The Defendant ✧ (Bill Gambini x reader)

14.

"She's pregnant!" 

Pops sighed heavily. "I'm sorry hun, I know you really like him" he replied. I assumed he was at swing dancing class by the music in the background. "Dad what do I do?" I asked, frantic for advice. "Well, I suppose you can still see each other but be aware that the baby will always be around" he answered.

I was feeling everything at once, Pissed. Confused. Hurt. Just when things seemed to be going fine and of course Blair had to ruin it. I mean, sure it wasn't her fault that she got pregnant but...I still hated her. "That poor child, having such a poor excuse for a mother" I grumbled.

"Cmon now Y/n. I've raised you better than this, we don't put others down to make ourselves feel better" he said sternly as I went quiet. He was right, I shouldn't let her get to me and make me seem bitter. "You're right pops. I miss you" I replied. "I miss you too, I'll be down to see you soon."

When the call ended, I slumped down into my seat again left with my thoughts. Everything was happening too fast that I couldn't process it. I weighed over my options, stay with Bill or find someone new. There had been talks about a new dating app recently...

"Ugh give me a signnnn please universe" 

As if on cue, there was a knock on the door. "Who is it?" I called out. "It's Bill, let me in" he replied in a muffled voice. I jumped up from my seat and raced to open the door. Bill was leaning against the frame, a small smile on his face. "Hey! What are you doing here?" I beamed.

"We need to talk"

I gulped.

Stepping aside to let him in, we made our way to the kitchen. It was tense as we sat at the table. "Look, I really like you Y/n but now with Blair being pregnant and the wedding, I just don't know what's going to happen" he began and I felt sick to my stomach.

"But Bill she- she cheated on you. Why would you want to stay with her?" 

"Because I've been with her for almost ten years. Now, she's carrying my child. I don't know what other explanation you want" he sighed. I wanted to burst out crying but I kept myself together, not showing any signs of weakness.

"So you just lead me on and then drop me like it's nothing? What about us huh? What about us Bill? Remember YOU were the one who came to me looking for companionship" I scolded. "I know and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have treated you like that, it's not fair" he said, lightly holding my hand but I pulled away.

"Get out"

"But"

"I SAID GET OUT!"

Bill looked at me apologetically, a face full of regret but he stood up and left on command. My fists were clenched so tight that my nails dug into my skin, I let go with a small whimper. 'You're okay Y/n...You've got this...' I thought to myself. But after a moment, I sank down to the floor and let out a flood of tears.