"Lexi," I groan in annoyance as I shield my face from a bright flash.

"Come on, just one more." Lexi chimes as she hold up the camera to snap another pic of me.

"I don't understand your sudden interest in photography," I state resting my crutches under my arms as I look at the tops on the racks.

"I told you I'm making a maternity scrapbook for us," she says as she wobbles up to me with a smile on her face as she walks to the other side of the store not too far away from me. "When we're through with our pregnancies it'll be fun to look back on and show our babies."

A smile makes its way to my lips and I can't fight the warmth that passes through me as she says babies. Twins. No lo creo!

We've been here at the mall for the last hour. Lexi had first pulled me to an electronics shop to buy the small digital camera– which now hangs around her neck by a lanyard and then it was off to Momma's Wear to shop.

She says and I quote 'we need to embrace our pregnancies and buying funny maternity shirts and dresses is a way to make it known. Make a statement.'

I would have argued but I noticed that this is the first time in a while that Lexi and I have actually gone out together so I give in to her suggestion. Plus a day with Alexis is never dull.

Bells jiggle, the sound alerting the attendant that someone has entered the shop and I look up to see a woman with a swollen stomach clinging to a tall guy that hasn't stopped smiling as he looks down at her.

He caress her stomach whispering something to her and she giggles before pecking his lips and pulling him towards an aisle. My hand instinctively caresses my stomach through my off-the-shoulder, grey, sleeved dress and I sad smile makes its way to my glossy lips.

One name floats around in my mind and I shake my head trying get rid of those thoughts. Enjoying my day out with my best friend. That's my goal for today. I need to leave my problems behind me at least for the next couple of hours, I owe it to Lexi.

Recently it's been about me and Johnattan, our babies and the fact I'm keeping them a secret. Today is going to be our girls' day out. Just me and my best friend. Like old times minus the fact that we're both sporting bloated stomachs.

"Chrissie look! I've found the cutest top for you!" Lexi gushes and I groan snapping out of my thoughts as I brace myself for what I'm about to see. I turn to Lexi who walks up to me and holds up the top so I can see its design.

My heart warms at the sight and I find myself gushing as well. In her hands is a pale pink maternity top with sleeves and a V neck. At the stomach area of the tops there's an image of two babies pushing each other around as they lie in a small blob– I'm guessing the placenta– and the words 'I'm Mommy's favourite!' is in a white speech bubble above the image.

"Oh my god," I say as I take it from her looking at it up close. The thought of my babies having petty arguments in the future causes my heart to flutter and a smile graces my lips. "I love it."

"Good because we're buying it and couple others," Lexi states as she raids the racks once more before nonchalantly adding. "Look around and see what else you find."

I fold the top over my arm and smile as I skip through the tops in front of me. This is fun. The tops in this store are all animated and funny. These will definitely make a statement. I skim the tops none catching my eyes before stopping short as I see a top that's definitely Lexi's style.

"Oh Lexi," I sing as I pull out the top. "I think I found something you'll like."

She makes her way over to where I am and I hold up the top showing her the design. She squeals running over to me before grabbing the top and I laugh at her giddy expression.

Just the reaction I expected.

The top is a simple black Tee but at the stomach sits the image of a baby in blue shorts and red boxing gloves and above him the words 'Who Called My Mommy Fat?' are placed in blue speech bubble. The rugged look on the baby's face makes him look adorable and I can't help but fall in love with the image.

"If I don't buy this my name's not Alexis Jacobs! He looks so cute, trying to pull off that macho man look and all," she coos as she stares at the T-shirt. "I love it Chrissie, you know me so well."

"Well I'm not your best friend for nothing Lexi," I say with a smile.

She places it over her arm with a genuine smile before pulling out another black T-shirt before handing it to me. I raise a brow before opening up the T-shirt and my mouth with dry.

On the T-shirt lies the words 'The Man Behind The Bump' in bold white letters and two thumbs that are pointing towards the wearer.

"I saw it and kinda thought if you wanted to drop the news on Johnattan you could do it with a T-shirt," Lexi says as she smiles sheepishly. "I mean nothing says I'm pregnant than a maternity T-shirt and the bump. Don't forget the bump."

"Um... I don't know what to say," I stare at her before pulling her into a hug.

"Thank you would suffice," she mumbles before pulling away and I laugh.

"Thank you Alexis," I say genuinely. "For everything."

"No problem Chrissie, that's why I'm here. I'm your best friend, your ROD and I'll always help my girl out." Lexi states without hitching. "But Chrissie when are you planning to tell Johnattan about your (plural) children?"

"I'm not sure," I say. "I'm getting better. Dr Monroe is helping me fight this but I don't want to jeopardize all this progress by just falling into another panic attack. I'm sc–"

"It's okay hon," Lexi says resting a hand on my shoulder. "Think it through, I'm not trying to rush you. Now let's get back to shopping."

She bumps my hips before strolling off and I watch her. Lexi's something special, she's seen me at my worst and she still treats me like I'm as normal as everyone else. She doesn't show her pity, she doesn't baby me. She makes me face my fears and provoke my inner demons until they all come out. She's someone I can confide in, she's amazing and I'm thankful for every day I spend with her. If she's to ever leave me I don't know how I'd function she's my other half.

As bad as it sounds Johnattan doesn't measure up to Lexi. She's been there when I hit ground floor and helped me to where I am. Not saying Johnattan wouldn't have done it but no matter what Lexi will always hold that spot in my life that Johnattan can never hold. They're both in different categories.

"Chrissie come look!" I hear Lexi squeal and I chuckle shaking my head.

"Coming!" I say as I grab my crutches and move forward.

This is going to be a long day. One I'm looking forward to.

****

"I'll take you to the candy shop. I'll let you pick a lollipop." Lexi sings wiggling her shoulders to the beat.

"She says she wants a lolli, she wants a lollipop." I retort moving my hand to the rap beat.

"Shorty wanna lick, lick, lick, lick, lick it like a lollipop." Lexi continues narrowing her eyes and I fail to think of another song.

"Okay I'm out," I say as I sit back licking my ice cream. My mind was blank, I didn't know anymore songs with Lollipop in there.

Lexi chuckles before sticking her tongue out at me. "I won. Next word..." She puts on her thinking face.

"Body." She says with a smirk.

"Oh come on that's easy," I say as I lean back in the comfy booth as I look around the reasonably crowded room.

"Good that means you might be able to win this time," Lexi states while pouting and batting her lashes. "We all know what a sore loser you are."

"Oh, now you're on Alexis," I say as I narrow my eyes as I start the game. "Body to body let's get it started."

Lexi rolls her eyes at my choice. "Typical." She leans forward raising a brow before dropping her song. "The way that you walkin', the way that you takin'. You're the one I want spend this night with.... I'm lovin' that body on me."

"Want my body, get my body. You want my body come on get my body." I sing and Lexi smirks.

"Is it too late now to say I'm sorry, 'cause I'm missing more than your body..."

"Cause my body's too bootiliscious for you babe," I sing out running my hand over my body and Lexi laughs.

"Let me love you, come caress my body. Turn me on, turn me on." Lexi says biting her lips.

"Our body's telling me yes... your eyes are telling me yes..."

"Got the body of a goddess... I'm in love with a stripper!" Lexi says dancing in her seat, acting all seductive. I laugh at bar and she blows me a kiss.

"Gyal, you're wining's so emotional, wine up on my body gyal... The way how you bubble, bubble, bubblin' baby. Gyal you're a party animal."

"Hold up what song's that?" Lexi asks as she puts a spoon of ice cream in her mouth.

"It's a song I heard while in Jamaica and it kind just stuck out. Plus the beat was entrancing," I say licking my ice cream cone.

"Oh, I like it," she says with a smile as she looks out the window beside our seat. "The sunset's beautiful."

I look over to the window to see what she's talking about and smile. The orange and yellow rays dance around in the purplish red sky and the bright evening sun hides behind the trees and buildings as it descends from the sky. The sight is beautiful to take in. Some believe the sunset means there will be a brighter tomorrow while others say it signifies the light at the end of a dark towel or in other words a bad day.

To me it signifies both but also promises that at the end of any day there's hope and it's up to you if you are willing to fight through the troubles of your day to obtain that light of hope.

"It really is." I sigh before looking over at my best friend.

She sits forward in her seat, eyes train on sunset as she slowly eats her ice cream sundae, a product of Sweet's Café. Her hair's in a messy bun, her face is makeup free and she's in a grey T-shirt that nearly holds in her breasts and stomach. Her eyes glimmer as the light reflects on them and I smile taking in her beauty.

Alexis Dylan Jacobs you have no idea how happy I am to have you.

"So have you thought of any baby names as yet?" Lexi asks returning her attention to me.

"Not really," I answer honestly. "Hadn't really crossed my mind. I'm still coping with the fact I'm having babies."

"Well we can try now," Lexi says excitedly. "These are my choices. If it's a boy I'll call him Dylan Cristiano and if it's a girl Charlotte Alexandria."

"You're naming your baby after me?"

"Yes, why not? You're the most stable person in my life – minus the fact that you ran away from me and leaving me with Johnattan. But even then you told him to take care of me... You're a good person Chrissie and I love you, so of course I'd name my babies after you."

Tears well up in my eyes and I sniffle. "Oh Lexi," I says as tears stream down my face and I wipe them away with the back of my hand.

"Don't cry honey," Lexi coos as she comes to sit beside me and hugs me.

"It's all these pregnancy hormones," I reply as I hug her back. "I love you Lexi and I never want to lose you."

"Hush child, momma knows," Lexi says and I laugh through my tears.

"You're something else Lexi."

"Oh honey I know," she replies with a wink.

"And I love that about you."

"I know that too Chrissie. Damn, maybe I'm psychic."

I laugh and playfully shove her. She reciprocates the smile and we continue eating and talking.

"How about Nathan or Christan if it's the boy and Tina or Bella?" Lexi asks. "Or even Tinker Bell!"

I laugh at this and Lexi does too. "Sure those sound great, any other names?"

"Nope how about you, they're your babies what would you name them?"

I look at her and a small smile takes its place on my lips. "Well Christan and Nathan would be great for a boy. For my daughter however I'd name her Indiana."

"After your mother," Lexi says in realization.

"Yeah, after my mom."

"Those are beautiful names Christina. I'm sure Johnattan will love them," she says holding my hand.

"Yeah about that..." I say as I look over at her. "I'm ready to tell Johnattan about my babies."

Her face lights up as I say this and it's easy to see that I've made the right choice. "That fantastic, Christina! When?"

"I'll tell him when he returns to Cali. That'll give me enough time to plan how I'm going to deliver the news."

She hugs me and I can feel the relief radiating off her. "That's wonderful Christina. I'm glad that you're finally going to tell him!"

"Me too," I smile. "I'm going to need your help with how I'm going to tell him."

"I'm on it babe," she says saluting. "Major Jacobs at your service."

I laugh at her antics and continue to nurse my second ice cream based dish, a sundae. A shadow stands over us and we stop laughing to look up at the person and my laughter was caught in my throat.

"Christina?" The voice asks in uncertainty.

Lexi looks at him before looking over at me wide eye and I look at her with a nervous expression upon my face. Breathing in slowly I exhale his name flows across my lips as I look up at him.

"Sam."

****

Haaaaaay,

Wassup ppl...

How have you guys been?

I'm great exams are over.... for now.

First off let me give a shout out to 3rotic_0utkast.

She's a new author on Wattpad with her book... SLOWLY LOSING YOU.

So I'm asking my wonderful readers to give her some support.

I'm currently an active reader in this book and I'll like you guys to help her out like you've done me.

Thank you guys.😘😘😘

So Game Time!

The game we are going to play  is the same as Lexi's and Christina's game.

I give a word and you guys drop a song with that word...

Are we clear? Good.

The word is...

Kiss!

Submit songs now!

Love,

Mama perv😍😘.