Never the Right Time

Chapter 31 Mark's POV

I watched as Soph walked away from me.

I was beyond pissed about what she said. She walked away from us and had no right to be upset when I try to make a go with the mother of my child. I knew I had to calm down before I met with Becs and Emma.

Since Emma's birthday Rebecca and I have been spending more time together just the three of us. It's been easy between us and on top of it, I get to spend more time with Emma. I don't see the downfall here and I was happy that I didn't.

Sophia didn't see what this made me happier than I had been in a long time. She walked out on us. I took a deep breathe and walked towards the restaurant. I couldn't help but smile when I saw them.

This was my life now and I was beyond excited about our future.

Rebecca's eyes met mine with unsaid questions. I just shook my head slightly. I pulled her close to me and kissed her temple. She looked up at me with shocked eyes. I could tell that she had questions, but knew that it wasn't the time.

"You're it for me babe" I whispered to her. I could feel the relief as her posture changed. She squeezed my hand before turning back to Emma trying to color.

I sat looking at them for what felt like forever. She was amazing with Emma and Emma was the absolute sweetest. We had really hit the jackpot with the easiest baby. I knew that at first I was pissed at Rebecca, but I'm so happy with how everything shook out that I wouldn't change it for the world.

Sophia POV

I walked away from Mark with tears in my eyes. I probably shouldn't have said those things, but I couldn't help myself. He was an amazing father and I needed to just hope that he was making the right choice with Rebecca.

My head replayed that conversation over and over again that night. I wish I could've taken it all back. I should only support him, but my idiot self just had to open my mouth. I was sitting there berating myself when I heard my phone ding with an email.

Attempting to distract myself from my overthinking I opened the email app to find an email from my advisor.

Ms. Morrone,

I was just emailing you to let you know that because of the intern credit from this summer, you officially have enough credit hours to graduate in December. Please fill out and return the attached form by the end of next week to add yourself to the list of graduates this semester.

Thank you,

Paul Fleming

I put down my phone in shock. I could move back home in December. I shook my head in shock. This felt unreal. I had to call my parents.

Dad picked up after a couple of rings.

"Hey Soph!"

"Dad! I just got an email that I can graduate this semester!" I couldn't yell it fast enough.

"Whoa! Slow down. What did you say?" He laughed

"I can graduate this semester!"

"Oh shit! That's huge news! Paula come here! Soph has huge news." I heard him yell out to mom.

"What's this news?" I heard in the background.

"Soph, you're on speaker. Tell Mom."

"Mom! I am graduating this semester!"

I heard mom yelling in the background

Dad started to laugh, "She is doing a crazy dance right now." I'm so proud of you sweetheart! You need to start applying for jobs. I'm hoping this means you're moving back home?"

"Yes definitely! I'm done with the cold. I need some sunny SoCal in my life."

"Oh thank god!" He exclaimed "Have you told Joel yet?"

"No not yet. I want to surprise him with it when I come home for thanksgiving"

"He is going to be so excited"

"I hope so!" I laughed "alright let me go fill out this form to let them know I plan of graduating. So excited dad!"

"Alright. We're so proud of you! We will talk to you later."

With that we hung up the phone. This definitely made up for the shit day I was having. Not even thinking about this morning, I filled out the form and sent it in right away. I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the night. I tried to play it cool when Joel called that night.

"You seem extra happy tonight?" He joked acting suspicious of me.

"I had a great day today!" I exclaimed trying to tone down the excitement in my voice.

"Gonna tell me what happened?"

"Well I got a good grade on a test that I thought I failed and it was just overall a great day!"

"That's awesome babe! Congrats!" He was clearly trying to match my excitement. I got a little extra excited to tell him my news when I saw him. He was going to be so excited.