ONB-Chapter 20

Chapter 20

I was glad that Alex had come home the next day. Well his mother dropped him off. He had to work in like two hours. He slept over his mother’s house. He told me everything that happened after I left. His father had tried to make peace with his son. He apologized to his wife and decided to join AA which was a step in the right direction for him. I was proud that his father was starting to act like a man. Alex told me he was still surprised that I punched his father in the face.

Vlad started to cry a couple of minutes later. I picked him up out of his crib. He calmed down and I knew he was hungry. I hadn’t fed him since six or so in the morning. It was hard getting up for him, but I had too. I had also changed his diaper the last time I got up. I knew I was going to have to change his diaper again soon. I hated changing his diaper because sometimes he would pee on me.

I didn’t like being peed on. Alex was a boy so he just laughed at me. I gave Alex a bath. I knew he was going to be upset when I was going to be going back to work. He would stay with my mom we decided when I started working again. I didn’t know how I would do with that. I don’t think I would ever want to leave my child’s side.

I was getting a little emotional now. I was going to take a walk with Vlad. Of course he would be in the stroller and I would be the one walking. I had a great idea enter my head. I was going to invite Michelle with me. I needed a distraction.

“Hey honey, I’m going to take the baby for a walk.” I told Alex.

“That sounds fun.” Alex said with a smile. I could put him in the baby swing at the park actually. He was big enough for it. I got my cell phone out of my pocket. I dialed Michelle’s number. I didn’t know if she was going to be able to answer though.

“Hey Aubrey, what’s up?” She asked. I could feel a smile on her face. I had to smile too.

“I was thinking of going on the walk with the baby. Do you want to go with me with little Jonathon?” I asked.

“Sure, I would love to go hang out with you.” Michelle said. I was going to tell her about everything that had been going down. I didn’t tell her that I had gotten shot. She knew I had the baby though. Michelle didn’t get to come by to see him yet.

“Alright, then come by my house. We will go walking.” I said. I knew it would take her a little bit to get ready. I was hoping that our kids were going to be good friends. I really wanted that because Jonathon is lost and Michelle and I have become closer. I am glad that we have. I feel bad that we didn’t get along until Jonathon passed away. We had fought. I broke her nose, but we have gotten along since. I know it was hard on both of us to lose him. He was a good man until he cheated.

Alex was lying in bed, I went over to him, and kissed him on the lips softly. He smiled up at me. I kissed him on the cheek again. I picked the baby up and handed him to Alex. Vlad looked up at his daddy. I knew he was smiling in his mind. He didn’t know how to smile just yet. I was going to wonder when he was going learn how to smile. I really wanted to see the smile on his tiny face. Alex kissed him on the cheek.

I heard a knock on the door ten minutes later. I knew that it was Michelle. She had little Jonathon in the stroller. I got little Vlad ready and he looked happy. I knew that he liked being in the stroller.

“Hey Michelle, it’s been a while. Hi little Jonathon.” I said. Little Jonathon said hi in a little baby voice. He was one after all. He could say certain words. I know he can say mama, dada, and hi. I don’t know what else he could say, but that is really cute.

“I know it has. You had Vlad early right?”

“Yes, I did have him early. I was upset that I did though. He was supposed to be born in another three months or so. He’s still so small, but he is healthy. He is gaining weight. I’m really happy that he is though.

“Well why did you have him so early? You never really told me what happened. I know it must have been something life threatening.” Michelle said.

“I got shot by Melody. She was insane. She was for real in love with Alex. She would have stopped at nothing to get Alex. I couldn’t let her have someone that I truly loved. She ended up making out with him. She pulled the gun out on me. We didn’t notice. I was shot in the stomach. I was just glad that the baby was saved.” I said. I could feel tears running down my cheeks. Little Vlad saw that I was crying and he started to cry. I just gave him a bottle to get him to calm down. I knew he was thirsty. Michelle looked at me in shock.

“How could she do such a thing to you? Didn’t she ever realize that Alex didn’t want her? Alex wanted you and I know he would never hurt you in any way. She must have really been crazy. I hope she is going to jail.”

“She is going to jail. She got sentenced for attempted murder. I am really glad she did. She won’t be out for a while.” I was thinking about what had happened. I would have been devastated if she wasn’t going to jail. I think that her lawyer was trying to plead insanity, but I think she knew what she was doing. I know she had premeditated killing me. That is a truly scary thought. I don’t think how well Alex would be able to handle raising Vlad on his own.

“Well she doesn’t deserve to walk on the street. I am glad as well.” Michelle said. I knew that she would understand. Michelle was just really angry now that I told her. Little Jonathon could feel the tension and started to cry. Vlad was starting to cry too. We decided to take them back to the house. We took care of them until they both fell asleep.

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