Shay's Point of View
Groaning I roll over, reaching for my phone on the nightstand to shut of my screaming alarm.
I run my hands down my face staring at the ceiling. I don't think I've slept all that much.. Luckily Zayde had a sleepover with Jason so at least I didn't have to worry about getting him ready for the day.
If I'm being completely honest I don't want to get myself ready to go to this girls day out. With Zayde occupied I want to stay in bed and feel sorry for myself.
I look at the time on my phone and sigh again before getting out of bed and heading into the bathroom to start my day.
20 minutes later someone is hammering on my bedroom door.
"I'm coming! I'm coming! Hold your horses!"
I yell grabbing my things and rushing to the door. I fling it open to Megan standing there with her arm raised to knock again.
She lowers her hand and both her and Amy smirk at me while I frown at them.
"What is with the raucous?"
"Just making sure your not in bed and trying to skip out on today."
I close the door behind me and we head downstairs.
"I wasn't even considering it."
Megan scoffs.
"Of course you were. I know you."
I sigh.
"Fine, I considered it but I'm here aren't I?"
I grumble and Amy flings her arm around me, giving me a side hug.
"Yes, you are. And we're going to have a great time. You'll see. Just for a little while let's forget everything going on and just focus on us."
I nod and give her a small smile.
"You're right. Let's make the most of it."
"That's my girl. Now get in the car already."
Megan says holding open the door. She swats me as I get in and I yelp, glaring at her.
Her and Amy both laugh getting into the car themselves.
Soon we're on the road, heading to the next town, singing along to the radio.
"I can't remember the last time I felt this carefree. I love Ryan and Jason. But sometimes I just need some time for myself."
I nod my head.
"I know exactly what you mean. I love Zayde and spending time with him. But in the last five years I've rarely had a chance for some RNR. This morning I really didn't want to get out of bed, but I'm starting to get super excited about today."
Megan smiles and nods.
"Me too. We're gonna get some massages; get our hair and nails done. get some facials.. you know the works. and then some shopping with my girls. And no boy talk."
"Agreed."
Amy and I say in unison.
"So Meg, how is the baby?"
She turns around to look at me, resting her hand on her stomach.
"The little bean is growing fast and everything is as it should be. And it seems like most of the morning sickness has passed so I'm super excited about that."
Amy and I both laugh, nodding our heads.
"I feel you. For the first half of my pregnancy I couldn't really stomach anything other than crackers and coke. And the smell of meat, especially pork, completely put me off."
Amy nods.
"Me too. I couldn't stand the smell of bacon and I kept craving chocolate cake."
"I had this constant hankering for beer. And normally I don't even like the taste."
Megan laughs.
"Pregnancy is weird. I just want chips all the time. With lots of salt, vinegar and ketchup. And pineapple. I can't get enough of it. I think Jake is pretty fed up with me, because all he does most of the time is cut some pineapple for me."
Megan says with a smile and we both give her a smile back.
"Well, here we are! Let's go get some much needed RNR."
Amy says as she stops infront of the spa.
"Amen."
Megan answers and we laugh heading into the spa.
Maybe there's still hope for this to turn out to be a good day.
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Zane's Point of View
I stare at the boys playing in the corner of the office.
"Zane, are you listening?"
Jake asks with a frown.
My head snaps in his direction.
"Excuse me?"
"I asked if you're listening. Which, clearly, you, aren't. "
I shake my head.
"No, sorry. Go ahead."
"Nevermind. Have you talked to her?"
"Who?"
I ask, looking down at the papers infront of me.
"Don't act like you don't know who I'm talking about. Shay. Have you talked to her?"
I sigh, and run my hand through my hair.
"No, I haven't."
"Why not?"
Ryan asks with a frown, crossing his arms over his chest.
"I don't know what to say."
"How about you apologize?"
"Yes, I know. But I don't know were to start.. And I don't know if she'll even listen to me."
"So, you're not even going to try?"
"Of course I am.. I just thought I'd give her the day."
"You're hiding from her. Because you're an idiot."
Ryan says with a scoff.
"Yes, I know okay. I keep screwing up and I don't know what to do to fix this. What should I do? Apologize?"
"I don't think apologizing is going to be enough."
Jake nods.
"Apologizing is definitely not going to be enough. You're going to have to do a lot more than apologize."
I sigh and run my hand through my hair again..
"That's what I thought. Any ideas?"
"This is your mess. Clean it up yourself."
Jake says shrugging and I look over at Ryan.
He shakes his head.
"I'm with Jake. You're on your own this time. Fix your mess."
Before I can say anything Zayde looks up at me.
"Can we do something? We're bored."
I smile at him and nod, motioning them over.
"Sure thing. Want to come help us work out patrols for the borders?"
Both boys nod rushing over and we smile.
"Good, because one day you boys are going to have to do this. How about after we're done here we go around the pack and show the two of you the pack borders? On the four wheelers?"
Both boys look at him with big eyes before Jason turns to his father.
"Can we really daddy?"
Ryan smiles and nods.
"Sure. It sounds like fun right?"
Jason nods, but Zayde frowns at his father.
"What's wrong?" Zane asks ruffling Zayde's hair.
"Nothing, just wondering if mommy would be okay with it. She doesn't like four wheelers."
"We'll go slow and be safe. I promise."
Zayde frowns but nods.
"Okay, fine but I'm not the one telling her about this."
Jake and Ryan laugh.
"Well at least when she comes to yell at you, you'd get a chance to speak with her."
Ryam smirks and I frown at him.
"Shut up, and get over here so we can get this done with."
Jake snickers as they all gather around the table and start making suggestions.
I look at my watch. Six more hours until she's back. Maybe I should get her some flowers.
I frown. I honestly don't know how to clean up this mess, but I don't want to let her go.
"Dad!"
Zayde pulls on my shirt with a frown on his face.
"Are you listening?"
I give him a small smile.
"Sorry what were you saying?"
"I asked you what a bastard is?"
I frown.
"Where did you hear that?"
"The mean blonde lady said it."
"What mean blonde lady?"
"The one from the ice cream store."
I frown.
"What did she say exactly?"
"This morning at breakfast she told me to watch where I'm going, that I'm just like my mother, always in her way. And then she said I'm just a little bastard and there's no place for me here.That you don't really want me and mommy here and we should just leave."
"What? She said this at breakfast?"
Jason and Zayde both nod.
"She did. She was really mean and she pushed Zayde. I don't like her."
Jason says with a serious face and Zayde nods in agreement.
I look over at Jake and Ryan to see them looking at each other with frowns on their faces.
"Do either of you know anything about this?"
They both shake their heads.
I look at the boys and give them a smile.
"I tell you what. Let's forget about the mean lady and go out to ride the four wheelers and then maybe get some ice cream?"
Both boys nod vigorously and we all get up to leave.
I grab Jake's arm holding him back as Ryan leaves with the kids.
"Find out what the hell happened this morning. This is not okay."
He nods.
"I agree. Lisa needs to be put in her place."
I nod.
"And she will be. Just find out exactly what happened and who saw it."
"Of course."
We head out of the office, down the stairs before Jake speaks again.
"Shay is going to be pissed if she hears about this."
I sigh and run my hand down my face.
"Oh, I'm aware of that."
"Are you going to tell her?"
"If I don't Zayde will and then she'll have my balls.."
Jake laughs and pats my shoulder.
"Well good luck to you then. I'm just glad I'm not you."
He smirks as we reach the others.
I just frown at him.
I help Zayde on the bike and fix his helmet before I get on with him.
"Everyone ready?"
They all nod and then we're off.
Heading to the border I keep thinking about what Zayde said.
I don't know how to tell this to Shay.. She's pissed of already as it is..
I sigh, well I guess I'll have to talk to her tonight. The sooner the better right..