They say love is blind, or is it just me?

Chapter fifty three:

We came home two days later, after getting Jazmin’s first post-birth checkup. She passed with flying colours. I groaned when the phone rang. "I swear, if that’s another tabloid asking for an interview I’ll scream and find a way to successfully incinerate them through the phone. " Bam gasped and mockingly covered Jazmin’s ears. "such foul words! " I rolled my eyes at him and answered the phone. "Cassie speaking.. "

~Bam’s POV~
I turned my attention back to the little girl in my lap as Chase continued her conversation. I so was busy poking her tummy and making her laugh that I didn’t hear the door open. "Sorry to interrupt dad.. " My brother laughed. I faked a glare at him. "Give me my niece! " He said holding out his arms. I smiled and handed her over. "Who’s Cass talking to? " I shrugged. "How did the shoot go? " He asked bouncing Jazmin softly, she was occupying herself with his hat. I chuckled. "It was entertaining, to say the least.. " Jess raised an eyebrow but I shook my head, it wasn’t really important. "That’s amazing.. " I turned my head at the sound of Chase’s voice.. it sounded so soft. She was wiping a few stray tears away with a smile on her face. "Thank you doctor.. yes.. I will, ok, bye" I raised my eyebrow. "Doctor? What did he want? " I couldn’t help but be a bit panicked.

~Jess’s POV~
Cass shook her head with a smile. "It’s nothing bad.. " We both stayed silent, waiting for an elaboration. After a deep breath, she spoke again. "When we left the hospital after my surgery.. I had a quick word with the doctor.. " She looked at Bam, who nodded. He knew what she was talking about. I asked him since he could cure my disease, if it was possible to prevent it.. He was intrigued by the thought and has done quite some research.. He’s filed the paperwork for a clinical trial to find if there’s a possibility to prevent my disease with.. children.." It took a while, but it suddenly seemed to make sense in Bam’s mind, his face lit up like a Christmas tree. "So that means.. if it works.. " He started. Cassie nodded with a smile. "Theoretically and if we want to of course, we’d have the possibility of having a biological child.. " Bam jumped up and hugged her. I took this as my que to take Jazmin out on the deck for a moment. I smiled. They deserved their happy ending..

~Your POV~
"Really? " Bam whispered, his face buried in my neck. I nodded. "If he finds a way to make it all work, there is a chance. I’m not in a hurry.. I’m just glad it’s being researched, no one needs to feel the things I felt.. especially a child." He smiled and nodded. "That’s amazing.. " His forehead was resting against mine and I couldn’t make myself look away even if I wanted to. "I love you" I whispered before quickly pressing my lips against his. He hmm’d a satisfied response and wrapped his arms tighter around me. "Hey! Children present! " Jess suddenly spoke. I broke away from the kiss and glared at him. He just grinned and picked up Jazmin’s hand to wave at us. Bam chuckled. "When did we become this sappy?" He whispered before walking over and taking Jazmin again. That made me think, we did get a little.. sensitive lately..

That night, we had invited April and Phil over to tell them the good news. It was a step in the right direction, this clinical trial.

"That’s great you guys! Oh that’s good news! " April gave me a sideways hug as we sat together on the couch. I smiled. "Nothing finalized, but the progress is there, so that’s good.. " I heard the oven ding. "Well, that’s our que.. Lasagna is alright, I hope? " Phil rubbed his hands together. "Perfect Cassie! " I chuckled. "I’m glad"

After dinner, we sat down at in the livingroom again and I put Jazmin on the big beanbag in front of the fireplace. "I know this evening has been nothing but positive.. and I hate to be the bearer of bad news.. " April suddenly started. I raised my eyebrow. "Bad news? What happened? " She sighed. "Well, I’d been hearing these stupid stories around town for some time now, but that’s mostly in the salon, you know the women that go there.. " She looked uneasy.

~Bam’s POV~
"But now I also caught a tabloid picking it up. They’re judging you because of having a kid and being who you are, plus not being married.. " She mumbled. I rolled my eyes. "Fuck them! We showed Jazmin to everyone and a lot of people are happy for us. I don’t care as long as the people that matter know how things are around here! " I saw Chase nod beside me. "It really doesn’t matter anymore April, they’re not the people that are important in our lives. As long as they know everything’s alright and that we love each other, I couldn’t care less either.. " As she finished her sentence she trailed off more and more, I saw her going into deep thought. "Thanks for the heads up Ape, but it doesn’t matter anymore.. " I reassured my mom with a smile.

~Your POV~
Right after I said that, I couldn’t stop thinking about Ville and the rest of the band. Bam and his parents had gone back to laughing and joking around so I quietly stood up and went upstairs. I guess it was time to swallow the pill that they call pride..

~Bam’s POV~
Of course I saw Chase walking upstairs, but I figured I’d talk to her when my parents left, which turned out pretty soon after that. "Thanks for inviting us over sweetie, we’ll talk to you later okay? " Ape said kissing me on the cheek when they walked out. "Later guys" I smiled and closed the door behind them. As a childhood reflex, I wiped my cheek.. that, I would never get out of my system.

I walked upstairs with Jazmin in my arms, she was already asleep. I passed our room and heard Chase talking. I couldn’t help but halt and listen for a moment.

~Your POV~
"Hei? " After countless rings, Ville finally answered. "Hey Ville, it’s Cassie.. " I heard the rustling of sheets in the background, indicating he probably sat up straight in confusion.. don’t really blame him. "Cassie.. hi.. " I swallowed, my throat felt dry. "I’m won’t keep you long. I just called to apologise.. not because I was mad, because I think I had every right to.. but I might’ve taken it too far.." I started mumbling. "It’s quite alright sweetheart.. I was trying to figure out the best way to talk to you myself.. " His voice strained, I bet he found this as awkward as I did. "The comment was uncalled for and I get, now, how it affected all of you.. I’m sorry for that.. I really am. " I nodded. "I know, let’s just say we both took things to far, yeah? I’d hate to be fighting with someone so big a part of Bam’s life.. " He merely laughed in response. I smiled feeling the ice break little by little. "And what’s that supposed to mean, I’m not a big part of your life anymore? " that made me laugh as well. "Oh come on, we both know you’ll always be Bam’s first and foremost lover! "

~Bam’s POV~
I smiled at the sound of her laugh. I was glad they made up. Jazmin stirred in my arms and I continued my way to her nursery. "Your mom’s a tough one, princess.. You might want to keep in mind to not make her mad when you grow up.. " I mumbled flicking her nose to make her laugh. She gurgled and tried to grab my finger. "But with a laugh like that.. you’re set for life.. "