Secrets 17

The next day when Michael was at practice, Elizabeth pack up what she needed for herself and James and then headed to her parents house. The drive to her parents was quiet because James had fallen back to sleep as soon as the car started. When Elizabeth got to her parents house, she unpacked the car and took James and put him down so that he could sleep. Then Elizabeth unpacked and then headed to the kitchen for a snack. She knew that that housekeeper had taken care of the grocery shopping and so the kitchen was stocked full of everything. Elizabeth sat at the kitchen table and ate and thought about how this was so weird but she needed some time alone. After a while she decided to go to the pool in the backyard and chill out. She got ready and grabbed the baby monitor and then headed to the pool. It was a beautiful sunny day so it felt good to swim around and just chill out. After a little while she got out of the pool and went and sat on the lounge chair and rested. Her rest was short lived because James started crying and so she got up and went to check on James. She fed him and changed him and decided to bring James outside by the pool. Elizabeth put on James in his swimsuit. She went into the pool with James and they played around for a little while and James loved being dunked and it was so cute. Elizabeth also helped James float while holding him. This was so much fun and James was giggling and totally enjoying the water.

That evening Elizabeth fed and changed James for bed. Then she put him down and stood by his crib and watched him until he went to sleep. Finally when he was asleep Elizabeth went to the bedroom where she was staying and sat on the bed and watched tv for a while and then she fell asleep.

The next few days went pretty much like that with the exception of Elizabeth running an errand or just going to the park with James. She was thinking a lot too about her and Michael. She would go to lunch with Ally and they talked too.
Elizabeth and Michael talked on the phone and he came by regularly to see her and James too. During this time Michael was doing lots of swimming and giving Elizabeth all the time she needed to figure out things because he did not want to rush her.

A couple of days later Michael had shown up at Elizabeth's parents house without Elizabeth knowing. He went to the door and knocked and waited. The housekeeper opened the door.
"Oh Mr. Phelps how are you? Come on in. Elizabeth and James are in the back by the pool. Go on back."
"Thank you."
Michael headed towards the pool. When he got closer and looked out the door he saw Elizabeth, James and some guy playing in the pool. He was thinking who was this guy trying to move in on his family. He thought the guy looked kinda familiar but he was not quite sure. Elizabeth had gotten to know some famous athletes thanks to Michael and all his connections especially hockey players because that was Elizabeth's favorite sport besides swimming. Michael knew she had guy friends and he was cool with that because he had girls who were friends so he could not say too much. But maybe because Elizabeth was trying to figure things out that it made Michael even more jealous of this guy hanging out with her and their son. Michael opened the door and walked out to the pool.
"Hey Elizabeth" Michael called out.
Elizabeth turned and looked to see Michael standing there. She thought to herself, 'God he looks so gorgeous when he is in jealous mode'.
"Hey Michael what are you doing here? I did not know you were coming by to see us" Elizabeth said kinda surprised.
"Well I figured I can come by anytime and see my fiance and son. Can we talk alone please?" Michael said staring at the guy in the pool next to Elizabeth.
"Sure Michael" Elizabeth said as she held James and got out of the pool. They walked back inside the house.
"Who is that guy, Elizabeth?"
"Its just Sidney Crosby" Elizabeth said as she put James in his baby seat. "What is your problem you know he and I have been friends since you introduced us at that sports event a few years ago."
"So here you are trying to figure out us and you are hanging out with Sidney. I know you guys are friends but I have always been suspicious of his motives. I think he likes you more than you know. And he is a guy for god's sakes and you are a beautiful woman and you are practically naked in that swimsuit. I am so glad that I decided to stop by and see you."
"Michael I love you but sometimes you are such a dingbat. And Sidney has no interest in me other than being my friend for the main reason he sees the ring on my hand and he respects that commitment. Anywho he just came to visit because his team is in town for a game tomorrow in Washington. He had a day off and wanted to see me so I was thrilled that my FRIEND wanted to hang out. Now do you want to hang out with us?"
"Yeah actually I would like to hang out."
"Cool now be nice to Sidney or I will be furious."
"I will I swear."
"Good" said Elizabeth as she went to pick up James from his seat but Michael got to him first and picked him up and walked out to the pool. The rest of the afternoon was civil and everyone had fun playing in the pool. That evening they all got ready and went out to dinner. Then when they got back to the house everyone went to their room for bed. Elizabeth agreed to let Michael stay over with her because she knew he would not leave especially with Sidney staying over.

As Michael was getting into bed he looked over at Elizabeth who was reading.
"Hey I am sorry for acting like a jerk earlier about Sidney. Will you forgive me?" Michael said giving her his puppy dog eyes.
Elizabeth looked at Michael and rolled her eyes at him.
"I am thinking about it. But you have got to get over your jealously and know that Sidney and I are ONLY friends."
"I know that now after spending time with him this afternoon. Now we are not supposed to go to bed mad at each other so you have to forgive me Lizzy. I love you" Michael said moving closer to Elizabeth and taking her book away and throwing it on the floor.
"Hey dude I was reading that you know" Elizabeth said jokingly.
"I don't care" Michael said moving so that Elizabeth was slightly underneath him and leaning down to kiss her neck.
"Hey what are you trying to do here Romeo. You think you are going to get lucky or something" laughed Elizabeth.
"Hell yeah I am" Michael smirked and continued kissing on Elizabeth. Elizabeth started giggling and totally giving in to Michael. It was fun and totally unexpected which was nice.