One-shot Wonderland

Ex secret

So um I've had an idea of divine inspiration. This idea also comes from one of my books (not published yet).

Nadine has kept a secret from her ex boyfriend, Gray, for 3 years. When he finally finds out the secure bubble she made was popped instantly.

My palms are extremely sweaty and my head feels dizzy. The feeling of absolute anxiety fills me and I try to calm my nerves.

Why?

I'm telling my ex boyfriend Gray that he has a daughter. You're probably wondering why he is just now finding out about his kid. Well long story short when I was pregnant with my daughter Gray's best friend told me that he has a drinking and partying problem. He said that Gray didn't take the breakup well, but now he was feeling better and if I told him about Gracie that would screw it all up. I didn't want my daughter around him if he has a drinking problem and couldn't be there for her properly. It took everything in me to not call and tell him.  So from that moment on I decided to keep Gracie a secret.

I got through the pregnancy with much help from my best friend Willow. She's been an absolute goddess with Gracie and I. I don't know how I would've gotten through without her.

I couldn't have.

...

This whole debacle started after I ran into him at a grocery store. It was brief, but awkward and I just knew that I had to tell him. I don't want Gracie growing up without a father and I don't want Gray to be apart from his daughter any longer. It was a sign, a wake up call for me to do what's right, what I should've done. I just know that this won't go over well. Gray will absolutely hate me after I tell him.

...

As I got to his apartment door I took a deep breath and found the courage to knock on the door. When the door started unlocking my heart started beating way faster and my hands began to shake.

"Nadine" he breathes out opening the door wider for me to walk in. My eyes roam the very spacious and beautifully decorated apartment. It definitely was his style and he for sure made it his own. The view is amazing and the city looks breathtaking from up here. The bright blue sky was in perfect view and I felt like I was in the clouds.

"So uh what did you want to talk about?" Gray asks breaking me out of semi peaceful trance.

"Um you might want to sit for this" I tell him playing with the rings of my fingers.

"Are you okay? You look very pale and sick" he frowns, but sits down and looks at me with concern.

"I- uh- yeah" I nod working up the courage to utter the words. I feel like I'm about to pass out, I'm so nervous.

"Are you sure Nadine?" He asks and I nod and once more.

"Look I know you'll be beyond furious when I tell you this. I just hope you can give me a chance explain everything" I tell him and his brows knit in confusion. I knew this day would come eventually, but it doesn't make it any easier to say.

"Ok what's going on?" He questions.

"I was pregnant when we broke up and you have a daughter" I blurt out and immediately tears start cascading down my cheeks. I shouldn't even be crying. I'm the one who kept him from his daughter. I have no right to cry over something I did.

"I have a daughter?" He looks in disbelief and stands up to look out the window. It got really quiet and I didn't think that's Gray wanted to talk to me.

"I'm so sorry Gray, I really am. I'll leave you to uh think" I grab my bag and turn for the door.

"No no, you're going to stay and explain everything" he pulls my arm and spins me to face him.