Be Mine… Or Else(20)

He has done everything to make this day perfect for me. He even got my parents here somehow. They called me two days ago to let me know they would be attending. I wonder why they had a change of heart, but I have a feeling it has to do with Beau. Or maybe they finally put two and two together about who I was marrying.

When I’d first called them to tell them I was getting married it had not gone well. My father demanded I come home, while my mother sobbed. She sobbed harder when she found out I was already living with my fiancé. At the time I’d only given them his first name. Then the papers exploded with our engagement. Everything about me was out there for the world to see. My parents were always about appearances. I didn’t know which way they would go when they found out about Beau. They must have had a change of heart, because they’re here.

“Damn, you look good.” Tia stands behind me and I glance at her in the mirror. She helped me get into the dress to begin with. I love how much she’s been into helping me with the wedding. Without her, Jenna and Katie I’m not sure how we could have pulled this off so fast. Luckily we talked Beau into giving us a couple extra weeks. He only complied when I agreed to run to the courthouse and get married that day. No one knows about the secret wedding. I kinda like it that way. He somehow even got me a passport and new ID with his last name on it the day after that. He must have friends in high places.

“Thanks.” I beam. Tia has been Team Beau since he came pounding on our door that morning. Maybe a small part of that has to do with the fact that he’d bought the building we lived in, then gifted it to Tia as he had movers get all my belongings from there. He told her it was a gift for keeping me safe after I left my parents’ house. I rolled my eyes, but inside I was a pile of goo. Beau has that effect on me. I don't understand how people could ever call him cold, but maybe only I get this side of him.

The door opens and I watch Jenna slip in. The dress she’s wearing matches Tia’s. Pinks and reds are my wedding colors, and the two of them are my only bridesmaids. While the dresses have the same design, they’re each a different color. I couldn't help myself and gave Tia the pink one and that left Jenna with the red one. Oddly, Tia’s goth makeup looks good with pink.

“Did you bring it?” I ask Jenna. She reaches into her purse and pulls out the pregnancy test. Butterflies take flight in my stomach at the sight of it. I had a feeling I might be pregnant the other day. I felt a little lightheaded and my breasts hurt. Then this morning I threw up. Beau lost it a little, wanting to call off the wedding and make me stay in bed all day. It took some time to calm him down. I felt fine after throwing up and I was not canceling this wedding. I was way too excited to celebrate that Beau and I were together. I also hoped that everyone would get to see a different side to him. I didn't like that people thought my loving husband was cold when he was anything but that. A man who has done the things he’s done to have me and make me happy can’t be cold. I just won’t believe it.

Tia’s eyes widen. I hadn't told her about throwing up this morning. I probably would have asked her to get the test for me, but she stayed at the Heart estate last night, too, and she didn't have a car with her. I knew Jenna was my best bet and I also knew she would keep my secret.

“I’m going to be an aunt?” Tia asks, clearly happy at the idea.

Tia doesn't have a family and from what I can tell, not much of a social life. Her job at the tattoo parlor means everything to her and she devotes all her time and energy to it. If she isn't there, she’s either in bed or on the sofa downing coffee while she draws in her notebooks.

“Maybe.” I bite my lip to keep from smiling. I don’t want to get too excited about this. I really want it. I know it’s soon, but I don’t care. I’m ready. Nothing would make me happier than having Beau’s babies. Lots of them.

I take the test from Jenna, who looks as excited as Tia. “How did you manage to sneak out and get this?”

Jenna ducks her head a little. “I might have had a few extras in my nightstand.”

“What?” I yell.

“Shh!” Jenna covers my mouth. “We haven't told anyone yet. We didn't want it to overshadow your day,” she says before removing her hand.

“That’s crazy, Jenna. There is no overshadowing. This is awesome. We get to celebrate it together!”

Jenna’s eyes fill with tears. “I’m so happy. I never thought I’d get this, then David comes storming into my life and changes everything.”

“You’re going to be a great mom. I’m going to have a brother or sister.” I smile at her, feeling my own eyes water.

“David is so excited. You should have seen him.” At that, a tear slips free. Beau and his dad have been spending more time together. I love it. I love how close this whole family is becoming; it’s something I’ve always wanted from a family. “If you're pregnant, too, our kids will grow up together.”

God, I hope I am.

“Let’s do this, ladies. The suspense is killing me,” Tia says as she pushes us into the bathroom. I open the box and pull out the test. Tia reads the directions out loud as I walk over to the toilet. I stop when I realize this isn't going to be so easy.

“I’m going to have to take my dress off.”

“We got this.” Tia tosses the directions on the sink counter. Both of them come over to me and bunch up my dress. I hover over the toilet and take the test. Then I set it on the counter.