Beauty and The Beta (Bailey)

Chapter 0129

I lay in the bed, seemingly my prison now I was on strict bed rest. It was getting more than a little boring now. Tiresome. Repetitive. If this baby does not come out soon, I am going to start pushing and hope for the best. I don’t care if contractions have started or not. I will force the little bugger right out. I don’t think I could stretch anymore. And as much as I love my mate, he irritates me. Killing me with kindness. Not to mention stupidity.

“Aww, does it hurt when the baby does this?” "When the baby pees inside of you, where does it go?" comments like that were becoming a regular occurrence, and I was running out of patience... though his favorite comment lately had been, “You know they say sex brings on labor…” Oh yeah, because I feel incredibly sexy right now! Oozing sex appeal from each and every pore... I am the size of a beached whale! I swear he brings that thing near me again anytime soon, and I will chop it off! It is because of that thing I am in this much discomfort. It is alright for him, he sticks it in, wiggles it around a bit, gets his kicks, and he’s good to go. Me, I am the one struggling for months after…

Okay, I may turn into a pregnant monster. So, unsurprisingly, when Asher, or one of our family or friends calls in to visit me, Caleb takes a break from sitting with me at the hospital, and goes to check in at work or with Matty, our little one, who has been spending time with our parents more in recent days.

So, to see Asher walk in, looking even more moodier than normal, I wasn’t entirely sure I wanted Caleb to leave, but he still took the opportunity, but I guess I couldn’t blame him when I had just given him a hard time for suggesting a little fun in my hospital suite’s washroom. I swear men think with their bits, not their brain… or my mate certainly does!

“Hey sweetheart.” Asher leaned over to give me a half-hug. He wasn’t keen on personal contact, so I allowed him that much. Besides, I was far too warm and uncomfortable for a proper hug. “I brought you some fruit.” He says with a smile.

“Wonderful, I will add it to the rest my family brought. Will be able to open a shop soon.” I said, realizing a little too late how ungrateful and sarcastic I sounded. Fortunately, I knew Asher wouldn’t care.

He nodded, as he sat himself down on the chair next to my bed. “I expect a cut of the profits then.”

And, I found myself smirking. “You okay Ash? You look even less happy than usual.”

“Wow, cheers Eden, you have such a nice way with words, you know?” he said with a roll of his eyes, telling me he was not open to talking about it. I have known him long enough to know his body language. Something was bothering him, but Asher was like a closed book. He rarely talked about his problems, or the things that worried him. It bothered me, because I think he would find himself so much happier if he just opened up to someone.

“Always happy to help.” I said with a smile. “So, how are things in the pack? Any gossip?” I asked, desperate for something exciting. I was bored as hell sitting here each day with nothing going on. It was as exciting as watching paint dry.

“Not a clue. You know I don’t pay attention to gossip, Eden.” Asher said with a shrug.

“Jeez, Ash, I need to train you better, you are no good as a messenger.” I rolled my eyes.

“A messenger? So I am a messenger as well as your host now?” he snapped.

I looked at him in surprise. Was he actually angry at me over that? At the end of the day, that was part of his duties as Beta, he knew that. “Asher, what is up? You know that is your job too. Bailey is nice enough. Do you and her not get along?” I urged, and just as he was about to answer, the door to my room opened, only for Caleb to walk back in. He had only just left. Did he get bored and come back? Or did he get lost? Even I don't think he is that simple...