of real life events except nothing was broken or harmed during the making or production of this chapter. Anyway, what did you think? Let me know! Special thanks to quixotic-rubbish for motivation. Make sure to comment, like, and share!