Beautiful Mistakes [Brollins]

Chapter 27

After getting back home from the appointment, Rebecca placed the pictures on the kitchen bar and before she could do anything else, the girls were surrounding her, trying to look at the pictures. "I can't tell what I'm looking at..." Mercedes said handing the picture to Ashley.

Rebecca laughed and grabbed a water from the fridge before going and sitting in Colby's lap—who was sitting on the bar stool. "I know it's hard to tell, but when you're in the room and looking at it..." Rebecca stopped for a second to take a deep breath. "You just know what it is."

Pamela smiled. "Im sure it's a mom and dad thing."

Ashley scoffed and smiled. "It must be, because I can't tell what it is either...it's a small circle."

Colby laughed and wrapped his arms around Rebecca. "So, how are you two going to break the news to everyone?" Mercedes asked eating a pickle.

Rebecca sighed and wrapped her arms around Colby's neck. "We haven't really discussed that yet..."

They hadn't discussed much of anything, really. The moving truck would be coming Saturday, which meant Rebecca had five days to get all of her things together. On top of that, her and Colby had to go back to work tomorrow—which meant they were about to have a stressful week.

Neither one of them thought to discuss telling people the news—especially their parents. It wasn't so bad for Rebecca, because hers live in Ireland and haven't wanted much to do with her since she left,  but since Colby's live in the same area—and are very much still in his life—they would definitely notice once she got bigger.

Colby pressed his lips together. "Maybe you should just post about it on insta..." Ashley suggested leaning over the countertop.

Pamela furrowed her eyebrows and gave Ashley a glare. "That's the stupidest idea I've ever heard. Their family and friends would absolutely flip out." She shook her head and crossed her arms. "It's an unplanned pregnancy, they're not engaged nor married, and they've only been together for four months, Ash."

Ashley scoffed. "Who cares! It's their life, let them break the internet."

Rebecca looked at Colby who had the same expression on his face. Mercedes then interrupted Ashley and Pamala's argument. "Can you two be quiet, please? Yes it's a dumb idea to post in on social media, but it's their life..." Mercedes then looked towards Rebecca. "So if she wants to hide the pregnancy, then that's what she'll do."

Rebecca smiled. "I appreciate the suggestions, I really do, but right now, I think we're just going to keep this between us."

Colby nodded. "Yeah. Oh, and Joseph."

Pamela took a deep breath. "Well, however or whenever you decide to tell them, just make sure you're both comfortable with it."

Colby smiled and rubbed a hand on Rebecca's thigh. He knew the next couple of months were going to be hectic—and it's going to be even worse once the baby finally arrives.

The two had a lot to do, but Rebecca wasn't going to push herself into getting it done so quickly—and Colby wasn't going to pressure her either. She was pregnant, and she didn't need to be stressing herself out so much. Which is why—after they got done talking to the girls—her and Colby were taking an evening stroll down the street.

It was now almost eight o'clock, and after Colby fixed them something to eat, he took her out to watch the sunset. She didn't want to sit down though, so they walked hand in hand down the street. "I still can't believe I'm pregnant." Rebecca said placing her other hand on her abdomen. "It doesn't feel real..."

Colby rubbed his thumb over her hand. "I believe it now." He said laughing. "After that appointment, I have no doubts those pregnancy tests were right."

Rebecca laughed. "Did you ever think you would be a dad?"

Colby pressed his lips together and thought about it. "I didn't think I would, for a long time. But...that was before I met you."

Rebecca looked up at him and smiled sweetly. "I never thought about my future either, and now, I can't wait for our life together."

He smiled and kissed her temple. "What do you want it to be?"

Rebecca sighed and shook her head. "I really don't care as long as it's healthy. It's going to be wild no matter what...because we are."

Colby laughed and nodded. "Yeah that's true." They didn't talk for a long moment. They just enjoyed their walk together...until they saw a familiar face up ahead. Colby pointed towards him and shook Rebecca's arm. "Is that who I think it is?!"

Rebecca gasped and smiled. "Clint?!" She yelled. When he turned around towards his name, he waved and smiled. Rebecca quickly walked off to hug the old man. "Oh my god! I feel like I've not seen you in forever. I've missed you..."

Clint let out one of his sweet loud laughs. "I've missed you too, Miss Rebecca." He smiled at her as he pulled back. "Is this that fine fella that got cheated on?"

Colby laughed as he finally made it over to where they were standing. "That's me." He said shaking his hand.

Clint nodded and looked back towards Rebecca. "How are you Clint? Do you still work at that apartment?"

"I'm doing very well, dear. And yes I am." He patted her back as he smiled. "I miss my friend though. How are you doing sweetheart?"

Rebecca smiled. "I'm doing good." She then hesitated about telling him the next part. "I'm pregnant, actually." She then smiled up at Colby before looking back at Clint. "We're having a baby."

Clint smiled. "Well isn't that great news!" He then patted Colby's back. "Looks like my story about me finding my soulmate worked for yuns too, aye?"

Rebecca smiled. "It sure did! My favorite story of yours."

Clint shook his head and laughed. "Your favorite huh? Well lucky for you my dear, I have another good one to tell ya..."