My Best Friend (6 page)

He thought to himself.
Take it easy, don’t rush her.
He pulled her away. “You need to rest. I will be in the other room.”

“Please don’t go; stay with me.”

Chapter
Five

One week turned into more than two months. Jason wouldn’t let her go back home. Every time she mentioned going home, he made up some excuse for her not to leave. He moved her things little by little. Kay didn’t mind she finally felt like she
belong,
was home. They were keeping their relationship a secret for now.

The alarm went
off, she hit the snooze button,
not wanting to get up, but
i
t was alr
eady five in the morning. She’
d been up that night tossing and turning because she couldn’t find a right position. It wasn’t until Jason held, rubbed, and talked to her belly that she finally fell asleep. But now it was time for them to go to work.
Jason
got out of bed
first
,
and helped her get up
.

He turned and kissed her. “Good morning, doll eyes.”

They started to get ready. Kay made her way to the
kitchen and started brewing
coffee and making breakfast. The
y ate an
d talked about what each of other
had planned for the day. As he
headed out the door, she handed him a cup of coffee.

“Thank you.” He
walked her to her car and
kissed h
er. “Bye, see you tonight.” He turned and walked to his car, got in and drove away. They’
d fallen into a routine they both loved.

***

She was at her office working on a project but couldn’t concentrate. Baby Girl just kept kicking her letting her know that she was there. She
kept smiling to herself.
I’ve
never felt this happy before.
What am I going to do with my house? Maybe rent it?
Her mind wandered off. She had searched everywhere for love but had never realized love was right in front of her. Jason was all she’d ever wanted in a man. He made all of her worries go away. He knew everything about her and never once did he judge her. He loved her, and she loved him.

She turned to her computer to start working again, and her mind drifted off again. She wondered why Jason hadn’t tried to have sex with her. Was it because he wasn’t attracted to her? Or maybe it was the baby? Maybe he thought he would hurt the baby, but she knew for sure that he loved her. The phone ringing snapped her out of her thoughts. It was her private line. “This is Mrs. Parker. How can I help you?”

T
he person on the other end
said,
“This is Nancy Lewis at Memorial Hospital. You were listed as an emergency contact for Mr. Jason Anderson. He was in a car accident. Can you come down?” Before the nurse could finish, Kay was out her office door. She turned to her secretary. “Cancel all my appointments.”

***

As she was driving to the hospital all kind of thoughts went through her mind.
I can’t lose him. He’s all I have.
The baby kicked.
“I’m sorry. All we’ve got.”
The hospital seemed so far away. She finally made it, parked, and ran into the hospital. She went up to the counter. “Which room is Mr. Anderson in?”

The nurse came around the desk. “He’s unconscious. You will be able to see him soon.”

“What happene
d?” she asked with teary eyes.
“He was hit by a drunk driver.”

She pulled out her cell phone and called his parent. Mrs. Anderson answered, and Kay told her that Jason was in the hospital. Mrs. Anderson told her that his dad was on a business trip, but she was on her way.

The nurse told her she could enter now. He was resting.

When she walked into the room, he was asleep. He had a couple of cuts and bruises. S
he went over and kissed him, as she
broke down crying. What would she have done if something had happened to him? He was the only person she could count on. She couldn’t lose him too; he was her lifeline. She felt his hands on her stomach.

He asked her in a tired low voice, “How’s our baby doing?”

She looked at him. “She’s great now that she heard your voice. Did you feel that? She’s kicking for you.”

“Wow.
She will be playing soccer soon. I love you, baby.”

“If anything would’ve happened to you...” she said softly.

He stopped her. “Shhh, I’m still here. Nothing happened. I just have a terrible headache. Kay, I’m blessed. God saved me from that accident. My car is totaled.” He paused. “I’m thankful I only walked away with a headache.”

“I’m thankful too,” she said. “Are you in pain right now?”

“Yes.”

“I’ll go get a doctor.”

“No, don’t leave me. You’re better than any painkiller. When that car hit me all that went through my head was I wanted to see your face one more time and tell you how much I love you.”

“Jason, I love you too...” She leaned in to kiss him.

That’s when his
mom rushed in, “Are you ok, Sweetie
?” Debbie Anderson was an elegant woman in her fifties. She had blonde and gray hair, stunning hazel eyes, a long nose and thin lips. She wore a Donna Karan gray suit, with matching purse and pumps.

“Yes, Mom,” he answered. “It was just a little accident.” He winked at Kay.

“That’s not what I heard. That man is going to pay for what he did to you.” She looked at Kay. “Hi, Kay, how are you?” Before Kay could answer Mrs. Anderson looked down. “I didn’t know you were pregnant. Jason, why didn’t you tell me Kay was pregnant? Pregnancy agrees with you. You look great.” Jason looked at Kay. He looked like he was about to say something when the doctor came in.

“Well, ladies,” the doctor said, “he is going to be ok. Your son was very lucky. After several tests, we found he has a concussion. He’ll have headaches, but I’ll give him some pain medication. I’m keeping him overnight for observation. He needs a couple of days off
from work
, but other than that, he is a very lucky man. God was watching out for him. If you have any questions, just have me paged.” He turned and left the room.

“Ok, Sweetie
. I can stay with you for a couple of days,” his mom said. “Where is Kimberly? I know you broke up, but I thought maybe you guys would hav
e worked out your difference. You
know I didn’t care much for her, but I want you to be happy.”

“Mom, it’s over between her and I,” he said.

“Ok
sweetie, I won’t ask,” she said.

She stepped away and called her husband, telling him that Jason was ok and Jacob didn’t have to rush home from his trip. “Kay” his mom said, “I’m so happy you’re here with him. You’re always there when he needs you. Now I don’t know what he is going to do now that you belong to someone else.” She looked at Jason. “You should’ve... oh well, it’s too late.” She just shut her mouth and stared at him.

“Mom
,
” he said.
“You don’t have to come
over. Kay will help me.”

“Son, no, she’s pregnant, an
d she needs to be taken care of,
” Debbie said
looking worried
.

“Mom,” he said, “Kay is liv
ing with me. The baby is mine.”

Kay looked at him and mumbled.
“What the hell?”

His mom covered her mouth with her hand. She was s
urprised.
“What? Why didn’t you tell me you and Kay? I always thought you guys had a thing for each other, but you always denied it. You lied to me.”

“No, Mom,” he answered. “It just happened. One day, we realized we loved each other.”

“I’
m so happy right now,” his mom said, turning to hug Kay.

Kay and Jason were both surprised by her reaction. Mrs. Anderson looked through her purse and g
ot her cell phone out again, calling
his dad and told him. “We’re going to be grandparents!”

While she was occupied on the ph
one, Kay bent down and told him.
“You need to tell her the truth.”

He smiled. “I just did.”

Mrs. Anderson hung up, all excited. “I can’t believe I’m going to be a grandma. I’m so happy, you guys. I’ve been waiting for this day when my baby boy would finally have a family, with a good, loving woman. I’m so p
roud of the man you’ve become, S
weetie. How far along are you?”

“Seven months,” she answered.

“Seven months...You don’t look it. Did you have a baby shower?”

Kay answered.
“I don’t want one.”

“Why?” his mom asked.

Jason looked at his mom. “She doesn’t want one. Please respect her wishes and don’t try to surprise her with family or friends,” he said in a firm voice.

“Ok, son, I won’t. Did you guys find out what you’re having?” she asked.

“Yes,” he answered, “we’re having a girl.”

His mom was beside herself, she couldn’t stop smiling. “I’m having a granddaughter, wait until I tell everybody. She is going to be so beautiful, I can imagine with both your features.”

He looked at Kay. He could see the sadness in her eyes when his mom mentioned the baby’s features.

“When are you going to marry her and
make her my official daughter-
in-law?”

“Mom...” he said.

She got the hint. “Ok I will butt out. Why didn’t you tell me? We talk every week. Why keep your baby and relationship a secret?”

“We just wanted to make sure everything was ok,” he said. “We
had a scare
.”

“Is everything ok, now?” she asked, concerned.

He replied, “Yes, she’s healthy and strong.”

“
That so g
ood to hear
, I’m going to your house to get you both a change of clothes and get you something to eat, dear,” his mom said.

“Ok.”

***

The next morning Jason felt a little better. The headache wasn’t
as bad when he opened his eyes,
Kay was in a chair next to him sleeping, and he could tell she was uncomfortable. “Kay.”

She opened her
eyes and looked at him
.
“Good morning, sunshine.”

“Good morning, doll eyes.” He was happy that his parents had come back and brought her something t
o eat last night because she did
n’t want
to l
eave his side. His father was
excited about the baby.

The nurse came in took his vital signs, just to make sure everything was alright, and told him that the doctor was going to discharge him later that afternoon. When the nurse left, he lifted the covers. “Kay, come lay with me. I know you’re still tired. Yesterday was a long day.” She slipped under the covers, trying not to hurt him, and before long she was asleep.

She turned over about two
hours later, and he
moaned in pain. She woke up and
got out of the hospital
bed. “Did I hurt you?”

“Yes, when you left my side,” he said, smiling.

“Why did you let me sleep so long?” She asked looking at her watch.

He smiled at her, “It was only a couple of hours.”

The nurse came back, checked him and told them he could go home. She handed them his discharge papers.

He got up and started getting dressed. Kay helped him get dressed and whispered. “Don’t ever scare me like that again.” She kissed his lips.

He waited in the wheelchair for Kay to pull around with the car. When they pulled up to his house, his parents Mercedes was parked in front.

“You need to tell them the truth.”

He got out of the car. “I did tell them the truth. She’s my daughter, so that makes her their grandd
aughter, and my parents
wouldn’t care any
way,” h
e said, holding the car door open.

“If that’s true, why won’t you tell them?” she asked, getting out the driver’s side.

He ignored her as
he
walked to the house. He opened the door and waited for her to wobble inside. His parents had lunch waiting for them.

“Thank you, I’m really hungry,” Kay said.

“You’re eating for two,” Jacob said. “Son, how are you feeling?” Jason was the spitting image of his father. He had the same baby blue eyes, nose and lips. The only difference was his father’s silver hair.