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Chapter 6 Settling In
[In New Orleans]
POV:Aria
March 29, 2011
3 days later. Everything I brought with me had been put away, and everything was in it's place in our gorgeous new home. I loved how big the backyard was. I hadn't gone out of the house yet, but it was good to be here. Ezra's new job was great. He was home a lot.
Ezra told me last night he had made me a doctor’s appointment for this Thursday. He had told me he got the name of the doctor from one of his co-works, who's wife is pregnant. He was great at taking care of me and cupcake. He did all this just for us, and for that I will always be grateful.
The house itself was more then I could have asked for. It was a spacious two-story with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. There was also a office/study room, a playroom, a gorgeous kitchen, and amazing living room. Not to mention the two-car garage, the huge backyard, with a built in pool, and deck.
At that moment I heard Ezra arrive home. I jumped up with joy, and ran to give him a hug. My emotions have been all over the place since I got pregnant. Happy one minute, sad the next, and angry the following one. Somehow through all the mood swings Ezra has stayed calm. He is so amazing, like I've said before.
“Welcome home honey.” I said before I gave him a sweet kiss. Just like when I would cook for him back in Rosewood. He had been gone longer today than yesterday. He looked tired and worn out from his day at work.
“Hi beautiful.” He said. Then lent down so he was level with my little baby bump. “Hi, to you to cupcake.” He said and kiss my belly. Then gave me a kiss to.
“Do you want me to cook or we could call for take-out?” I questioned him with a smile. Now that I think of it, I haven't been grocery shopping, so I had no clue what we have. We've had take-out every day since I arrived.
“We have to go with take-out, or this mom & pop diner I heard about from one of my co-works who's lived here for years.” Ezra said. That answers the question about the grocery shopping and what's in the pantry.
“Okay. I would love to go to the diner. It will be nice to get out of the house for a little while. We also need to go grocery shopping very soon.” I told Ezra with a look daring him to argue with me.
“Yes Sir.” Ezra said in a mocking tone while saluting me. I gave him a look that said 'Don't mess with me.' “I'm sorry it was just a joke. You know I love you. We can go grocery shopping tomorrow.” He quickly said so I wouldn't get mad at him.
“Okay. Lets go before you dig yourself into a big hole.” I told Ezra while going to get my purse and shoes. We left 5 minutes later for the diner.
We arrived at the diner 10 minutes later. It was a small place, but it looked like a lovely place to eat. A girl my age or a year younger showed us to a booth in the middle of a very crowded section of the diner. It was a very loud area as there were a lot of people all talking at the same time.
“Your waitress will be with you in a moment. In the meanwhile can I get you both something to drink?” The sweet girl asked.
“I will have a Sprite and he will have a coffee with cream and sugar on the side.” I told the girl.
“Okay, I'll be right back with those drinks. By the way my name is Scarlett.” Scarlett said with a smile.
A few minutes later Scarlett came back with our drinks and an older looking woman with a sweet smiling face. “Hi, my name is Mary. My husband and I own this diner. I havin' seen you two before. Are you visiting?” Mary asked us.
“Oh no. We just moved here this week. My boyfriend just got hired at the new satellite college here. I am Aria and this is my boyfriend Ezra.” I answered Mary.
“That's great. Welcome to New Orleans. I hope to see you two here a lot.” Mary said.
“Oh you can count on that. This one here can't cook to save his life, so we eat out a lot. When I don't cook.” I said while laughing.
“Don't worry about it sweetheart we'er open early and close late, so if you don't feel like eating burnt food or cooking we'er here for you.” Mary told me while laughing to.
“Ha. I take offense to that, and for the record I don't burn everything I make.” Ezra defended himself.
“Sure sweetheart, so what can I get the two of you to eat?” We ordered our food and got it in no time. It was the best food I have had in a while. I think Scarlett and Mary are going to be great friends of ours.
We had been at the diner for just over a hour when Ezra got a call from work.
“I'm so sorry Aria, but they need me to go sign some papers.” Ezra said with an apologetic expression.
“It's okay. It's a new job, and it got us out of Rosewood. So go, I will just walk home, it's not that far from here.” I told Ezra.
“I love you so much. I will be home as quickly as possible. Here is some money for the food. I love you both.” Ezra said and gave me a kiss. With that he left.
“Is there anything else I can get you? Not to be rude but what did Ezra mean by you both?” Mary asked me. I knew this wasn't Rosewood, so what could it hurt to tell someone that I'm pregnant.
“No not at all. I'm pregnant so he was referring to me and our baby. I'm good to, thank you.” I told Mary. Hoping she won't hate me now.
“Oh my that is just wonderful news, baby's are a blessings. You two must be so excited. What about your families and friends?” Mary said excitedly.
“We are very excited. The friends we have told so far have been happy for us. I just can't wait to see this little one.” I said as I rubbed my tiny baby belly.
“I hope after the baby is born, you will bring it with so we can all meet him or her. That's the funny part about this part of the city. We are very close and everyone is like family here.” Mary told me.
“I know what you mean. I grew up in a small town were everyone knew each other. It can be great, and not so much at the same time.” I said with a sigh.
“Oh. That doesn't sound like you were happy back in that town of yours.” She said.
“It was good when I was growing up, but it got hard in high school and everything changed. The people in the town would judge you on the smallest things.” I told her with a sigh.
“I'm sorry you had to go through that, but you are here now, and we don't judge people for what we see. From what I have seen and heard so far, you two seem very nice.” Mary told me and it made me feel really happy for the first time in a long time. With that I paid for the meal and headed home.