Chapter 49 - Real life horror movie
Cesca had finished in town with Adanna so the pair decided to go back home, Cesca was beginning to get uncomfortable, her stomach feeling tight and itchy, yet still tender and sore. Her ankles had swollen up like golf balls. Maybe Jonah was right, staying at home would have avoided all this pain, but at the same time Cesca knew that whatever she would have done she would have felt the same pain, even if she had sat on her bum all day. Cesca knew how much stress she had put Jonah under, she couldn’t help but be a little rebellious, he had started to become slightly over protective – an understatement in itself. She needed to be able to just do what she wanted for a change, she wasn’t going to do anything stupid and risk the babies health, she wasn’t dumb or naive, she knew she had to take it easy but that didn’t mean spending the day in bed, it just meant no extreme activities, she wasn’t planning on going rock climbing, snowboarding or canoeing so she had nothing to feel guilty about, but still this feeling took over her body. They sat in the car, “Ces, you going to start the engine”, Cesca shook her head as she focused herself back in to reality after staring out into space thinking about what Jonah must have been going through all day. Cesca finally started the engine, speeding home, her mind was clearly distracted so instead of heading straight home Adanna suggested that Cesca should drop her home, Cesca clearly had something that was bugging her and she wouldn’t enjoy herself with Adanna if she stayed with her. They reached Adanna and Tom’s. “You okay Ces”, “Yeah; sorry just got to sort something out”, “Okay, thanks for a lovely day. Shall see you at school next week, it being your last week will have to do something special”, “That’s sweet of you and I know, can’t believe my last week before I head off on maternity leave”. “Well send my love to Mia and Jonah and I’ll call or something at some point”, “Sounds great will see you soon”. Cesca smiled as she watched her friend arrive home safely, she tapped her fingers against the steering wheel whilst she thought of how to cheer Jonah up. She knew that Mia had been a little upset so was sure that they would be doing something nice together, she didn’t want to disturb the fun so rung up to book a table at Jonah’s favourite restaurant, Nandos. They would be able to enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed setting; she needed him to know that she didn’t think this whole pregnancy was about her, she couldn’t help but feel slightly selfish, slightly obnoxious though she was none of these things. The phone dialled and rung until finally somebody answered, “Hello Nandos, can I help you?”, “Yes, would like to book a table for 2 at 8.00pm”,”Okay, what name shall I put it under”, “Kirby, put it under Cesca Kirby”. Cesca may have been with Jonah for over 3 years, but she still found so much happiness in saying Francesca Kirby, just proved that he really was a part of her, he made her what she was today. They needed that one night once in a while, to just be them, just the two of them no responsibilities attached, nobody to look after but each other. Cesca decided to head over to the park where she knew that Mia and Jonah were headed it was now 4 o’clock so Mia would have defiantly been picked up from nursery, she wanted to surprise them in a nice way and spend some time together, with the weather being so lovely this was just what they needed. Cesca approached the park and parked up. Getting out of the car with a slight struggle her bump really had blossomed recently, she wasn’t massive but she did look heavily pregnant, she walked over to the gate, lifting up the silver latch that kept the gates shut she walked in to a rather surprised Jonah, Mia hadn’t noticed as she was busy playing on the climbing frame, she was big enough to play on that all by herself now, though some parts were a little tricky, but Mia was a big girl and tried everything. “Hey?”, “Thought I’d come and join you plus it’s a nice day. Got to top up my tan somehow”, Cesca kidded, she liked teasing Jonah it brought out her seductive quality. “Glad your here, now I don’t have to listen to daddy watch, it can be mummy to, gives me a break”, “Thanks, so you’re not just glad to see me”, Cesca cheekily sad. There was no need for words on this answer a long tight embrace between Cesca and Jonah was all it took, topped off with a long passionate kiss, tongues fluttering together as they met. “Well not sure that quite answered my question”, Cesca had to continue with the flirtatious teasing, she was in a good mood and couldn’t help it. “Watch it you!”, Jonah teased back before the pair sat next to each other on the bench, Jonah’s arm wrapped around Cesca’s back, her head rested on his shoulder, the couple enjoyed some quality time. It was a win, win situation, Mia was happily playing and Cesca and Jonah had each other, nothing could have been better. Mia was so busy playing she still hadn’t noticed that Cesca was there, so it was a nice surprise when she sped down the slide to be greeted by her mummy, “Hello gorgeous”, “MUMMY!”, Mia bounced up of the slide and flung her arms around Cesca, “That’s what I wanted to see a smile”, Mia smiled an even bigger smile, Cesca was simply happy to see her little girl happy, it was horrible to hear how distressed she had been earlier that day. “Right, mummy has a surprise and it’s a secret, can you keep a secret?” Cesca asked Mia, who nodded her finger securely placed onto her tiny lip. “Well, mummy has a surprise for daddy and you’re going to granddad’s”, Mia’s face beamed with excitement “But. Granddad isn’t in tonight so Auntie Ruth said she would look after you, play lots of games. Does that sound good?”, “Yeah!” Mia replied, “Right then let’s go, but remember you can’t tell daddy”, “Secret” Mia said, Cesca giggled, it was sweet how seriously she was taking it. Cesca held out her hand for Mia to take as they swung their arms backwards and forwards being silly as they walked over to Jonah, Cesca simply leant over and said to him, “Were going now”, Jonah was a little dubious but simply got off the bench and held Mia’s other hand. The three of them walked out the park, Mia couldn’t help but giggle slightly, and she was so excited about spending the evening with Auntie Ruth. Cesca helped Mia into the car before getting into the driver’s seat, though Jonah tried his best to persuade her that he should drive, though she wasn’t having any of it. “Get in J”, she said with a smile on her face as she waited behind him so that she could get in. Mia began to sing the theme tune to pixel face to herself, it had been left on a few times and now she was hooked, despite it not necessarily being for her age group, Mia found it hilarious, her favourite character was Alexia who she had somehow decided to nickname Lexi, despite that never being mentioned. Mia really did have a habit of being cute. They drove away from the park Jonah began to chat about work and Mia at nursery as they approached Marcus’s house, Jonah was rather puzzled, “Why are we at my dad’s?”, “were dropping Mia off”, Cesca said with a smile on her face, “but my dad’s not in and why?”, “I know he isn’t that’s why Mia is spending the evening and tomorrow morning with Ruth” “Auntie Ruth”, Mia happily declared from the back of the car, “Why?”, “Well it’s a surprise and if I were to tell you, it wouldn’t be so you Mr Impatient will have to wait and see”, “Aww Ces, you don’t need to do anything”, “I do, I really do! You have been amazing, I have been so moody recently, really obnoxious with you both”, “Ces, don’t worry about it, I love you whatever mood you’re in, I always will”, Cesca leant over giving Jonah a passionate kiss before being interrupted by their little girl, “Auntie Ruth is waiting”, Jonah and Cesca broke from the lock of each other’s lips with a slight giggle, “Whose being impatient now then”, Cesca couldn’t help but giggle some more, they all got out, Mia running to the door, the usual thing these days, she loved seeing her family, despite being almost 4 she really valued having them around. Mia knocked at the door, well more like hammered at it, “Alright Mia, Auntie Ruth’s coming, give her a chance” Cesca smiled as Mia turned around to look at her, she sniggered. Ruth answered the door, “somebody’s eager and I think I know who it was”, Ruth looked down at Mia giving her a good tickling, Jonah and Cesca smiled, they knew tonight would be fine, Mia was looking forward to it and it looked like Ruth was to, “Right we shall see you in the morning then Mia, bed by 7.30 please Ruth”, “Will do, you go have fun, we’ll be fine”. They all said their goodbyes before walking back to the car, the door shut behind them as they reached the gate; the giggles still seemed to stream through it.
Jonah and Cesca were in the car, Cesca started the engine with a smile so cheeky that Jonah found it hard to resist her gorgeous plum lips, Cesca found it hard not spill her secret surprise but she knew that it wouldn’t be the same if he knew so she kept her lips locked shut, Cesca finally came to stop as she parked up outside her surprise, Jonah’s eyes filled with so much joy,”NANDOS”, Jonah shouted, Cesca nodded. “Aw, thank you baby, I love you, this was defiantly worth the surprise”, “Glad you think so, I wanted to cook but we both know how that would turn out”. They both laughed as Jonah suggested they go in and start eating; there was something so delightful about eating spiced chicken for Jonah just the words were melting in his mouth. Cesca rather liked it here to though she wasn’t as obsessed as Jonah was who could now complete his little card, “A whole chicken today”, he pointed at his little card. Cesca laughed, “Sounds yummy”, she placed her arm through his as they waited to be served. “Hi”, a man said, “I booked a table for 8, Cesca Kirby”; Jonah looked towards her beautiful face smiling. “Ah, right this way”. They were guided to their table and were greeted with candles and the smell of fresh chicken, it was the nicest spot. “This is nice”, Cesca said, adjusting how she was sitting so she could get comfy. Back at the Kirby’s Ruth had made Mia’s dinner, spaghetti pomodoro, it went down well, she had her bathed and dressed in her pj’s all ready for bed, so they sat down to watch some telly, the last programme on CBBC was on, Pixel face, Mia’s favourite so Ruth had agreed to let her watch it before bed, but then that really was it, bed! Mia placed her head on Ruth’s knee so she got the impression she was falling asleep, she carried on playing the end of the programme but then swapped it to Orphan. Ruth was sure Mia was asleep and had been waiting to watch this film all week, it had been recommended by everyone at college and she was all ready to just sit and watch it whether Mia was asleep on her lap or not, she pressed play and sat back and watched in the comfort of her lounge and personal blanket Mia. Cesca and Jonah were now sharing each other’s mains, it was romantic and gave them both a chance to bond and relax, so much had happened over the last few days as well as having to raise a 3 year old and prepare for having twins. “I have been thinking, we should decorate the twins room soon, we haven’t got long left”, “We should, it’s a job that is more than urgent”, “I have had a few ideas...” Cesca began her long list of ideas, some they agreed on while others led to a few arguments but they soon decided on a simplistic but such an adorable idea. “So we are going to paint their room white and have their names on the wall by their cots in different wall papers” “Yes, sounds rather creative”, “Sounds fab Jonah, trust you to come up with something so lovely”, “Well what can I say”, Cesca playfully kicked him under the table before giggling an caressing one another’s hands, they were soon handed the menu for dessert deciding to share a chocolate, cookie, banana and whipped cream Sunday topped with marshmallows. It was as if they were kids again, chocolate on noses, brain freeze, the evening had been so enjoyable. They lapped it up, just like Mia would have, she loved her food, especially ice cream. Jonah paid despite it being Cesca’s treat, he didn’t really give her the chance to even get up, dismissing any attempt of her doing so, Cesca decided to just let him do it and began to chuck her beige black rimmed coat on ready to leave, it may have been nice outside earlier but they were still in England and the night air sure was nippy. They made their way back to the car with plans of chilling on the sofa, any plans for a romantic evening were dismissed with Cesca’s massive bump, but that didn’t matter they were both happy cuddling on the sofa, just like they did when they decided to take everything seriously, be committed to each other.
Ruth was happily watching Orphan, it was amazing, she loved the gore and psychotic side, and it was even better than her friends had made it out to be, when suddenly she couldn’t help but jump, followed by a giggle. It was just one of those films, Mia woke, rubbing her eyes, the nudge had given her a bit of a shock, her eyes were fully focussed as she began to cry, her eyes fixed on the strange girl on the TV. Ruth hadn’t thought about Mia waking up, now what did she do. Mia was crying and screaming just as the door knocked, who could this be, her dad was out and Cesca and Jonah weren’t due back till the morning. Ruth picked up her niece, who was still 3 and cute despite being grown up sometimes and answered the door, Mia was grizzling on her hip, “Hello Ruth”, it was her mum, Ruth was so shocked, she hadn’t seen her in years, “Is this yours?”, her mum was slightly shocked, “No she is Jonah’s”, Hannah’s face dropped in disgust.
Jonah and Cesca were in the car, Cesca started the engine with a smile so cheeky that Jonah found it hard to resist her gorgeous plum lips, Cesca found it hard not spill her secret surprise but she knew that it wouldn’t be the same if he knew so she kept her lips locked shut, Cesca finally came to stop as she parked up outside her surprise, Jonah’s eyes filled with so much joy,”NANDOS”, Jonah shouted, Cesca nodded. “Aw, thank you baby, I love you, this was defiantly worth the surprise”, “Glad you think so, I wanted to cook but we both know how that would turn out”. They both laughed as Jonah suggested they go in and start eating; there was something so delightful about eating spiced chicken for Jonah just the words were melting in his mouth. Cesca rather liked it here to though she wasn’t as obsessed as Jonah was who could now complete his little card, “A whole chicken today”, he pointed at his little card. Cesca laughed, “Sounds yummy”, she placed her arm through his as they waited to be served. “Hi”, a man said, “I booked a table for 8, Cesca Kirby”; Jonah looked towards her beautiful face smiling. “Ah, right this way”. They were guided to their table and were greeted with candles and the smell of fresh chicken, it was the nicest spot. “This is nice”, Cesca said, adjusting how she was sitting so she could get comfy. Back at the Kirby’s Ruth had made Mia’s dinner, spaghetti pomodoro, it went down well, she had her bathed and dressed in her pj’s all ready for bed, so they sat down to watch some telly, the last programme on CBBC was on, Pixel face, Mia’s favourite so Ruth had agreed to let her watch it before bed, but then that really was it, bed! Mia placed her head on Ruth’s knee so she got the impression she was falling asleep, she carried on playing the end of the programme but then swapped it to Orphan. Ruth was sure Mia was asleep and had been waiting to watch this film all week, it had been recommended by everyone at college and she was all ready to just sit and watch it whether Mia was asleep on her lap or not, she pressed play and sat back and watched in the comfort of her lounge and personal blanket Mia. Cesca and Jonah were now sharing each other’s mains, it was romantic and gave them both a chance to bond and relax, so much had happened over the last few days as well as having to raise a 3 year old and prepare for having twins. “I have been thinking, we should decorate the twins room soon, we haven’t got long left”, “We should, it’s a job that is more than urgent”, “I have had a few ideas...” Cesca began her long list of ideas, some they agreed on while others led to a few arguments but they soon decided on a simplistic but such an adorable idea. “So we are going to paint their room white and have their names on the wall by their cots in different wall papers” “Yes, sounds rather creative”, “Sounds fab Jonah, trust you to come up with something so lovely”, “Well what can I say”, Cesca playfully kicked him under the table before giggling an caressing one another’s hands, they were soon handed the menu for dessert deciding to share a chocolate, cookie, banana and whipped cream Sunday topped with marshmallows. It was as if they were kids again, chocolate on noses, brain freeze, the evening had been so enjoyable. They lapped it up, just like Mia would have, she loved her food, especially ice cream. Jonah paid despite it being Cesca’s treat, he didn’t really give her the chance to even get up, dismissing any attempt of her doing so, Cesca decided to just let him do it and began to chuck her beige black rimmed coat on ready to leave, it may have been nice outside earlier but they were still in England and the night air sure was nippy. They made their way back to the car with plans of chilling on the sofa, any plans for a romantic evening were dismissed with Cesca’s massive bump, but that didn’t matter they were both happy cuddling on the sofa, just like they did when they decided to take everything seriously, be committed to each other.
Ruth was happily watching Orphan, it was amazing, she loved the gore and psychotic side, and it was even better than her friends had made it out to be, when suddenly she couldn’t help but jump, followed by a giggle. It was just one of those films, Mia woke, rubbing her eyes, the nudge had given her a bit of a shock, her eyes were fully focussed as she began to cry, her eyes fixed on the strange girl on the TV. Ruth hadn’t thought about Mia waking up, now what did she do. Mia was crying and screaming just as the door knocked, who could this be, her dad was out and Cesca and Jonah weren’t due back till the morning. Ruth picked up her niece, who was still 3 and cute despite being grown up sometimes and answered the door, Mia was grizzling on her hip, “Hello Ruth”, it was her mum, Ruth was so shocked, she hadn’t seen her in years, “Is this yours?”, her mum was slightly shocked, “No she is Jonah’s”, Hannah’s face dropped in disgust.
