I peel off my sweatshirt and shoes as soon as I walk in. It’s like a freaking sauna in here. “I thought pregnant women were always hot?”
I know, I’ve read that somewhere in one of those pregnancy books that MacKenzie made me read with her but clearly Hailey isn’t having a ‘normal’ pregnancy. “It’s comfortable in here, Jay. You’re crazy ass just needs to relax.”
I roll my eyes and follow her into the living room where she has a movie paused. It looks to be Pitch Perfect since Fat Amy is gracing us with her vertical running. “So what brings you over?”
I take a seat on the couch and pick at a piece of lint on my sweatpants, not wanting to appear too desperate. “I need your help.”
Hailey gets that gleaming look on her face. Her wheels are already turning and she has no idea what I want help with. For a second I contemplate messing with her and telling her I have a yeast infection and don’t know what to do, but if I really want her help I probably shouldn’t mess with a pregnant Hailey.
“Now hear me out before you start saying anything. You know how Cooper refuses to sleep with me?”
Hailey nods.
“Well I need to give him a reason to step up to the plate and finally take a swing.” As soon as I say this, my stomach tightens and my legs start to shake. This isn’t me, I’m private. I always have been and I don’t really like to talk about this kind of stuff with anyone except Cooper. I swear he’s got a spell on me that makes me spill my guts to him.
I glance up to see if Hailey is paying attention because she hasn’t said a word. I know I told her to hear me out but I expected some kind of reaction from her.
I didn’t get that. Instead Hailey’s got the biggest smile on her face and her eyes are lit up with excitement. Hell, this is bad.
“I need to give him a reason. I don’t know what I should do but I have to do something.”
Hailey rubs her hands together. “Hand me my phone please.”
Ah hell!
What the hell does she need her phone for? I reach for her cell on the coffee table and hand it to her. She taps on it a few times and then puts it to her ear.
“I need your help. Meet me at my house, stat.” Then Hailey hangs up and taps on her phone a few more times before bringing it to her ear again. “Hey, I need to cash in that favor you owe me. I need you to distract Mason for two hours when he’s done at the gym in an hour, and while you’re at it keep Cooper busy too.” There’s a pause. “Do whatever you have to do. You owe me.” Another pause. “Yeah I know but if he finds out I’ll deal with it then. Thanks!”
Hailey peels herself from the recliner that she’s sitting in and walks towards the front door. “Let’s go. We’ve got places to go and things to buy.”
I jump up off the couch and look down at my sweaty clothing. I can’t go anywhere looking like this.
“Don’t worry, we’ll stop by your house so you can shower and change clothes.” Hailey yells over her shoulder reading my mind.
I walk over to Hailey’s SUV and am waiting for her to unlock the door, when I see MacKenzie driving down the street towards us. Shit, so much for not involving her.
“Let’s go, Sugar Lips.” Hailey laughs.
“You’re already enjoying this aren’t you?”
“You bet your ass I am. Now get in and Kenzie will drive us to your house.”
I climb into the back seat and MacKenzie gives me a small smile. She’s afraid to ask what’s going on.
“How the hell did you get here so fast with that belly of yours?” Hailey questions MacKenzie who rubs her belly.
“Chloe was already at the house. The boys were hanging out playing. I told her you had an emergency and needed me.” MacKenzie pulls away from Hailey’s house.
“Well that was good timing.” I say sarcastically.
An hour later we are back in the car with MacKenzie and we’re driving off towards the mall. Every time I try and ask where we’re going Hailey tells me to sit back and relax. I look to MacKenzie for help but it’s no use. She hasn’t stopped giggling like a little girl since we left the house.
“Bitches,” I mumble under my breath after being refused an answer yet again.
“Do you want our help or not?” Hailey asks, her voice going all serious.
“Of course, I wouldn’t have asked if I didn’t.” I huff, crossing my arms over my chest. I knew this would happen when I asked for her help. I have no one to blame but myself.
“I can’t believe the two of us are going to go into that store the way we are.” MacKenzie laughs.
“This can’t be good.” I grumble.
We make a few turns and a sign I’ve seen a few times comes into view. They are taking me to the adult novelty store!
MacKenzie looks at me through the rearview mirror and she notices that I’ve connected the dots. Hailey turns in her seat with a sly smile pulling at her lips.
“Now that you figured out where we’re going, do you know why I didn’t tell you?” Hailey smiles, she’s happy with herself. “Look at you. You’re already fifty shades of red.”
I cover my heated face with my hands. What did I get myself into?
“Oh Jay,” MacKenzie sighs. “My stupid brother hasn’t stepped up his game with you at all has he?”
I just shake my head, there is no denying it.
“Well we’re about to fix that.” MacKenzie exclaims, surprising me by how excited she is.
We pull into a parking spot right in front of the store. I look around to make sure I can’t see anyone that I know before climbing out. Could you imagine?
MacKenzie and Hailey each flank a side of me and usher me in like they would really have to drag me. They just might have to.
I asked for help and help is what they are going to give. I can only trust that what they have up their sleeves will work, right? If not, this is one embarrassing trip that will go down in the books.
When we walk into the store, my eyes dart all over, not really sure where to look first, and I knew then that this was too much for me. There are racks of lingerie in all different colors and sizes. There are rows of p**n o DVDs towards the back of the store. MacKenzie grabs my hand and pulls me to the left, we pass all different color c**k rings; I’m sure each one does something different but who the hell knows what? Penis pumps in various colors catch my eye to my left; all different kinds of strap-ons, some scaring the shit out of me from just the looks of them. There is edible underwear, body paint, penis shaped pasta, lollipops, and penis shaped cake pans, everything you need for a bachelorette party.