Chapter 17.

Four months later .....

After my last talk with Gino things between us have been running pretty smoothly. Sitting at my desk I felt super uncomfortable. Although my sickness was gone I was starting to feel other things. My head was hurting and my side was killing me. Cher kept eye balling me all day making sure I was okay. No lie I felt faint I just couldn't bare with the pain anymore. I was now nine months pregnant and ready to get this boy the hell out of me. Standing up to go use the bathroom I felt like I was peeing on myself. Cher mouth dropped as she ran over to me with her phone. "Your water broke!" She yelled as everyone stopped to look. She called for an ambulance as I sat there scared for my life. Craig looked annoyed as he told everyone else to mind their business and get back to work. After I give birth I'm not coming back I thought. Making it inside the ambulance I laid back as the paramedic asked me questions. Making it to the hospital I told Cher to call everybody. She did what I told her as I lay there in absolute pain. Remaining calm Cher came back to my side. "Okay I let everyone know. Are you in a lot of pain? You look too calm." Cher said. "I'm fine did you call Gino?" I asked. She looked surprised that I asked. "You want me to call him?" She asked. "Yes Cher right now!" I yelled. Only because I knew he would get to me before anybody else. Once she called him he arrived immediately after. Standing by my side he supported me the entire time. I couldn't do shït but cry. Not because of the pain but due to the heartache of not having Melo. That shït still hurts no matter what. I didn't know I'd feel like this. Pushing and crying Gino held my hand as I squeezed it tight. Four pushes I heard crying. "He's here." Cher said super excited recording the whole thing on my phone. Once I finally held my baby in my arms everyone arrived. My parents and Carmelo parents. All of them gathered around and admired my baby boy. Once I got settled into my room I was in pain. My mom and Ava were arguing over who would do what first. My nurse then enters the room. "So Ms.Larson did you come up with a name yet?" She asked as everyone in the room looked at me. "Cane Demerol Belies." I said still holding my baby looking him in the eyes. He looked just like his father as tears ran down my eyes. Ava came over to me and rubbed my back. I had spent three days in the hospital and both sets of parents never left my side. They were no longer arguing and bickering because I had to tell them to calm the hell down. My mom was unaware of the conversation that Ava and I had but I knew that was still on the table. I had thought long and hard about it and I agreed to let Ava and Harold take on the responsibility of caring for Cane but, only for a little while. My mother felt some type of way but it was really deeper than she could ever understand. After my three days I took Cane home with me to spend some time with him. I was enjoying my baby while I could. His freshly newborn baby smell gave me a sense of peace. I was happy he was finally here no doubt about it. I kept him for two weeks and Ava came and got him as talked about. In my heart I knew I was doing what was best. Besides it wasn't a forever thing anyways. She wanted to let me know that I wasn't a bad parent by making the choice and that she had every thing under control. I had no doubt in my mind. I knew that she was going to see about Cane in the best way. I needed this time to reflect and find myself again. My baby was not a burden to me and I was going to get him back soon as I figured out my life. A couple days after I was home Gino had bought me a push present. It was a bunch of gifts in one. Swear he be showing out. It's still a lot I don't know about him , but since I have my body back , and some time on my hands I was sure to find out. Taking plenty of pictures of baby Cane I made sure to show Jordan. He was super excited about the baby boy. Before he left though I made sure to let him come over and see him. Cher was so happy and supportive of everything. She made sure to let me know I did a brave thing. In my heart I knew that. Once I healed from labor she surprised me with a big party. We got drunk and crazy it was lit. Paris , Cher and myself let loose. It was well over due and I was happy to release and be myself again. Since I didn't want to be alone I decided to move in with Gino. He really didn't mind it in fact he suggested it because , he didn't want me in my big house by myself. To my surprise he also suggested I sleep in my own room for now to recover and get my mind right. I felt like that was such a gentleman move. That surprised me because since I've been talking and dealing with him he never asked or pressed me about sex. That was a major plus in my book because that let me know that he was serious about taking things slow with me. I was so blessed to have him I swear he came at the perfect time.