Page 7 of Not Afraid to Trust Again
“Good.”
He smelled like the mint gum he always chewed. Even though he said he would come, I wasn’t sure if he would make itbecause it was in the middle of his shift, but I was happy he made it.
It had been a week since I agreed to be his girlfriend, and I hadn’t regretted it so far. Since finding out about the baby, Kyden had been texting me every morning, noon, and night, ensuring I had eaten and was good.
“Are you nervous, Elise?”
I instantly stopped bouncing my leg when Kyden placed his hand on top of it.
“Yes, but not in a bad way. It’s just a life-changing event, but I’m excited as well.”
I had my reservations about being pregnant, but each day, it was becoming more of a joy and not nervousness. Kyden was making it easier to accept that we were having a baby together.
“Any nausea?”
“Nothing some crackers and a little ginger ale didn’t help.”
It seemed like as soon as I told Kyden, my symptoms intensified. I’d been getting morning sickness, but thankfully, it didn’t last all day. Once I put something on my stomach, it subsided, which was good. I wouldn’t have been able to function at work feeling sick. I didn’t want to take any medication without talking to my doctor, so crackers and ginger ale were my go-to fixes. Everybody knew ginger ale was the cure for almost everything.
“Should you be drinking soda?”
“I believe so. It’s caffeine-free, and I don’t drink that much. Just a few sips when I feel nauseous.”
“Okay. I’m going to ask the doctor anyway.”
I rolled my eyes and giggled.
“Don’t start acting all overprotective and stuff, sheriff.”
Kyden cut his eyes at me. He gently gripped my chin and turned my face toward his.
“I’m going to always be overprotective of you, Elise. You might as well get used to it.”
The seriousness in his tone and the intense look in his eyes let me know he meant what he said. I squeezed my legs together because I was turned on.
“Kanae Tate,” the nurse called.
It was a good thing the nurse called my name because I was ready to tell him to take me to the bathroom for a quickie.
Kyden stood first then held his hand out to help me up. We walked toward the open door with our hands conjoined. He only let my hand go so I could get weighed, then he grabbed it again as we followed the nurse to the exam room. Kyden helped me up on the table and sat in the chair next to me.
“Here’s a gown. Take everything off and leave it open in the front. The doctor will be in shortly.”
“Okay. Thank you.” I took the paper sheet from her to cover up with after I changed.
She smiled at Kyden and me then left the room.
“You need some help?” Kyden asked with a smirk.
“No, sir. That’s why we are here now. You are always trying to help me out of my clothes.”
He scoffed. “Don’t act like you don’t like it.”
I laughed and undressed. The room was a little chilly, so I hurried to put on the gown and the paper blanket. Kyden watched me the whole time. A minute later, there was a knock at the door, and my doctor came in.
“Good morning, Kanae,” she said when she walked in. She looked to the side of me. “Oh, Sheriff Mills. I’m surprised to see you here.”
She smiled at him, but it wasn’t in a flirtatious way. Kyden was well known around town, so I wasn’t surprised she knew who he was. So far, I hadn’t had any issues with the women in town like my sister did with the chick from the diner. Homegirlwas on the mayor hard and tried to pretend my sister didn’t exist. If I were her, I would have dog walked her, but Janae was the calmer one.
