After I Do (Knight #2) (On Hold)

Chapter 39

Marcus P.O.V 

Rebecca wasn't home yet

I called her ten minutes ago and she said she was stuck in traffic. James was with her but I still felt anxious that she was not here with me. Leaving her alone to go to work every day has been tough and knowing that she needed space was even worst. I  was thinking of suggesting that she went back to work for a few weeks to see how that would go. Work might help take her mind off of what is happening now, it has helped a lot personally. When I throw myself into work, I think less about that day and the guilt isn't as overwhelming. 

I got up from the chair I was sitting in and went to the kitchen, she wouldn't be home for a while so why not start cooking and we can have a romantic dinner when she arrived. We haven't had one of those in a while and we could use it. 

I decided on making some spaghetti and meatballs, I started by getting my ingredients for the meatballs.  

Nearly thirty minutes  later I heard the door open 

"What's that smell" I heard Rebecca call out from the living room "Is it burning," she said as she gets closer. 

She arrived at the entrance of the kitchen and looked at me with wide eyes.

 "Are you trying to cook?" she said, then giggled walking over to me.

"What some help"

"Yes," he said, "I thought I could do it, I was following the tutorial and everything" he complained. 

"I don't know where I went wrong" he pouted 

"Don't worry, I'll take it from here" she giggled, she washed her hands and put on an apron. I helped her clean up the mess that I made, it warmed my heart to see her laugh again. I told her all about my day and we even watched our favorite movie while cooking. We were having so much fun and I never want this to end. 

After dinner, we went outside for a walk.

"I have something to tell you," she said after a while, her voice was shaky and her hands began to sweat, I knew that what she was about to tell me was not good news. 

"I just found out today"

"What is it," I asked gently, I wanted to know but I knew it was taking a lot out of her to tell me. 

"You know that I went to visit Madison right?" I groan, why can't I have a single moment without hearing her name. I wanted so bad to forget about her and everything that happened but it's impossible. 

I nodded

"Well, she revealed something today," she said before she stopped walked causing me to stop. She stepped before me, taking both hands in hers. 

"Marcus, you might have a daughter," she said softly, with no emotion in her eyes, she completely detached herself from the situation and I think it's because it hurt too much. I  was having a hard time wrapping my head around this situation, Madison and I were never in a sexual relationship.

"Rebecca, the kid can't be mine. I've never been with Madison" I stated, she knew this, why would she believe Madison's lie. A pained look made its way onto her face.

"You did but you don't remember. It was on the night Olivia broke up with you " I was confused for a second before it all came rushing back to me.

 I vaguely remember the events of that night. Maddison and I went to the bar, I wanted to forget everything that happened that day, the pain. I couldn't believe that Olivia betrayed me that way, after all, we have been through. We have been dating for four years at that moment, she was my first girlfriend and my first love and she did that to me.  Madison carried me to the bar to take my mind off of things, at the time I was 20 and not yet legal to drink but Madison was two years older. 

A lot of drinks later and  I was wasted, numb but I still needed something and I think that night I was searching for that something which leads to my bad decision. At that time I knew about Madison's crush on me and I took advantage of that. I took advantage of the knowledge that she wanted me and then I completely forgot about the night. 

"There is a possibility" I chocked out

"Did she force herself on you that night?" she asked 

"No" 

She looked crushed 

"I was going through a rough time and it was a mistake that I wish I could take back. Maybe if that night never happens, nothing these last months wouldn't have occurred. I caused you so much pain" the tears just feel, I couldn't keep it in anymore. I've been being so strong for Rebecca but I couldn't anymore. 

"Hey, don't say that. It's not your fault, you made a mistake but based on how highly Kiera, Morgan's nanny talks about her, your potential daughter is an amazing kid" her hands came to wipe my tears, I took her hands and kissed her palm.

"Morgan"

"Yeah, that's her name "

"How did you feel about all of this. We just lost our son and now I have a possible long last daughter"

"I don't know how to feel;  I'm still angry and hurt about losing a child especially knowing that the possible mother of your child is the woman that caused me so much hurt, that killed my child. But I also love you with all of my heart and Morgan is your child as much as it is Madison's and she's locked away. So if Morgan is your child, I will love her like she's my own " she sobbed, this is the most Rebecca has opened up to me in months and it made me elated that I had her unconditional support through this difficult period. 

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The paper sat on the table before us, the silence was deafening. No one moved, I wasn't really ready to know but strangely enough, I want Morgan to be my daughter. I don't know if it's because I just lost a child but I fell in love with that little girl before I even met her. I wanted to be sure that she'd my daughter before I go to meet her. 

"Do you want me to look " 

"Yes"

She took up the paper and started to open it

"Marcus' she said after a while " she's your daughter" she states, Rebecca never doubted it for a minute, even though I did. 

"Let's go meet your baby girl," she said, taking my hand in hers. 

Twenty minutes later, we were at the house. Waiting outside for us was Kiera, her son, and Morgan. I didn't see her clearly until I stepped out of the car and when I did, I was blown away by the resemblance, she was literally a mini-me or more of a cuter female version of me. 

When she saw me, she took off running towards me shouting 'daddy', I was shocked that she knew that she knew I was her father but maybe Madison told her. 

I lifted her in the air, hugging her tight. It was love at first sight but I already fell in love with this kid.... my kid before I even met her. I looked over at Rebecca before pulling into a hug, my heart felt so full; it was even overflowing being with my family. I wanted nothing more in this world than to be here with them. And I promised that I would never let them hurt again. 

*****

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