NICOLE'S POV "When is your birthday?" Asher suddenly asked while I was enjoying my ice cream and chocolate."Ummm, well it's still far. It's in October and I hate celebrating my birthday." I mean who wouldn't hate birthday's after what I experienced.My parents were killed on my birthday and I was brutally raped by the gang leader who has somehow managed to escape death for six years now. "Why did you ask?" "Well I just remembered that my birthday is around the corner and I was wondering if I have missed your birthday already." My birthday is like two months away and I haven't celebrated since the incident that happened six years ago and I don't intend to start now."It doesn't matter, I hate my birthday and I don't like to celebrate or even remember the day." I have never discussed my birthday with him and I didn't care to ask him about his birthday because I prefer to avoid birthday related topics but I was wrong to assume he doesn't care about birthdays. "When is your birthday?"
NICOLE'S POV "I did it girls." Shelly said immediately she joined us at the table for breakfast.I have been looking around for her but she arrived late, I guess she was busy after all but what exactly is she talking about, I can't remember her telling me she has plans to do something."What did you do?" I whispered... I don't know why I whispered but I just felt the need to."I have finally dealth with Lizzy." "What, I thought we agreed that I will be there, why did you do it alone?" I know she can handle things on her own but I just wanted to make sure that Lizzy will actually stay away."I know but like I said I didn't want you guys to get involved, you guys are leaving soon." Well that's very thoughtful of her and sweet and she's right, I shouldn't get involved."So how did it go?" Ruth asked and I will like to know as well, I hope she got the message loud and clear."Things went too far and I ended up hurting her more than I wanted to, I just wanted to have a talk with her but
NICOLE'S POV "Whoa, this place is a mess." I said as soon as we entered our cell and we saw the mess they made... Everything is scattered and it's obvious that they came into this place, I thought that Teresa would have found a way to make them not to come in here but I guess with the warden around, it wasn't possible."Ummm, this means that our cell was searched Nicole, are you sure they didn't find anything?" Ruth asked worriedly."Well they didn't call our names a while ago, that means we are in the clear." I said as I walked over to my bunk to check for the phone I left in my pillow. "You are right though, they found the phone and the weapon." I said as I checked my two hiding spots and I couldn't find both the phone and the weapon. "But we are not in trouble, so that means Teresa took care of it." After all part of what I pay her for is to watch my fucking back and it feels good to know that she's doing her job but I really need the phone."Yeah we are in the clear, thank goodne
ASHER'S POV This is so messed up, I left the house this morning feeling so excited because I was going to see Nicole today but prison life is so unpredictable and now I am back home without being able to see her. I even tried to use my power as a staff to see her even though the visiting day was cancelled but it didn't work."Someone is home early, is this how the visiting normally goes? I was under the impression that you will be with her for hours." Logan noted while playing video games with Aaron.I left them in this same position a while ago when I left for the prison and they are still here playing games."I didn't get to see her." I said as I plopped on the couch."Why, did something happen?" Aaron asked while his eyes remained on the television screen."Yeah, someone was stabbed this morning, so the warden decided to to cancel the visiting so that she can search the inmates. The whole stabbing thing has become too frequent, so I couldn't see her." I explained."Oh that's reall
NICOLE'S POV Three days later..."Arghhh, I feel sick." Ruth whined and I stared laughing. "I should have tried to get some sleep last night." Ruth and I actually tried to sleep but we couldn't sleep, we were just too excited.Knowing that today is Tuesday made me fucking happy, after nine months I am finally getting out. Who the fuck can sleep knowing you are getting out the next morning?"Well we tried to sleep." I pointed out.The moment I started having a tickling feeling in my stomach, the type you get when your going down a roller coaster, I just knew there was no way I will get any sleep, so I didn't even bother to try so hard. I am still having the feeling in my stomach and it will probably end when I finally step out of here."Yes you are right, I was just too excited to sleep. It feels like a dream, it feels so unreal." "Yeah, it feels like a dream." I would have called Mike just to confirm that everything is still in order but I already gave my phone to Shelly just in cas
NICOLE'S POV I can't remember the last time I was this nervous for anything, I have been so nervous from the prison and even now that I am out and free, I am still very nervous... I am fidgety and sweating and I really want to run into my house to see my brother and best friend but I can't seem to get myself to come out of the car.I know they will be excited to see me and I am happy too but it's been like three minutes since Mike parked at the garage and I haven't made a move to step out of the car."Are you ready?" Mike asked when he noticed that I didn't make a move to leave the car."Of course, yeah." I lied because lying was much easier.I mean how do I explain to him that I have been locked up for the last nine months and I have dreamt of this days and now that I am here, I feel awkward and nervous.I reluctantly stepped out of the car and I made my way to the main entrance, my hands shook as I tried to open the door."Wait here boss, give me a minute." I don't understand what
NICOLE'S POV "Oh I really needed that." I said as I finally stepped out of my bathroom.I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a bath like I did a while ago, in fact I almost did not want to step out but I remembered that Betty is waiting in my room for gist, so I reluctantly left my bathroom."I know right, God I have missed you so much." She said and I started laughing."I missed you too." I entered my closet and I am in awe.I am a fashion freak and I can't believe that I left all my designer clothes, shoes and bags behind and stuck to wearing an orange uniform and a white basic shoe for nine months... "Wow." I whispered as I admire my numerous clothes like I just bought them. "Gosh, I have missed everything here."I can't even count the number of clothes that I have and to think I still have more than twenty clothes that are still new and still having tags... I walked over to my casual home cloth section and I picked out a simple black dress to wear.After dressing up, I spraye
ASHER'S POV "Oh no, today is going to suck." I said when I heard the front door open.I am pretty sure that it's Aaron, I don't understand why he has refused to accept the fact that I don't want to celebrate my birthday. I am not in the mood and frankly, there is nothing he can do to make today special except he can miraculously get me to the prison and celebrate with Nicole which is impossible since today is Wednesday. Honestly my birthday should have fallen on a Thursday or Saturday and it would have been more fun and exciting."Hell no, this is not how you will spend your day." He pointed out as soon as he got to my room. "What do you want man? I honestly don't want to do anything, let's just treat it like a normal day." He insisted as I reluctantly got out of bed. "Logan specifically told me to make sure you don't spend your day locked up in your room." He pointed out."I know you will rather prefer to spend your day with Nicole but she's not here, so have fun with me and then t
NICOLE'S POV Yesterday was so perfect, knowing the gender of my two babies and getting engaged all in one night is just so amazing, he made me really happy which is why I am sitting here with him in the visiting area of the prison to see Logan... I mean I already had a plan to come here and see Logan, I just didn't think it will be this early.I am nervous and honestly, I feel uncomfortable because this moment reminds me of my time in prison and how Asher used to visit me. I am going to be a part of his family soon and the most appropriate thing is to make peace with Logan because I have made peace with what happened to me six years ago and I have forgiven Logan, so I think it's only fair for me to let him know."Are you sure you really want to be here because I can understand if you need to go, I don't want you to be uncomfortable by seeing him again." Asher pointed out but I am fine."I want to be here, I am no longer mad at him and I want him to know, besides we are going to be fa
NICOLE'S POV When the went on and on about my gender reveal party, this was definitely not what I pictured in mind. The set up is elegant and it looks nothing like a gender reveal, it's more like a dinner party or something and they invited a lot of people, I thought it was just going to be a few friends but it's fine. "Wow ladies, this was unexpected but mind blowing, I love it." I said excitedly."Well we were hoping to blow your mind." Shelly said just as I noticed Asher walking towards me. He is wearing the same color of suit as I am and he looks so handsome and happy but all I can think about is when I will be able to get him out of this party and have him to myself, he is looking so yummy and I can't resist."Hi baby." I said as he got close and I gave him a hug and then a kiss."Wow, you look... You look so beautiful." He complimented as I smiled at him. "I can't wait to get you out of that dress." He whispered the last part in my ears and I blushed, I guess we are both thinki
NICOLE'S POV Shelly and Ruth has been here since we went shopping two days ago and it's obvious that they are going to the party from here. It's not like I mind having them around, it's just that they have all been acting weird. They are all over the place, making plans like it's my wedding and not gender reveal, so I am honestly tired of everything and all I want right now is for it to be time for the party, so that everything can return back to normal.As soon as I returned to my room after having breakfast with them, I heard my phone ringing and I wondered how long it has been ringing for since I didn't take my phone with me. I went to my bedstand to get my phone and see the caller ID and I smiled when I noticed that it's Asher."Hi baby, how are you doing?" I haven't seen him for a few days now but I am seeing him tonight and I am really happy about it, that's what I am actually looking forward to tonight. The girls are already making everything weird, so at this point, I just wa
ASHER'S POV I can't believe that it's actually happening, tomorrow is Friday and I am actually going to propose to Nicole. I mean I am mentally ready but now that it has become so close, it's now a reality and it feels like a dream. I remember when I met her in prison, I had just lost my wife and I was a mess. I even felt so horrible for admiring her when I just lost my wife but I thought it was infatuation and the relationship wouldn't last especially because she was in prison and I am her therapist but look at us now. She's pregnant for me and I am about to take things to the next level and it's exciting and weird at the same time but it's the right time, so I am doing it. "Are you ready?" I was carried away in my thoughts as I stood in front of the mirror and I completely forgot that I came in to dress up so that Aaron and I can go ring shopping."Yeah, I am ready." I said as I brushed my hair, grabbed my phone and keys before leaving my room.Betty called earlier today to inform
NICOLE'S POV I decided to take a break from work today to have a rest, I have been doing this often lately ever since my stomach became big, I don't want to overwork myself or stress the baby, so I am staying home today. I reluctantly got out of bed and I showered quickly before looking for something simple to wear but before I could decide on what to wear, Shelly and Ruth stepped into my room."I didn't know that you guys were here?" I pointed out. I mean I know that they have been coming here often lately because of the gender reveal party that they are planning with Betty but I didn't know that they are here this morning."Yeah, we just came in." Ruth pointed out while smiling and I can tell that there is more to this visit. "We are going out for shopping." She pointed out but that's not my plan for today, I stayed home to rest and not to go for shopping, besides I have everything I need here."No ladies, I am home to rest and not to go out." I pointed out as I picked an oversized
ASHER'S POV It's the weekend and Aaron and I are anxiously waiting in visiting area of the prison as usual to see Logan. I am worried about which bruise he will show up with or how battered he will look today when he shows up. It's obvious that something is happening in there, someone is bullying him or maybe people are ganging up against him and he just doesn't want to tell us and I know it but I guess he has his reasons, there is obviously nothing much I can do to help him from out here."You know all the injuries and bruises that Logan has been showing up with was inflicted on him by someone or a group of people right? It wasn't an accident in the bathroom or cell like he usually said, we both know that Logan is not clumsy." Aaron pointed out and I am surprised that he is thinking about it as well... I guess we have both had it in mind for a long time but we didn't really want to discuss it because how exactly are we going to help him."I know Aaron, someone or people are hurting
ASHER'S POV I have never been more excited than right now in the hospital room with Nicole, the doctor is watching the monitor and I can see a weird strange movement on the monitor but I can't make out the image but knowing that the steady heartbeat we are hearing and the image on the monitor belongs to my daughter or son is the most fulfilling thing ever and it's so fucking exciting. I looked at Nicole and she is spotting a huge smile that is similar to mine, I am so excited."Oh wow, this is interesting." The doctor said and I wonder what she saw."What's wrong doctor?" I asked curiously."Nothing, it's actually good news. You are having..." "No doctor, don't tell us. Just print out the ultrasound and put it in an envelope, we don't want to know anything about the baby as long as the baby is okay." I interrupted her when I realized that she was about to tell us the gender and ruin the surprise, besides I already promised Betty and I don't want to disappoint her although I am fucki
ASHER'S POV I decided to skip work today since I am going to the hospital later today with Nicole and since I will be home most of the day, I asked Aaron to come over. He works from home, so he is always at home except he decides to go out and have fun. "It's a good thing you asked me over because I just rounded up with all my pending work and I am basically free from now till next week but why are you home though?" He asked as soon as I returned to the living room with a bottle of whiskey and glass for us."Nicole and I are going to the hospital later today for her routine check ups and if I go to work, I won't be back on time to follow her to the hospital and I already promised that I will be there." I can't afford to disappoint her. I mean I have followed her to the hospital once for check up but she mostly goes alone or with Betty, not because I don't want to go but because of work."Oh I see, that's good. Maybe you guys can finally find out the gender of the baby." He pointed o
NICOLE'S POV I still don't regret that I made Logan pay for what he did to me, I just regret the way I went about it and the way it made Asher feel. I mean me of all people know exactly how prison life is, I was there for like nine months and it almost ruined my life, I even almost lost my life. I did some really shitty things to stay alive, it was really unfair for me to have said three whole years was not enough when there is a possibility that he might not even be alive by then or he might be a totally different Logan when he is out... I mean the only thing that kept me going for months was the fact that I had Logan, seeing him every Thursday and Saturday made a huge difference but all he has is on Saturday and I know it's not enough because seeing Asher twice back then wasn't enough either."You like this?" He asked as he played a movie but God knows that I wasn't paying attention, I don't even know the title or what it's about. I just really feel bad for what I put him through,