by J. O Mantel
“Ok, so we’ll have the shower at Lukas’s place. Here’s a list of guests that I’ve invited. Anyone I’ve missed, or anyone you want to add?” Ivy asked, handing Sienna the list.
Sienna scanned through the list, there must have been at least twenty names on there.
“I wasn’t sure if you were going to invite Lukas’s mom or not, so I didn’t add her to the list.”
In the two years that she and Lukas had been together, Sienna had never met his parents. Now here she was, almost eight months pregnant and about to give birth to twins, twins that could very likely turn out to be their grandchildren, and she still hadn’t met them. The more she thought about it, the more she wondered exactly how much Lukas had told them about this pregnancy.
Why was he being so secretive? What was the big deal about meeting his parents? Was he embarrassed of her? Ashamed? Was he afraid that he wouldn’t have their approval? The thoughts traveled through her head as she tried to make sense of the situation.
“Sienna?” Ivy snapped her fingers.
“Hmm?” Sienna mumbled.
“Are you all right?”
“Yeah. Sorry Ivy, I was just thinking. You know it’s been almost two years since Lukas and I started dating and I’ve still never met his parents. I don’t even know what to call them. If his mom comes to this baby shower, how am I supposed to introduce her to everyone else?”
“But haven’t you and Lukas already discussed this?”
“We have, and the thing is, he goes all funny whenever I mention his parents. It’s as if he doesn’t want me to meet them. Maybe they disapprove of me and he’s worried about how they’ll react to me being pregnant. Maybe they don’t agree with pregnancy out of marriage. Or maybe-”
“Or maybe you should just chill out” Ivy said. “I get what you’re saying Sienna, but have you looked at this from Lukas’s point of view?”
“And what point of view is that, Ivy?”
“The same thing I’ve been telling you for the past two years. He’s probably had flings in the past, introduced them to his parents and they’ve never worked out. His parents might think the same thing about you, that you’re just another girlfriend, another fling.”
“After two years, Ivy? And for one thing, I’m pregnant.”
“I realize that, but like we keep saying, you don’t know who the real father is. What if it turns out that Lukas isn’t the father? Did you stop to consider what his parents might think about that? Or how they would react? I know if it were my mom and dad, they wouldn’t take it so well. You’ve dated the guy for two years, you fall pregnant and then it turns out that he’s not the father of those children. Think about it. Until you know who the father is, you need to give Lukas and Jake some consideration when it comes to their families.”
Ivy was serious and Sienna hated the fact that she was right. Maybe she was overreacting, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to her not meeting Lukas’s parents than he let on.
Ivy added Mrs Dark to the guest list. Sienna looked at the list again, she grabbed a pen and added another name to the list.
“Deb?” Ivy asked.
“She’s the receptionist at work. She loves Lukas and she’s pretty much been there through my whole pregnancy. I have to invite her.”
Ivy counted all the names on the list; “that makes a total of twenty-five,” she said.
“Do you think Jake’s mom will make it?” Ivy asked.
“If I know Olivia, she’ll arrive the night before and sleep on the sofa in Lukas’s house so she won’t miss it. She’ll be there.”
Ivy scribbled some stuff on the notepad, while Sienna grabbed some cream cheese and carrots from the fridge.
“Where is Jake, by the way? It’s been a while since I’ve seen him.”
“He’s down at the studio. The album and single are both being released soon. You know Lightning Ridge and Dark Falkon will be battling each other on the charts?”
“What?”
“Lukas and Jake are both releasing an album and single at the same time.”
Ivy’s eyes widened and she looked at Sienna.
“Oh, man this just gets better and better.”
“I’ve heard some of their songs Ivy, I’ve got to say they’re both good, really good actually. Seriously, either one could make it to the top spot.”
Ivy started packing up her things, grabbed her keys and purse and started walking toward the door, when Sienna walked over to her.
“Thank you for everything,” Sienna said, hugging and kissing Ivy.
“I’ll send out the invitations tomorrow, while we’re out baby shopping,” Ivy said, as she proceeded to walk down the driveway and head home.
Sienna stepped back inside, picked up her purse, phone and keys, and walked outside to her car, to head over and see Lukas.
Leaving my place now, will see you soon xx she text, before throwing her phone into her purse.
Arriving at Lukas’s apartment, she pulled into the parking space he said that she could use. She grabbed her keys, purse and phone and headed for the elevator. As she knocked on the door, she could hear the footsteps approaching, the front door opened and Lukas stood in frame.
“Hey, Babe” Sienna said, stepping inside.
Lukas closed the door, leaned forward and threw Sienna against the wall, kissing her passionately. He thrust his crotch between her thighs as best he could, her pregnant belly getting in the way. Sienna dropped her purse, as Lukas’s lips made their way from her mouth down to her neck. He then proceeded to kiss her shoulder, Sienna moaned, grabbing and pulling Lukas’s jacket as he continued to make his way lower. His mouth now met her chest, he tore open the top she was wearing, peeled it from her arms, and buried his face between her breasts. His light stubble tickled her as he licked her breasts, slowly making his way to her nipples, through the black lace bra she was wearing. With deft fingers he unclipped her bra, allowing her breasts to hang freely, as he slid it off her shoulders. He covered her with kisses and slowly made his way down her body, before reaching her belly. He smiled as he covered it with more soft kisses. He untied her sweat pants, pulling them down to her ankles revealing her black lace panties. God he loved her in black!
Lukas tugged at them, before sliding them down to her ankles also, Sienna kicked off her flip flops and lifted her feet out of her panties and sweat pants; she was now completely naked. She wrapped her hands around Lukas’s face, and slammed her mouth hard against his. Then she removed his jacket, before unbuttoning his shirt and jeans.
The two of them made their way to the living room, their mouths still attached, Lukas pushed Sienna onto the sofa, while he undressed. He crawled on top of her and began nibbling and sucking on her neck, before making his way down past her belly again.
His tongue found her opening and he circled it, leaving his mark, before making his way up past her rounded belly again. They kissed deeply and passionately, and Sienna ran her fingers through his hair, as he slowly placed his hand between her thighs. His finger found her opening and slowly he slid it in and out, as Sienna tilted her head back and moaned.
“Fuck,” she whispered, and Lukas covered her belly and breasts with kisses.
Although it proved a difficult task at times with Sienna’s belly, they managed to achieve the hottest sex they’ve ever had in a long time.
“That was fucking amazing,” Lukas said as he lay beside her on the sofa.
“If that’s the kind of welcome home reception I get every time I go on a vacation, I need to do it more often.”
“Don’t even think about it,” Lukas said, leaning in and kissing her.
The two of them showered together, and once finished, they dressed and headed to the kitchen to make a start on dinner.
“How was the road trip?” Lukas asked, placing the salad on the table.
“It was great. I had a really good time. Jake and I managed to not rip each other’s hair out or piss each other off, which was great. I can’t thank you enough for
talking me into taking the trip with him, I think it’s exactly what we both needed.”
“I’m glad you went too. I mean, I missed you like fucking crazy, but at least I knew you were in good company. Oh by the way, whatever happened after he walked in on you… ?”
“Oh my God. Lukas it was awful, I don’t know who was more embarrassed. Not to mention, I’m sure he literally did get more than he bargained for that night.”
Lukas burst into laughter.
“I’m glad you and Ivy both find this funny.”
“I’m sorry babe, but you have to admit, it is pretty funny,” Lukas replied.
“You’re not helping,” Sienna said.
Lukas managed to calm down and the two of them enjoyed a peaceful meal for the remainder of the night.
Afterward, they made themselves cozy on the sofa in front of the television. Lukas was busy watching the MTV music channel, while Sienna rested her head on his thigh.
A familiar tune played on the television and Sienna lifted her head, Dark Falkon’s Let Me Love You came on and Sienna sat up.
“Hey, I’ve never seen the video clip to this song,” she said.
“Really?”
“Yeah. I’ve heard all your songs obviously, but not seen the clips to your new stuff.”
The two of them watched the television, Sienna laid her head on Lukas’s chest; she could hear his heart beating against it.
“You’re so warm,” she said.
“Hmmm,” he replied.
“What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?” Sienna asked.
“I actually think I might have the afternoon off. Mike’s going to be in meetings most of the day with Sony. It’s the last meeting before we release the single and album. Did you have plans or something?”
“I have an ultrasound tomorrow, just a routine check-up; I was wondering if you’d like to come.”
Lukas stopped playing with her hair and turned his attention to her.
“Are you serious?”
“Yeah. Why? Don’t you want to come?”
“Of course I do, it’s just… ” he paused.
“What?” Sienna asked.
“What about Jake?”
“Well, I was kind of hoping he could come too.”
“I think that’s a great idea,” Lukas replied.
“Really? You’re not just saying that?”
“Of course not. This is an important moment for all of us; I think we should all be a part of it.”
Sienna smiled and kissed Lukas.
“Thank you,” she said.
“For what?”
“For being amazing and supportive.”
“Comes with the package. Do we get to find out the sex also?”
She looked at him and said nothing for a moment. The three of them had never discussed finding out the sex of the baby. They were very rarely together, so the subject had never come up.
“Um, to be honest, I haven’t actually thought about it. Is that something that you want? Do you want to know the sex?”
“I kind of like surprises. But I know how much you hate them, so if you want to find out, that’s totally cool.”
“I was kind of hoping for it to be a surprise also,” Sienna replied.
“There’s someone else we need to consider though,” Lukas said.
“Jake!” They both replied together.
“Do you think he’ll want to know?” Lukas asked.
“I don’t know to be honest. We’ve never spoken about it, so maybe it’s best for all of us if we wait until after the birth. I’ll speak to Jake when I get home tonight.”
“Sounds great. What time is the appointment?”
“Five,” Sienna replied.
Lukas got off the sofa and walked over to the kitchen, he grabbed his diary and Sienna watched him scribble something in it.
“You have a diary?” She asked.
“Of course. How else do you think I keep up to date with everything?”
“Um… Mike?”
“Mike’s my business manager, he’s not in charge of my personal affairs and I prefer it that way.”
Sienna looked down at his diary.
Sienna, ultrasound 5pm.
“Do you want me to pick you up?”
“Ivy and I are going shopping at the mall tomorrow. Baby stuff. It might be better if I meet you there, who knows how long we’ll be.”
“You and Ivy, shopping? Oh boy, that ought to be fun.”
“I’ve only got a few weeks before the babies arrive and I haven’t bought a thing. Ivy offered to give me a hand.”
“I bet she did,” Lukas replied.
The two of them sat back down on the sofa and continued to watch the television, before long Sienna could hear the pleasant sound of Lukas’s heavy breathing, he had fallen asleep. With her head pressed against his chest and the gentle beating of his heart, it wasn’t long before Sienna shut her eyes and fell asleep also.
Sienna opened her eyes sometime later the following morning. She found herself lying on the sofa alone, with a blanket over her. She sat up and looked around for Lukas, but she couldn’t see him anywhere. Getting up off the sofa, she made her way over to the kitchen; Lukas had left her a note on the bench.
I didn’t want to wake you. I’ve gone to get some parts for my bike, and I’ll probably be out most of the morning. I’ll see you at 5 for the ultrasound.
Love you,
Lukas xx
Sienna went over to the fridge and poured herself some juice before quickly grabbing her purse, keys and phone. She did a quick look around the living room, before heading to the elevator and then her car.
Jake was leaning over the kitchen bench writing something in his notebook, when he heard the front door open.
“Morning” Sienna said, placing her keys and purse down in front of him.
“Big night?” Jake asked.
“No actually. I went to see Lukas and I ended up falling asleep on the sofa, he didn’t bother to wake me.”
He continued scribbling in his notebook while Sienna made herself a sandwich.
“Are you busy this afternoon?” She asked.
“I’m catching up with Tori for lunch, it’s her birthday, but we should be done by about four.”
“Wish her a happy birthday from me,” Sienna said.
“Did you need something?”
“I’m not sure if I mentioned it, but I have an ultrasound this afternoon.”
“Everything all right?” He asked, looking concerned.
“Oh, it’s nothing like that, just a check-up to see how things are going. Anyway, I was wondering if you’d like to come.”
Jake looked at her, for a moment he was speechless.
“Jake?”
“Yo-you really want me there?” He asked.
“Of course I want you there.”
“Sure, I’d love to come. Thank you,” he replied.
“Good. Well it’s at 5pm. I’ll be out shopping most of the day with Ivy, but I’ll meet you there.”
“Great.” He went back to his notebook.
“Oh and before I forget, Lukas is coming too.”
He stopped what he was doing and looked up at her.
“What?”
“Lukas is coming to the ultrasound.”
Jake was silent.
“Is that a problem?” Sienna asked.
Everything about Lukas is a problem… everything was all right until he came along Jake thought.
“Jake?”
“Nope! No problem at all.”
“Good. Because the last thing I want, is for the two most important men in my life to be at each other’s throats. I’m going to take a shower before I head out, if you’re not here when I finish, I’ll see you at 5.”
“I’ll be there” Jake replied, as Sienna grabbed a change of clothes from her room and headed for the bathroom.
When she arrived at the mall just after 10a.m., Ivy was waiting for her, with a chocolate milkshake, at the cafe w
here they had agreed to meet.
They headed to Baby Gap and immediately made their way to the baby section. Sienna smiled and frowned as they looked through the various baby clothes. She didn’t realize just how expensive shopping for a baby was, and she was buying for two.
“What’s up?” Ivy asked.
“Huh?” Sienna looked at her.
“You look like you’ve just received some bad news or something.”
“Oh. Shopping for twins can sure set you back a small fortune” she said.
“That’s what the godmother is for,” Ivy replied.
“Ivy, I can’t-”
“Don’t even try and talk me out of it. Dick and I have already discussed this. Those babies are going to be our godchildren, and if we want to spoil them, we will. Speaking of… ” she hurried off ahead of Sienna, who just stood there watching Ivy picking up item after item.
“Ivy!” Sienna gasped.
“What?”
“Please tell me you don’t plan on buying all of those?” Sienna said.
“Of course… except maybe this one,” she held up a black and white striped onesie that looked more like something a prisoner would wear.
“Ivy. I can’t let you buy all that for me.”
“I’m not buying them for you, I’m buying them for my godchildren. Now come on, let’s go, there’s still so much more to buy.”
Once Sienna started looking herself, she was just as bad as Ivy, she grabbed shoes, pacifiers, jeans, hats, jumpsuits, vests, booties, baby rattles, socks and anything else she could get her hands on.
Once her arms were as full as Ivy’s, they both made their way to the cash registers and paid for their items.
They had been shopping for hours, Sienna’s feet and back were killing her and she was starving. They found a cafe nearby, sat down and ordered some lunch.
They sorted through their shopping as they waited for their food to arrive. They took turns in showing each other what purchases they had made, laughing as they did. “What’s the matter?” Ivy asked, as she took notice of the concerned look on Sienna’s face.
“It’s just all a little overwhelming, Ivy. It’s hard to believe in a few weeks, I’m actually going to be a mother.” As she started to get slightly teary-eyed, Sienna felt Ivy’s arms go around her, giving her the support and comfort she needed.