Conceited Concierge: A Hero Club Novel by Renea Porter (little readers txt) 📕

make a note of that at a later time.

Rylee. Rylee and the baby were my focus right now as I headed to Sal’s Fraps. When I arrived, Rylee wasn’t there yet, so I ordered for the both of us, and grabbed a table by the window. I spotted her as soon as she walked through the door. She still stole my breath away and my heart quickened. Her belly was round and noticeable as she wore a black skirt and a baby pink, short-sleeve sweater. I waved as soon as she spotted me.

When she approached the table, I stood. “Hey.” I smiled.

“Hi.”

“I went ahead and grabbed you a tea.”

“Thanks. And thank you for all the flowers. It was a little excessive.” She chuckled.

I wanted to stand to hug her or even touch her in some way but I refrained as she sat across from me.

“I wanted to show you how much I still care about you and us. Most importantly, how are you feeling?”

“I’m okay. I’m sorry.” She stopped to take a sip of her tea. “I should have called you and told you.” She cradled her stomach.

“I’m glad you are meeting me today. I’ve been looking for you and you are a hard person to locate and here you were this whole time.”

“I rented a house, and I was doing some upgrades to keep myself busy.”

“I got my divorce finalized. And I’m getting my shit together.”

“Good. I’m happy for you.”

“I’m really sorry about your brother the other day. If there was a way I could apologize to him, I would. I’m really sorry.”

“I’ll text you the number.”

“Thanks. When are you due?”

“March. I’m fourteen weeks along.”

“I can’t believe I missed so much already. Is there any way I can work my way back to earning your trust?”

“I don’t know, Levi.”

“Either way, I would like to be in the baby’s life.”

“I would like that. I have an appointment day after tomorrow if you want to come. It’s at two.”

“I’ll be there. I got a new car and it’s very reliable now. I won’t break down in the middle of nowhere now.”

She laughed. “Good. Is that your car out there that is filled with boxes?”

I smiled. “It is. I’m moving.”

“Oh.” She seemed taken back by finding out I was moving.

“I’m gonna be in Cabazon. So, I’ll be an hour and forty-five minutes away, an hour and a half in good traffic.”

“Well, I would like to see it.”

“How about after your appointment?”

She nodded. “I’d like that. Look, seeing you is making me realize how much I do miss you. And you are making the effort. If you want, we can start slow. I don’t want to rush into anything.”

I smoothed my hands over my jeans. “I can live with that. God, I miss you so much.”

“I miss you, too.” I could tell how genuine she was by her smile and the way her eyes sparkled. She touched her stomach. “Do you want to feel the baby move?”

My eyes welled up. “Yes.”

I scooted my chair closer to hers as she guided my hand on her belly. She smiled constantly when she talked about the baby. And my heart swelled once I felt movement. “Oh my god.” I looked up and met Rylee’s eyes.

“She’s really active.”

“She?” I questioned.

“I think it’s a she. But I’ll be happy as long as they are healthy.”

“As long as they take after your good looks,” I confessed.

“Can you imagine a little Levi or a little Rylee?” She asked with a smile.

“Oh boy. We’re in trouble.”

Chapter Thirty

 

 

RYLEE

It was the day of my appointment. My stomach felt like it was filled with butterflies, knowing I would see Levi again. I don’t know why he made me so nervous. I did know. I still deeply cared for him and I think I still loved him. I was carrying his baby, so it was hard not to still love him.

I know people make mistakes and Levi had made his share. How could I not give him another chance? One last chance.

“Sorry I’m late. That construction is a bitch.” Levi panted as he jogged up to meet me at the entrance of the doctor’s office.

“It’s okay. I’m glad you’re here now. I’m already checked in, so they’ll call me back in a few minutes,” I told him as we headed inside.

“Okay.” Levi’s leg bounced up and down.

I smiled. “You don’t have to be nervous. It’ll be fine. And if you want, they might be able to tell the sex of the baby.”

“They can tell this early?”

“Yes. Do you want to know?”

“Yes. Do you? Because whatever you want, I’m okay with.”

I laughed. “If we can find out then let’s see. I’ll need to know how to decorate the nursery.”

“Rylee Raegan,” my name was called by the nurse.

Levi sucked in a breath and let it out before making our way back to the room.

After talking with the doc, she recommended I take it easy, especially now. “You are considered high risk. So, we need to continuously monitor you for the time being. Try to stay active, but no heavy lifting. Go for walks and you can do light duties. Are we clear?”

I nodded.

“I’ll make sure she follows orders,” Levi assured him.

“Can you tell the sex of the baby?” I asked nervously as she hooked up the ultrasound.

“You mean babies.”

“Did you say twins?” I asked.

“Twins.” She took a close look at the ultrasound. It looks like you’re having two boys.”

“Oh my god.”

I looked to Levi, and he looked like he was in shock.

“We’ll know with more certainty in a few weeks about the sex. And we want to see you back here in