Brizee sat behind her desk in her office at Hardin Promotional Group, her company that she inherited from her father who was killed in a car accident four years ago. She ran the company with her best friend, Brittany Harris, who was her vice-president. She was going over some paperwork when she looked up and saw her husband, Adam, come into her office and he closed the door. Adam was tall like a basketball player with dark brown hair and blue eyes and looked like an athlete. He was lean and muscular.

What do you want, Brizee said.

I don’t understand why we have to end our marriage, Adam said.

I am not being fair to you, I’m hardly home, and I want you to have a good life with someone who can be there for you, that’s why I filed for a divorce, Brizee said. Adam looked at her in frustration.

Briz, I don’t care, I love you, and I know you love me, Adam said sadly.

Adam, I don’t think I was ever in love with you, I thought I was but I guess I wasn’t, I’m sorry, Adam, I tried, Brizee said as she sat there. She felt bad for doing this to him but she knew it was the right thing to do for both of them

We are not getting a divorce! Adam said exploding as he grabbed her and pulls her out of her chair.

Adam, just let me go, okay, lets just move on, Brizee said.

Well move on, together, our marriage isn’t over, never, you are stuck with me, Adam said angrily.

Adam, please, just go on with your life, we don’t belong together, Brizee said as she tried to get her arm out of his tight grip. He looked at her with sadness in his eyes. He let go of her and she sat back down in her chair.

I cant, I love you too much to let go, I’m not letting you go, never! Adam said angrily as he stormed out of her office. Brittany came into her office.

Briz? Brittany asked.

He won’t go through with the divorce, he just wont, Brizee said sadly.

We can talk about it later, right now, the Backstreet Boys are here for their meeting, Brittany said looking at the paperwork.

Okay, Ill be there soon, go start the meeting, Brizee said pulling out her purse from the drawer of her desk.

Okay, Brittany said as she went to the conference room and saw the guys sitting around the oval table.

Hello, I’m Brittany Harris, vice-president of Hardin Promotional Group, Brittany said.

I’m Kevin, this is Nick, Howie, AJ, and Brian, Kevin said.

Welcome, Brittany said taking her seat.

We were told that this meeting would be with the CEO, Kevin said.

I know, she will be here, Brittany said looking over the paperwork. The door opened and the guys saw a woman with long brown hair and brown eyes come into the room.

Hello, I’m Brizee Hardin-Morgan, I’m CEO of Hardin Promotional Group, Brizee said taking her seat the end of the table. Brittany handed Brizee the paperwork.

Mrs. Morgan, this meeting was supposed to be between you and us, Kevin said rudely.

No one said anything about your vice-president come in first, Nick said sitting back.

I’m sorry but Brittany and I have been running this company together for the past four years, and before that, we were working under my father and learning everything from him, Brittany is capable of doing my job, she is always in charge when I’m away on business, Brizee said reading the paperwork.

Brizee asked me to come in first because she had other paperwork to look over before she came in here, Brittany said.

Can we just have this meeting, Nick said crossing his arms.

From what the paperwork shows here, you guys want to use us to promote your upcoming album, Black and Blue, and your World Tour, Brizee said looking at Kevin questioningly.

Yes, that’s correct, Kevin said.

Before we decided on anything, can we listen to the songs so that we know what we are promoting? Brizee asked leaning forward and crossing her arms on the table.

We don’t have any copies of the songs or music for them, but we will send a copy once we get it, Kevin said.

If you can’t do it now, then, I’m sorry, but we cant help promote your album and tour, Brizee said coldly.

I told you this was a waste of time, Nick said angrily.

Nick, shut up, Kevin said looking at him angrily.

No, we were told that you didn’t have to listen to our music to know what you would be promoting, Nick said angrily looking at Brizee and Brittany.

I will not allow this behavior in my company, Mr. Carter, Brizee said sternly.

Screw this company, I’m out of here! Nick said angrily as he stormed out.

I am sorry about this, Mrs. Morgan, Kevin said.

I have heard a lot of your songs, but I just wanted to listen to the songs on this new album, Brizee said.

We understand, Mrs. Morgan, Kevin said.

Please call me Brizee, I don’t want to be called Mrs. Morgan, Brizee said. She stood up.

We will get back to you and we will make sure we get you an advanced copy of the album and then you can decide on whether you want to promote it, Kevin said.

Thank you for coming, Brizee said as they stood and shook hands. Kevin, Howie, AJ, and Brian left and Brizee went back to her office. She sat down and closed her eyes and tried to relax.

Chapter 2

Brizee was going over the paperwork for the Backstreet Boys when her phone rang. She pressed the speaker button.

Brizee Hardin-Morgan, Brizee said.

Brizee, this is Nick Carter, I’m just calling to apologize for my behavior today, it was uncalled for and I shouldn’t have acted that way, Nick said

I accept your apology, Mr. Carter, Brizee said smiling.

Please call me Nick, and I want to ask you out to dinner, it doesn’t have to mean anything but I was just thinking we could have dinner and I could make up for my behavior today, Nick said. Brizee smiled.

I have to decline, Nick, I’m a very busy person, plus, I am married, Brizee said sadly.

Please, its just dinner, that’s all, nothing more, or I could get take out and bring it to your office, Nick suggested.

All right, you can get take out and bring it here, Brizee said rubbing her neck.

Okay, I'll be there soon, bye, Nick said. She hung up and sat back. She looked up and saw Adam standing there.

When are you coming home? Adam asked coldly.

Not until late, I’m having dinner with a client and going over more paperwork, Adam, why cant you let go, Brizee said.

Because I love you, okay, I don’t want our marriage to be over, I don’t want to lose you, Adam said sadly.

Adam, look, I don’t love you anymore, okay, I want to move on, I want you to do the same, we don’t belong together, Brizee said calmly.

What do I have to do to get through to you, Adam said angrily.

There is nothing you can do, Adam, but let me have the divorce and you move on with your life and let me move on with mine, Brizee said calmly.

Fine, you want a divorce, you will get one, I’m done, I will sign the papers, Adam said as she handed him the papers. He signed them and gave them back to her.

I hope you are happy now, Adam said angrily.

I will get my stuff tomorrow, Brizee said coldly.

I will go stay at a hotel until you do, Adam said coldly as he stormed out of her office. She looked at the divorce papers and let out a sigh of relief that he finally signed the papers. She put them in an envelope and called Mark into her office. The tall, lean, light brown hair guy came into her office.

Yes, Brizee, Mark said.

I’m going to take these down to my lawyers office, I’m expecting Nick Carter for dinner here, could you please tell him that I will be right back, Brizee said.

Yes I will, Ill tell Brittany where you are going, Mark said.

Thank you, Brizee said. She went out the door and down to her lawyer's office to hand the divorce papers to him.

Nick arrived at Brizee's office with dinner and saw her gone. He put the food down. Mark came in.

Nick Carter? Mark asked.

Yes, Nick said.

Brizee went to see her lawyer, she'll be right back, you can wait here until she returns, Mark informed him. Nick nodded.

Thanks, Nick said as he took a seat on the couch in the office.

Chapter 3

Brizee returned to her office and saw Nick sitting there. She smiled at him and sat down.

Thanks for having me, Nick said.

Its no problem, not anymore, I’m free, Brizee said smiling.

Free? Nick asked.

My husband agreed to a divorce so I’m a free person and can do what I want, Brizee said grinning.

I don’t mean to be nosy but why are you two getting a divorce? Nick asked.

I don’t love him anymore, and I’m hardly home so it wasn’t fair to him, Brizee said straightening up her desk.

I see, Nick said.

So, what’s to eat? Brizee asked looking at the bag.

I got Mexican Food, they have great tacos, Nick said.

What, no pizza? Brizee asked.

You like pizza? Nick asked.

Yup, and I know you do, too, Brizee said smiling.

How did you know, Nick said.

I read magazines, during my down time, Brizee said.

Oh, well, if I known you wanted pizza, I would have gotten pizza, Nick said sitting down.

Its okay, Nick, really, I like tacos, too, Brizee said. They got their food out and started eating. Once they were finished, Brizee threw everything away and smiled at Nick.

Thank you for dinner, it was good, Brizee said wiping her mouth with a napkin.

You’re welcome, Nick said looking at her.

I better go home and start packing, Brizee said gathering her stuff up. She got her stuff together. Nick walked out with her. He walked her to her car.

Thanks for having dinner with me, and I’m really sorry for how I acted today, Nick said.

Its okay, Nick, everyone has bad days, Brizee said.

Here is my card, if you need anything, just call me, and my address is on the card so if you want to come over for anything, you can, Nick said.

Thank you, Brizee said. She took the card and kissed his cheek and got into her car and went home.

Chapter 4

Brizee arrived home and saw Adam sitting there watching TV.

I thought you were going to stay at a hotel while I get my stuff out? Brizee asked.

Yeah, well, I decided to stay here, Adam said. Brizee shook her head and went upstairs and started packing. She got what she wanted and packed it in her car and drove off. She pulled up to a hotel and went in and found out that there were no rooms available. She got into her car and found Nicks card. She drove to his house and pulled up in front of his house. She got out and looked at the house. She got a bag and went up to the door and rang the doorbell. The door opened and Nick stood there.

Hey, Nick said.

Hi, I was wondering if I could crash here until I find me a place, I went home and found my soon to be ex there so I couldn’t stay there, Brizee said.

Sure, Nick said. She went in and he closed the door. He went upstairs and made up a guest bedroom for her. She came in and put her bag down.

Thank you, Nick, for letting me stay here, Brizee said.

Its not a problem, Brizee, Nick said. He left the room and went to his room.

Brizee sat down on the bed and went through her things. She got her pajamas and went into the bathroom. She got into the shower and was washing her hair when she felt two hands in her hair. She froze and turned and saw Nick standing there.

Nick, what are you doing? Brizee asked. He put his finger on her lips and replaced the finger with his lips. She pulled back and looked at him.

I’m sorry, I just wanted to kiss you, Nick said softly.

Nick, I don’t know what to say about this, Brizee said.

Don’t say anything, just feel, Nick said stroking her cheek.

She looked up at him. He leaned down and kissed her softly. He moved down to her neck and her shoulders.

Nick, we cant do this, Brizee said softly.

Why not, Nick said nibbling her shoulder. She pushed him away and got out and dried off and put her pajamas on and went out and sat down on the bed. Nick came out dressed and looked at her. She looked up at him.

We aren’t a couple, Nick, and my divorce isn’t final, Brizee said. Nick sat down.

No one has to know, Nick said.

Nick, you don’t get it, we aren’t a couple, we just met today! Brizee said.

I know that, but when I first saw you, I fell for you, Nick said. She looked at him.

Nick, I, Brizee started to say before Nick cut her off with a kiss. He pulled back and looked into her eyes.

Let me make love to you, please, Nick said softly. She looked at him and nodded slowly. He pulled his shirt off and they moved up the bed and laid down and kissed deeply. He removed her pajamas and his pants. He slowly and gently made love to her. Afterwards, he laid beside her and pulled her close. They fell asleep holding each other close.

Chapter 5

Brizee woke up the next morning and saw Nick asleep beside her. She got up and got dressed and got everything ready and she went to work. She sat at her desk when Brittany came in.

Good morning, Brizee, Brittany said smiling.

Good morning, Brizee said.

Where did you stay last night? Brittany asked.

I stayed at Nick Carters house, Brizee said.

Briz, you aren’t divorced yet, Brittany said.

I know that, but where else was I suppose to stay, all the hotels were booked up, and Adam was at the house, Brizee said.

You could have come and stayed with me, Brittany said.

I’m sorry, I could have, Brizee said.

Briz, what happened last night, Brittany said. Brizee told her everything. Brittany sat there in shock after Brizee was finished.

You slept with him, Brittany whispered. Brizee nodded.

Yeah, it was so amazing, Brizee said.

So, are we going to promote their album and tour? Brittany said. Brizee smiled.

I see no reason why not, Brizee said. Mark came in.

Brizee, Kevin Richardson and Howie Dorough are here to see you, they are in the conference room, Mark said.

Thanks, Mark, Brizee said. She got the paperwork and went to the conference room and went in and saw Kevin and Howie sitting there talking.

Hello, Brizee said sitting down.

Hi, we are just here to see if you have given any thought of promoting our album and tour, Kevin said.

Yes, I have, and I decided to go ahead and promote your album and tour, Brizee said smiling. Kevin and Howie smiled.

Thank you, we appreciate it, we want this album and tour to be the best ever, Kevin said.

And we will make sure its just that, Brizee said.

What made you change your mind? Howie asked.

I like your music, it puts me in a good mood, Brizee said.

That’s it? Kevin asked.

And I stayed at Nicks last night and we got close, Brizee said. Kevin and Howie looked at each other.

Oh boy, Kevin said.

What, Brizee said.

We should have warned you of him, Kevin said.

What do you mean? Brizee asked.

Nicks a player, he used girls for sex, or uses them to get what he wants, he really wanted you to promote our album and tour, he would do anything to get what he wants, Howie said.

Oh my gawd, Brizee said covering her mouth. She ran to the bathroom and threw up. She sat there and felt her heart break. She got up and cleaned up. She went out and saw Kevin and Howie.

This doesn’t change anything, Brizee said.

You will still promote us, right? Howie said.

I wont, but Ill put Brittany in charge of it, after what Nick did, I don’t want to be near him, I left my stuff at his house, can you guys get it for me, Ill send Brittany with you, she knows what my stuff looks like, Brizee said.

Sure, Kevin said. She got Brittany and she left with Kevin and Howie. Brizee told Mark to hold her calls and she closed the door of her office and sat down and turned around to stare out over the city. She felt tears roll down her cheeks. She had to get out of there. She called Mark into her office.

Yes, Brizee, Mark said.

I’m going to leave town for awhile, Brittany will be in charge, Brizee said getting some things together.

Brizee, shouldn’t you wait for your divorce to be final? Mark said.

My lawyer has my cell number in case something goes wrong, Brizee said.

Okay, Mark said. He went back out to his desk. He came back in.

Nick Carter here to see you, Brizee, Mark said as Nick came in. Brittany, Kevin, and Howie came in behind him.

Chapter 6

Brizee sat there looking at Nick. He stood there looking at her.
“We have to talk,” Nick said.
“What is there to talk about, Nick,” Brizee said coldly.
“Everything,” Nick said.
“There is nothing to talk about, Howie and Kevin told me what kind of guy you really are, you are a player, you use girls to get what you want by having sex with them,” Brizee said.
“I’m not that way anymore, not after what we shared, you changed me, Brizee, after we slept together, I knew where my life was going to be, with you, you are the one for me, the only one, I’m though being a player,” Nick said.
“And I’m suppose to believe that,” Brizee said coldly.
“It’s the truth, Brizee, when we told him that you knew what he was, he broke down crying, and Nick hardly cries,” Kevin said.
“Brizee, please, give us a chance, I promise you that I won’t hurt you, ever, we can be happy,” Nick said.
“I can’t, not now, not until my divorce is final, I’m going out of town for awhile,” Brizee said.
“I understand,” Nick said. Kevin, Howie, and Brittany left them alone. She got up and closed the door and closed the blinds. She looked at him. He came over to her and kissed her deeply. She heard a loud voice and the door to her office opened and she broke away and saw Adam.
“I knew it, you had the hots for someone else!” Adam said angrily.
“Not when I wanted a divorce, Adam,” Brizee said truthfully.
“I don’t care, you could be decent enough to wait until our divorce is final!” Adam said angrily.
“Adam, we are over no matter what, okay, it shouldn’t matter what I do, since you signed the papers, I’m free to do what I want!” Brizee said coldly.
“Besides, we are saying goodbye,” Nick said.
“I’m leaving town until the divorce is final, it’s business,” Brizee said.
“For how long?” Adam asked.
“It doesn’t concern you anymore since our marriage is going to be over,” Brizee said.
“Fine, I’m done with you, goodbye!” Adam said. He stormed out the door.
Once the door closed, Nick and Brizee continued kissing. Brizee pulled back and got her stuff together and hugged him and he walked her out and out to her car. He helped her in and got into his car and drove off. Brizee drove to the airport and got on a plane to Paris. She got off the plane and got into the car that was waiting for her and it took her to her house she had in Paris. She went in and looked around and sat down. The door opened and closed and her housekeeper, Madeline, came in. She was an old lady in her early 60s and has taken care of the house ever since Brizee’s father owned the house.
“Miss Brizee, welcome back,” Madeline said in her French accent.
“Thank you, Madeline, I’ll be here for awhile, six months to be exact, thank you for taking care of the house,” Brizee said.
“It is my pleasure, Miss Brizee, I love working for you, you are the
sweetest girl I have ever known,” Madeline said.
“Thank you, Madeline,” Brizee said.
“Is Mr. Morgan joining you over here?” Madeline asked.
“No, he isn’t, our marriage is going to be dissolved, it wasn’t working out,” Brizee said.
“Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that, so you came over here to get away from him?” Madeline asked.
“You know me well, Madeline,” Brizee said.
“Of course I do, I have known you since you were a little girl,” Madeline said.
“I know,” Brizee said.
“Well, I better get back to cleaning,” Madeline said as she left the room.

Chapter 7

Three months went by. Brizee has just found out that she is pregnant. She came home from her walk and found Madeline cleaning.
"Madeline, I just found out some wonderful news, I'm expecting a child!" Brizee said smiling.
"Congratulations, Miss Brizee, is Mr. Morgan the father?" Madeline asked.
"No, he isn't, I slept with someone else after Adam signed the divorce papers, his name is Nick Carter, he's a Backstreet Boy, I think he is the one for me, I'll be in my den, I have to call Nick," Brizee said. She went to her den and sat down and picked up the phone. She dialed Nick's number.
"Hello," Nick said.
"Nick, hey, it's Brizee," Brizee said. She heard a click and then a dial tone. She looked at the phone and hung up. She picked it up and dialed Nick's number again.
"Hello," Nick said.
"Nick, please, don't hang up," Brizee said.
"Why shouldn't I," Nick said coldly.
"I want to know what's going on, why you are being this way to me," Brizee said.
"Why shouldn't I be, your husband said he stopped the divorce on your request, that you changed your mind about ending the marriage, so what's the point of you and me being together," Nick said coldly.
"What, I never did that, I don't want to be with him, I didn't ask him to stop the divorce, he's lying!" Brizee said.
"I don't care!" Nick said angrily.
"Nick, please," Brizee said as tears fell down her cheeks.
"Forget it!" Nick said angrily as he hung up. Brizee slowly hung up the phone. She picked up the phone and called Brittany.
"Hardin Promotional Group, Brittany speaking," Brittany said.
"Brittany, please, I have to know what's going on," Brizee said.
"Adam stopped the divorce, Briz, he said you wanted it, but I know you too, well, you wouldn't do that, you wanted this divorce," Brittany said.
"He told Nick, and now Nick wants nothing to do with me," Brizee said.
"Briz, you'll have to come back," Brittany said.
"I guess I'll have to, can you get Nick to come to my office tomorrow?" Brizee asked.
"Sure," Brittany said. Brizee hung up and got her things together and told Madeline everything and went to the airport and got on the next flight to the States. Once she arrived in Florida, she went to the office. She saw Nick sitting there. She went to her chair and sat down. Adam came in and smiled at her.
"I'm sure you heard the news, our marriage isn't over, I stopped the
divorce," Adam said.
“Why did you do that, Adam?” Brizee asked.
“Because I don’t want our marriage to be over,” Adam said.
“You said you were done with me, you said you gave up, you signed the papers,” Brizee said angrily.
“Well, I lied, okay,” Adam said.
“Wait, so you lied to me about her wanting you to stop the divorce?” Nick asked.
“Yes, I did,” Adam said.
“Adam, I want it to be over,” Brizee informed him.
“I don’t!” Adam said angrily.
“It has to be!” Brizee said standing up.
“Why!” Adam said.
“Because I’m pregnant!” Brizee said.
“My baby, isn’t it,” Adam said.
“Let’s see, I’m three months pregnant,” Brizee said.
“Who is the father,” Adam said.
“Nick is,” Brizee said. Adam looked at Nick.
“I can’t believe you, I’ll go get the divorce back, and you will get
nothing from me!” Adam said.
“Like I want anything!” Brizee said glaring at him.
“No money, no nothing, your reputation in this town will be ruined, I’m going to tell everyone about you, and what kind of person you really are,” Adam said. Nick got up and pushed Adam against the wall and held him there.
“Look, you jerk, you aren’t going to do that, you will not make trouble for her, you understand, she is trying to do this calmly and gently, okay, she is doing this because she doesn’t love you anymore, she is trying to be nice to you, but you are making it difficult,” Nick said. Adam looked at him and looked at Brizee.
“All right, I won’t cause any trouble, goodbye,” Adam said. He left the office. Nick closed the door and locked it and shut the blinds and Brizee got up and came over to him and they kissed deeply. He held her close.
“I can’t believe this, you’re having my baby,” Nick said putting his hand on her stomach.
“Yeah, I am,” Brizee said smiling up at him.
“I won’t leave you alone, with the baby, I won’t abandon you, I’ll be there for you ever step of the way,” Nick said cupping her face in his hands.

Chapter 9

Brizee arrived at her office and sat down and began to work on some papers when Mark came in.

       “Brizee, what’s the meeting about?” Mark asked.

       “What meeting?” Brizee asked.

       “Didn’t you call a meeting?” Mark asked. Nick, Brian, Howie, AJ, and Kevin came in.

       “I didn’t call a meeting, I didn’t know there was a meeting, I just got here,” Brizee said.

       “Well, someone called a meeting because we got a call to come down here,” Kevin said.

       “Mark, find out what’s going on,” Brizee said. Mark nodded and left the office. Brizee looked through her papers. She felt hands on her shoulders. She looked up and saw Nick. He leaned down and kissed her forehead.

       “You okay?” Nick asked.

       “Yeah, now that you are here, although I’m confused on who called the meeting and why,” Brizee said. Mark came back in.

       “Brizee, your stepmother called the meeting, she said she has control of the company now,” Mark said. Brizee got up and went to the conference room with the guys behind her. She heard Brittany arguing with Lisa, Brizee’s stepmother. Lisa was average height with blonde hair.

       “This company is mine now, Brittany,” Lisa said.

       “Over my dead body,” Brizee said through her clenched teeth. Everyone looked at Brizee. Brizee went over to Lisa.

       “This company is mine, Lisa, my father left it to me in his will, you have no idea what goes on here because you would have nothing to do with it,” Brizee said angrily.

       “I’m his widow, and I contested his will, the company is mine now,” Lisa said handing her the papers. Brizee read them and looked at her.

       “How could you do this, why are you doing this!” Brizee said.

       “This company should have been mine to begin with, I’m only claiming what is rightfully mine,” Lisa said.

       “This company belonged to my father, it’s all I have of him, if you take this away, I have nothing,” Brizee said.

       “I’m sorry, but it’s mine now,” Lisa said.

       “Are you completely heartless, Lisa, to take away a company that means more to Brizee than you,” Brittany said.

       “I want this company and it’s mine, get your stuff and get out and all the clients Brizee brought in, you are gone, too,” Lisa said.

       “You bitch!” Brizee said. Lisa slapped Brizee. Brizee punched Lisa. Lisa pushed Brizee away and she landed on a chair with her stomach across one arm of the chair. Brizee collapsed to the floor and held her stomach and curled up into a ball. Kevin looked at Lisa. Brizee cried out in pain.

       “You are heartless, she’s three months pregnant!” Kevin yelled. Lisa stood there frozen as she watched Brizee hold her stomach. Nick took her into his arms and held her.

       “Our baby, Nick, our baby!” Brizee cried as she held her stomach.

       “You better hope the baby is okay, if it’s not, you will pay, I guarantee it,” Kevin said sternly to Lisa. Kevin picked Brizee up and carried her out of the conference room with Nick, Brian, Howie, and AJ following along. Lisa stood there. She looked at Brittany.

       “I’m giving the company back to Brizee, it’s hers,” Lisa said. She left and went to the hospital. She found Brian, Kevin, AJ, and Howie standing outside a room.

       “What are you doing here,” Brian said spotting her.

       “I came because she’s my stepdaughter and her father would want me here, I’m giving the company back to Brizee,” Lisa said.

       “She has more than the company to worry about now,” AJ said. Lisa nodded.

       “I know,” Lisa said.

       “NO!” They heard Brizee cry out. They went in and saw Nick holding Brizee as she cried heavily.

       “Doctor?” AJ asked.

       “She had a miscarriage,” the doctor said. Lisa stood there. She covered her face and cried softly. She went out the door and leaned against the wall and slid down and cried. Kevin came out.

       “I told you that you would pay if she lost the baby,” Kevin said. Lisa looked up at him.

       “What are you going to do to me,” Lisa said.

       “Lisa Hardin, you are under arrest for assault of your stepdaughter, Brizee Hardin-Morgan,” an officer said coming up to them. He took her away in handcuffs. Brian, Howie, and AJ came out and saw Kevin.

       “She gone?” AJ asked.

       “Yes, going to jail,” Kevin said.

       “Good,” AJ said. Nick came out and looked at the guys.

       “Nick,” Brian said.

       “She doesn’t want me anymore,” Nick said.

       “What!” Kevin said.

       “She broke up with me,” Nick said sadly. Brian hugged him. Nick cried on his shoulder.

Chapter 10

Brizee laid there staring out the window at the hospital. She heard the door open and close and she looked and saw Kevin.

       “What do you want,” Brizee said.

       “Why did you break up with Nick?” Kevin asked.

       “Why should he be with me, I’m not pregnant, I let him go,” Brizee said softly.

       “Brizee, you two just lost a baby, you two need to get through this together,” Kevin said.

       “He probably hates me,” Brizee said.

       “No, this is not your fault, Brizee, it’s your stepmother’s fault, she’s the one who did this to you, she caused you to lose your baby, Nick’s baby,” Kevin said.

       “Why are you doing this, you should be happy that he’s away from me,” Brizee said.

       “No, I’m not, not when a baby was involved, yes I was mad and everything, but I would have accepted it, I would have been happy for you two,” Kevin said.

       “God, Kevin, I don’t know what to do!” Brizee said covering her face.

       “Be with Nick, Brizee, he is out there crying his eyes out, he really wants to be with you, I know Nick, he hardly cries,” Kevin said. Brizee looked at him.

       “Tell him to come in,” Brizee said softly. Kevin went out and Nick came in. She reached out for him and he got into bed with her and held her close.

       “I'm so sorry,” Brizee said softly.

       “Shh, baby, it’s okay, it’s not your fault,” Nick said.

       “I do want to be with you, Nick,” Brizee said.

       “And I want to be with you,” Nick said.

       “Nick, I really wanted to have your baby,” Brizee said.

       “Maybe you will, someday,” Nick said.

       “I’m so sorry about before, I was upset, and didn’t know what to do,” Brizee said. Nick kissed her forehead.

       “It’s okay, baby, I don’t blame you for anything, I just want to be with you, that’s all I want, I want to hold you every night and wake up next to you in the morning,” Nick said. Brizee smiled and snuggled close to Nick.

Epilogue

Three months later, Brizee sat in her office. She received word that her divorce from Adam was final and she was finally free to get married again. Nick came into her office and she smiled at him.

       “Hey baby,” Nick said kissing her softly on the lips.

       “Hey,” Brizee said.

       “You doing okay?” Nick asked.

       “Yeah, I’m fine,” Brizee said.

       “You know it’s been over six months since we last slept together,” Nick said.

       “I know,” Brizee said.

       “I was thinking that we could just cuddle tonight and who knows, make love,” Nick said.

       “Nick, I don’t know,” Brizee said.

       “Baby, are you still upset about losing the baby?” Nick asked.

       “Yeah,” Brizee said.

       “Baby, the doctor said you could have more children, it’s not the end,” Nick said.

       “I know it isn’t,” Brizee said.

       “Baby, I just want to be with you, okay,” Nick said.

       “I’ll meet you at home,” Brizee said. She handed him an envelope.

       “What’s this,” Nick said.

       “Open it when you get home,” Brizee said. Nick kissed her and left. Brizee got out her bags and left instructions on Brittany’s desk and left and went to the airport and got on the next flight to Paris. She stared out the window and closed her eyes.

       “Goodbye, Nick,” Brizee said softly as the plane took off, taking her away from everyone she loved and cared about.