Cold Showers — Chapter 43

"I remember my mom telling me to attend a surprise engagement party. She said Sebastian was going to propose to some girl. I told her I wasn't going to attend because Seb and I never got along."

"Then on the day of the engagement, Gabriel told me everything was cancelled because the girl turned out to be someone else. I remember him saying Sebastian was heartbroken." Lilian completed.

"I feel so sorry that he went through that. Don't you think you should have told me about it?" Jayda asked.

"Honestly, it didn't cross my mind. I never knew the whole story so I would not have known it was that incident that made him start acting like that." She said and Jayda nodded in understanding.

"Let's say, I was never interested in knowing anything about Sebastian Miller. But I'm happy you guys are cool. I will visit him some time to have a one on one cousin talk with him. I need to make him understand that he will have me to deal with if he hurts you or my god baby."

"god baby?" Jayda smiled.

"Yes, I'm your best friend, therefore, I'm your baby's godmother," Lilian said proudly.

Jayda chuckled, the thought of who was going to be her baby's godparents never crossed her mind but Lilian was definitely going to be the godmother.

"He had my name tattooed on him?"

"Really?" Lily asked in disbelief, her lips curving into a smile.

"Yes, on his wrist."

"He is deeply into you," Lilian assured. "I won't be surprised if he pops the question really soon." She added.

Jayda blushed. "I don't think so."

Lily chuckled, "Yeah, me too. Because he would not want to scare you away. It might not be soon but it will definitely happen."

"I agreed to give him a chance and I hope I don't screw it up. You know how bad I am when it comes to relationships." Jayda confessed.

Lilian gave her hand a light squeeze. "You will do just fine. I have a feeling things will work out with you and Sebastian. Just be yourself, love him and create time for him." She advised. Jayda replied with a nod.

"Do you remember the bracelet he sent to me? The one with 'I love Mommy' writings engraved on it"

Lilian nodded.

"I saw the same bracelet on him but I couldn't translate what was engraved on it."

"Perhaps it was your name in another language." Lily teased. "Did you ask him?"

"I wanted to but my phone rang then. I know a little bit of Spanish so it's not Spanish"

"Maybe it's Greek or Italian. Aunty Vanessa is half Greek and half Italian but she grew up in America. Gabriel also told me Sebastian is quite fluent in a number of languages."

Jayda sighed, "My baby comes from a family of great descendants."

"Count yourself lucky, not everyone gets a baby daddy as handsome, rich and versatile as Sebastian Miller." Lilian teased.

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As soon as Sebastian was done talking to his parents, he dialled Jayda who picked up after a few rings.

"Hey," Jayda said to the other side, she had been expecting his call.

"You seem excited to hear from me." He smiled.

"Something like that. How was work?" Jayda asked as she got comfortable on her bed.

"Stressfully fine but I was in a good mood all day and couldn't stop smiling. I'm sure everyone around me noticed."

Jayda chuckled, "Same here."

"I had my Secretary get a frame for me. One that would fit our baby's ultrasound picture. I placed it on my desk and couldn't stop staring at it" Seb said. "Thank you for giving me the best gift ever. You have no idea how much today meant to me."

Jayda smiled, "You are welcome, thank you for gracing us with your presence. I had wanted to ask what those words meant. The words engraved on the bracelet you wore today."

"Oh!" Sebastian muttered.

"Yes, so what do they mean?"

"The words on it are powerful words relating to someone very special to me. I promise to explain what they mean the next time we see."

"No problem, but I hope that very special someone is me"

"Hopefully!" Sebastian chuckled. "So how is our baby doing?"

"He is fine."

"He?" Seb reiterated.

Jayda smiled, "Or She. I don't want to refer to him or her as 'it' anymore."

"Okay, But you want our child to be a boy?" He asked.

"I'm fine with any gender but I'm hoping it will be a boy. That way, he will be there to protect his younger Siblings."

Sebastian smiled at her reply. She wanted more kids, so does he and hopefully, she will have them with him.

"What about you? Do you want a girl or a boy?" She asked.

"I haven't really thought about it but I'm fine with any gender." He confessed.

"It's fine then, Let's God's Will be done," Jayda concluded.

"I facetimed my parents this evening and showed them the ultrasound picture. They were very happy."

Jayda smiled, "I can't wait to meet them. Our baby is so lucky to have two sets of grandparents that are going to spoil him or her."

Sebastian smiled, "I know, my mom can't wait to meet you too. I promised her I'd bring you to her place soon so you can meet them."

"Not a bad idea. I'm ready whenever you want us to go." She assured with a yawn.

"Someone's feeling sleepy. Let me allow you to go to bed. It was nice talking to you, my love."

Jayda chuckled, "Sorry, I get tired easily nowadays. It was nice talking to you too and I wouldn't have imagined going for that ultrasound on my own. It was worthwhile with you in there." She admitted.

"And thanks for Dinner." She added.

"Anything for you and our baby. Have a good night rest don't forget to dream about me."

Jayda chuckled, "I'll try, Goodnight."