Break Down The Barricade

Skye's POV:

We were let out of hospital a few days after that, and today was the first time that I was leaving Mike and Alex together. I had prepared bottles of milk and made lists of numbers, because I was so scared that we might lose our little boy, the bonding thread of our family.

I was going on a girls day out with Alysha. I had always admired her from a distance on Tumblr, and one day last year I got the chance to do a shoot with her. Plus she was dating one of my friends, Andy, from Black Veil Brides. They made THE cutest couple!

Anyway, since I had Alex, Andy gave her my number, and she got in touch. She said she had really liked my work, wished me well with the baby, and then we had been talking a bit. She also decided I should get out of the house, and that we could go shopping together. I was super excited. Not that I didn't like the company of just Mike and Alex, but I wanted to get out, plus Mike and Alex wanted time together.

She pulled up outside my house at 10am and I ran out to hug her. She looked gorgeous as always, and after kissing Mike goodbye, we headed out. As we drove to the mall, she asked how I was.

'Fat.' I said. 'The baby weight is now just making me feel fat and gross, and I'm not supposed to start exercising yet.'

She laughed and we spent the rest of the journey laughing about the stupid diets we had tried in the past. Despite what some people say, she was a total sweetie and we had so much fun.

We bought pyjamas, sexy underwear (duh) and clothes from everywhere! I nearly screamed when I saw the total price, but she assured me that it was on her. I promised that I would buy at the next shop, but prayed it was somewhere fairly cheap. She earned a lot of money in comparison to me, who hadn't been working, so had no money coming in. That was the problem with being a photographer and self employed. If you don't work, you get no money.

It turned out all I bought was lunch, and some towels and bedding from a home shop. She was telling me all about what her wedding to Andy will be: summer wedding, white, alternative decorations, expensive-sounding.

'My photographer bailed on me though, I was so annoyed!' She practically yelled. I could see her frustration and was mock offended.

'What?! You didn't ask me?!'

She looked as if she only just realised I was a photographer and then grinned.

'Will you do it?' She asked me, and I agreed. I was so happy, and I would be able to photograph my old good friend Andy, and my new best friend.

By 3 pm I was worrying just a bit, and Alysha could tell. Mike hadn't rung me all day, and I was praying that nothing was wrong. But just as I got out of her car, and Alysha drove away, my faith in Mike returned. He was a great dad so far, why would anything have happened.

I entered the house and could hear gentle harp music, and running water. His house, formerly smelling of baby milk (and poop) now smelled like candles and air freshener. I took a deep breath and smiled. It was perfect already.

A pair of arms snaked around my waist and I leant back into Mike.

'Shh Skye, he just fell asleep. Are you okay baby?' He asked.

I nodded into him.

'Yes baby. But wow. The house is perfect!' I whispered.

He chuckled and led me into the kitchen. The table was laid with candles, roses, dinner, and iced water for me, who couldn't drink.

'Mike this is incredible. When did you do this?'

He smirked.

'My boy helped me.'

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