Fresh Start

Like always I wake up with my usual wake up call, the need to throw up. I am 5 months pregnant and still not use to this morning sickness.

I stand up after flushing the toilet and take a look at myself in my bathroom mirror. As I gaze into my reflection, wearing only a long shirt and panties, I take note of all my scars. I have one along my jaw, one going from my shoulder to mid arm and several along my thighs. The worst scars are on my back and most aren’t noticeable unless you focus in on them, thank god for make up. The few who have seen my scars either cry or pity me but I refuse to cry or show any more weakness than I already have.

I snap myself out of it and throw a smile on my face, time to get dressed and make breast fast for the guys.

I brush my teeth, put make up to cover my scar and then head to my closet grabbing a pair of underwear. Since I’m going to be moving around organizing the house I settle for some black yoga pants, a Lillo and Stitch tank top, socks and my blue crocs. I make sure I’m decent and my room is clean before heading downstairs.

While cooking I can’t help but to think of my hot next door neighbor, Matt. I’m not going to lie; Matt was a little intimidating at first but once I saw those dimples he became a teddy bear in my eyes.

Those eyes, dimples, muscles and those tattoos…damn. The things I would do to him!

No! I can’t think like that. I have another person to think about now, my baby comes first. I doubt he’s even interested in me anyways with me being pregnant and all. He wouldn’t be able to handle my baggage anyways. I refuse to trust him and let him in so easily.

Placing the french toast, bacon and eggs on the table, I hear the bell ring and immediately my dog, a white and grey husky, Rex starts running inside the house to the front door.

So much for being a guard dog.

I laugh at him and hold his collar while I open the door. I open the door to see Matt and two men behind him, one has green eyes and black hair while the other has brown eyes and spiky hair.

“Good morning guys, come on in, Rex is very friendly.” I say while ushering the guys inside. I let go of Rex’s collar and close the door. As I turn around I see the guys patting Rex on the head.

“Good morning Jade, these are my best friends.” says Matt.

“This is Zack.” Says Matt as he points to the man with green eyes.

“And this is Brian.” Says Matt as he points to the man with brown eyes.

“Johnny isn’t here but I’m pretty sure you will meet him eventually, their always at my house.” Says Matt

“Nice to meet you jade.” Says Zack.

“Nice to meet you guys too.” I say as I kiss him and Zack on the cheek.

They all freeze and stare at me.

“What? Do I have a bug on me?” I say while swatting at my clothes.

“No, we were just shocked, that’s all.” Says Zack.

“Do you kiss everyone’s cheek?” says Brian.

“Oh, I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I’m Hispanic so I give kisses on the cheek as a hello unless there complete strangers. You should see me at family parties, I go crazy in circles saying hi to everyone. Sorry I’m rambling aren’t I?” I say nervously, oh god they probably think I’m weird now.

“We didn’t mean it like that Jade, we were just shocked. We’re not uncomfortable at all.” Says Zack with a reassuring smile.

“Hey where’s my Good morning kiss?” says Matt with a dimpled grin.

Those dimples….

“Come here ya big baby.” I say as I walk up to him and kiss him on the cheek.

If only I could kiss those lips. Did I just really think that? Damn these hormones!

“Anyone hungry? Breakfast is ready.” I say as I step away from Matt and head to the kitchen.

“Breakfast?! I like you!” says Brian as he takes a seat on the table.

“Thanks Jade.” Says Zack.

“Your welcome guys.” I say as I watch them devour the food and lean against the counter as I eat some crackers.

“You’re not going to eat?” says Matt giving me a worried glance.

“Nope, I learned the hard way that the baby does not like breakfast.” I say with a chuckle.

“So how far along are you?” says Zack glancing up at me from his plate.

“I’m 5 months pregnant.” I say with a smile.

“Do you know the gender yet?” says Matt.

“Next month I will.”

They finish their food and I pick up their plates to wash in the sink.

“So, Jade if you don’t mind me asking, is the Dad in the picture?” says Brian.

I freeze for a second but quickly snap out of it and finish up the dishes.

“No, he’s not.” I say as I turn around to face them.

They seem deep in thought as they ponder my answer but I’m not ready to answer their next question so I begin to question them.

“So what do you guys do for a living?”

“We own a music production company together.” Says Matt.

“What about you Jade?” says Brian.

“I’m a writer. I got offered a job working as a screenwriter for Disney here in California so I jumped on the chance and moved here. I work from home mostly and only go in if I have to”

“Wow, where did you move from?” says Zack.

“I moved from Florida.”

I can see the questions brewing in their heads so I quickly say “Well, here are the keys to the U-Haul, I appreciate the help guys.” as I hand Matt the keys.

“No problem Jade, come on guys lets get started.” Says Matt and they stand up and head outside again making sure Rex doesn’t get out.

How long can I avoid the questions until they start to get suspicious?

Notes

Thank you MoMo_92 and DaphneG for the comments and thanks to everyone who is reading my story :)