Renee's POV

"So how are things with you and Ethan?" I asked. This lunch is the first time we've seen each other since she moved here.

"Things are going good. He makes me feel so at home, and we have been doing good. Girl, he brought up Dante. Spud put in his head that Dante is my baby daddy." Sahara laughed, and everyone started looking at us.

"Well, look at this article. I mean Dante always had the hots for you, so I can see why people think that." I admitted.

"Girl... uh no. Baby daddy or nah?" She started laughing hard. "He flirts with everyone and fucks everyone except me. I need to talk to Ethan about us announcing we're expecting." She said.

"Do you think that's a good idea?"  I sipped my drink.

"I mean if were spotted somewhere at  like the grocery store or Target cause his bougie ass doesn't shop at Walmart, then fans will start to put two and two together on the internet."

That's not going to be a good look for either of them.  "You know, maybe you should wait. You don't want people to get the wrong impression about you."

Sahara sighed. "It's way too late for that. Plus, I think that Ethan would be on board about it. He's sweet."

I side eyed her. "Girl, Ethan is not sweet."

"Umm.. yes he is. He fucked up in the beginning, but he's making changes. Last night he decorated my room with blue and gold stuff. A lot of Egyptian stuff. It's adorable." Sahara said.

"I'm sure it's just cause you're carrying his baby," I replied.

Her eyes widen at my comment. "Girl, are you serious?  Yeah, the only reason I moved here is cause I'm carrying the man's baby. But, shit decorating my room ain't got shit to do with it."

"I just don't want you to get hurt," I said.

"Listen, I'm not interested in dating him. We're just doing this for our son. That's all! But as my best friend, I'd want you to be a little more supportive."

"Well, I'm the one that told him he needed to get his shit together. I'm looking out for you."

"You're sticking your nose is someone else's business. I don't need you to do that. Ethan is special. You don't see him as I do."

"Fuck outta here. He's gonna demand a DNA test and then what." I said. "You'll realize he's the Ethan everyone knows."

"Wow, you think I would lie." Sahara stood up from the table. "Bye girl..."

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Sahara's POV

Tonight would the last time we have together before he goes back on the road for the rest of the week.

I walked into his bedroom, and he's watching television probably Netflix knowing him.

"How did your lunch with Renee go?"

"Fuck her."

His eyebrows rose, and he looked at me funny. "Damn, what happened?"

"She said you weren't sweet and you're only nice to me because of the baby. Which that's why I'm here, but at the same time you're building a good rapport with me." I sat on his bed.

"I'm an asshole I know, and I get it. But Sahara I want you to get to know me too. The real me and I only want to show you that side."

"I love the way you decorated my room. Feels royal as fuck." I moved closer to him and laid on his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around me and touched my belly.

"You're a Queen no doubt... did he just kick?" Ethan asked, rubbing on my stomach.

"Yeah.."

"Aww man, this is cool as hell." He continued to rub my belly. 

My hormones were in high gear. Even though Ethan wasn't sexually touching me, I want some dick. What the Fuck is it about this man?

Nope, we need to talk about revealing the world about us.

"Yeah... so let's switch gears a bit. I'm not your girlfriend, and I'm not going to be your secret either. I'm not going to the blogs, but I want us to announce it."

Ethan paused for a moment. "Let's do something when you get further along. You're not even that big for five months. Then we will post a professional photo of us. Is that okay?" He said, showing me an example of what he wanted.

      Is that okay?" He said, showing me an example of what he wanted.

"Boy, they gonna think we're together." I started laughing. Everyone is going to think the wrong shit. That isn't what I want it to be.

"I mean I'm not going to be... hey everyone this is my baby mama, Sahara. The photo is cute. We can take a prom pose if you don't like the kiss."

"We'll figure it out. Renee hurts me. You think Spud is getting in her head."

"Probably, I haven't been around him as much. The way you talked about Dante. I know that Spud made it up to piss me off." Ethan said. "But, I trust and see something special about you."

It felt good to get affirmation from Ethan. I'm glad he believes me and knows that I wouldn't have let things get this far if I didn't think he's the father. "Thank you so much for believing me and not shooting me down about the reveal."

"I can understand where you're coming from though. You don't want people to see you as a baby mama or a gold digger. I get it."

"Right.. I need to make new friends here. I think my girl, Kiera has a show down here soon. I'm gonna go."

"You should support her. You going to tell her that it's me?"

"Maybe..She can't keep secrets though. It'll be all over the indie scene." I said.

"Everyone will know soon enough. I schedule your appoint with the doctor. The day I come back from the road."

"Perfect! Thank you."

"Also I want you to invite your folks to Florida for thanksgiving. I'd love to meet them."

"Wait... what?"