When The Light Falls - Book 3 by N. Y. (big screen ebook reader TXT) 📖

sighs.

 

He was not convinced. I had to come up with something better.

 

 

''Come on, don't you want a, little baby, Jacob jr. walking around on this earth?'' I said.

 

Jacob doesn't look at me. I sigh then lean back into the pillow below my head.

 

 

I was sad to see he wasn't interested in having kids, or even visiting Carla while on our stay here.

 

Maybe we both haven't addressed our feelings towards our future.

 

 

''Jacob?'' I whisper.

 

His attention is brought to me again, I still continue to look down at the sheets beneath me.

 

My eyes glooming around.

 

 

''I want babies...''

 

 

I continue to stare at the ivory sheets. His hand touches mine again, regaining our connection.

 

He reaches for my chin to look up at him.

 

''Look, I want you to be happy, and if kids is what you want...then I agree.'' he says.

 

 

My head shot up. Did he really agree to have a future of kids in our lives?

 

Was he really serious?

 

 

''You're serious, you want to have kids?'' I said and searched his eyes.

 

''Yes, and if it's gonna make you happy, then i'm aboard.'' he says.

 

''Really? You're not playing games are you? Because I really want to have kids and I want to know if you want kids too?'' I reassured him.

 

 

''Seeing you happy is a fact that makes me smile and feel happy too. I don't mind having a little mini me walking around on the streets. It gives me the chance to see my generation live.'' he said.

 

''Jacob, i'm so happy!!'' I yelled.

 

 

I quickly jump into his arms. My excitement takes over.

 

And I know we still have to talk about marriage, but for now, kids are on the table.

 

 

I feel the vibration of his laugh flow through my body as I lay still, hugging him. I was excited.

 

We had accomplished something for our future.

 

 

''So you really wanna have kids, in the future?'' I said lifting my head back up.

 

''Yes, I do.'' Jacob says.

 

 

I smile again leaning in for a hug.

 

 

''So should we address marriage now?'' he says as I climb back over to my side of the bed.

 

''I think it's time.'' I replied with a smile.

 

 

Chapter Ten: No Angel

 

  

''Alright everyone please board the bus, we'll be leaving in a few short minutes.'' said Lauren.

 

I was glad, that finally we we're finally out of the seminars and meetings we had all week.

 

I get to have one more free day before the big competition tomorrow.

 

 

I finally I get to see Carla.

 

 

''Alright everyone, buckle your seat belts. We'll be leaving from the small airport, then jet to our location from here. On our way back don't forget to bring your belongings.'' said our tour guide.

 

 

They had finally stopped talking, as we ride off just 12 miles to the airport.

 

I watched the sun gloom and glisten over the glass windows.

 

 

It was very early in the morning.

 

But it's was perfect enough for spending the whole day in Venezuela.

 

 -- 

 

The flowers, the beach houses and water all over the ground, was just as beautiful as Brazil.

 

And I'm absolutely amazed by it.

 

 

The sun sets up high in the sky as I look around.

 

 

''Okay make sure to shade yourselves for now, it's really hot up here. But it'll be better in a few minutes, once you get used to the weather up north of South America.'' our tour guide said.

 

 

Our tour guide fixes her hat, then, she hands each one of us a map.

 

It lists the tropical stops we were taking.

 

 

I took out my phone and stepped aside to see if I had any signal.

 

 

''No connection yet.'' I said looking back to the people along for the ride.

 

I put my phone away as Jacob approaches me.

 

 

''Hey, any signal?'' Jacob asked approaching.

 

''Nope.'' I replied.

 

 

''I'm actually glad we're up here. I'm really happy to see Carla again.'' he responds with a smile.

 

''Yeah. Well thanks to me, we get to see her again.'' I said.

 

 

''Everyone, gather together. Our first stop is to a cabana bar just up the street. They have a discount on free peńacolatas for the tour group.'' said our tour guide.

 

She and everyone else, hurries in a rush.

 

While me and Jacob are left behind.

 

 

We walk up an abnormal street, hoping to run into someone.

 

 

''Jacob?'' an unfamilar voice says.

 

I turn in confusion. Joe was right before our eyes.

 

I was surprised.

 

He looked so different, he had grown so much in the past few years.

 

 

''Elle? How are you guys?'' he asks.

 

 

My water bottle clings in my hands as I trot down to greet him.

 

''Fine. Just hiking up this road to get to your place.'' I said, pointing.

 

''Well, i'd be happy to give you a ride. Trust me, walking in this heat is bad.'' he says.

 

 

''Great, we'd love to.'' Jacob says.

 

''Elle are you fine with that? It's just a few miles from here.'' Joe says taking his car keys out.

 

''Sure.'' I replied.

 

 

The wind blows in my face as I stare out the window to a nice view of a beach ahead.

 

Local stores and shacks were surrounding the streets ahead.

 

Venezuela looked lovely.

 

 

''Nice country huh?'' Joe says breaking the long silence.

 

''Yes, very beautiful.'' I replied, looking back at him.

 

''So what's up with you guys? We haven't seen you in years. I was getting worried.''

 

''In years.'' I said jokingly.

 

 

I was barely in shock of the time we hadn't talked since the wedding.

 

How he changed so much.

 

Has it really been that long? Ever since I made the promise back then.

 

 

I've never became aware of the fact that it's been years.

 

Possibly 2, since i've talked to Carla. 

 

 

''Yeah, our little baby has grown up. You remember Max right?''

 

''Yes, Max. I remember. I never had to time to see him since-'' I started.

 

 

My mind had wondered back to Rosewood and New York.

 

What happened.

 

The consequences.

 

 

I didn't know if I should tell him. I didn't know him that well, tother than he's Carla's husband.

 

But I wanted to keep it a secret for now.

 

I will, eventually tell Carla once I see her.

 

 

''...We haven't talked since the wedding in Paris, remember?'' I said, following up my pause.

 

''Yes,...and we're here!'' Joe says.

 

  

I look up from him to the driveway. It was a big driveway with another car aligning in it.

 

A big house and everything. Blue tops and everything else white.

 

Joe and Carla, were living the high life.

 

 

''This is it. We hope you guys feel comfortable here, for the day.'' Joe says breaking me from my trance.

 

''No, we're gonna be comfortable alright. In seconds...I just....wow.'' I replied.

 

 

I wondered my way out from the car to the front door.

 

I opened the door and walk into the cool breeze of the house itself.

 

 

Jacob follows behind with Joe into the house, as I walk into around.

 

The inside of the house was so beautiful.

 

I was in shock. The satin decorations and white marble everything.

 

 

I was a little bit scared to think that this was better than my house.

 

And bigger.

 

 

''Oh wow, Joe...and Carla. You did an amazing job. You've out done yourselves.'' I said.

 

Joe walks ahead of us before we walk into the living room.

 

Carla stood there, in the middle looking back with a smile.

 

 

She looked elegant. She wore a pink orangey shirt with white shorts.

 

And her stomach showed a big bump.

 

I begin to gasp.

 

 

''We have a surprise.'' Joe says walking over to join Carla, rubbing her stomach.

 

''You guys are-'' I start.

 

''Pregnant...again.'' Carla says.

 

 

Her smiles perks up to her cheeks.

 

I was so glad to see her so happy.

 

 

I walk over hesitant to hug her, and she opens her arms.

 

And I give in.

 

I missed her.

 

 

''It's so good to see you again, Elle.'' she says to me.

 

I brought my arms tighter to her grip.

 

Her big stomach pushing into mine. 

 

We pulled back from our big embrace.

 

 

I smiled looking back and forth at Joe and Carla.

 

 

''So? When, did you get pregnant?'' I asked.

 

 

Joe looks up from placing snacks on the table in front of us.

 

''About 5 months ago.'' Joe answers.

 

 

Carla rubs her stomach again.

 

 

And from that second, part of me wanted to be Carla.

 

To have my stomach rubbed, for the fact of another human was being inside.

 

 

''We missed you so much. Even since me and Jacob left back to New York...how's Max?'' I ask.

 

Carla smiles excitdedly.

 

''He's here. Max honey can you come out!?'' she says towards a hallway.

 

 

What I was expecting was to see a little max. But it turned out to be a little big max.

 

He waved with his cute hands.

 

 

Dark brown hair, black and curly.

 

''Hi.'' he says.

 

 

I walk over from Carla to shake his hand.

 

''How are you?'' I asked.

 

 

I was amazed at how much he's grown up.

 

I never got to see baby pictures from Carla.

 

 

So seeing Max in the flesh was a big deal for me.

 

 

''Five.'' he says holding up his hand.

 

''Five, wow you're five years old.' I reassured him.

 

''Five.'' Max replied.

 

 

''Yep, five. I know.'' I replied.

 

 

''Five is his favorite word right now, that's all he says.'' Carla interuppts.

 

''So he's five?'' I asked as I played with Max's fingers.

 

 

He giggles, just like the way Taylor does.

 

''No, he's about to be 4 in a few weeks.'' Carla says.

 

''4?'' I said standing up straight.

 

 

I slowly pace over to where she stands.

 

''Wow, it's been that long.'' I said.

 

 

I moved closer to Jacob, who's sitting down.

 

 

Jacob reaches his arms around my shoulder as I sit down next to him.

 

He leans in to whisper.

 

''Hey, don't think about it. It's fine, they don't know.'' he says.

 

 

I nod my head, going back to the conversation. I see Carla placing Max on her lap as she sat down.

 

I was surprised by the room of her second baby, that she had space for Max to sit on her.

 

 

''So how long are you guys in for, maybe another week?'' Carla asks.

 

 

''No, we're going home in 3 days. We've already caught up on vacation time today, since we've been working hard for competition.'' I replied.

 

 

''Competition? Is there an event?'' Carla asks playing with Max.

 

''Yes, we;re in Brazil this week for this some competition. It's from where I work. Kind of a big thing. We didn't get to do it last year.'' I say.

 

 

My left leg shakes up and down, and my cheek flushes with a warm feeling.

 

The feeling of anxiety is clearly starting to show.

 

Jacob puts his hand on my left knee. And I instantly stop.

 

 

''Why didn't you come last year? If the event was also here?'' Carla asks.

 

''I,...don't think I can say.'' I start.

 

 

I was in shock of my voice.

 

Did I sound sincere or scared?

 

Carla's eyerbrows push together, her smile is clearly disappearing.

 

 

She probably thought I was playing a game, maybe even hiding something to say. 

 

Jacob takes a glance at me. My eyes still stare down at my feet for a minute.

 

 

''Were you doing something important that time?'' Carla asks finally.

 

 

I lift my head to face her. This was my excuse.

 

Something to get out of the truth, at least for a while.

 

 

''Yes, I was doing something.'' I replied.

 

 

Jacob starts to say something, but he backs out.

 

His sure enough expression made me feel bad about not addressing where I had actually been.

 

 

''Well, i'm so glad you're here this year.'' Carla says.

 

 

The happy vibe in the room returned, as things shifted back to normal.

  

My smile loosend up, as I look across the couch to Max.

 

 

 

''Well,...um, iIm happy to be here this year. And to see you again.'' I said, trying to push down my feelings.

 

''We're happy to have you here. Even if it's just for today." Carla says.

 

"Jacob, do you mind-'' Joe says.

 

He pointed his head to the balcony, motioning to go outside.

 

''Sure.'' Jacob says abrupty.

 

 

Joe and Jacob leave the room, exiting outside.

 

Carla' is playing with Max on her lap, his head