Expecting Eternity (Vamp Life #2) Read Online Free PDF

lunch break, fussing and fighting with me to rest in my office.  He’d wanted me to stop working altogether, but I presented my case with documented experiences of other veterinarians who worked throughout their pregnancies.  The matter of keeping the baby a secret had passed.  Even if I wanted to, it was now obvious to anyone who knew me and saw me.   Marc had been ecstatic to tell his family.  I found the attention uncomfortable and embarrassing.  
    Ashley and I were planning her daughter’s eighteenth birthday party for the weekend.  She had rented a banquet hall , hired a band, and booked a DJ.  The party was going to have a club theme with glow sticks and strobe lights.  My friend was going all out, but Fate deserved it.  She had come a long way to maturity in the past few months.  She worked hard and did a good job at the clinic.
    “So, things are getting pretty serious with you and Roger.”  I said, fishing for more information from Ash.  The two had been dating for a while, but for some reason she was tight lipped about the relationship.
    “Yeah.  The kids like him, other than Fate.  We’re taking it slow.  I don’t want the children to get too close just to lose another father figure.”  I’d lost a husband in the nineteen forties, but we didn’t have children.  I couldn’t imagine how hard it was for Ashley to watch her children mourn for their dad.
    Roger Nathis had been into the clinic to visit Ash a few times.  He was African-American and kept his head shaved.  I thought he was a decent looking guy.  He was excessively polite and reserved.  It seemed to be a fake, practiced behavior.  I guess it made sense.  He worked as a teacher at one of the local middle schools which meant he had to deal with children and their parents at a professional level on a daily basis.
    I hadn’t spoken to my friend about Fate’s suspicions.  “Why do you think Fate doesn’t like him?”
    “Just clashing personalities.  Fate is so opinionated and liberal.”
    It sounded like she was describing herself.  “So are you.”
    She shook her head, looking through another box of party supplies.  There were boxes all over her living room.  “I’m mellowing out as I age.  I just don’t have the motivation to fight anymore.  All I want is someone to share a glass of wine with and to visit the museums or take me to the movies on the weekend.  Roger fills that need.”
    I nodded.  I understood the need for peace in one’s life.  “Do you know who Fate’s boyfriend is?  She told me she invited him to the party.”
    “Probably some boy with his entire face pierced, a green mohawk, and who writes tortured poetry.”  Ash closed the box before checking the items in the next.  “She did say he’s a little older, but she’s turning eighteen and as an adult, it’s her choice.”  She shot me a look and I knew she was repeating what her daughter had said to justify having an older boyfriend.
    “ Fate is smart.  I’m sure he’s a good guy.”  It was almost the same reassurance I’d given Fate about Roger.  Now if mother and daughter could just get on the same page.
    My friend didn’t seem convinced, but she didn’t argue.  “I’m sure….”  Her younger children, Daniel Jr. and Daunette, came running into the living room, knocking over one of the party supply boxes.  A loud crash followed as one of the lights broke.  Ash gave me a frustrated look before ushering the kids back to the playroom.
    “Marc and I will meet up with you tomorrow to help set up the party.”  I was ready to get out of the mad house.
    “Thanks.”  She laughed a little.
    “What?”
    “You won’t be able to run from the circus when your baby gets here.”  I looked down at my belly when she pointed.  She was right and I was completely unprepared.  “Maybe you’ll have twins, too.”  She teased.  I left in a hurry before she could plant anymore fears in my mind.
     
    Saturday came and the