Speak To Me

(Gabriella)

"A girl..this was all because of a fucking girl..and he didn't even tell me about her. Usually, I'm the first one he calls.." Jamie blurted, his hand gripping me tightly as he kept the other on the steering wheel, driving us to Rylan's building. I was about to say something when Jamie started to speak again.

"Well..don't get me wrong..I mean..I know I have been kind of a dick to him..but he knows me and when it really comes to it, Rylan is the only person I let in..Well..other than you of course, baby.. But I still tell him first even if it is a little delayed at times..and in the past, he would tell me this type of shit right away." Jamie ranted out as I swear my mouth was practically hanging open in shock.

I don't think I have ever heard my husband talk like this since I met him..Well, sometimes at night we really get into some long conversations..but hearing how anxious he sounded was definitely new.

Truthfully though..I hope this is a wake-up call for Jamie and how much Rylan is always there for him. Because now he might see how it is being in Rylan's shoes.

"You don't think I'm overreacting do you?" Jamie suddenly asked me.

"W-well..it definitely has been w-weird that he hasn't c-called you." I replied. Rylan usually responded right away no matter what, but yeah..he has been really distant. Now that I know there is a girl involved, I swear I perked up immediately.

She must be amazing if she has captured this much of Rylan's attention. I know Jamie says he is worried she might be taking advantage of Rylan..but Rylan wouldn't let that happen..not unless he really really liked her.

So I'm going into this feeling optimistic..Rylan deserves to be happy. Jamie just hates being left out of the loop and I feel like that realization is shocking him.

"Right? That's what I'm saying..it's totally unlike him..he has always reached out to me whenever something like this happens. You don't think he is mad at me do you?" Jamie asked, glancing towards me worriedly as I shook my head no. Okay..this side of my husband is absolutely adorable. I have never seen him worry about anyone else but me..and I like that it's his best friend of all people.

"W-what would he be m-mad at you for?"

"I don't know..god..I hate how much this is bothering me.." He grumbled and I leaned closer into him.

"H-hey..it's okay..Rylan is your b-best friend..you are just worried about h-him." I whispered, sliding my hand up his arm as I rested my head against his bicep, trying to comfort my husband the best way I could.

"Well, I just hope he is ready for this. Rylan has obviously been hiding the girl for a reason..I guess we are about to find out why."

Just then, Jamie pulled up to the large building, making me let out a long sigh as I hoped this really was just Rylan getting caught up in things..because if this girl was messing with him or using him somehow, that was going to suck big time.

"Okay, let's go see what's going on." Jamie stated and went to get out of the car. He quickly handed the keys to the valet and came to open my door.

After helping me out and giving me a quick kiss, he started dragging me towards the building entrance, clearly determined to get this over with.

"If things feel off, we will leave right away okay?" Jamie stated softly, his hand coming out as he rubbed my small bump gently. I know he was stressing about bringing me a long..but I think I needed to come for Jamie's sanity. Just imagine how much more on edge he would be if I stayed home..

After getting into the elevator and watching Jamie put Rylan's code in, I turned towards Jamie, hugging him around the waist.

"J-Just..try to be nice p-please..we should give her a ch-chance."

"I'm always nice.." Jamie responded seriously, making me stare up at him skeptically.

"T-to me..yeah.."

"Well..you're all that matters..right?" He teased, giving me a sheepish grin as I narrowed my eyes at him.

"W-wrong..Rylan m-matters too..and you know that.." I corrected him and before he could respond, the elevator doors opened. And that's when we were met with a pacing Rylan in the hallway.

"Oh god..I can't believe you seriously came..are you insane?" Rylan groaned, looking at Jamie before glancing towards me.

Then I saw his eyes wander down to my stomach.

"Wow, you really are starting to show Gabby..you look beautiful." Rylan said softly, making me smile at him warmly as he finally stepped forward going to give me a hug.

"Yeah, you would have known that if you answered your damn phone or texts." Jamie grumbled

Seriously? He was supposed to be nice..

"I guess I got so used to you ignoring my calls, that I finally got the hint." Rylan countered before pulling back from me now. "Whatever dude..this has nothing to do with that and everything to do with this girl. You can't act like it's because of me."

"O-okay..that's enough..C-can we please just get along." I asked quietly, feeling this weird tension growing as Rylan cleared his throat.

"Is he going to stop acting like an asshole? Because if he is going to be like this to Tilly, then I'm not letting him come in."

Jamie was about to respond when I placed my hand on his arm, stopping him mid-thought.

"He will behave..r-right Jamie?" My voice became the most threatening it could.

Jamie just glanced down at me before looking at Rylan once more.

"Right."

"Well, good..because I think you are going to really love her Gabs..I swear you two are a lot alike." Rylan rushed out excitedly before turning and heading for his front door. "I'm excited to m-meet her." I said encouragingly, knowing Rylan was growing hesitant.

That's when Jamie gripped my hand, that scowl seemed to be set permanently on his face for the time being as the front doors opened and a delicious smell wafted toward us.

"Rylan, I just put them on the counter to cool. I swear if you eat one you are going to get it!!" A small feminine voice called out as a short beautiful girl came walking around the corner with an apron and oven mitt on.

I watched as she froze in front of us. Her cheeks turned a deep shade of red as her eyes widened, making me examine them carefully as I realized one was green and the other blue..wow..she was..gorgeous. No..beyond gorgeous, she could be a freaking model I swear. “Oh..um..hi..I didn't realize.." The girl trailed off, not seeming to know what to say or do as she stared at Rylan.

"Tilly, these are my friends, Gabriella and Jamie." Rylan rushed out, walking up to her as she quickly went to take her apron off.

"I'm sorry..I thought I had a few more minutes..please forgive me." She whispered, causing Rylan to step closer as I began watching him carefully.

First, he helped her take off the apron..then he pushed back her dark curly hair, and seemed to look her over carefully.

"You look beautiful." He whispered to her, making me grip onto Jamie's hand tighter as I felt my heart swelling for the two.

You could tell Rylan was clearly taken by her..and she..well, she looked up at him like he was the only one here.

"Oh god..I know what this is now..Rylan..did you kidnap the poor girl?!" Jamie suddenly blurted, making everyone's eyes widen as Rylan scoffed in disbelief. "Kidnap?! Are you fucking serious?!"