NEW BEGINNINGS

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

"Uhm, babies... Uhmm. Babies came from baby corp" Helen said
"Baby corp like boss baby?"
"Yeah. Like boss baby. They are manufactured and sent to their parents. Some go elsewhere but some go to their families"
"So I came from baby corp? Why then do I and Tristan have the same birthday?"
"Because you both arrived at the same time"
"Really but..." Tracy trailed off
"But what?" Her mom asked
"Nothing. I'm coming"

She said as she got off the bed and headed out the door

"Really? You couldn't come up with anything better" Wanda said, almost crying from the laughter
"Was I supposed to tell her that we had sex and they were formed so that she can ask what sex is?"
"I don't know, really but baby corp? What's that?"
"Some cartoon they watched last week"
"I know. I've seen it too. I just can't get over it. She is going to go to school tomorrow and tell all her friends that she is from baby corp"

Wanda said as she burst into laughter again. Tracy walked into the room with Tristan. She had a frown on her face this time

"What's wrong?" Helen asked
"Tristan said baby corp is dumb and we were not manufactured there"
"Yes you were"
"No, we weren't"

Wanda looked at him, her eyes widening

"So Tristan..." She said. "Where are you from?"
"Heaven"
"Heaven?"
"Yeah. Heaven, from God"
"Pfft, dummy. Of course, we are from heaven" Tracy said." Heaven is baby corp and God is the maker of babies. We all know that"
"Just listen to him Tracy," her mom said
"So, how did you get down here?" Wanda asked Tristan
"Well, you know how God is good with throwing things. Tracy is equally as good with throwing tantrums and coming up with silly things like baby Corp. Anyways, God waits till it's midnight then throws the baby into the mummy's tummy and makes it look like ate the baby then she goes to the hospital and vomits it so she doesn't make a mess in the house"

Wanda couldn't believe what she had just heard. She had never heard something so ridiculous in her life. She nodded at Tristan who was feeling very proud of himself.

"Baby corp" Tristan scoffed as he shook his head
"So you think Mom threw up and had you?"
"I don't think so Tracy, I know so"

He said with confidence

"Alright, you too. Off to bed"

Wanda said, trying to hold in her laughter. She tucked them in and said goodnight. Immediately she closed the door, she could hear them arguing again About baby corp. She went to her room and laughed her heart out. Kids, ever so full of surprises

*****

"Why wouldn't you talk to her for me?"

Brie asked Ken. She had moved back in and Ken was starting to regret that.

"Because I think she has every reason to act the way she is acting considering all you said to her, again!"
"But I am sorry"
"Being sorry doesn't fix everything. In some cases, it doesn't fix anything. Your words already did the damage. It's like a bridge. Once break it, there's no fixing it. You have to rebuild it and she is not ready to build it with you anymore and that's on you, not me"
"Why does it feel like you're on her side?"
"Who's side am I supposed to be on Brie? Yours? What the hell am I even saying? I am not on any side. You were wrong. The least you can do is admit that and stop this pity party thing you have going on"

He said as he closed his laptop and turned to face the wall of his bedroom. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. What was he getting himself into by getting married to this girl? Was she really the one for him? Two months ago, he was sure that she was the one for him. He had been so happy with her that he had asked her to marry him and she had said yes. Why were these doubts suddenly settling in? Was this because of the things she said to Wanda? He loved Wanda but it was the brotherly love he had for her. He was convinced. This was his sister for goodness sakes. He closed his eyes and slept off. He woke up very early in the morning. He had a presentation today. He got up and kissed Brie on her forehead. Her eyes were swollen. She had cried to sleep again. He felt bad. He sighed and stood up from the bed. He had a bath and got dressed. When he was done, Brie was awake. She sat on the bed with her laptop in front of her

"Did you sleep?" He asked her
"A little"
"Did you cry to sleep?"
"Maybe"
"I'm sorry baby. I just don't think I can help you on this one. I love the both of you more than anything and I don't know if I can interfere without causing any more damage"
"To me or her?"
"Brie..."
"You're always going to pick her over me, isn't it?"
"Would you stop asking this? I love you and I'm getting married to you. Isn't that enough for you?"
"No, it's not. What if we have a kid? You're going to pick her over your own kid? I get it if you have been through a lot together but you're making a new family now Kenneth. You should know what comes first!"
"What comes first is my peace of mind and sanity and right now Brie, you're starting to affect both negatively. Things were fine. She was willing to be your maid of honor and what did you do? Tear us apart. I can not lose my sister because of you especially when you're on the wrong side of things"
"I already apologized! Why can't it end there?!"
"Because you fucking broke her Brie! You broke her and she cried. That's why she can't let it go!"