ROSALY

Shawn's tour was coming up, so he spent a lot of time in the studio, often coming home late at night exhausted. Rosaly made sure to wait for him, even sometimes falling asleep on the couch and being carried to bed as soon as Shawn entered the apartment, because she couldn't put her head on the pillow until she was sure he was safe and sound inside the house.

She had slowed down at the dance studio. She still taught until late at night, but had hired a substitute teacher to help her. Especially on the days when she was not feeling so well due to the constant nausea. It was the only thing that bothered her in this early pregnancy, because physically she was healthy, the tests she had done were great, and she had nothing to worry about but enjoying the precious moments with Shawn waiting for her baby.

He had been very careful with Rosaly. He always accompanied her to all her appointments, and since it was now impossible for him to get home for dinner, Shawn made sure to have lunch with her every day.

It was good to see that he had adjusted well to the idea of having a child. At first, Rosaly was afraid that he would think it was too much responsibility for his life as a pop star, and reject the idea completely, but her fears gradually vanished as she saw the passionate way he looked at her and talked about the unborn baby. Many times, Rosaly would wake up late at night, with Shawn's hand on her belly. He had made a habit of sleeping this way, and as silly as it might be, Rosaly felt very safe and happy with just this gesture.

She had told her mother that week, and she was thrilled to relay what she had said to Daniella and Ricardo, who were about to become parents, since their son would be born in a month. Rosaly had received many messages of love and good luck wishes from them, which warmed her homesick heart.

Shawn's family didn't know the news yet, so she had arranged with him to tell them that week. Rosaly was a little apprehensive, even though he had told her not to worry, but she didn't quite know what to think.

She was aware that Shawn's family adored her, but a child was another story. Rosaly feared that Karen would be upset by the news because she thought Shawn was too young to take on such a responsibility. There was still the marriage proposal he had made to her, which he had said he wanted as soon as possible. He couldn't wait to give Rosaly his last name, because he wanted them to be husband and wife by the time the baby was born.

There were a lot of changes to manage in a short period of time. Rosaly had not planned any of this, but fate had worked it out differently. Of course she was happy that she would soon become Mrs. Mendes, but she didn't want to put any more pressure on Shawn than he already had with the preparations for the tour.

He had insisted that Rosaly go with him, and had even made her ask her doctor if it would be possible for her to travel with him. Rosaly's doctor had told them that there was no problem, as long as she took care of herself, was feeling physically well, and was seen by an obstetrician during the trip. So Shawn had asked him for a list of providers he could hire, and Rosaly's doctor had given him the names of the best obstetricians he knew. So Shawn was in charge of interviewing some of them and checking their willingness to travel with them.

Rosaly was not very excited about going with Shawn on this tour. On the one hand she would love his company, although she knew he would be so busy that he wouldn't be able to stay with her all the time, and on the other hand she thought it would be too tiring for her to travel from city to city and country to country, no matter how comfortable Shawn made it for her.

There was a real threat hanging over them, and Rosaly didn't want to give chance to bad luck, so she wanted to keep Shawn close to her eyes, and this tour would provide her with just that.

She would go with him because she wanted to make sure he was safe, she couldn't bear to wait to hear from him every day, and Rosaly was aware of how time consuming these tours Shawn was on, and there would probably be days that he wouldn't be able to reach her, and Rosaly would die of worry, so it was better to face the road with him than to spend her days by the phone praying that he was okay.

But, none of this she shared with him. She knew exactly what he would tell her. Shawn would probably think she was getting paranoid aggravated by the pregnancy hormones and didn't want to make him anxious. His seizures hadn't happened in a long time, but Rosaly knew that it only took a spark to set it off, and she didn't want to be the one responsible for it.

- Why are you looking at your food with that frown? Are you feeling nauseous again? - Lexy asked. They were in a restaurant in downtown Vancouver after going on a shopping spree. Rosaly had invited Lexy to help her pick out some maternity clothes, since hers wouldn't fit her anymore, and since she was off duty Lexy had accepted.

- No. Actually I'm a little nervous. Shawn and I are going to tell his family about the baby and the wedding tomorrow. - Rosaly said, helping herself to some salad.

- I think you're nervous for nothing. You know how much Shawn's family loves you. - Lexy said.

- I know they love me as Shawn's girlfriend, but will they love me as the wife and mother of his child? - Rosaly looked at her friend with a serious face and Lexy said with a frown.

- What is this nonsense now?

- It's not nonsense, Lexy. Shawn is only twenty-one years old. A successful career, and a whole life ahead of him, which he will spend between pacifiers, diapers, and bottles. Do you think this is the future his parents dreamed of for him? - Rosaly paused to eat some more salad.

- I don't see what a son will do to Shawn. He will still remain famous.

- You touched on a point that reminded me of something else. The fans will hate it when they find out. - Rosaly made another face.

- You can't be sure of that. - Lexy protested.

- Honey, they freak out when they hear the media say that he has a girlfriend. Just imagine what will happen when he says they're getting married and he's going to be a father. - Rosaly sighed loudly

- Actually, you've never publicly assumed that you're dating. -Lexy commented

- Yes, I never let Shawn do that to spare him the upset that it would be, and also because of Caio, who with his sick mentality would think it was a public provocation.

- Honey, I don't think you have anything to worry about. - Lexy said, squeezing Rosaly's hands to try to calm her down. - This is not good for you or the baby.

- I know, but I can't stop thinking about it. I really want Shawn's family to support us, because they are very important to him.

- Of course they will. You'll see," Lexy said with a smile encouraging Rosaly.

- We won't know until tomorrow night. - Rosaly said sighing again and then continued. - Well, let's go home. I'm feeling exhausted.

- Sure, dear. - They paid the bill, took a cab and went home. Rosaly had dispensed with the security guards, because she didn't think Lexy would feel comfortable with three thugs following them around town, but she knew Shawn wouldn't like it. He was absolutely neurotic about her safety.

As soon as she got home, she looked at the clock, which read six o'clock in the afternoon. Shawn was going to be a while, so she took a shower, prepared a light meal, and lay down on the couch to watch one of her favorite movies.

When Shawn arrived home at ten o'clock at night, he saw her asleep on the couch and smiled. Carefully he carried her into the bedroom while Rosaly mumbled something, but she didn't wake up. Soon he joined her, falling into bed exhausted, hugged her waist, placed his hands protectively on Rosaly's still flat belly and they slept like that until morning.

SHAWN

- Guys, can we play this song again? - the members of Shawn's band looked at each other in mutual agreement. They were familiar with Shawn Mendes' pre-tour mood, the exaggerated perfectionism and the anxiety to get everything perfect. They had been at it for four hours straight, with the exception of a ten-minute coffee break, and they knew they would stay another four hours if necessary until Shawn decided that enough was enough.

This team had been on the road with Shawn for a long time, and they never questioned his decisions, and they also held him in high esteem because he had always treated them with consideration and respect. Very different from certain celebrities who had star attacks and took their frustrations out on everyone. Shawn had once been a nervous boy, but he had never been rude or arrogant, and this recent calmness he owed to Rosaly who seemed to have tamed his wilder side. Although Shawn still succumbed a little to the pre-tour tension, he seemed more relaxed and pleased with himself, although his craze for perfection had not changed.

After another hour of rehearsal, they took another break to get something to eat, because they knew that this rehearsal would drag on for at least another two hours. Shawn took the opportunity to send a message to Rosaly to see how she was doing, to which she promptly replied saying that she was fine, and that she missed her. He said he felt the same way, and couldn't wait to go home to her. After five minutes of conversation, Shawn said goodbye, because he needed to eat something. He sat down at his office table where he could have more privacy, and while he ate the meal that his producer had ordered for him, Shawn began to think about all the events of the last few days.

Finding out that he was going to be a father was the most amazing thing in the world to him. He had always thought about it, but never imagined it would happen at twenty-one, but that didn't really matter. What really delighted him was that his and Rosaly's love had created an incredible being that would be born and bring happiness to everyone in the family. He was proud of himself and Rosaly for having accomplished this at such a young age.

Shawn was sure that she would be an excellent mother, just as he hoped to be an excellent father as his father had always been to him, and who had always been an example to Shawn. He wanted Rosaly to be proud of him, to know that she could lean on him in good  and bad times. They were together on this adventure, they were together for whatever came, and if it was up to him they would be together until they were very old.

Shawn knew that Rosaly was apprehensive about telling his parents about the pregnancy and marriage, but it was an unfounded fear. His mother would love the news, and so would Aaliyah and his father. And who cared if they were young? They loved each other, and the unborn baby would come into an even more loving home.

He took a picture of Rosaly out of his wallet that he never took apart, and looked at it with amazement. Rosaly was beautiful, and she was even more beautiful now that she was pregnant, her slender forms were becoming more rounded, and her skin was smoother than a peach, not to mention that she was driving him crazy in bed, with her libido and hormones soaring.

He was loving this new phase of hers. Rosaly had always been sensual since the first time he had touched her, but there had been a certain inhibition and reserve to give herself completely, but now there seemed to be a boiling voluptuousness inside her that stimulated her to show herself fully, and that dragged him with her into an ocean of madness, of absurd and infinite desire. Their nights were a mixture of exciting moments and explicit passion. If before Shawn was enchanted by Rosaly, now he was literally at her feet, completely surrendered and fascinated and she was the goddess of his heart.

- Hey, Shawn, let's finish the rehearsal," his drummer asked.

- Sure, I'll be right there. - Shawn put Rosaly's picture back in his wallet, and then headed back to his band for another round of rehearsals. At nine forty-five he called it a day, said goodbye to everyone, and went home, eager to see Rosaly. He opened the apartment door and smiled when he saw the lovely woman asleep on the living room couch. Shawn thought about waking her up, because he had been thinking all day about her kisses, and at that very moment his desire for her was at its peak, but he gave up when he remembered that she was carrying his child in her womb, and that she needed those hours of restful sleep.

He took her tenderly on his lap and put her to bed, kissing her on the forehead. Shawn took a shower, brushed his teeth, and lay down with Rosaly in bed, falling asleep shortly thereafter.

ROSALY AND SHAWN

Rosaly awoke with a kiss on the lips and opened her sleepy eyes to see Shawn with damp hair from the bath, and smiling at her like the sun itself. She put both arms around his neck, and asked admiring Shawn's beauty that had not diminished on that Saturday morning:

- What time did you get in yesterday?

- A little after ten. You were sleeping like an angel, and I didn't want to wake you up," Shawn replied, brushing a long strand of hair away from her face.

- I'm sorry, love. I tried to wait up for you, but I couldn't.

- It's okay, I know you're sleepy for two now. I just missed kissing that beautiful mouth of yours.

- Want to make up for lost time? - Rosaly looked at him mischievously.

- I'd love to, but I know that once I start kissing you I won't stop, and we have an appointment. Do you remember? - Shawn said, stroking Rosaly's soft cheek.

- Don't remind me. I'm nervous. - she said, hiding her head on his chest.

- You don't have to be. I told you my mother would love the news.

- I'll only be quiet after I've talked to your family. - Rosaly got out of bed and went to the shower. Soon she and Shawn were in the kitchen eating breakfast. It was the worst time for Rosaly, who always got out of bed feeling sick, despite the medication prescribed by her doctor. So she took her glass of milk slowly, while Shawn told her about the previous day's rehearsals.

- Now everything is almost ready. There are just a few details left to be worked out. Then we'll be able to go on tour in peace, are you excited? - Shawn asked, smiling.

- Yes," she lied. She didn't want him to know that she wasn't that excited.

- I'm glad. I don't want to be away from you and our son for a minute.

- Shawn, you won't even be able to stay with me that long. You'll be busy with your interviews and concerts. Do you really want me to go? Won't that be an extra worry for you? - Rosaly gave him a serious look as she waited for his answer.

- Not at all. You're going with me anyway.

- Does Andrew know this?

- Yes, and he agreed with me without any problems.

- All right then. Just let me know when I have to pack. - Rosaly said, giving up.

- Of course, dear. Now I think we'd better go, because my mother is waiting for us.

Rosaly's stomach tightened and she felt a little short of breath, but she covered up her discomfort. As soon as they had their coffee, she grabbed her purse and drove off with Shawn in his black Porsche. When he parked in front of the house, his mother and Aaliyah were already waiting at the door, and as soon as they entered, Shawn's father came out of his office and hugged and kissed Rosaly on the cheek.

After chatting for a few minutes about amenities, they all went to the kitchen where lunch would be served.When they were at dessert, Shawn looked at Rosaly who nodded her head in agreement.

- Mom, Dad, Aaliyah, I Rosaly have something to tell you. - Shawn said smiling.

- And what is it, my son? - Karen asked with eyes full of anticipation. Shawn cleared his throat and revealed:

- Rosaly and I are going to have a baby. - Rosaly lowered her head, for she was afraid to see Karen's reproachful gaze upon her. But then loving arms embraced her and kissed her cheek, and she heard Karen say-:

- Honey, what wonderful news! I never thought this would happen one day. - his mother had tears in her eyes as she hugged her son. - My little boy has become a man.

Rosaly was also hugged by Manoel and Aaliyah who said clinging to her brother:

- I promise I'll be the best aunt in the world.

- I don't doubt it, little sister. - He paused and then continued. - I have one more piece of news. Rosaly and I are getting married. - Karen looked at them both in disbelief as Rosaly raised her hand and showed her the engagement ring.

- My goodness! Two wonderful pieces of news in one day! We must celebrate.

- I want to be the maid of honor. - Aaliyah said laughing

And so they spent the rest of the afternoon talking about the baby and the plans for the wedding after the tour. It was late in the evening when the celebrations were over, and Shawn and Rosaly decided to spend the night at his family's house.

They were already in the bedroom when Rosaly came out of the shower wearing only a T-shirt of Shawn's that barely reached her thighs. He watched her, devouring her with his gaze as he said:

- You look beautiful.

- You look so much more," she said, letting her eyes run down Shawn's body until they stopped at the boxer briefs he was wearing, smiling even more mischievously as she saw the bulge under the fabric grow in excitement at the way she looked at him. She then walked over to the bed where Shawn was sitting, threw one leg over each side of his body, and moved over his bulge very slowly, until Shawn grabbed the hair on the back of her neck as he groaned from the pleasure that the contact of Rosaly's intimacy against his was causing him. He pulled her face toward him, and crushed her lips against his as his hands trailed down her back in circular motions at the base of her ridge. Rosaly felt her breasts throb eagerly for Shawn's touch, so she intensified her movements, until she felt Shawn's member pulsing beneath her, then he pushed her slowly onto the mattress, slipping both her legs over his shoulder, bringing Rosaly's intimacy very close to his mouth. He removed her panties and with the tip of his tongue touched her entrance, moving in and out in quick, precise movements making Rosaly moan non-stop. Then he lay down on the bed, bringing Rosaly's body over his, giving her room to touch him freely. And that's what she did, and even more, as Rosaly's mouth traced a fiery path down Shawn's body to just below his waist, where she paused for a moment to pull down his panties, letting his member free so that she could touch him with all the lust that came from inside her. Soon, Shawn positioned her close to his hips and possessed her in one thrust, causing Rosaly to cry out in pleasure as she felt Shawn fill her completely. They moved faster and faster, until Rosaly collapsed on Shawn's body covered in a thin layer of sweat, followed by him gasping at the final moment he collapsed inside her.

- I love you. - she said, kissing Shawn's shapely jaw.

- I love you more. - Shawn replied, stroking her hair.

- You're so beautiful, Shawn. I hope our baby will be a boy just like his father. - she said, admiring the father of her son with all the love in her heart.

- And I want it to be a girl as wonderful as her mother. - Shawn said running his fingertips along the length of Rosaly's back, making her skin shiver with excitement.

- Shawn...if you don't stop touching me like this, I won't let you leave this bed.

- Do what you want baby. I'm all yours. - he replied with his eyes darkening with desire for her again.

Rosaly looked at him, her eyes shining, and said in a husky voice.

- So get ready, because I'm going to take you to paradise.

And she kept her promise all night long.