Chapter 38
Chapter Thirty-Eight
Chase
I went with Kinsley to her doctor’s appointment and heard my baby’s heartbeat for the first time.
I never expected the overwhelming feeling that came over me.
This was really happening, and now it was more real than ever.
After her appointment, we returned to my house for the night and cooked dinner together.
“Do you like it here?” I asked as I tossed the salad.
“Of course. I love it here. Who wouldn’t?” She smiled.
I set down the salad tongs and walked up behind her, wrapping my arms around her waist.
“I want you to move in with me,” I whispered as I lightly kissed her ear.
“Really?” She smiled as she turned around and wrapped her arms around my neck.
“Yes. Really. I want me, you, and our child under the same roof. Plus, I have some pretty awesome-sized bedrooms upstairs that would make a great nursery.”
“I would love to move in, but I signed a year lease.”
“Don’t worry about that. I’ll take care of your lease.”
“That’s sweet of you, Chase, but—”
“No buts.” I tapped her nose. “You’re moving in here. End of discussion.”
“If I move in, then all my stuff will be mixed in with yours. I do recall a conversation I overheard where you had a problem with that.” She smirked.
“I didn’t really have a problem with it. It scared me, that’s all. But I’m not scared anymore, Kinsley. I—I love you.” The corners of my mouth curved upwards.
“Did it hurt to say that?” she asked with a grin.
“Not at all. In fact, it felt pretty amazing to tell you.” I rested my forehead on hers.
“I love you, too, Chase. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”
“Okay. Let’s finish up here, and we’ll talk over dinner.” I kissed her lips.
I set the salad on the table while Kinsley pulled the chicken from the oven. Once we were seated and getting ready to eat, I looked across at her beautiful face.
“What did you want to talk about?”
“I was thinking about taking some business classes.” She bit down on her bottom lip.
“Why?”
“I would love to open an antique shop one day, and I should have some business knowledge.”
“I see. An antique shop?”
“When I worked for Mrs. Buckley all those years, I loved it. I loved the timeless pieces and the stories they told.”
“I can understand that. Are you going to be able to take some classes with working full-time and being pregnant? I don’t want you to burn yourself out,” I spoke with concern.
“I’ll be fine.” She smiled.
“Okay, then. Tell me what you need, and I will help you.”
“Thank you, but I can do this on my own.”
“But I want to pay for your classes. At least let me do that.”
“I have some money saved. Plus, if I’m moving in here, I won’t be paying monthly rent, right?” Her brow arched.
“Oh, my love, you will be paying rent. Just not with money.” I grinned.
She took a piece of lettuce from the salad bowl and threw it at me.
One Month Later
Kinsley
Chase and I would head down to the beach every morning before work.
He would surf, and I would do yoga. Delilah was thrilled that he had come to his senses, and she was happy I moved in with him.
She tore up my lease and told me not to worry about the rest of the rent, but Chase wasn’t having it.
He thanked her for being a good friend to me and paid her the remaining lease balance.
After we showered, I took my black pants from the closet and pulled them on. Shit. I couldn’t button them.
“What’s wrong?” Chase asked as he saw me struggling.
“These pants don’t fit anymore.”
He smiled as he walked over to me and placed his hands on my belly.
“You’re starting to show, which means you will have to go shopping for some maternity clothes. We’ll go together after work.” He kissed me.
“You have that client dinner tonight with your dad. Did you forget?”
“Shit. I did. I’ll cancel.”
“No, you won’t. This is a very important client, and your dad needs you there. I’ll ask Lexi if she wants to go shopping.”
“Good idea. She’ll love to go.” He smiled. “We should start thinking about the nursery.”
“We have time,” I spoke.
“We only have five months. What if you deliver early? We need to be ready.”
“We’ll start talking about it after we find out what we’re having,” I spoke as I rummaged through the closet, trying to find something to wear.
“What? We’re finding out?” Chase asked.
“Yes. It’ll be easier that way. Don’t you want to know what we’re having?”
“I guess. I kind of like the suspense, though, of waiting until he or she is actually born.”
“Then I’ll find out and won’t tell you.” I smirked.
“And how will you keep it from me when we do the nursery? Obviously, if it’s a girl, you’ll want pink.”
“True. Well, it looks like you’re finding out with me.” I smiled as I straightened his tie.
“And when are we finding out?”
“In three weeks. Lexi wrote it on your calendar already.”
“Remind me to thank her,” he spoke as he kissed my lips.
Chase
“Lexi, come in here, please,” I shouted from my desk.
“What’s up, boss?” She grinned as she took a seat in front of me.
“Today is the day Kinsley and I find out the gender of baby Calloway.”
“I know. How exciting!”
“Something’s been bothering me.”
“What?” She cocked her head.
“I think Kinsley should tell her mom that she’s going to be a grandmother.”
“Have you talked to Kinsley about it?” she asked.
“Not yet. I wanted to get your opinion first.”
“I don’t know, Chase. From what Kinsley told me about her, I’m not sure I’d want her to know if she was my mom. Plus, you met her.”
“I know, and believe me, it wasn’t a pleasant conversation, but she is her mom, and she does have the right to know.”
“Tread carefully with this one, my friend. I’m not so sure she’ll be open to it.”
I sighed as I placed my hands behind my head and leaned back in my chair.
“I just think someday she’ll regret not telling her.”
“Maybe she will, or maybe she won’t. That’s up to her. Carefully approach her about it, and if she starts to get all crazy, drop it immediately.”
“Thanks, Lexi.” I looked at my watch. “It’s time to go find out if I’m having a son or daughter.” I grinned as I got up from my desk.
Kinsley and I walked hand in hand into the medical center and took the elevator up to the third floor. Excitement and nervousness overtook me. I didn’t care what the baby was as long as it was healthy. As Kinsley lay down on the bed, I held her hand in anticipation.
“Hello, you two.” Dr. Morgan smiled as she entered the room. “Are you ready to see your baby?”
As she placed the transducer on Kinsley’s belly, I gulped when I saw a perfectly formed human inside of her. Tears started to fill my eyes as I sat there and stared at the child Kinsley and I created.
“Baby is growing well, and the heartbeat is nice and strong. Do you two want to know the sex?”
Kinsley glanced at me, and I gave her a smile and a nod.
“Yes, Dr. Morgan.”
“Okay. Let’s go to that area and see what we’ve got.” She smiled.
Instantly, I saw it, and my face lit up.
“It’s a boy!” I shouted.
“You’re right, Mr. Calloway. You’re having a boy.” Dr. Morgan grinned. “Congratulations.”
Kinsley turned to me with tears in her eyes as I gently squeezed her hand.
“We’re having a boy.” She smiled.
“I love you.” I leaned down and kissed her lips.