How could you? (Third book in Life series)

Cold Hard Realization

She groaned lowly. "What Chris?". She tried shooing me off with her hand. "Seriously shel". She rolled over and I sat down on the bed. I extended my hand out to touch her but quickly moved my hand away.

"NOW". She shot her eyes opened and looked at me. I didn't want to be mean but I had to. "What do you want Christopher! You said I could sleep in here". I exhaled as I tried to find my words.

"You're pregnant".

She looked at me shocked as she sat up. "How did you find out?!". "The doctor said that the baby was fine and said you were pregnant". "He shouldn't have told you". I was getting annoyed and upset. "Did you know before all this happened?". I spat at her. "No I fucking didn't and it's none of your god damn business!". Was this girl serious? "You've got to be kidding me! Your possibly carrying my child and it's none of MY god damn business?".

She glared at me and angry laid back down. "I'm done with this". "Uh I'm not!". She sat back up. "I am! I don't want to fucking talk about it right now! If you don't mind I JUST found out about this myself as well. I am exhausted and you are pushing your luck with me. Your crazy bitch girlfriend or ex girlfriend whatever you want to call her, tried to kill me and yet you are here picking at me about a pregnancy I didn't know about. If you forget, I was told I couldn't have babies and was in the ER when you were trying to get in my best friends pants! Now if you could please fuck off that would be great". I went to open my mouth and she started to cry. I instantly felt bad and wanted to hug her. "Get out!"

*****

Shel hasn't spoken to me in a week and I leave tomorrow. I would hear her get sick and instantly I felt terrible for the way that I confronted her about it. I probably should have waited a couple days so everything could have cooled down. I wanted to talk about it before I left though. Being gone for two months was not going to be easy now.

I was finishing packing when my phone went off. I really wasn't in the mood of talking but I saw it was Ricky.

"Hey man".

"Hey are you done packing?"

"Yea why?"

"I was wondering if you could help me finish packing and do some shit. And Balz wants us all to come to dinner tonight before we leave in the morning".

I really didn't want to be having dinner when I needed to talk to Shelby about everything. Not like I could since she took extra hours at work lately.

"Ya man I'll be there in awhile".

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I woke up to my alarm buzzing in my ear. Fuck I hated getting up early. I got up and jumped into the shower quickly. God knows it will probably be the last hot shower I have for a while.

When I finished I grabbed some breakfast while sitting at the table writing a note to Shelby before I left.

It wasn't long after that I heard a knock at my door with Balz grinning widely. "Well hello puddin!". "Too early Balz and don't be so loud, Shelby is asleep". He nodded. "Alright well say goodbye to her, I'll take your bag for you". "Thanks". He grabbed my bag and headed for the bus as I went upstairs to say goodbye. She was sound asleep and wrapped deeply in my blankets and pillows. I set the letter next to her phone on the night stand and kissed her head. "Bye". I started to walk out when Rex whined looking at me with sad eyes. "I'll see you soon bud. I'll miss you. Keep her safe, okay?". I pet him on the head and walked out.

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Shel POV

I opened my eyes to see Rex right in my face looking at me. "Good morning boy". He wagged his tail and whined. "What's wrong? Have to potty?". He jumped off the bed and to the door. I rubbed my eyes as I stood up. I noticed a letter next to my phone. I grabbed both and headed down stairs so I could let him out.

I let him out the kitchen back door. I rubbed my face and grabbed some orange juice but as soon as I took a sip my stomach turned. "Oh god". I tossed my head into the sink and started puking. God I hated puking.

I wiped my face and took a drink of water instead. I grumbled as I opened the letter.

Shel- I'm sorry about our fight. We need to talk calmly soon about it. Please be safe while I'm gone. Have Amber or Ashley stay with you as much as you like. Text me later.

The loudmouth Chris

Well that was a lot nicer then I expected. Even managed to make me smirk at the end of it. I sighed as I let Rex back in. Maybe I should call him?

"Shel? Everything alright?"

"Ya I'm fine, I just wanted to call and tell you that I got your note.... Thank you".

"Your welcome, I really am sorry. Listen I'll text you and we can talk about this. I haven't told anyone and don't plan to yet... We've still got some things to figure out if you know what I mean".

"No I don't but that's fine I'll text you".

"Alright lov- bye shel"

We hung up and now I had no idea what to do with my time. Left with my thoughts that could drive me crazy. At least Chris has other people to keep his mind busy.

I was hit with the cold hard thought that this could be Spencer's baby.

Fuck.

I don't think so, I can't even remember the last time that him and I were even sexual together because we got so busy with the wedding.

Should I tell him?

My phone dinged and it made my heart jump. Oh god please don't be him.

Chris- I would suggest going to a doctor and finding out whatever it is that you need to know and just see if your okay.... If it's ok

Ashley- Balz left, I have zero clients today to tattoo and the shop isn't open today either. I'm going to go crazy. Want to do something?

To Chris- what a nice choice of words...

To Ashley- Ya please come over as soon as you can. I'm so bored

Ashley texted me and told me that she would be over soon. Chris didn't text me at all. Oh well. I decided to call the doctors and make an appointment for next week. They already confirmed it at the hospital so I assume that they are going to do an ultra sound or something.

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They weren't able to get me in for a week which sucked but whatever. I sat in the waiting room looking at very pregnant ladies that looked miserable and it made me want to run out and go to a pro choice clinic if you know what I mean.

My anxiety started to kick in when I heard a nurse call my name. They did what I expected. Weighted me, made me pee in a cup, took blood and they scheduled in ultrasound.

I got up on the table and waited for the doctor to walk in. "Hello Miss Warren. I'm doctor Stone". She shook my hand and smiled. She had me lay down and squirted a very cold blue gel on my stomach and turned off the lights so she could focus on the screen. I laid there in silence with my eyes closed. I didn't want to see the screen.

I could hear her smiling almost.

"Well it looks like double congratulations is in order... It's twins"