Chapter 288

Cheyenne felt teary when she woke up the morning she was due to leave, she walked out to the balcony staring at the river, the lush green lawn, the sweet smell of flowers in the air.

Something caught her eye and she looked down, the limo was waiting for Jon. Joe was packing his bags and Jon stood at the door of the limo, looking up at her.

He had a pair of shades on, so Cheyenne couldn’t read his expression. Her heart fluttered at the gorgeous man staring up at her. His jeans hugged his muscled thighs, his tee stretched over his chest, emphasising his well formed biceps.

She felt a tear roll down her cheek as she turned around and walked back into the room. She knew it was the last time she would see him so close again.

Jon’s heart shattered to pieces when she turned around without saying goodbye. Her robe was open and as she turned around he could see her rounded stomach pushing against the material. She was gorgeous and all woman. He felt the urge to rush back in and crush her to him, forcing her to tell him she loved him, but he knew his words hurt her and he was causing her stress , stress she really didn’t need.

He would talk to her when he came back when they both had time to think everything through.

Cheyenne felt like a criminal, sneaking her belongings out of the house the night before. Richie was going with her to settle her in and was then due to fly to meet up with the band.

Cheyenne felt empty as they drove away. Her dreams were shattered, the man she loved hated her, blaming her for things she hadn’t done. Her hand stroked her tummy as a baby made its presence known.

Richie squeezed her knee, a sad smile on his handsome face.

“You ok honey. Sure you wanna do this, we can turn around..”

“I’m sure Rich. I have to do this.”

“Sure honey.” They were quiet, their hearts heavy, knowing that this was only the start of all the trouble when Jon found her gone.

They reached his “little place” a bit later than expected. Cheyenne was so tired and her body was aching, she needed a warm bath and a warm bed.

She must have dozed off, the water was cold and Richie’s incessant knocking woke her up.

“Chey are you ok in there?”

“Oh I’m fine I guess I just dozed off.”

“Well you are going to turn into a prune, get that preggie butt out of the tub, your food is getting cold.”

She smiled at him through the door.

“Ok, ok, I’m coming geesh!”

She dressed in a cool nightie with matching robe and found Richie in the sitting room. He obviously had a bath or a shower. He was comfortable on a huge couch, only a skimpy short covering his privates. It was strange how comfortable they were with each other, no pretences. He swung his legs of the couch and patted next to him, she sat down and took the Chinese box from him. Laughing as she shook her head.

“Here I thought I’d get a three course meal, and what do I get. Cold Chinese in a box.”

“Hey its not my fault its cold!”

They ate in a comfortable silence. Richie leaned back after he finished his meal, sighing as he rubbed his stomach.

“Damn that was good!”

Cheyenne enjoyed her meal, she wasn’t really hungry, but forced herself to eat. After a while she was glad she did, the food was delicious.

She stood up and cleaned the table.

“Coffee?”

“Thanx, Chey.”

Cheyenne placed the cups on the coffee table, leaning back as heartburn bubbled up her throat.

“Oh hell! Chinese food is not a good idea if you suffer from heartburn!”

‘I remember Heather had heartburn all the time. Shame honey, should I go and get you something?”

“Nope I’m fine, the doctor prepared me for this.” She stood up and went to the bedroom.

When she came back Richie was engrossed in a movie, she took the opposite couch and sagged into it.

“Better?”

“Yep”

She stared at the screen and following the storyline. She didn’t realise she was smiling until Richie spoke to her, her hand was rubbing a spot on her tummy.

“The babies moving?”

“Since I ate my dinner. I guess they have an energy spurge from the food.”

Richie grinned as he scooted over to her couch.

“Oh I need to feel it. I love to feel the babies move and know that its two it can get quiet busy in there.”

Cheyenne took his huge hand and placed it on the spot. The baby went silent for a moment and suddenly gave a healthy kick.

“Oh God that is so cute! Strong little sucker, aint it! I think it probably the boy, a girl can never kick that hard.”

“Sure of that? Feel this one and tell me what you think now.”

She moved his hand.

“Holy shit! These babies are feisty. They’re gonna rip you apart!”

The giggled and stroked her bump for a while. Laughing as the babies reacted to their slight poking. They were a busy bunch. After a while the babies went quiet. Cheyenne yawned and Richie felt himself ready for bed.

Cheyenne was asleep the moment her head hit the pillow.

Richie was wide awake after he switched the light off, concerned about Jon, wondering what his reaction would be if he realised she was gone and how in the hell he was going to hide the fact that he knew where she was.