“You’re about to find out,” he whispered back, nodding his head at Tasha and Trevor.
“Guys?” Josie looked at her best friend with concern. “What’s going on?”
“Um, well…” Tasha and Trevor shared one last look. Taking a deep breath, she turned in her seat so she could face all of us, her and Trevor’s hands clasped tightly on the table. “We have some news to share.”
I felt like I was intruding on something big, but I was glued to my seat.
“I’m pregnant.”
Her declaration was met with silence. My gaze swept around the table, taking in all the shocked faces as no one said a word.
It was like, all at once, Tasha’s words registered. It was aflurry of movement as everyone shot up from their seats and crowded around the couple. Tasha barely had time to stand up before she was smothered by Josie, who had tears in her eyes.
One by one, I watched everyone congratulate the pair, excitement and happiness seeping in the air at the good news. I stayed in my seat, not wanting to ruin the moment, but I smiled at the scene in front of me.
“You’re going to be a fantastic mom,” Josie cried, mirroring the tears rolling down Tasha’s cheeks. The two stayed in a hug for a moment before Evelyn stepped forward.
Evelyn cupped Tasha’s cheeks, the brightest smile on her face. The two stood there, not saying a word, history I wasn’t aware of flowing between them. I quickly ducked my head. That was not a moment I needed to be a part of.
When it was Mateo’s turn, he embraced her in a tight hug, almost lifting her off the ground. “Man, does it feel good knowing the news before everyone else.”
“Hold on.” Tasha pulled back, peering up at his face. “You knew?”
“Of course I did.”
“How the hell did you know before the rest of us?” Landon asked. “You don’t even live near us anymore.”
What I could only describe as a shit-eating grin took over Mateo’s face. “Trevor told me.”
It was then I understood why they all said Mateo was a little shit. He knew exactly what he was doing by dropping that bomb.
“In my defense,” Trevor held his hands up and took a step back, “I only told himbecausehe lives far away and has been too busy with football to talk to anyone.”
“You told Mateo over your best friends?” Bryton sounded hurt.
“I knew if I told you guys, you’d tell your wives, who can’t keep secrets to save their lives.”
“Hey!” Josie, Lydia, and Mila exclaimed.
“And Tasha and I weren’t ready to share it yet,” he finished before he could be interrupted again.
“Guys, don’t be mad that I’m actually Trevor’s best friend and that he told me before anyone else,” Mateo goaded.
I leaned back in my chair, knowing exactly where this was going. From the glares the guys were sending his way, some sort of scuffle was about to happen, especially if Mateo didn’t shut his mouth.
“It's not my fault I’m the most trustful person here.”
Yep…there it was. As a group, Wyatt, Landon, Bryton, and Trevor lunged for Mateo. He darted around the guys and headed away from the dining room, them right on his heels.
“Boys,” a tired Evelyn called out. Her exasperated tone said this happened on a regular basis. A few thuds and curses came down the hallway. All the girls, including Steven, let out sighs.
Mila turned to me with a shake of her head. “Welcome to the crazy family.”
“Just textus the address of the rink, and we’ll see you there after breakfast,” Josie said as she gathered a sleepy Jayden in her arms.
“Sounds good.” Thankfully, I had already texted Marcy and gotten a yes to take tomorrow off of practice and use the rink time to have everyone come skate instead. That way, the ice would be empty, and no one would have to worry about people being around.
“See you tomorrow.” Mateo tapped Wyatt on the shoulder as he held an exhausted Wrenley. Josie and him said one more goodbye before following after the others to the elevator.
