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C H A P T E R 29

"Oh my gosh this is Charlotte and Jake's house ?" I asked Kenny as we drove through the driveway of a huge mansion.

Kenny chuckled. "Yeah, they got it months ago after finding out about Charlotte's pregnancy."

"It's really beautiful." I said admiring the decorated exterior of the mansion that was filled with cars in the driveway.

They really associate themselves with rich people, judging by the expensive cars of the people that came to the baby shower and gender reveal party.

Kenny and I got out of the car and headed to the front doors. I looked at our reflections in the mirror door and boy did we look good. I was wearing my light blue sleeveless short dress that had a deep v-neckline showcasing my cleavage, paired with dark blue Louboutin stilletos. Kenny was wearing light blue ripped jeans with blue air Jordan sneakers and button up white shirt. [*Internally Screams.*] I chose the outfit !!

I'm just glad that Kenny knows how to dress. He always looks elegant and attractive in casual wear. Imagine dating someone with a bad fashion sense, having to worry about his outfit every time you guys go out together. His idea of clothes is simple and neat, a Jean, t-shirt and sneakers, sometimes sweatpants and a hoodie. And he literally has no idea how handsome, clean and attractive he looks.

We got inside the doors and found the house filled with people, some dressed in blue while others in pink- the dress code. It was decorated elegantly with neutral colours. I wondered why all eyes turned to us in the room when Charlotte walked towards us. She was wearing a shiny green dress with a brown round in her belly. It looked like an opened avocado, or was that what she was going for ?

Charlotte wrapped her arms around me and hugged me. "Oh my gosh I'm so glad you're here." She said as she pulled away.

"Yeah, but why is everyone looking at us ?" I asked as I looked around the room. Some were atleast hiding the fact that they were staring. While others openly looked at us.

"Well have you seen yourselves ? You guys look hot. You're like the It couple. It may also be because Kenny's never went public with a girl." Charlotte said. "the girls are probably thinking. 'Who is this bitch? We waited in line for Kenny to be ours and she just comes around and snatches him for us ?' and the guys are probably thinking. 'whoa Kenny's got himself a cutie there, how did he get so lucky." Charlotte said as she imitated a male's voice.

I chuckled. "Well they could be a little discreet about their dislike for me." I said as we walked further Inside the huge mansion. "You look really beautiful by the way."

"Thank you." Charlotte smiled. "You look pretty good too."

"I'm going to check on the other guests. You gonna be good ?"

"Yeah." I smiled back at her. I turned to Kenny to see him talking to a bald man with a blue suit. He saw that Charlotte left me and he immediately said goodbye to the man and came to me.

"You okay ?" He kissed my forehead and I smiled like an idiot as I felt butterflies in my intestines. He got me smiling all the time. Little affection from him always felt like the first time, I won't lie I'm falling hard and there's nothing I can do about it.

The party went by smoothly for the next few hours. We had drinks and dinner. Charlotte and Jake played some baby shower games. Charlotte got blindfolded and she had to guess what is a certain item by feeling the gifts we all bought her with her hands. Most of them were baby clothes, cradles, tiny shoes and blankets for the baby. If she guessed wrong then she would take the sour drink and if she guessed right she would get juice. Jake drank most of the sour drink for his fiance which was really cute to watch.

The gender reveal was also very cute. We were all taken to the large backyard garden when it got dark. All the outside lights were off and a fire cracker was lit up. The word 'BOY' in the sky written in blue. It was really beautiful. We even had a countdown before the fire crackers were lit up. Apparently Jake also didn't know about the gender. He was waiting for the gender reveal just like the rest of us. He looked really happy after finding out he's having a boy. He even shed a tear when he made his speech, kept thanking Charlotte for being in his life and for giving him the best gift of his life. It was a heartwarming sight to look at.

One thing I've noticed about Jake is that he really loves Charlotte and their unborn child. A love like theirs was beautiful, I was sure this baby would grow up in a loving and caring family.

It was 8pm when Kenny and I said our goodbyes. I told Kenny I wanted to walk back to the apartment because it was just fifteen minutes away. Jake said he'll bring Kenny's car to work tomorrow so me and Kenny were currently in a late night walk. I was walking barefoot and Kenny held my heels for me after convincing him that I won't step into something and hurt my foot.

This part of town was peaceful and quiet. The houses were also luxurious and beautiful. No cars or people in the streets- people must be in the comfort of their homes. It was quite and relaxing.

"Jake and Charlotte are gonna make great parents don't you think ?" I asked Kenny looking at the road ahead. The fresh air breeze was calming and soothing, with our hands intertwined together.

"Yeah, they're both full of love to give and they love each other. They are going to be phenomenal with the kid." Kenny responded. "Do you want kids in the future ?"

"Uhhmm.. I've never really thought about it." I answered him. It was true, having kids never crossed my mind. Sure just like any other girl, I wanted someone to spend the rest of my life with, I'd dreamt to have that somebody to grow old with. But with the life I'm living, I don't think I'll get any of that, let alone kids.

"I thought that's what every girl thought about? Marriage? Kids? How come you've never... thought about it? " Kenny asked, suprised by my response

"I don't know okay. I just don't know." I chuckled. "Have you thought about having them ?"

"Yeah. I've thought about settling down, getting married, having kids. Building my own family since I don't have one." He smiled at me.

"Mmhhh... What would you name them ?" I asked as we crossed the street with our hands still holding each other.

"For a boy I like the name Kai and for a girl I like Kiara."

"Why do their names start with K ? Maybe you should also get a wife named Kathy or Kim or Katrina, you know somewhere along those lines." I said and we both laughed.

"I don't want a wife with a K name. I want a wife named Blue." He said as he pulled me to him so that he was walking behind me. My back pressed against his front while his hands were wrapped around my shoulders.

"Too bad Blue is just a colour isn't it ?" I asked as I looked up at him and he chuckled. My hands on top of his that were around me as we kept walking.

"You know what I just realised ?" I asked him.

"Mmhhh ?" He responded kissing my cheek and neck.

"If ever we were to get married, I'd be two different colours. Blue Brown." I chuckled. "It's kinda catchy."

"When we get married, not if." He said.

"Who said we will get married ?" I teased. But deep down I knew I was serious, it won't happen.

"I'm starting to think that you think you have a choice in this matter. Oneday you will become Mrs Brown, one way or the other. I'm never letting you go."

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