Unexpected Chapter 20

Month 6...still

 

I woke up at six in the morning with the sun blaring in my eyes, and some annoying, shirtless kid with brunette hair and hazel eyes jumping up and down on my bed in white gym short...wait, it's just Xavier.

"What do you want?!?" I groaned as I tried to roll over so he wouldn't jump on my, but my big stomach was making that impossible.

"Well come home Maddy!" Xavier shouted as he continued to jump up and down on Carson's bed. Xavier jumped up really high and landed on the bed with his legs crossed. Sometimes, it seems like he's two years old instead of seventeen.

"How did you not break the bed?" I asked annoyed. I turned over to my left side so I didn't have to see him. I just wanted to sleep. My eyes felt like they weighed more than me. I pulled Carson's dark green sheets up to my chin, and curled up in a ball. I was still wearing Carson's grey sweatshirt. I was hoping that Xavier wouldn't notice because, he's not the best at keeping secrets.

"Maddy Chase, are you calling me fat?" Xavier demanded as he turned me over on my back so I couldn't ignore him. "Cause, if you are, then you're one to talk. Have you seen your tummy lately?" Xavier shot back in a joking voice and he rubbed the big lump under the sheets. He always knew that I was ticklish there and even though I was under a comforter and some sheets, it still tickled. I was too tired to laugh, but I couldn't help it. I came out as a cross between a groan and a laugh. I sounded like a whale, which made Xavier break out laughing.

"No I’m calling you annoying now please, I am trying to sleep." I complained as I shoved him weakly in the stomach. Xavier grabbed my right hand that I used to shove him and gave me a look. My vision was slightly blurred do to the fact that I just woke up. I tugged on my right hand, but I knew he wasn't going to give it up. I took my left hand and rubbed my eyes, then looked at Xavier. His expression suggested that he was bubbling with joy. I then realized why he was so happy.

"Oh no, Xavier, I only wore it because I got really cold last night okay? It's not what you're thinking." I took back my hand, pulled off the sweatshirt, and tossed it on the floor.

"You seem grumpy." Xavier said as a smile crept across his face. Then out of nowhere I was attacked with a hug.

"Xavier!" I shouted trying to squirm out of his grip. I would scream rape, but it wouldn't be as funny now. Xavier tightened his grip on me and was making it hard for me to breath.

"Xavier, I can't breathe." I laughed as Carson walked into the room. I'm trying to imagine what this must look like to him. His best friend choking his pregnant ex, in a hug on his bed. Carson's face was priceless. It only made me laughed harder. He looked like he didn't know where to be mad or scared but he was definitely shocked.

 "What the hell are you two doing?" Carson questioned as he walked over the closet to get some clothes.

"Xavier’s choking me." I said at the same time Xavier said, "Maddy's hugging me." I looked up at Xavier and gave him the death glare, but that only made him squeeze me more. I swear to god, if he keeps squeezing e like this, he's going to push the baby out of me.

 "Okay I have no idea what the hell you just said so, Xavier stop squeezing Maddy or you will induce her labor and she won't be happy, and Maddy, get ready for school because if you miss another day, you will probably stay back." Carson commanded. That was so not true though, I haven't missed that much school this year, but then again, I don't want to argue because Carson is not a morning person.

"Carson, don't be such a fun sucker, we have an hour and a half to get ready." Xavier whined as he let go of me.  Xavier got up off the bed and stretched. I realized that this was my perfect opportunity for payback. I got up off the bed and pretended to be stretching like Xavier. Then I pulled my hand back, and jabbed Xavier in the stomach.

"Opf." Xavier groaned as his hand shot to his stomach. He looked up at me with his brunette hair falling in his face, but I could still see his hazel eyes. Those hazel eyes were telling me, that this means war.

"Come on you guys, stop messing around."Carson demanded as he put on a dark blue shirt sleeve shirt that hugged his skin. "We have to leave early." Carson closed his closet and walked over to his burrow and pulled out a pair of dark blue jeans. Then he started opening other drawers looking for something. "Have you guys seen my sweatshirt?" Carson asked. Xavier smirked and was about to say something, but I through him a look.

 "Is it that one over there?" I asked pointing to where I threw the sweatshirt earlier. Carson came around the bed to look where I was pointing. Carson nodded his head and went to go pick it up.

"Why was it over here?" Carson asked as he picked up the sweatshirt and smelled it. My heart speeded up. I hope it still didn't smell like me. He would know I used it. Carson shrugged and put it on.

"So why are we leaving early?" Xavier question as he slowly stood up straight. I couldn’t help buy smile. Score 1 for team Maddy, 0 for team Xavier. Hell yeah I am awesome.

"We are going to breakfast, so hurry up and get ready. Maddy, I would wear long sleeves. I think it's going to snow today." Carson added in as he looked at me. I sighed and got my bag of clothes and went into the bathroom.

 I looked into my bag of clothes and pulled out some underwear. I sighed and remembered that I needed to call my mom. I quickly got dressed in brown tank top, white long sleeve shirt, and a pair of grey sweat pants. Now a days I get glares in the hallway. It's not so much fun. I went back into Carson's empty room and picked up my phone. I didn't want to do this, but I had to.

 The phone rang three times before my mom picked up.

"Hello?" Her dull, flat voice answered

"Uh, hey mom, it's me." I replied as I picked up the hair brush and started to yank it through my impossible hair.

'Oh," My mom hesitated for a moment before saying. "Hi sweetie, what's going on? Is everything okay?"

"Well, yeah, but I need your help." I took a deep breath. Why was this so hard? I use to ask her all the time before I was pregnant. It should be this big of a deal.

"With?"

"Well, since I’m pregnant, my uh...." I trailed off. I went over to the door to make sure Carson and Xavier aren't around.

"Maddy? You still there?"

"Look mom, what I’m trying to say is I need money because my bras don't exactly fit anymore. So could you please come down here and give me some money?" I said quickly. See that wasn't too hard. I told myself.

"Oh I could do that. I was going to go down there and get some more of my stuff. I could drop it off at your school." My mom replied. I let out a sigh of relief.

"Wait mom?" I said quickly before she tried to hang up.

"Yes Maddy?" My mother replied. She sounded exhausted. It wasn't like her to be tired. Tears started to fill my eyes.

"Grandpa's not getting better is he?" I asked as a tear rolled down my face.

"He's really sick Maddy. This time might be it. I'm going to stay down here till..." Mom trailed off. Her voice was sad.

"Do you think you could take me to come see him this weekend? Like maybe you could pick me up on Friday night and I could spend the weekend down there with you guys." I asked sniffling.

“We can do that Maddy. He misses you." My mom told me before she quietly added "I miss you."

"I miss you too mom." I told her.

"I know you do, we’ll work things out this weekend okay? I have to go, Grandpa needs his medicine." My mom said

"Okay bye mom." I looked over at the door and saw Xavier staring at me. He looked worried. I wiped the tears of my face hoping he wouldn't see.

"I love you Maddy." My mom said. This shocked me. My mom hasn't said she loved me in six months. It made me smile.

"I love you too mom." I replied. Then mom hung up the phone and I did the same. Xavier came up to me and turned me so I was facing him.

"Maddy, what's wrong?" Xavier sounded concerned. I brushed a strand of hair out of my face.

"Nothing." I replied as I looked away from him.

"You're lying. Come on Maddy, you never keep secrets from me." The tears started to well up in my eyes. I never told anyone about what was happening to my grandpa. My uncle once had cancer, every time someone saw me; they would ask how he's doing. I don't want that. I don't want people to feel bad for me.

"I'll tell you later, I don't want to talk right now." I replied as I walked out of the room.

 

 Waffle World, the world’s most amazing waffles.  They are right. I got waffles with apples on them. Usually, this would make my day, but today isn't going to get better. The news about grandpa brought me down; I thought my day couldn't get any worse that was until I got to Waffle World.

   When we got to Waffle World, Jasmine was outside waiting for someone, for Carson. Carson never said anything about Jasmine tagging along. Not only that, but on the ride down to Waffle World, I asked Carson and Xavier if they could drive me to the mall later today, and Carson invited Jasmine. My day was only getting worse. Looks like Jasmine was right when she said Carson would go for the prettier girl.

 Mom dropped off my money at school and waited for me to come and get it before she left. When I saw her, my mood slightly brightened.

"Hi mom." I said smiling. My mom walked up and hugged me, then kissed my head.

"Hi sweetie, how are you, you look great."
"I'm fine thanks. I said stepping back. She looked older. Her hair was pulled up in a messy ponytail and she was wearing sweats and a baggie t-shirt.

"Mom I’m so-" My mom cut me off.

"Lets not talk about this here, we'll have all weekend. This isn't a quick chat; we need more time to talk about this." My mom said then she pulled out an envelope. "This has $300 in it. Get what you need. Oh, I’ve missed you Maddy. Your grandfather can't wait to see you this weekend. He's so proud of you." My mom put her hand on my cheek. "I have to go. I love you so much."

"I know you do mom." My mom smiled at me, dropped her hand, and left.

 

 After school, Jasmine met up with us at Carson's car. Carson and Xavier thought that it would be a good idea for them to go get haircuts, while Jasmine and I spent some time together. Apparently, it's not good for me to be spending so much time with boys, so they put me with me worst enemy. That was well thought out.

 The car ride there was loud. Carson, Xavier and Jasmine were all laughing and talking about their inside jokes from gym class. I felt so out of it, like I was in a car with strangers. Xavier kept looking back at me; he was still worried about me. He wants to know why I was crying this morning, but I didn't want to talk to him about it.  Since I didn't have study hall with them today, I didn't see them. I know that Xavier told Carson that something was up though. I think that Carson told Jasmine too, because she's giving me the same worried glances.

 "So Maddy," Jasmine said once we were in the mall after Carson and Xavier left us to go get their hair cut.

"So Jasmine," I replied. I am proud of us, we have been alone for a full three minutes and we haven't killed each other yet.

"Where are we going?" Jasmine asked as she ran her hand through her perfect blonde hair.

"Well, I, uh, well the pregnancy is," I sighed. "I need new bras."

"Oh."

"Yep." Jasmine and I walked in silence for a bit. Then we got to to the bra store.

"Look Maddy, Carson and Xavier told me what happened to you." Jasmine replied as I took a blue bra off the rack. I looked up at her like she was insane. She is talking about the pregnancy right? Why would they do that to me?"I just wanted you to know that I am her for you and I don't think I’m going away anytime soon." 

"What the hell is that suppose to mean?" I demanded

"Well now that you and Carson aren't a couple, it's only a matter of time before he comes crawling to me. I mean he already invited me to breakfast and to come with you guys."

"Carson doesn't like b*****s." I told her.

"Maddy, sweet heart, it doesn't matter how sweet you act or how big your b***s get, you lied to him and he will hate you for that, forever." I knew I shouldn't have let those words hurt me, but I did. My night only got worse with Jasmine by me side.

 

  Later that night, the four of us went back to Carson and Xavier's condo. Carson Auburn hair was back to its normal length, just above his ear, and Xavier only got a trim. Jasmine and I pretended like we worked some things out, but we really only made matters worse. Now I really don't trust her. The three of them were all laughing at some more inside jokes that I don't get as I sipped my water. It was all going okay until Jasmine suggested,

"Hey why don't the four of us have a camp out or something this weekend?"

"That would be amazing. If you don't want to camp outside, we could all crash in the condo. I know that some girls don't like camping outside so it's totally up to you." Carson replied excitedly.

"Well, it doesn't matter to me." Xavier said. I always thought that Xavier hated Jasmine, guess I was wrong.

"Well, I think that Maddy should decide don't want her to be uncomfortable." Jasmine said in her sweet voice. Now that she put me on the spot, I felt uncomfortable.

"I'm not going." I said as I looked down at my drink coaster. I knew that they would take this the wrong way.

"Why not?" Jasmine demanded. I sighed as Xavier put this two cents in.

"Look Maddy, I know that you have a right to be mad at Jasmine, but forgive and forget you know. She's not that bad once you get to know her."

"It's okay if you don't want to Maddy, I understand why." Carson replied as he patted my back.

"No I want to know why. You have been in a bad mood all day and I don't think it’s a coincidence that it's the one day that I want to hang out with you guys." Jasmine shot at me

"It's not you, Jasmine!" I raised my voice and tears started to well in m eyes.

"Then what is it Maddy? It’s killing me to see you this down. I want to help, but you refuse to let anyone help." Jasmine looked at me with an arrogated look.

"I don't want to tell you." I said even louder.

"You don't want to tell me, or you have nothing to tell me because you're just using it as a cover up because you don't want to hang out with me?" I slammed my hands down on the table with tears streaming down my face.

"I am going home this weekend, I can't do it."

"Why are you going home? So you can get raped again?' The second Jasmine said that his face dropped.

"Jasmine!" Carson and Xavier shouted at the same time.

 "Oh god Maddy, I didn't me-" I cut Jasmine off.

"My grandpa is dying!" I said out loud. "I won't be able to live with myself if I don't say goodbye." Tears were flying down my face as I got up and ran into Carson's room slamming the door behind me.

 

Reviews

[compositionc]

THAT WAS SAD.
AND JASMINE IS A B***H WHO NEEDS TO DIE A PIT FULL OF VENOMOUS SNAKES.
^Is that the kind of response you want? You should feel accomplished; this was a great chapter filled with tons of emotions, plus the plot is getting amazing-er and amazing-er by the page.

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I truly dislike Jasmine. She doesn't deserve to be in Maddy's life. I am glad that Maddy doesn't trust her. I wouldn't either if I was Maddy. Can't wait to read on. Thanks for sharing.

[Arianna]

>.< glares at everyone

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A morbid affair of dilicuent power, a most trusting feeling that we as humans all share, well written,

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[L. Catherine]

Awwwwwwwww i feel so bad for Maddy's grandfather. I miss my poppa so much since he passed away so I can definitely relate to Maddy's sadness. Good work Julie!

[Krystal Nicole]

Ugh!! I hated Jasmine, she's such a wirdy dird! Excited to read more!

[Jesse Jacques]

oh my god. i feel so sorry for Maddy!!!!!!

[Daydreamer54]

what jasmine said at the end was really stupid! and she's a horribe friend I can't belive maddie was once friends with her! I did like the beginnig=ng though. Xavier seemed so cute when he was happy to see maddie again and yea it is all over the place, but i'm sure you ewill fix that.

[Sarah E. Pearson]

AMAZING!!! JAZMINE IS A BIOTCH!!!

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Haha, yay for chapter twenty! Wow, Jasmine is a witch. Who would say that to someone? Poor Maddy. I'm glad Carson came to his senses again, because Maddy needs all the help she can get. NEXT CHAPTER PLEASE!

[Grace Catherine C.]

YAAY, that Jasmine chicks a b***h! She should die!