by G. Bailey
“She destroyed us and you let her!" She screams at me as she stops right in front of me and I see the pain all over her face.
"I lost you May. You left, the love of my life left without even seeing me. You were my best friend and I went crazy. I wasn't thinking.” I shout back losing my own temper but she doesn’t flinch.
“I just wanted to forget my fucking life and not live it. I know I messed this all up but please give me a chance." I say gently this time but she still looks so angry, I’m actually surprised she hasn’t hit me. Most girls likely would have.
"No, why would I? I want a man who will put me first and doesn't have pictures of him with a girl in bed, which I hate on his phone!" she shouts.
Maisy just leaves this time and I let her knowing she needs to calm down. I'm getting a new phone and new number tomorrow. I should have deleted her number and that fucking picture. I'm an idiot.
"Can you take me home please?" Maisy asks Lucy as I walk in the room.
"I'm buying the house,” I tell Lucy who eyes widen as she nods and then looks back at Maisy.
“Let me take you home May." I say and she shuts her eyes like she is trying to wish herself out of here.
"Fine, I'll wait outside," Maisy says before walking out. It hurts to see her walk away from me like that. She is right she deserves a better man than me but I can't walk away if I tried, I need her. I don’t care how fucking selfish it makes me, no will ever love Maisy as much as I do.
"I want the house by the end of the week and tell the owners I will give them twenty thousand more for the keys this week," I say and she nods before opening her phone.
"I'll call you after I have spoken to the owners Mr King." she nods looking a little awkward knowing she must have heard the fight.
“Bye and sorry you had to witness all that.” I say.
“I heard worse in my job.” She shudders and I wave goodbye and leaving her to it.
I shake my head before walking out to see Maisy standing by my car. I unlock it and she goes in. I try to speak to her on the way home but she ignores me. I was so close to getting her back and Elena fucked it up again. It seems like a regular thing right now but I guess it's my fault for not deleting her number.
When we pull up, Izzy’s is getting out her car. She runs to Maisy when she gets out and hugs her as a greeting.
"What's wrong? Is the baby ok?" She asks frowning at the tears Maisy is streaking and Maisy pulls away.
"The baby is fine, I just have to go." She tells Izzy who then glares at me as she figures outlive done something.
“What did you do, you idiot?” Izzy says standing with her arms crossed. I don’t reply as I run to stand In front of Maisy’s car door.
"I'm a fucking idiot May. Please let me fix this." I plead as she looks at me with an empty stare.
"You can't fix what is completely fucked up Sebastian." My heart breaks at her words, more than from seeing her empty stare aimed at me.
"Let her go, Sebastian. The stress isn't good for the baby, your son can hear you now and it's not fair." Izzy says gently pulling me out the way. She is right and that makes me feel worse.
"I'll call you later May," I say and try to kiss her forehead but she moves away.
"Bye." is all she says with tears running down her face as she gets in the car. I don't want her to drive home in that state but she will never let me take her home. She doesn't need her parents on her back too.
"What happened? Should I get alcohol while you explain why you’re an idiot and I help you fix it?" Izzy jokes trying to lighten my mood as she wraps her arm around my waist. I smile sadly at her and explain what happened. When I'm finished we are sitting in the kitchen with a beer and she has a coke.
"You messed up and you have to see it from her point of view Seb. She is in a vulnerable situation and you hurt her with the girl who broke you guys up." She looks away for a second before continuing as I continue to panic that I might have lost Maisy once again.
"Right, you need to get rid of her number. Show Maisy it's her that you want and not because of the baby. I don't know if you can move past this but I know that girl loves you and she put up with you being an idiot for years already." Izzy takes my hand giving it a squeeze.
"Your right, I'm getting a new phone and number. I'm changing everything because May deserves that. Thanks sis," I give her a brief hug and she complains that I'm squashing her. I make my plans to change my life for the better. It's time I became the father and boyfriend that Maisy needs in her life.
Chapter Eight
Maisy
I sit, plaiting my hair in one of those mermaid plaits I’ve seen on YouTube as my phone buzzes. I just finish my hair and adding a little makeup, before going to read it.
Sebastian: please talk to me. I need to see you x
Sebastian texts me again, for the God knows how many times this week he has tried to get me to talk to him. I haven't replied because I don't know how, part of me wants to forgive him and jump into his arms and the other part is scared. I hate to admit I’m so scared but I am. I was surprised when Seb came to the scan and I think back remembering now that went.
Seb walks in the waiting room looking like Greek god, while I'm waiting at the hospital and sits next to me. He doesn't say anything and I have no idea what to say. I notice how all the females in the room stare at him like he is going to do a strip tease any second. I turn off my kindle, I was in the middle of reading a cool book about these two best friends who find themselves in a new world with a hot guy, and one of them was actually born there.
"It's good to see you," he finally says and I nod at him, as I quickly look at his grey hoodie and tight jeans. I wonder if I dropped my kindle onto the floor would he bend over to get it, would I get a great view of how tight those jeans fit him.
"I’m getting the silent treatment huh? Well I'll talk then." He takes my hand, and I don't bother pulling away, as I know it's useless.
"Well, I understand why you won't reply but I'm not giving up. The house will be ready for you to move into, in about a week. Izzy and Allie are mad because you’re not talking to them, and there driving me fucking insane going on and on." He says and I can't help but smile a little at the shocked face of the women in front of me as Sebastian goes on.
“Allie keeps coming over with new things she says you need at the house and Izzy is worse because she brings Blake, who keeps watching that show with those vampires.” He mutters the end part.
I want to ask why Blake is watching a show about vampires but Seb goes on.
“I had to play referee between Allie and Elliot, when they were both over the other day. You know his phone has the song milkshake set as a ringtone and he can’t change it. Allie refuses to help and even when he got a new phone, it somehow transferred over. The song is hilarious on Elliot’s phone.”
I snort a little in laughter and he smiles down at me.
"You smell nice today, not that you don’t every day. Urgh I’m an idiot, anyway I'm excited to see our son. I’ve been thinking that Bastian is a nice name," he carries on, a slight blush on his cheeks.
I glare at him and he chuckles,
"Sebastian the second? I know I think it's awesome too." He smirks and I can't help but giggle.
He leans over and whispers in my ear,
"I like Sebby but you call me that when you want me, so that wouldn't work." He whispers as he presses a gentle kiss to under my ear. I'm blushing so hard, when the midwife comes out and calls my name. I shake my head getting rid of all thoughts of a seriously sexy Seb and walk in the room. She asks me for my forms and to lie down. Seb drags a chair next to the bed, and holds my hand as I pull my top up. I listen as his breath catches a little as he runs his hand over my stomach, and I cringe looking at my stretch marks. I have the urge to pull my top down but I know I can’t. The midwife and sonographer are chatting while we wait, and I move Sebastian's hand away.
"Don't Seb, my stomach look horrible." I whisper before looking
at the blank screen.
I feel a kiss placed to my stomach and look up into Seb's green eyes.
"I always thought you were the most perfect girl I had ever seen. I spent hours looking over every part of your body, and never finding an imperfection. These beautiful marks make you more perfect Maisy. They show how strong you are, that you carried our son inside you, I’m damn lucky to be able to see them on you. My idea of perfection was always you." He says and my eyes well with tears.
"Now, let's see this baby, can you tell me your date of birth and your address before we start." The sonographer says and I repeat them for him.
"A little cold now." he says and pours the cold gel on my tummy. He moves the device around my tummy, before pointing at a beautiful pair of legs and then my son’s tummy. He shows us everything and takes a few pictures of the babies face as he sucks his thumb. I don't move my eyes from the screen until he stops and I look over at Sebastian who has tears running down his face. I lift my hand to wipe them away and he kisses my palm.
"Thank you." he says in a rough voice.
"You’re going to be a good father." the sonographer says, patting Sebastian's shoulder as he walks past.
Seb doesn't say anything to me, as the midwife says my scan came back great and to see my community midwife next week for the usual checks. She warns me that my blood pressure is a little high, and advises me to take it easy for the next few weeks. She also added to eat more red meat because that’s been known to help. We get to leave and Seb buys a few more copies of the scan photos, he tells me that Izzy and Harley want their own photo.
I'm standing at my car when Sebastian pulls me into a hug, but can't get close because of the bump. He laughs a little.
"You’re getting bigger little Man," he says to the bump, stroking his hands across it. The baby starts kicking and Seb kneels in front of me, kissing my bump gently before speaking.
"I can't wait to meet you, my little boy. You’re going to be so spoilt by your mummy and daddy. I love you so much and we haven’t even met." He says and grins up at me as he feels our son kick a little more. Seb stands up and leans in to press a little kiss to my cheek, very close to my lips. If I just moved my face a little I would feel his soft lips on mine and I know I would be lost.
"I'm not going to give up on us May, but I’ll wait for you. You’re it, for me." He says and I let him gently kiss my forehead.
"Drive safe ok?" He says with a sad smile and moves away. As I drove away, I looked back to see him watching me with a worried expression.
I shake my mind of Seb's sweet words and kisses, to look around my empty room. There is no happiness here and I’ve been so down for a week. My parents didn’t notice my upset mood when they finally decided to talk to me. I soon learnt that they only wanted to demand I go on a date with Kyle tomorrow night, but I can't. I just need to tell them that I’ve had enough of their games with my life. I groan standing up, stretching my sore back muscles; I have a feeling this little boy is going to be big because he is hurting my back a lot in the last couple of weeks. I start my maternity leave in a week and I can't wait. These hours are killing me and now Seb wants to help, I might not need to work so much. I’ve been thinking a lot and I’ve realised that I can't let Elena stand in my way. If he wanted her, he would be with her, but he isn't and I want him.
I love him, I always have and I always will. I plan to tell my parents over dinner in a few minutes that I’m going to be with Seb and move in with him. Then I’m going to leave and find my man. It won't be easy, but the good things in life never are, and Sebastian King is a damn good thing in my life. My baby kicks in agreement with me, and I grin.
I walk down the stairs, not enjoying the quiet house. My parents are sat at the table, as our kitchen chef brings in some plates. This guy is new and I haven't met him yet but he smiles gently at me. They have a new one nearly every two weeks because my mother loses her temper with the staff, and they leave. I smile at the chef and my mother glares at me, she hates it when I’m nice to the staff. My father starts the conversation, as he gets some pasta and I put salad on my plate, before passing it to my mother.
"How is the baby?" He asks as he pours himself a large whiskey, my father always asks about the baby after I have a scan. I know it’s his way of caring but it isn’t enough to change my mind about leaving.
"Good. The scan went well. I have some news." I say knowing its best to get his over with.
"What now?" My mother says as she drinks her wine quickly.
"I'm moving in with Sebastian King. We are having the baby together." I say nervously. My mother throws her glass across to the wall where it shatters. My father just gets up and walks out with his bottle of whiskey, it hurts that he doesn’t look back at me once. The slam of the door seems to jet start my mother’s arguments.
"No you’re not. I will not let you disgrace our family further by being with that boy." She shouts at me, grabbing my arm as I stand up. I didn’t even notice her get close as I watched my father leave.
"That man is the father of my child, your grandson and I’ve always loved him." I shout back at her, trying to move away from her but her nails dig into to my arm. She slaps me hard across the face with her other hand and I feel dizzy as I sway in my seat. I push my chair back to stand up and she moves closer to me, her face is bright red with anger now.
"He is a waste of space. You don't think, I don't know about that cage place he fights at. You go with him and I’ll disown you, that boy will be just like his disgusting father. You won't get a penny off us." she threatens. She says something else but everything goes fuzzy, before I feel myself falling and then everything goes black.
Chapter Nine
Maisy
"Maisy, can you wake up for me." A distant voice says to me, and I try to open my eyes but I feel so tired.
"I'm tired." I moan to myself but I think I say it out loud. I try to open my eyes but they feel weary like the rest of me.
I hear voices in the background as I drift off to sleep again.
"May, we need you to wake up." I hear the soothing voice of Seb and someone stroking my cheek. I open my eyes to see Seb's face close to mine and covered in worry.
"Hey what happened?" I ask, as I look around and see that I'm in the hospital. The room is a bright yellow colour with a matching yellow curtain pulled around. I panic rubbing my hands over my bump and feel relief when I feel him kick me. The smell of disinfectant floats through the room and I have to urge to pull Seb down closer so I can hug him.
"He kicked me, our son is alright." I sigh and Seb smiles as he helps me sit up.
"You passed out, they said your blood pressure was too high and the doctors have ordered you to have bed rest for a week, in hospital. The baby’s heartbeat is good but they want you to rest from now on. God May, when your dad called to say where you were, I freaked out.” he pulls my hands to his and rests his head on them as he talks.
“I can't lose you or this baby. I love you," he says looking up at me. I take his face in my hands and pull myself up to kiss him. At the moment our lips meet, we both sigh and melt into the kiss; I run my fingers down his neck to his shoulders as he takes control of the kiss.
I break away with a smile.
“I love you,” I tell him, and his eyes widen. I press a finger against his lip as I talk.
"I told my parents that I love you, and I'm moving in with you. That's why I was stressed because they weren't happy with the idea but I don't care. I want you, Sebby, if you still want me." I tell him and I chuckle as he lights up with a massive smile.
"Thank God, May." He says, pulling me up to his chest in a crazy kiss.
"Excuse me, Miss Reynolds should be resting." An older women’s voice interrupts, and Sebastian pulls back from me with a wink and turns a devastatingly hot smile on the nurse.
"I was cheering her up miss," he says with a cheeky grin and the nurse laughs with her cheeks going red. Seb could charm anyone and I resist the urge to roll my e
yes. The curtain is pulled open and a middle-aged Asian man walks in. it’s clear he is a doctor and gives me a friendly smile as he walks over.
"How are you feeling?" He asks when gets to the end of my bed, and pulls out my notes.
"I'm feeling tired, but alright. The baby is moving well." I tell him and he nods as he reads. The nurse takes my blood pressure and heartbeat, and the doctor writes them down as she reads them out.
"That's good, well as I'm sure your partner has told you, it was your high blood pressure that made you pass out. The baby’s heartbeat is good but we are keeping you in for a week to keep an eye on you. Let us know if you feel any headaches or extreme dizziness.” I nod at him in response and Seb squeezes my hand.
“We will be doing four-hour checks on you, just in case." he tells me as he writes on my notes.
"Okay," I say and look up at Seb, who still hasn't said anything about how he feels. I know we were interrupted but I need to know he still wants me in his life.
"I will leave you to rest; the nurse will bring you some lunch in soon." He tells me as he and the nurse leave. They pull the curtain closed as they do.
"All this worry for you little man,” I say to the bump under my breath and look back at Seb, who is staring at my bump. What if he only wants to be with me for the baby? Would it even work in the long term? I try to hide my thoughts as Seb looks down at me and runs his hand up my arm.
"I love you May. I don't know how else to tell you how much you mean to me. I can't say I won't make mistakes, but I'll never be anyone else's but yours, for however long you'll have me." he tells me as we stare at each other. My voice catches as I see his bright green eyes are looking at mine with such passion that it's hard to breathe.
"I thought about us a lot. I think we both made mistakes; I shouldn't have left like I did.” I tell him and clear my throat when he shakes his head in denial.
