“Don't you ever bring that bitch up to me again.”
He stands and comes over to grip my arms, looking down at me. I can see the worry in his eyes, and it pisses me off that all he cares about is this parasite and not me.
“Let's just have a nice time and then we can go home and talk. We need to come up with a game plan. Classes are going to be an issue if…” He waits for me to snap at him before continuing. “If you do end up on bed rest.”
I nod, just to get him to drop it, because it’s party time! I can hear the girls have returned, and it's not long before Fatima, Felicia, and Ursula are joining me in the pool on the floaties. One of the hot bartenders hands me a mocktail and I smile.
“Babe, I can't believe you had the party here. That’s the perfect ‘fuck you’ to Rylee and the others,” Ursula laughs, then snorts. I smirk and twirl the tiny umbrella in my glass.
“How else was I going to make sure they came? Plus, I know Lenny would really like them to be here to support us and our little girl. He’s been so low since Adonis and him fought.”
I fake frown. I think I look sincere. Oh well. A few guys from the football team start getting into the food and I groan as the thing inside of me kicks. I probably should eat something.
I hand my glass to Urs, and shout for Lenny. “Baby, help,” I whine and pout. He rolls his eyes and I glare at him, but he comes over, getting into the pool to drag my floaty to the stairs. I am not getting my hair wet.
He helps me, carrying me to the lounger next to my gifts. He turns to leave, but I grab his hand. “Lenny, let’s open the gifts,” I say and he nods. My girls all join me, and soon I am covered in baby clothes and supplies.
I toss them all aside and keep opening the bags. While Lenny thanks everyone, I search for anything for me. Did these bitches seriously not getmea present?!
Lenny places his hand on my thigh and leans in to whisper into my ear, right when Rylee and Teo walk outside with the others. I smirk and giggle, as if he’s giving me a loving caress and not telling me to behave.
Inviting that skank and her guys is just the icing on the cake. I don’t even care about gifts now.
Lenny moves away and looks over to them. I watch as his eyes glaze over. “Help me up,” I snap and he listens. “Good boy.” I smirk, place my hand on my stomach and glide over like the pregnant queen that I am.
I grab Len's hand, digging my nails into his wrist as I smile wide.
“I’m so glad you were able to put our differences aside to celebrate our little girl,” I say with a gleam in my eyes.
Rylee swallows and nods, then looks at Adonis. He steps closer and shoves a gift bag at Len's chest.
“We can't stay for long, but we wanted you to have this,” he says to him, ignoring me. Um ex-fucking-cuse-me.
“Right, well,weappreciate it.”
“Sure, whatever you say, witch. We will just be over by the food.” They walk off and I turn to storm after them, but Lenny stops me.
“Just don’t, okay. You won. Leave them be, Missi.”
“Fine. Then kiss me and I’ll leave your precious friends alone.” Lenny sighs, then leans down and presses a quick kiss to my lips.
It’s a short one, but it hit the mark. I glance over at Teo and Rylee and smirk.
They should have known not to challenge me. I always get what I want.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
“What kind of baby shower is this?” Serenity asks, joining me as I grab a few things off the food table and place them on my plate. “It’s weird. Who does a pool party for a baby shower?”
“This is Missi we’re talking about. Who knows why she does anything,” I mutter, grabbing a cupcake from my plate and taking a bite.
We head over to the opposite side of the pool, far away from Missi and her friends.
“Did you see that smug ass look on her face when we walked in?” Mateo laughs when I take the chair next to him. “She’s so fucking stupid. As if we would actually play nice.”
Smiling, I shoot him a wink. “We just need to chill here for a little bit, then we go for a swim.”
“Is it just me or does anyone else want to shove Lennox in the pool?” Donny asks.
