The City of Astan [2]

Rose

I put my mask back on the clamps tight around my head to keep it in place, Ethan returns making his demands, I was not the one to complain since I was the one who needed a place. I slowly move downstairs Ethan right on behind me, I lean against a wall arms folded as I see the same girl from before sitting on the couch. Ethan standing off to her side.

Whit

I glance at the girl before speaking calmly, "Take off the mask."

Rose

"Only for a moment, then I have to put it back on." I said.

I call the command and the mask falls into my hands and I look at her eyes locked as she takes my face in.

Whit

I study her before looking down again, "I'm okay with you staying here. But...I'm currently with child, so don't piss me off. I will seriously...explode if you annoy me. That's all. No waking me up either. Won't end well for the both of us."

Ethan

I take Whitney's hand and keep at her side, okay with the decision. Looking back at Rose, I point to the guest room, "You'll stay in there. This is temporary though. Do not make this a repeat of the last time we met."

Rose

I sigh as I put the mask back, it clamps around my head and I soon approach the bedroom standing at the doorway I turn back just barely seeing Ethan out of the corner of my eye.

"Forgive me, I was not myself last time." I said.

I turn back and close the door behind me, I look at the room. It would have to do me for now, I walk over to the window and draw the blinds. Then I sit down on the bed calling the command to take off the mask. Falling into my hands I look down seeing my reflection. My tears fall on the smooth surface, so much has changed in a short few months...

Whit

I watch Rose walk away and nod at her words, sighing before suddenly feeling exausted.

Ethan

I look at Whitney and kiss her temple, "You alright?"

Whit

I nod, "Yeah. You?"

Ethan

I nod and glance at breakfast, "Yeah. Let's go sit and eat."

Whit

I nod and sit at the table, an arm wrapped around my stomach.

Ethan

I sit across from her and take my plate, eating while thinking about what happened.

Whit

The baby kicks a little and I glance down, "Um...E..."

Ethan

I glance up and move to her side without hesitation, "What is it?"

Whit

I look at him, "Do you think it's too early to feel kicks?"