"It sucks that we have to leave LA now. I really wanted to spend some more time with Joe." It is a couple of days after Anna and Brian's son Joe was born. Today is the day we are saying goodbye to our LA home for a while. Together with our team and families, we came to the conclusion that it was best to leave LA for a while to spend some time out of the spotlights to recharge and enjoy the last few months of my pregnancy. It was such a struggle to decide where to go. Toronto? Amsterdam? but eventually we have decided to go to my hometown, Amsterdam. The main argument for our choice was that Dutch people are extremely down to earth. Out of every place on earth I know, we have the best chance of some normalcy in Amsterdam. I know the city like the back of my hand and I know how to keep a low profile there. I have been doing that as long as I live. So, yeah... Amsterdam it is. It will be strange to not return to the house that I love so much every night but it will be for the best. And we have rented a nice place in Amsterdam as well so, I think it will turn out fine. After all, we only rented the house for a month so, if we do not like it there, we can leave in no time.
"I know you wanted to but it is for the best and if you really miss them, we can always ask if they fly out to Amsterdam to spend some time with us there." Shawn says as he walks behind me, supporting me as I climb the stairs of the private plane.
"They cannot fly with a new born. You have to wait for their immune system to properly work." I know because I looked it up online because I wanted to know if we can travel with Shawn when his new tour starts in February.
"I know but it is allowed to travel with a two weeks old baby and who says we are only going to stay in Amsterdam for a month?." I look up at him as I take a seat in a comfortable chair.
He place my handbag on the little table in front of me and hand me Lou. "I mean, if we like it here, we can always decide to stay until your due date and have the baby there."
I shake my head. "I want him to be born in the US. He will automatically obtain an US citizenship. It will be easier for him." Do you know how hard it is to get an American citizenship?
"That's also a possibility. He will automatically also get a Dutch and Canadian pasport. Google says that you can have three passports at once." Shawn is already such a hands on dad. The kid is not even here yet and his dad already has set up a trust found in his name. Well, matter of speaking. We still have no clue what his name is going to be.
"Mr. International." If he ever wants to pursue a car in showbizz, that would be an ideal name. No, I am kidding. There is no way I want for him to be chased by paparazzi all day. He deserves to have a normal life. Well, at least a shot at it.
Shawn smiles as he takes a seat next to me and lay his hand on my belly. "He will be able to pick up so many girls with that feature." He says proudly.
I gasp loudly and push his hand away. "Absolutely not. His mommy is going to be the only female in his life."
"If he is anything like his dad, the girls are going to swoon all over him." I roll my eyes at Shawn playfully cockiness. Not that it is not true. I know that millions of girls would kill to be in my shoes but it is best to not feed his ego. It will only get to his head.
"And what if the next baby is going to be a girl? Is she also allowed to play the field like her momma did." I never really played the field. I never felt the need to do so. I was a bit young to do so before I met Shawn and after Shawn, yeah... no guy ever really measured up to him. But I know that I still do while in the market, even pregnant. You would be surprised the dm's I get upon this day from guys. Apparently guys are also attracted to pregnant girls... as weird as that sounds.
Shawn's smile falls and he immediately shakes his head. "No, there is absolutely no way some guy will ever be good enough for her. I will lock her up in her room if I have too."- men are so weird. They will encourage their sons to go out and pick up girls but if their daughters want to start dating, that is suddenly a problem. "And don't act like you have played the field babe because you and I both know that nobody else could ever beat me."
For the second time within a few minutes I gasp loudly. No... he didn't just say that. "Excuse me but a lot of guys would still want me. I get marriage proposal every day."
"O I know... That is why I put a ring on your finger and knocked you up with my baby before anyone else had the chance to do so."
I roll my eyes at him and shake my head. He is unbelievable...
He leans over to me and wrap his arms around my body. "I love you." He says will trying to kiss my cheek.
I lean further away from him as I try to hold back a smile. "Get away from me human."
"Rose, stop denying me. Your husband needs some love." He is messing with me. I can hear it in his voice. The kid likes it way too much to annoy me. I will never tell him but I really like it when he is acting like this. It's every cute.
"My husband can get a kick on his ass if he do not let go off me." Unlucky for him, I am also a stubborn bitch.
"Rose..." he whines playfully as he tries to still kiss my cheek. "Get here woman. Let me love you."
"Umm Mr and Mrs Mendes..."- our playfully moment is interrupted by the voice of our flight attendant. Damn, she looks uncomfortable... "I am so sorry to interrupt you but the pilots wanted me to tell you that we have permission to take off within the next 5 minutes."
Shawn lets go off me and sits back in his chair. "Umm okay.. thank you Casandra."
She cheeks turn red. She quickly nods her head and disappears again.
I smack his chest and furrow my eyebrows at him.
"What?.." he whines and rubs the spot I just hit him. "What did I..."
"See what you done? You made her uncomfortable..."
It is so good to go home.
"This apartment is high up." I mutter as I watch the display of the elevator and see the floors pass by.
Shawn nods his head. "Up and high away from everyone."
"Finally some privacy." I say louder then I tend to.
"Just you and me baby. Some us time." Shawn mumbles and press a kiss against the top of my head.
Almost like Lou understands what Shawn said, she growls softly.
We both look down and laugh as Lou is looking up at us, with an not amused facial expression.
"And you baby..."- I laugh as I crunch down to pick her up. "Did daddy really just forgot about you? The princess of the family."
"Sorry baby..."- Shawn stick his hand out to rub her behind her ears. She looks at his hand and with a lot of sass, she turns her head to the other side. Clearly offended.
If her action was not already enough to make me laugh, Shawn stunned face really gets me.
"And all that time I thought that she liked me more than you."
I shake my head and laugh. "No, she will always be a momma's baby."
I raised her well.
A few seconds later, the elevator finally stops. Damn the 15th floor. "Did you rented a penthouse?."
"Of course."- he flashes me his beautiful smile. "Only the best."
While Shawn takes care of our luggage, I take the key out of my bag and open the front door. I put Lou on the floor as I step into the apartment.
"Holy shit..." I gasp loudly as I look at the stunning large windows, that give a 360 view over Amsterdam.
"Do you like it?." Shawn says from behind me as I look around the house. The open living space is just perfect. This is the most spacious apartment I have ever seen here in Amsterdam. And it is all so modern.
"I think I just felt in love." I mumble softly as I cannot believe this is going to be our home for the time being.
I feel Shawn's arm wrap around me from behind and he rest his head on my shoulder and whispers. "Welcome home baby..."
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Hi sweethearts,
How is everyone doing? Sorry that this wasn't the longest chapter but like I already said before, I am just so extremely busy at the moment. It is hard to find time to write but I really wanted to give you guys something...
So, what are you thoughts on Shawn and Rose moving to Amsterdam for the time being? Anyone suggestions for baby boy names? Please let me know!
With love,
M.