Leaving the cave, going into the unknown

I woke up and took some time just to feel the comfort that was my bed. It took a while to get used to Alan’s bed, it was much softer than my old mattress and it used to bug me but since I’ve been staying at Tom’s I’ve missed it. Today was the day Alan was finally going to be home, I wouldn’t have to sleep in an empty bed for a while. After this tour they had 2 weeks off before they headed out to Europe for a 2-month tour then they came back to the States for a 2-week promo tour. I would be 8 months pregnant when they finally come back for a 7-month break in which they will start writing and recording their next album. The way their album cycle worked it fit well with my pregnancy, so I wouldn’t be alone for the first bit of her life.

Finally I got up and took a shower, I washed everything twice before getting out. I wanted to smell and look my best for when he retuned, and since Kate has been in the hospital for so long I had started smelling like hospital all the time. I didn’t put any makeup on not just because Alan didn’t like it but also because I’ve grown not to need or want it. Something about bringing another person in the world has made me not want to set an example for my daughter that she has to wear makeup to be beautiful. I made my usual breakfast before noticing the time was 10am, I had to pick up Alan at the airport at 11; basically I was late. I rushed out to the car before starting to journey to the airport; I put on some Mother Mother while I continued to drive off. I told the officer that was patrolling I didn’t need anyone to come with me today, I was going to meet up with Alan and he would make sure I was fine then we would come right back.
I made it to the airport and found the other girls, we said our hellos but they were short lived as the guys arrived soon after I got there. Alan was the first one to come running out of the doors, literally running to me. He kissed me quick before getting down on his knees and kissing my belly. Everyone was chucking, the girls and guys along with passers by.

“I missed my girls so much. How are you feeling Alex? You’re de stressing right?” He rushed out. I just smiled and nodded before grabbing his face to bring him back up to my lips.

We said our goodbyes to everyone before getting in the car with Alan driving.

“Isn’t it funny to think that the last time I picked you up from the airport I was telling you I was pregnant and now it’s pretty obvious.” I rubbed my growing belly, as proud as I was to be pregnant it was hard watching yourself get bigger and bigger. It was better now that I had taken a pregnancy shape to my belly but at first it looked like I was just really fat. Alan took his right hand off the wheel and put his hand on my belly, I looked over at him and smiled and all doubts washed away. We made it home and Alan parked in the drive way before going in the trunk to get his stuff. I waved to the officer sitting outside our house and he smiled back at me. I headed inside and settled on the couch as Alan walked through the door, he dumped his stuff before joining me.

“So do you have all your stuff packed for going away and moving back into our place?” He asked while draping his arm across my shoulders, pulling me into a cuddle.

“Yup everything’s ready. Oh I wanted to show you this little outfit I bought the baby, it’s so cute I saw it at the store and got it. I know we’re not getting outfits and such yet but I couldn’t help it, I had baby fever!” Alan laughed as he helped me get up, we headed into my room but when we opened to door we saw someone that was not supposed to be there.

“So boyfriend came home did he? How nice, you get your nice little family while I get to sit and rot for years.” There sitting on my bed was the man from the store, he had a stupid grin on his face. Alan grabbed my arm and put himself in front of me, I went to run downstairs to get the officer but before I had the change the man pulled out a gun.

“Oh no you don’t you stupid bitch, stay right where you are and if I even see a cell phone I won’t even think twice about shooting prince charming. Now if you would both be so kind as to sit down over here.” He pointed to the bed, I looked at Alan and he just nodded and led me over to the bed. We sat down and he pulled me into him as if he was a shield, although I’m sure he couldn’t stop a bullet from hurting the baby or myself but I had a feeling he wouldn’t think twice about trying.

“Now that were all comfy I think I should introduce myself, you should know the name of the person whose life you’re ruining. My name is Jason; you didn’t know it til now because I never properly introduced myself to your dumbass friend. She had one fucking job; just one and she couldn’t even do that right. You need to choose the company you keep better. Then again I guess you’re no better are you? You had to be Ms. overachiever and stay late at work, if you would have just gone home that night then none of this would be a problem.” He put the gun in my face and Alan’s grip on me tightened. I could tell the longer he talked the more aggravated he got which meant the gun started to get closer and closer to me.

“Look I’m very sorry that all this went on but I don’t want any trouble, ok? Can you just leave us alone, please?” I started crying, I didn’t want to but all I could think about was harm coming to my little girl that I didn’t even get to meet yet.

“Oh, I’m sorry if this is causing such an inconvenience in your life. You get it all the boyfriend, the baby and the great friends. You can’t have it all when I get nothing, it’s not fucking fair, not after you did to me.”

“I didn’t do anything.” I was screaming now. “It’s not my fault that you got caught, if you wouldn’t have tried to rob the place then you wouldn’t be in this situation. This is all on you, don’t project this onto me just because you’re pissed at yourself.” I finished yelling and now found myself standing up face to face with him. His face was bright red with anger but I stood my ground, part of this was my brain trying to get out all the crap that had been wandering around in there since this incident started.

“You fucking bitch.” He tried to go for my throat with his hands but was roughly pulled back by the officer who was sitting outside our house. He pulled him to the ground and cuffed him before dragging him off and radioing it in to the station. I was pulled into someone and I looked up to see it was Alan who was crying. I was just frozen and emotionless in his arms.

“I texted the officer while you were talking to him, its ok Alex he’s gone now and he can’t hurt our family anymore.” Alan whispered into my hair. As much as I wanted to believe him I couldn’t help feeling like there was no end to this, but for now I took this as a victory and accepted Alan’s embrace. I’m sure this was the most hectic first day home he has ever had.

Notes

Hello all hope you enjoyed this chapter!
I suggest you all check out the band Mother Mother specifically the songs "Verbatim" And " Get Out The Way" cause they're an awesome band and i've been jamming to them hard while writing these chapters!
Hope everyone is settling well into school, it's super weird for me not to be going back i defiantly miss college.

Enjoy and let me know what you think!