“I haven’t heard your voice in so long it’s a wonder I know what you sound like.”
“It hasn’t been that long.”I shift to the side uncomfortably while the warden stares at me.
“Yeah, it has.”
“What’s up?”
“I tried to get Ava to get you to come out with us tonight.”
“I can’t.”
“Why not?”
“Tell him you’re with me, your boyfriend,” Nick says, louder than necessary.
I look at him and mouth, “Stop.”I move to get up and he holds my arm so I can’t.
“You got back with him, huh.”
“Yeah, we’re living together.”
“He wasted no time.I’m not surprised.Does that mean you can’t go out with us?Are you on lockdown for the duration of your stay with him?”
“No, be nice.”
“Are you only allowed out an hour a day during daylight hours?”
He laughs, and I laugh too.Nick frowns.
“At least he hasn’t gotten rid of your sense of humor.Come out with us, you know you’re guaranteed fun with me.It’s the MAC train of fun.Matt, Ava, and Chloe, how can you not have fun?”
He’s right; how can you not have fun with those three?Nick would have a major coronary heart attack.“I would love to come, it sounds fun.I won’t be having that much fun for another four months.I’m five months pregnant, Matt.Nick and I are having a baby.”Another one I’ve shocked into silence.
“You blew my mind.You’re having a baby.”
“We are.”
“Congrats.Is this happy news?”
“Yes.”Why does everyone keep asking me that?It’s a little shocking at first, I know, but a baby is a good thing.
“I didn’t have a chance, did I?”he asks with humor in his voice.
“You did.”If Nick wasn’t shadowing me, I would say more.But what more would there be to say?I’m with Nick, I’ve made my choice.
“It was slim to none.At least I tried.I hope you’re truly happy.”
“I am.”
“Good.If you need anything, you can still call me.I’m going to get a stiff drink.In fact, I’m going to get a round of drinks, drink away my regrets, and make some lucky lady happy tonight.”
“Take it easy on the drinks and the ladies.Be safe.”
“I will.Bye, baby girl.”
“Bye.”I turn my phone off and look at Nick.“Happy now?”
“Yes, I’m very happy.He can stop sniffing around you and find someone else.”
