The Big Mistake
By Neko
Part 5
Bailey walked quickly down to the cafe, she looked back a few times
afraid Chris might just try to follow her, but if he was she didn’t
see him. She walked in and was surprised to see he was already there.
He was sitting alone drinking coffee in a booth in the far corner of
the cafe. “It’s a little late for coffee don’t you
think?” She asked. “Not considering the day I’ve had.”
He replied. She quickly sat down across from him. The waitress brought
her some water, then left.
“Okay, I just left my incredibly good looking boyfriend alone
in a nice hotel room, so you better start talking.” Bailey said
then took a sip of her water. “You mean to tell me you were actually
going to have sex with him?” He asked. “No, I had sex with
you, we were going to make love because we love each other.” Bailey
explained. “Whatever.” He huffed. “Seriously, start
talking before I start walking.” Bailey snapped.
“Okay, just give me a minute, this isn’t easy for me.”
He explained. Bailey reach across the table and held his hand. He looked
down. “It’s not easy for me to admit I was wrong.”
He continued. She listen carefully, “What are you trying to say?”
She asked. “I’m trying to tell you that I’m sorry
for the way I have treated you, and I’m ready to take responsibility.”
He said softly. “Your finally ready to be a real father instead
of a sperm donor?” She asked in disbelief. “Would you stop
that, this is serious, we are having a baby here.” He snapped.
Bailey sat back in shock.
“I have to say I’m confused, what on earth happened, why
did you change your mind?” She asked. “Well it was a lot
of things, and a lot of people. The point is I realize I was the one
about to make a big mistake, not you. I mean you accepted the fact that
you were having a baby, my baby, and I just couldn’t.” He
explained as a single tear rolling down his cheek. “It’s
okay, there’s no need to cry, there is still time for you to be
a part of this baby’s life.” Bailey explained. “You’re
right, but what about Chris?” He asked. “What about him,
he’s the man I love and right now I want to spend the rest of
my life with him. But he’s not the biological father, he wants
you to be there too. A lot of kids grow up in families with step-parents,
you did.” Bailey explained.
“I know, I mean, what are we going to tell Chris. He doesn’t
know who I am yet. He’s going to flip.” He said. “We
have to tell him, if you want to be in this baby’s life. We can
sit him down explain everything to him. He‘ll understand.”
Bailey replied. “Are you sure?” He asked. “Yes, now
come on, it’s late. We should both be getting to bed. Tomorrow
I’ll call you and you’ll make plans to sit down with Chris
and talk to him.” Bailey explained. “You’re right,
that’s a good plan.” He said getting up, he walked with
her back to the hotel. “Thanks again, for giving me this second
chance. It means a lot to me.” He said as the approached the hotel
doors. “Your welcome, just don’t blow it. I don’t
give out too many third chances.” Bailey said, she kissed him
on the cheek.
He smiled then they parted ways. Bailey couldn’t help but smile
as she walked back up to Chris’ room. She walked in slowly just
in case he was sleeping. She smiled as she got close to the bed. Chris
was passed out with a book in his hand. She walked over and took the
book out of his hand. She looked at it, and laughed, he had been reading
one of her books on having a baby. Bailey tossed it back on the night
stand and then got in bed along side Chris, she rested her head against
him. She knew that he wanted to be waken up, but she couldn’t
bring herself to do it. She quickly fell asleep.
Bailey’s eyes flittered open, she smiled when she saw Chris setting
in the chair on the other side of the room. He was flipping through
the last few pages of the book he had started last night. He saw her
out of the corner of his eye. “Why didn’t you wake me.”
He asked still looking at the book. “You were sleeping and you
looked so sweet.” Bailey explained. “I must have fell asleep
reading this book, it’s very interesting, but I guess I was just
too tried.” Chris explained. He put the book down and then walked
over to her. He sat beside her on the bed.
“I take it things went well then?” Chris asked wrapping
his arms around her. “Yeah, it was great, he wants to be in the
baby’s life after all.” Bailey explained ten kissed him.
“So, do I get to know who he is now, I mean I’ll find out
any way, because I am going to be there too.” Chris said sweetly.
“I know you are and so does he. He understands and you will get
to know who he is, but it’s complicated.” Bailey said. “What
do you mean, why can’t you just tell me?” Chris asked a
little worried.
“It would be easier to do with him there.” Bailey said.
“Your not going to break up with me are you?” Chris asked
worried. “No, never, I don’t like him like that, like you
said last night it was physical. I just think you need to meet him that’s
all.” Bailey said then got up and went into the bathroom. “So
when do I get to meet him then?” Chris yelled. “I’m
going to call him later and set the whole thing up.” Bailey said.
“Cool I am going to go find the others, we have a few things we
need to do this morning.” Chris said getting up and walking over
to her. He gave her a kiss, “I’ll see you later.”
He added. “Yeah, I’ll catch up with you.” Bailey said
then walked him to the door.
Bailey smiled as Chris walked away, he was finally going to know the
truth. Finally her big secret was going to be revealed. She darted back
into the room to get ready, then she meet her friends at the breakfast
bar. “So how was it last night?” Marissa asked smiling at
her friend. “It was great, too bad we didn’t do anything.”
Bailey replied sitting down beside the friends. “What, why not?”
Kenya asked shocked. “I mean we were going to but something more
important come up.” Bailey explained. “Like what?”
Kenya asked. “Like the baby’s daddy called, he wanted to
talk to me. So I left and meet up with him.” Bailey said.
“You left Chris for your mystery guy?” Marissa questioned.
“It’s not like that, he wanted to talk to me about the baby,
he’s finally ready to admit it’s his. He’s ready to
be a father.” Bailey said with a smile. “Really, why the
change of heart?” Kenya asked. “I think it just finally
got to him, he was scared at first I think, but so was I. It’s
going to be okay.” Bailey said. “So do we get to know who
he is? I mean if he’s going to be hanging around and all, we will
figure it out.” Marissa explained. “Yeah I’ll tell
you but not right now, I want to talk to Chris about it first. We’re
going to make arrangements to sit down with Chris today and talk about
it.” Bailey said. “Okay, but you tell us as soon as you
get done.” Marissa wined. Bailey just laughed.
Meanwhile, down the street, “You guys I can’t wait I finally
get to meet the father of Bailey’s baby.” Chris said. “What
are you going to say to him?” JC asked a little worried. “I
just want to know why it took him so long to step up.” Chris said.
“You aren’t a little mad that he beat you to it?”
Lance questioned. “No, I mean, I would have liked to, but she
knows I’m not a virgin, so why should it matter if she isn’t
either.” Chris said sitting down in the chair.
“So did you and Bailey have fun last night?” Justin asked.
Chris smiled. “We were going to but then her phone rang and she
left. I was asleep by the time she got back, but there will be plenty
of time for that later.” Chris said licking his lips. “You
are something else, I give you that. I don’t know what I would
do if I were in your place, nor do I want to find out.” JC said.
“What do you mean?” Chris asked looking up at him. “Well
you finally meet, ‘the girl’ and ask her out only to find
out she’s carrying another man’s baby. You have to admit,
that’s not something you never plan for, but I have to say I have
a whole new respect for you for doing it.” JC explained. “Yeah,
it takes a real man to do what your doing.” Joey said.
“I don’t know why, and I can’t explain it but I just
want to be with her, no matter what else comes a long with it.”
Chris said deep in thought. “That’s great, I admire that
and I hope one day you and Bailey both find happiness together.”
Justin said walking closer to Chris. “You don’t think this
other guy will get in the way do you?” Lance asked. “I don’t
think so, whatever happened between them is history it seems. She doesn’t
want to eve talk about it.” Chris explained. “I don’t
think he will give you any trouble, even a blind man could see the wonderful
thing you two have going, he’d be foolish to try.” Justin
said. “Besides, Bailey is a smart girl, she doesn’t seem
like the type to make the same mistake twice.” Joey added. “Well
this all cool, but don’t we have something we should be doing?”
JC asked. With that the guys got back to work.
