Chapter 31

Sis I won’t be able to join you to buy some dressers Al says.

That’s okay sis you go and handle your business. Besides Ethan offered to have ladies come over with dressers. They can also do our make-up and hair Mel suggested. I just want you to feel better okay Mel says and hugged Al.

Let’s take a drive love Ethan suggested.

Where would you like to go she asked?

I don’t really know but let’s just get in and go he replies. Maybe lunch at some small and intimate restaurant.

That sounds great, there’s this little place I always wanted to visit but I just never had the time or money to go Mel added.

Then I will take you there today my love Ethan says and they left.

They drove in silence and just listened to the radio playing some love songs and Mel took Ethan’s hand and kissed it. he looked at her with loving eyes and they just smiled at one another.

What would you have done if you were in Al’s position? Ethan suddenly asks.

Mel looked at him and smiled.

If it was me I would’ve loved that baby because I love the daddy she says.

That’s a great answer my love he says and then focussed on the road but she could sense that something was wrong. The way he pulled his face and the lines on his forehead.

Sweetheart is everything okay? She asked.

He kept quiet for a while then started speaking.

I love you baby he says and looked at Mel. I loved you ever since I saw you the first time but I just didn’t know what the feeling inside of we were until we became closer and made love. I really wished that it was you that might be pregnant. I wish all of the best to Al and Dylan but I wish I could share the same happiness that they do.

Sweetheart it’s not a done deal that Al is pregnant but besides that I want to give you a lot of babies but you need to give time.

How much time do you need love? Ethan asks but he’s not looking at her.

There is no amount of time that I can give you. All I need now is a stable job and a place that I can call home. Something that’s mine she says.

Baby you have a credit card that I gave you with a credit worth for one million dollars. You have a big house that I currently live in. You have a Mustang parked in the garage and if you don’t like it get what you like and pay with my money for it. I really don’t mind but all I want is you, a baby and my twins, that’s all Mel.

Sweetheart I’ve studied long and hard and want my own success. I love what you doing for me and know that you want a baby from me but can you please give me some time? She asks and looked at him.

I don’t mean that you shouldn’t have a business of your own or shouldn’t do what you love. All I’m asking is make room for me too please he says and looked at her.

Sweetheart I want to be with you and only you but whatever happens will happen at the right time, I really need you to give me time. We will have all of it. Remember if Al is pregnant she will have to take it slow with work and all and I don’t want to slow down now. you have all the success you wanted and now it’s my time to work hard towards it.

I understand love. I’m sorry I’m just jealous of Dylan right now he says.

I do understand I’m just as jealous baby but I want us to take things at our pace and not someone else’s she says and he smiled while nodding his head.

You right my love we will do things our way, besides that two will need our support a lot he says.

Yes, I know Mel replies.

They reached their destination and got out to have a beautiful lunch together. After that they went for a walk and enjoyed the fresh air.

I want us to go on holiday when the kids have their holiday Ethan says and held Mel very close to him.

I would love that sweetheart but I will also start looking for a job Mel says while starring at the beautiful scenery.

A job? Ethan asks.

Yes baby, a job Mel says with a smile on her face.

My love you can start your own business. Please give me at least this opportunity to help you get on your feet.

Do you think I can do this? Mel ask.

Off course you can baby Ethan replies.

I have the right office block that you can use. All you need is about two officers for you and Al a reception area a boardroom for consulting and a work space. The office block I have is what you guys need. It’s not too big but not small either.

Wow I think I love the idea she replies.

I will speak to Al later about the whole idea. Thank you my love.

You have so much to give that I don’t think it’s wise to work for a company when you can have your own.

You right baby. I don’t know what Al is going to do but I am definitely in she says and hugged her man.

They went to Al’s house and the two was sitting in the lounge.

Hey guys Mel says and they looked up.

Hello sis Al replied and then kept quiet.

Is everything okay Mel ask and went closer to Al.

Everything is okay sis we just waiting for the results she replies.

Take your minds off from the results for now. Let’s talk Mel says and went to go sit down. Ethan joined her and then she started again.

Should it be that you are having a baby Al then it’s your blessing. If you not, then you can always try again when you want to. If you guys are serious about each other then you will find a way to make this work for the both of you. A child takes a lot of commitment but let me also tell you I raised my kids alone. their father was there but he was also absent. He never used to play ball with Mike or even watched him play soccer. I was there all the way and they are really doing fine.

Mel I will be there for my child should Al be pregnant. This is something new to the both of us and we are more than willing to take responsibility for it Dylan says while wrapping his arms around Al.

The phone rang and both Al and Dylan went for it but Al moved faster.

She placed the phone on speaker and they all knew it was the doctor’s office.

Good day Ms Ally the receptionist greeted.

Hi Mandy Al says.

I have your results mam.

Your results are negative. You are not pregnant.

Al and Dylan took a deep breath at the same time and then looked at one another.

Is this what you guys hoped for Mel ask?

Not really Dylan says but I am okay with the results for Al as well. I know she really wants to have a career he says.

I just feel that we not really ready for a baby now but we will be soon enough she says.

Dylan looked down and wanted to leave.

No brother wait Mel says and pulled him by the arm.

We also want a baby but because I want a career we holding on for a short while still and if it happens it happens. Speaking of which Al how would you feel about starting a business with me? Mel asks.

It sounds exciting but please tell me more Al says looking at Dylan that came to sit next to her again.

Ethan’s got an office block that we can use with a reception area, two officers a boardroom and a section where we can work available for us Mel says.

It sounds good Dylan says then you ladies can be your own boss.

That sounds perfect right Al says and smiles.

I have your first project lined up for you Ethan says and looked at Mel.

Really? Mel ask and smiles.

Yes, but first we need to help you guys get the place ready and the doors open. This can be your big break Ethan says.

What would you like? Al ask.

A shopping centre on the other side of town he replies.

Wow that’s big Dylan says.

Yes, it is but I have faith in them Ethan says and pulled Mel closer to him.