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“Ok, no problem. You were right, this whole thing is a mistake, and Nfucking-O, she will not come to my doctor’s appointments, fuck you and fuck her. I don’t want to see you, hear from you, or even know you. As far as I’m concerned we are done. I’ll keep in touch with your father, but you are cut out from here on out. I came here to ask why the fuck the media is talking shit about me, when YOU CAME TO MY DORM LOOKING FOR ME?!!! I DID NOT come to you, I didn’t want you!!! So fuck you and your sorry excuse for a fiancé. I don’t need this shit!” I look at him because finally his head has snapped up to meet my eyes, and he looks pissed, I could give a shit though, no one orders me around and tells me what to do.

“You want to know why the media is talking shit. Because all I had to do was throw a couple of lies around and say a few sweet words, and you dropped your panties, not once, but twice now. I came and found you because after that little show your punk ass ex put on at my fight I wanted to see if your pussy looked as good as the rest of you, but make no mistake you let me fuck you how I wanted and didn’t want to stop! Oh Vin don’t stop! Remember those words? You said them more than once. And DO NOT FUCKING TELL ME I CANT SEE MY BABY!! I will take it from you as soon as it passes through your womb, so don’t fuck with me!” He’s viscous and his words hurt, but I’m not backing down. I’ll cry later about how I feel, right now this shit ends.

“Really? HA HA! Stop you from seeing your baby? A baby you can’t touch? I don’t want you there and push me, because I’ll have a restraining order slapped on your ass so fast you will wish you played nice. Oh I can be a bitch when I want to so you don’t want to play this game with me. WE.ARE.DONE. No more. I’m serious don’t contact me or else we will see who the consequences will be turned to.” I’m calm a collected looking like they don’t faze me one bit. Home run bitches! He’s stunned silent at the restraining order part looking at me like he can’t believe I’d actually go that far. But, trust me I will if it keeps him away.

“Now, if you’d excuse me, I’m tired, hungry, and have calls to make.” I start to turn and walk off when something reminds me. “Oh and if I hear one more word about my so-called home wrecking character or that I’m a whore, I will sue your asses. Now Good day.” With that like a boss bitch I am, I make my exit.

Chapter 7

4 monthstillwemeetLilnugget

It’s been three months since I walked out of that gym and cried all the way back home. I haven’t heard from Vin at all. He must have known I was serious. His father has become a regular fixture in my home, he’s nice and speaks about Vin in only the professional sense. His career is going great, he won that fight the week after we had that argument, by K-O no less. That was a crazy fight, too, he literally looked like he wasn’t going to stop hitting the guy. I was scared for Luis and I didn’t even know him. It took two officials to pull him off. I guess I had really pissed him off.

Marco and my dad have also kept in touch and seem to be growing closer since my dad can’t be here to take care of me and Marco has basically filled that roll. Cadence, Ant, Tony, and Marco go with me to my appointments or take turns. None of them will let me go alone. Said it’s a bad look to sit at an OBGYN appointment alone¸ I don’t care though, I’m actually happy. Dom still doesn’t come around too often, but I have heard enough stories about him to understand why. He’s living up the single life. I can’t say I blame him, because it’s college after all. Getting drunk and banging chicks must be fun. Not? Not what?

Today, I have
my 4 month check-up
and after that we’re supposed to go to lunch and then go Christmas and baby shopping. Marco, Tony, and Cadence are all coming because we’re supposed to find out the sex, if the lil nugget gets into good position.

Everyone is acting weird once we are seated in the lobby of the doctor’s office. I look at each one of them, but no one will keep eye contact and I’m starting to get pissed (now). “That’s it! What the hell is everyone’s problem? Why are y’all acting like Mike and Ike separated again?” Tony gasps.

“Don’t you dare jinx that shit! That candy wasn’t the same! I mean how long do you think it took all those workers to cross out the Ike on the boxes? That’s just fucked up.” He looks lost while talking about his and I’m left worrying he might break down. And I’m the one who is pregnant. Sibling empathy I guess.

“Ok, sorry. Shh…It was a joke. Mike & Mike is good.” I giggle and he glares at me, yeah I said that on purpose. “No, seriously what’s going on?” They just look away again. “Ok, no one gets to see the lil nugget then!” They all snap their heads at me and start talking all at once.

“Oh come on!” “Really?!”. “You wouldn’t!”

“Yeah, well someone better start talking now.” Got em.

“Ok ok, calm down, no reason to get upset.” Marco starts. “Well, I know you don’t like talking about my son so we all keep it to ourselves, and you know I’ve come to think of you as a daughter. So we didn’t want to stress you out, but there’s something you should know.”

I look at everyone waiting for whatever the hell they know.

Cadence finally starts talking fast,
“MarcoAccidentallyToldVinYouWereFindingOutTheSexOfTheBabyAndHesOu tside!” she quickly ducks because my 9mm just came out. Women scream, people duck, and Tony snatches it off and apologizes for my outburst.

“Sorry ladies, you know hormones.” He winks, they swoon, and my 9mm is forgotten.
I glare at all three of them, because they all knew he was here and they obviously told him it was ok, but it’s not. Nope sorry buddy can’t do it. Not going to happen. He made his bed now, he will lie in it. “No.” My voice is so firm that they all flinch back. All of a sudden Vincent Santiago is right in front of me, kneeling down, and reaching for my baby bump. Before he can touch me I stand up and move to another chair. He sits across from me with his head in his hands. I look at him and see he’s gotten bigger, but I still fucking hate him.

“Can you please just let me come in for this one time? I don’t want to miss this, I have seen the pictures my dad brings home and I’m missing everything. We can talk later if you want to, but please just let me take part in this.” He pleading with me, and I know I’m going to crack. He looks so lost just waiting for my answer and then I remember what he said.

“No.” My voice doesn’t waver. And to prove a point, here we go again, Carmen comes strutting in. “Wow..” I clap my hands. “Congratulations on fucking up a special day.” I glare at him, but he’s glaring at Carmen. Uh oh, trouble in paradise?

“Why did you get out of the car?” He growls at her in the most menacing voice I have ever heard. I’m lost in his eyes as they start to change colors, they look more brown then Hazel right now, and I’m assuming it’s because he’s majorly pissed. “I asked for one fucking thing from you! To stay in the motherfucking car! You wouldn’t just give me one chance to see my baby? You won’t let me be a part of maybe the only one I’ll ever have?” Everyone is just watching. Carmen looks taken aback by his tone, but all of a sudden the demon bitch is back full force.

“Oh come on, we’ll have plenty that will look and be way better than that lil shit growing inside of her. Don’t’ worry about it right now, because as soon as it’s born it’s ours, no worries. Daddy is taking care of everything.” She winks at me. I’m just as stunned as the last time I saw this woman. “If you’re with her so am I. I don’t trust you two alone after what I caught you and her doing last time. Deal with it!” She’s certifiable right now. Then it clicks what she just outted me to. I turn and look at my family and they are pissed.

I never did tell them where I went that day, just said I went for a drive and then cried myself to sleep. They asked about Vincent and I said, “Based on the media, I don’t want anything to do with him. My father is highly respected in the business world and I will not be a home wrecker. If I have to do this without him that’s fine by me, but I won’t be turned into that girl. So from now on, I don’t want to hear about him or see him.” They left me alone after that. The few times he was brought up I kept quiet and didn’t say anything and they got the hint and let it go.

But, right now if eyes could kill you I would run and take my baby with me. Marco slowly rises from his chair and steps up to Carmen. “First and foremost do not disrespect my grandchild or its mother. You have no place here, you may be marrying my son, but that’s as far as you go where the baby is concerned. And, if your father is taking steps to hurt Taleah, I’m sure Anthony and I can make our own, so thank you for pointing that out to everyone, because no one takes Taleah’s baby from her. Now, I think my son asked you to stay outside, I’m sure between the three of us already here we could keep them from one another.” He looks to me and I look at Vin, who’s already looking at me with hope.

Oh, I get what just happened, I’m being coerced into saying yes to him. Just when I’m about to speak the nurse calls my name. “Taleah Bryant” She sees how tense everyone is; even the other mother’s significant others, hell even some children are taking in everything that’s going on; I guess everyone is waiting for my reply.
As I get up, the lil nuggets bump becomes more pronounced and Vin sucks in a breath. Guess it has been a while since we saw each other, but I’m not that big! As I pass by him Cadence grabs one hand and Tony the other, Vin stands to follow and turn to him and say one word, “No”. He stops like there was suddenly a wall put in front of him and tears brim his eyes, he looks to his father and his father’s eyes plead with me. I just shake my head because Vin has crossed too many lines now. I wasn’t playing when I said stay away from me and I refuse to be a weak bitch crying over a man she can never have. Maybe one day I will look back to this day and regret it, but right now I couldn’t care less.

“Taleah. Please.” The words are so low I barely hear them, but I do, and it hurts to know he will miss this. “Dad please, come on, I didn’t mean what I said; I was mad, but I want to be a part of this.” He tells Marco, but Marco shakes his head and sighs. He knows me well enough by now.

“Sorry son, she calls the shots, whatever you did, you did this to yourself, why don’t you just stay out here and I’ll let you know when we’re done?” Marco looks to me for permission with that part and I nod my agreement. Vin just gives a jerky nod and walks back outside pushing past Carmen on his way. She doesn’t look happy, but she quickly follows him out.

“When we get home tonight, you will tell me what happened.” Marco says as he guides me into the room I’ve been directed to. I look around at the people I love and they nod their heads in all in agreement, so I do the only thing I can do, and nod back.

“Ok, how are you feeling Taleah? Anymore nausea? Pain? Blood? Any concerns you have?” Dr. Neil asks me. He’s a good looking guy about 46 or so, very easy on the eyes actually. I’ve caught Cadence drooling a time or two at the hot man.
“Nope. I’m good. Everything has been going fine. I think once the vomiting stopped I was good to go. Classes are easy so no stress on my part.” I smile a little too big at him. He looks nice today with his brown hair perfectly styled, blue buttoned up shirt, Black slacks, and white doctors coat one.

“Good to hear, Now let’s see the, how do you call the baby? Lil nugget?” he chuckles.

We all smile and nod our heads.

“Ok, remember this is cold so hold on. Let’s see if the baby wants to cooperate today.” He squirts the liquid and puts the prodding device on my belly, moving it around, presses a few buttons and then there it is.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh…..I love that sound. My baby growing and having a strong heartbeat is the only thing that makes this day get better. I forgot all about the last 30 minutes as my eyes fix on the screen that’s coming into view. I chose a 3-D sonogram because I want to see the progress the baby makes every time I get to come here for these visits.

“All right, the baby is looking good, right on track in size, weight and length. Everything seems perfect for the growth on my scale, and you are coming along great. Now let’s look for the sex, shall we?” he moves the prodder around some more until he clicks a button and the screen freezes. My lil nugget is sucking its thumb. “Ok, see that there? That right there is your little girl. Congrats mom.”

Everyone cheers and starts saying “I knew it!” but I’m stuck on the screen and then water works break from my eyes and I’m a sobbing mess. The room quiets and I’m hugged from all directions even Dr. Neil is in on the group hug. I finally calm down and am given pictures, more prenatal vitamins, and a date for my next visit, and we’re free to go. When we step out of the doctor’s office we’re all smiling and laughing. I still have tears in my eyes because I cannot believe I’m having a daughter and I’m really starting to feel that I can do this on my own. Everyone’s been supportive and there for me, but I’ve been lying to myself and them saying I was alright. Now I know I am.

XoXoXoXo

All of a sudden everyone stops and I almost slam in Cadence because I’m so lost in my thoughts that I’m not paying attention to where I am going. Tony stops me by grabbing my arm before I make contact. I look at all of them wondering what the hell is wrong, until I swing my eyes to where they’re looking. I see Vin leaning against the hood of his car arms and legs crossed with his aviator sun glasses on. When he finally looks our way, he straightens up and walks towards us. I hand the envelope to his father because I can’t do this right now. And walk away. Cadence and Tony follow me to my truck, Tony gets into driver’s seat with me in the passenger’s and Cadence in the back as we wait for Marco to finish.

He’s talking to Vin. I cannot read lips, but he’s excited. Vin asks for the envelope and Marco hands it over still talking animatedly. Vin opens the envelope and takes the pictures out and looks at each one, and I know the moment he sees that it’s a girl because he drops down on the hood of his car, throws his aviators off, and just stares at the picture. He sits there for a minute and I guess Marco finally notices Vin’s reaction, because he puts his hand on Vin’s shoulder.

Vin snaps his head around to me and starts to stand, but Marco stops him. Vincent shakes him off and strides my way. Looking like a man on a mission, I’m a bit worried about what might happen, but he stops at my door, turns around, and looks at the ground, seeming to compose himself. Then he slowly opens my door and runs his hands on my belly. I don’t think I breathe at all while I watch him. He leans in and kisses my belly, I hear a sniff and look around. Tony looks worried and Cadence looks like she’s crying. Marco looks proud, and then Carmen gets out of the car and stomps over to us. I tense and Vincent must feel it because he looks at me, but I’m looking behind him. “I’m sorry, for everything. Please give me a second. I know you’re going shopping and please just let me help. I promise I’ll stay away from you. I just want to be a part of my daughter’s life.” He whispers.

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