Her, too.

Chapter 21

Her, too

Chapter Twenty One

December 1, 2014

Looking over to the clock, Bey frowned at it. It was her enemy right now for several reasons. One, today Shawn was leaving her for the convention. Neither of them had realized that the trip was planned for the first of the month. Unlike the other times, Bey didn't want him to go. Shawn continued to tell her that it would be okay, until Bey became I'll.

Her other reason for hating the clock that read five o'clock in the morning? She'd gotten ill from Kim's secret family recipe. Her notion was declared true when she called Kim to wish her a Happy Thanksgiving only to find out that she, too, was under the weather. Today was also the day that she would be picking up Natalia. Bey hadn't been around the toddler much due to her illness. Shawn had literally trapped her inside.

Throwing the covers off of her body, Bey quickly walked to the bathroom. She shut the door as best as she could before falling to her knees over the toilet. The contents of the soup and crackers that she had only hours before came up with ease. She wanted to scream out in frustration. She hated this with a passion.

Bey washed her hands before brushing her teeth. She decided to take a shower and get a jump start on her day. She didn't want Shawn to go, but she refused to hold him back from business related things. After her shower, she put her hair into a ponytail. It was perfect and away from her face, which helped for the next bathroom run. She couldn't help but notice how pale in the face she looked. She hadn't been to work since it happened, and that's another thing she hated. She was supposed to be taking the rest of whatever they had left in December off being the Winter Break, but she feared missing his students that much.

After putting on a tank top and lounge pants, Bey went ahead to start breakfast. She was going to prepare pancakes, bacon, and eggs. It was simple enough for her. She didn't want to over complicate things today. She was in her own little world fixing breakfast.

"What are you doing out of bed?" Shawn asked with much disdain in his voice.

"I can't stay in bed forever, Shawn," Bey whined.

"Bey you're sick."

"I'm aware. Have you showered?"

Shawn looked at her. She was so stubborn, and he didn't know how he was able to handle it. All he asked was for her to remain in bed and let him cater to her. She couldn't. Every morning, she found herself up and preparing him breakfast. For Thanksgiving, he opted to remain with her, even inviting Solange over. Bey found her way in the kitchen and cooking.

"Could you go back to bed?" Shawn asked her impatiently.

"Could you go shower for breakfast? I'd really like for us to eat breakfast together before you leave."

Shawn released a deep breath before leaving her presence. Bey turned around and smiled at her victory. Yes, she didn't feel well, but she was going to use every bit of energy that she had today to please two people that she loved. Shawn came back from his shower and sat down at the table.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Mr. Carter," Bey spoke with amusement as she fixed him a plate with a glass of orange juice.

Shawn rolled his eyes as he watched her walk around his kitchen. Once they both had plates, she sat down and smiled.

"How are you gonna cope with me leaving?" He asked her curiously.

"I don't know, yet. But I have a child, remember."

"Yes, yes. You're about to become superwoman."

Bey laughed softly. "Drop my boyfriend off, and pick my child up. Amazing, huh?"