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3: A Look into the Furture
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2023-05-01 04:52:22Jillie
I watched as Jarren and Phoenix walked out of the library. I took a deep breath and laid my hand on my stomach gently.
“She’s mad. Isn’t she?”
“She’s just in shock, sweetie.” Grams told me.
I shook my head. “No, I’m pretty sure she’s mad.”
“She’ll come around,” Nunny informed me. “She sees herself in you. In this situation.”
I leaned back in the chair, closing my eyes. I continued to rub small circles on my stomach as I felt the familiar sensation of a vision coming on, allowing it to lead me.
“Mommy!”
I looked around me and saw a beautiful little girl. She was about six years old. Her hair was a mass of black with curls at the ends. Her eyes were the brightest brown I’ve ever seen.
“Mommy!” She called again, waving her hand in my direction.
I walked the few steps over to where she was sitting on a swing. I looked around, and we were outside the palace. My hand flew to my mouth as I looked down at this beautiful little girl. She was so much like Jarren and me—a perfect mix.
“What’s the matter, Mommy?”
Her little voice sounded like bells to my ears. So sweet and innocent. I blinked back tears and shook my head at her.
“Nothing. I’m fine.” I swallowed the lump in my throat. “What’s your name?”
She laughed, and it sounded like little violins playing. “You know my name, Mommy.”
I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist. I looked over my shoulder, and Jarren was smiling down at me. His smile fell when he saw the liquid in my eyes.
“What’s wrong, Piccolo?”
“She’s so beautiful,” I whispered, turning back to this beautiful little girl.
He chuckled. “She has your eyes.”
“Daddy, push me.”
Jarren released me and began to push her. The higher and faster she got, the more she laughed. I was starting to get worried. What if she flew out? Then my worst fears came true, except…she jumped. My hand flew to my mouth. I then watched in amazement as she did a little flip and landed on the balls of her feet. I choked back my tears.
“What’s the matter, Mommy?” She asked for the second time.
“You just scared me, that’s all.”
“Oh, well, I’m okay.”
I nodded as I heard the door behind me open, and her eyes lit up as she took off running. I turned around to see who’d excited her so much….
“Jilliannah.” My eyes flew open at the sound of Nunny’s voice. “Are you okay, dear?”
I nodded, and only then did I realize I had a single tear running down my cheek. I wiped it away quickly and stood up.
“I’m fine,” I told them, heading to the door.
“She’s not ready, Jarren. She doesn’t want this.” Phoenix stated.
“Yes, I am. Yes, I do.” I told her. “I’m ready because I have no other choice but to be. We would have eventually had kids. It just happened now. I want this because it’s a life that the man I love and I created together. Any person that wouldn’t want something as precious as that is an idiot. Yes, I was and still am slightly in denial, but I know a baby is growing inside me. I may not be able to feel it yet or see any changes to my body, but I know that our baby’s in there.”
Phoenix shook her head. “What makes you so sure now? I’ve watched you the past two and a half weeks, and denial was written all over you.”
“Because he can hear her heartbeat,” I stated.
“Her?” Jarren asked.
I ignored him for a moment and continued. “Because I’ve seen her.”
“When, Piccolo?” Jarren asked.
“Just now, and she’s beautiful.”
“She? We’re having a girl.” He stated.
I nodded. “We’re having a girl,” I confirmed.
“Congratulations.” I turned to see his grandmother Marietta smiling at us.
“Thank you,” I responded. “Jarren, will you take me home?”
“What about your dress fitting and we have to meet Angela.” He stated.
I shook my head. “I just want to go home and lie down.”
He nodded, and we said our goodbyes as we left the house. Once in the car, he turned to me. He just stared at me for a second before letting out a deep breath.
“A girl.”
I laughed. “A girl, that’s a perfect mix of us.”
He shook his head. “I’d want her to have your eyes.”
“That’s good to know.”
He started the car, and I texted my mom asking her to reschedule my fitting. We pulled into my driveway, and Jarren opened the door for me.
“You’re not staying?” I asked when I noticed he hadn’t turned the car off.
“No, I still have to gather my groomsmen and get fitted for our tuxes, but I’ll be back later.”
“Okay,” I stated as we walked to the door. I kissed his lips before unlocking it. “Have fun.”
He grabbed my waist, pulling me closer and kissing me again. “Relax and get some rest. Both of you.” He said, placing his hand on my stomach before lifting my shirt and kissing it. I blushed, and he chuckled. “I’ve kissed you in more intimate places than that. You choose now to blush?” I rolled my eyes at him as he backed off the porch. “I love you, Jillie.”
“I love you to, Jarren.”
When he got into his car, I walked inside and headed straight for my room. I would definitely take his advice and rest.
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