Exhale

18. Small world

Sasha POV

A GIRL! I'm having a baby girl. Words can't explain how I feel. I'm excited, scared, anxious, everything that a new parent would feel. When the lady told Terrence and I, he smiled for the first time today. Seeing him smile for once was heart warming.

Leaving the doctor's office, Terrence finally spoke to me. After finding out that we're having a babygirl, I guess It lightens up his heart a bit. "You're hungry?'', he asked. I looked over to him smiling, ''Ah man, yes. I'm craving a chicken sandwich, but then again I want a salad'' He shook his head,''How about we get you both?''

I smiled, and started jumping up and down. ''Yes Yes!''

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After getting our food Terrence made a left turn instead of a right. My brows furrowed,''Terrence where are going?'' He caught a quick glimpse of me, then turned his attention back to the road. ''The office.'' My stomach did a total flop. A big flop at that. So big that I'm sure that my baby girl felt the discomfort as well.

''Why?'' I said trying to not sound nervous. Some of Terrence co-workers dislike me, and I honestly don't blame them. ''I have a meeting'' he told me. I sighed, and look down to my unfinished sandwich. For once, a chik-fil-a sandwich don't look so pleasing to the stomach.

Once we got to the tall building my stomach bubbles up. Looking up, memories came rushing back in. The first time I came here is when I came to audition to be a model. Rocking my red lace dress, giving all the females face. Now look at me. I'm a pregnant scared woman. My confidence is still there, but my I don't give a fuck attitude is long gone. Coming here, I realized how turning myself to God changed my ways. I'm a new woman.

''You okay?'' I turned my attention to Terrence to see him studying me. I shook my head, ''No Terrence. I'm not.'', I told him truthfully. ''I'm scared to see everyone after all these months. Shaun, Leslie,Chyenne, RE'NAE?! Tension is going to be all over the place'' He scoffs,''Yeah you right. And?'' I frowned.

''And... I'm scared as heck'', I said trying not to curse. He gives me a crooked smile, and slips his hand into mine. ''Don't worry. I gotcha'' I put my head down and smiled. This man here.

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''I think Not!'', Terrence says sternly. ''I personally thinks the cover should be black and white. No color at all'' ''But sir'', a new employee spoke,''this month theme is about new beginnings. So me and the members all agreed on the girl in the park theme'' Terrence pinched the bridge of his nose. I could tell that he's getting frustrated.

Here we are sitting at the long table, discussing the new issue of their magazine. From what I learned is that their latest issue didn't do too good. From my perspective, I didn't know they recently released an issue, so it had suck foreal.

''Well, Mr.Daniels'', another employee said''We need to rethink things because our model quit out on us'', he said reading the screen of his laptop. Terrence slams his hands on the table, causing me to be the only one to jump. I placed my hand around my stomach, and watched everyone else facial expressions.

They seem to not be affected by his sudden anger. This just shows me that Terrence been giving them hell. ''Damn it. Think everyone, think!'', he barked. The room then gets quiet. Some are scanning on their devices, some are looking up to the ceiling, and me. I just frowned. Clearly everyone forgot that I'm model as well.

I cleared my throat,''Well uh I have a idea'', I said raising my hand. Everyone stopped what they were doing, and turned faced me. ''Well, I can do it'' Terrence quickly made his way to me. ''Elaborate please?'', a worker asked. I shook my head. What can I elaborate on? What I said is self explanatory.

''Meaning, that I can do the photo shoot.'' Everyone at the table had concerned facial expressions. I knew they was unsure. But  I don't care. Terrence gasps, ''Sasha that's a great idea! Especially since you was everyone favorite from my company!'' I smiled, he's right.

''It all makes sense, this month theme is new beginnings, and you being back, pregnant with my baby this would catch everyone's attention'', he exclaims with excitement clearly in his voice.''But sir'' I gritted my teeth, and hissed. If I hear another but sir, I'm going to loose my freaking mind.

I turned my face to one of Terrence workers,''She's been out of business for months. What if she don't still got the potential?'' I'm totally appalled. This person must don't know who I am around here. I'm Sasha motherfucking Jones. Sorry God, but that was meant for a cursing. ''Oh'', Terrence smirks and looks down to me. ''She still got it alright''

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Drinking my water, Terrence slips in bed. His strong smell of axe hits my nose, making me want to rip his clothes off and go crazy over him. I placed my water on the night stand, and back to the tv. Things has been great today. I called my sister Takia, and told her the great news about my baby. My mom is too busy trying to make up a name for her soon to be grand baby.

Terrence flipped his body towards me, and hugged my lower body. ''I'm sorry'', he mumbled into my shirt. I looked down to see his face pressed against my stomach.This would be a great picture to put on instagram. ''I guess I can't handle the truth'' I nod my head and sighed, ''It's okay. I kind of deserve that. I did ruin you and Sha'la relationship''

He shrugged his arms, ''Sha'la was seeing some dude named Vontrell anyways. Her cousin Naomi told me''

My eyes widen, Vontrell? My mind begins to swirl in different places.

I scoffed, ''Vontrell?''

He chuckles, ''Yeah some wack guy named Vontrell Davis. He has a twin brother named Montrell. They dance.'' He laughs, while I'm starting to have a mini heart attack. This is a small world.