(Some weeks later...)
"I feel so fat." I blurted looking into the mirror. Today I am 8 months pregnant.
My big poking belly stood out, my feet were even more swollen then before, my face was so chubby.
I felt like I was carrying around watermelons on my chest.
"You look beautiful. Stop it." Becky said looking at me as we got ready.
Tonight is my baby shower and although I'm really not feeling up to it, I've been planning this moment for two long months.
Izaiah and I also had a long debate while trying to pick the baby's name.
After weeks of disagreeing, we both came to an understanding on one name.
Since then I've moved back into the house and we are certainly taking things one step at a time.
He's been very helpful and tending to my needs, he doesn't stay out all late and we've been spending a lot of time together, trying to rekindle our relationship.
It felt good to be working it out with him because deep down I couldn't let him go.
He's like a drug you don't want to stop taking, he knew every part of me emotionally and physically.
We had something between us that couldn't be let go of. "I just can't wait to meet my god baby." Becky said placing kisses on my stomach.
We finally had our daughter's god parents picked out as well, of course I chose Becky as the god mother.
Not because she's my best friend, but because I know for a fact if something were to ever happen to me or Izaiah she's the first one to come running.
I trust her with my whole entire life and I'm certain I can trust her with my daughter's as well.
As for the god father, that was left to Zay and I meant that. After weeks of me being on his back, he finally came to a decision.
He asked Dex if he would do him the honor of being baby girls god father and well, Dex expected with joy and gratitude.
Dex grew up taking care of his twin baby sisters so when it came to babies and kids, he had well enough experience.
He was also the ride or die type, if you called on him in any situation he was coming without a thought.
"Just a few more weeks." I told Becky sighing.
Yes I've been having a good pregnancy, but I was starting to feel like I had no control over my body.
My boobs always hurt and my back would feel like little sharp needles were poking me.
I was so ready to skip through the end of my 3rd trimester and give birth to this baby already.
I continued looking at myself in the mirror, my makeup looked really nice it complimented the colors of my dress.
My hair was freshly done in a blonde 613 blunt cut lace frontal bob.
My white dress cupped my boobs and fluffed out at the ends, purple butterflies detailed the dress beautifully.
After observing myself one last time to shake the insecure thoughts from my head, it was time to head out. A knock came at the door and Becky went to check who it was.
"L, ima see you there, you look so beautiful." She said hugging me one last time.
She left and Izaiah came walking in behind her.
"She's right, you look beyond beautiful." He said walking up to me.
"Thank you, you look very nice yourself." I told him honestly taking in his attire.
He wore a white button down shirt that looked very simple but I knew it cost some change.
He had these all white jeans on and a matching white jacket with purple butterflies on the shoulder.
We both had our outfits for tonight custom made to match the theme of the shower.
"Appreciate it baby girl." He told me placing a small kiss on my cheek. "I'm ready." I told him smiling.
We left the room and made our way outside. We got into his white Bentley and drove off.
The ride to the venue was just a little over 30 minutes. Becky notified me that there were so much folks there already and everything looked real nice and fancy.
Lizzie and her team never disappoint me, ever. We arrived at the venue a couple of minutes later. You could see a lot of cars parked up in the parking lot.
Izaiah parked his car in a decent spot and got, coming to open my side of the car for me.
"Thank you." I said holding onto his hand and getting out. The heavy set guard greeted us at the entrance as we entered.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome London and Izaiah." The DJ said into the mic as
"Rivals" by Usher boomed through the speakers. Izaiah and I held hands as we walked through the crowd of people snapping pictures and recording us on their phones.
I waved to a few familiar faces as we got closer to our fancy couch seat.
The decorations looked absolutely perfect. Purple, pink, white and gold balloons made a nice banner across the cake and treats table.
The butterfly cookies and rice crispy treats looked delightful, the centerpieces on everyone's table looked unique and the cake was layered, then designed with butterflies so excellently it amused me.
I was truly happy with the whole setup. Especially because I didn't even make it to my own gender reveal.
"Oh my god! London you look so beautiful darling." Ms. Simon, Becky's mom said before embracing me for a hug. In a way I looked at Ms. Simon a lot like a mother figure since mine wasn't always the best.
"Thank you Ms. Simon, and thank you for being here." I told her with a genuine smile. "Of course sweetheart." She said patting my hand before walking away to mingle.
I finally took a seat and Izaiah went to get me a drink. "Hey." A voice said walking up to me. "Hey you." I said giving Sage a slight smile.
"I know you weren't expecting to see me." She said looking at me awkwardly.
"Sage, we are good. Were family now and I'm not mad at you girl. I'm happy you came." I told her pulling her in for a hug.
"That's good to hear, I thought you didn't want to speak to me after...you know." She said not wanting to bring up the situation between myself, Izaiah and Tiffany.
"It's cool Sage. You had no role in that." I told her honestly. "That's good to hear because I really like you as a person." She said making me feel special.
"Thank you Sage, I like you as a person too." I told her with a warm smile. She returned the smile and we continued making small talk.
Sage told me that she came down here by herself unfortunately, because mama Shirley was really sick. It kind of made me sad knowing she was missing the baby shower, I know she wanted to be here so bad.
Izaiah walked back over with my drink in his hand and I took it, thanking him. Him and Sage shared a hug and exchanged a few words.
"You ok? Having a good time?" He asked sitting next to me, before I could respond a camera man walked in front of us and asked to take pictures of us.
I placed my cup down and Izaiah helped me up. We stood next to each other as he wrapped his hand around my waist and placed the other on my stomach.
We both smiled as the flash went off. We switched posses as the man snapped a few more pics. "Ok, one with the god parents." Dex said cheerfully walking beside Izaiah.
Becky stood to the left of me and placed her hand on my stomach. We all smiled for the picture and the flash went off.
"Ayoo, congrats again my nigga." Dex said dapping Izaiah up and pulling him in for a manly hug.
"Thanks bro, I appreciate it." Zay responded sincerely.
"And London, it's long over due...Welcome to our crazy ass family. Congrats to the two of y'all, you look beautiful." Dex said hugging me.
"Thank you Dex." I told him smiling. I've grown to like Dex as a person really.
I spotted a few people from my new salon walking in with gifts in their hand.
"Hi guys! Thanks for coming." I said giving Kim, Amber, Char, Journey and EJ big hugs. I told them where the gifts could be placed and the rushed over to placed them down.
I walked around wobbling, greeting people. Most of them handed me envelopes with cards and others shared a hug.
I was just thankful that I was surrounded with good people and genuine love tonight. "Can I have everyone's attention?" Becky's voice echoed through the microphone.
Everyone directed their attention to her as she stood by the DJ booth. "On the behalf of London and Izaiah, I want to thank you all for coming out tonight and celebrating a new life coming into the world."
"Anyone here like games?" Becky asked looking around the room continuing to talk into the microphone.
Few people raised their hands. "Ok ok, well we gon' jump right into it and play some baby shower games." She said holding up a list.
"I need five folks who volunteer to play bottle chug." She continued saying. A bunch a folks rushed over to get in line.
Soon the games begun and people were taking it seriously.
The camera man captured every moment at every angle he could. It brought me joy to see everyone having fun and enjoying themselves.
After about an hour of playing games it was time to open some gifts. I sat down holding my huge belly as Izaiah and Becky moved some presents in front of me.
"Ok, London's gonna open up a few things." Becky said into the mic as Zay handed me the first bag. It was a Gucci diaper bag, along with a little Gucci onesie and small Gucci slip on shoes.
"This is from EJ, thank you EJ." I said with joy in my voice over the mic. I opened up a few more gifts before it was time to cut the cake.
Izaiah held onto my hand as we made our way towards the cake and treats table.
We stood behind the cake as everyone gathered on the opposite side.
Becky handed me a big black knife.
I signaled Izaiah to place his hand on top of mine.
"One...two...three!" Becky said into the mic as we cut the cake down the middle with bright smiles printed across our faces.
The flash from peoples phones went off. He cupped my face gently and we shared a deep and passionate kiss. This night was really everything, one that I could never forget.
I just know once our little princess comes into this world she is going to complete us both.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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