Zac&fatima unseen

Time for the real work

Zac was preparing for a zoom call when Fatima woke up. It was 3:30 in the afternoon. Her breast were engorged and she needed to feed Ava. Zac: hey baby you ok? Fatima: yeah she said yawning, I need to feed Ava. Did Jace have a nap? Zac: Ava is downstairs with your mom and no Jace did not have a nap. Fatima: Zaccc......she wined, you know he's on a schedule babe. Zac: aye stop fussing. We on dad time. Zac joked. Fatima: but babe you don't want him to be up late because he fell asleep early. Zac: baby baby baby didn't you say you had to feed Ava. Fatima: oh... you dismissing me? Fatima proceeded to walk out the room. Zac: babe you know I didn't mean it that way. Fatima: yeah whatever Zac. Fatima made her way down stairs. Jace came running, tima you up! And hugged her legs. Sonja: that boy loves him some you. Fatima: mom I know lol, how's the little one. Sonja:she's a doll. She's been up and alert for awhile. Fatima: mom I hope you know that I really do appreciate you being here. My hormones are all over the place and I'm trying to adjust. Sonja: baby I know, I was there before. I didn't want to ask for help, hated when my mom tried to tell me stuff. But eventually baby mommy is going back home. I'm trying to help you get all you need before I leave tomorrow. It's time for you to figure it out without me. Fatima: mom, do you think I can do it? Sonja: Fatima you are about to be a wife, you are already a mother of two. Baby girl you're already doing it. But if you need me, I'll be on the next thing smoking no matter the time of day. They embrace and Fatima takes Ava to nurse her. It was around 7pm when Zac came downstairs to check on his family. Fatima was sleep on the couch with Ava in her arms and Jace on her legs. Zac grabbed Jace and took him to bed. Then came back down for Ava, Zac put her in her nursery and grabbed the monitor. Zac came back downstairs and did the dishes. He put 2 loads of laundry away. And then went into the basement. Zac was playing his game when Fatima walked down. Fatima: I didn't realize how tired I was. I slept the day away. Zac: No you didn't, you need to rest no matter the time. Fatima: you know my mom is leaving tomorrow, it's just going to be us. Fatima said nervously. Zac paused the game. Zac: baby you know I got you right. Fatima: I know.. but you going to work and .... Zac cuts her off. Zac: baby whether I'm at work or anywhere else when you need me, I'm going to be there period. Fatima leans in for a kiss before making her way back upstairs.
The next morning everyone said there goodbyes to Sonya. Zac took her to the airport and made his way back home. Fatima was giving Ava a bath in the sink when Zac arrived back home. Zac: babe I told your mom to call us when she lands. Fatima: ok baby. Can you pass me her towel. Zac grabbed the towel and gave it to Fatima. Zac: I can't believe we have a baby. Fatima: two babies, it's crazy right. Fatima is drying Ava off when Zac's phone rings. He sends it to voicemail. Fatima is putting Ava's clothes on when his phone rings again. Fatima:babe answer your phone. Zac: Fatima I don't want to argue so no I'm not answering. Just then Fatima's phone starts to ring. Fatima: hey Andi wasup. Andi: Fatima I'm sorry to bother you is Zac home? Fatima: you're not bothering me, yes he's home why. Andi: can I speak with him? Fatima: is there a reason? Zac: baby who is it? Fatima: it's Andi she's calling for you.  Zac took a deep breath not in the mood for Karen's shit. Fatima: Andi what is going on, what do you want with Zac? Andi: Karen is trying to get ahold of him. Fatima: ok why?? Zac's phone rings again. Fatima: Zac answer the phone please. Zac: hello. Karen: oh now you want to answer. Zac : what is it Karen. Karen: I'm in labor Zac are you coming to the hospital? Zac whispering. Zac: I never said I was coming Karen. Like this is a lot . Karen : you think it's not a lot for me. Karen: you really don't plan on seeing your child be born? Zac : we don't even know if it's mine Karen. Karen: Zac fuck you, you know it's yours. I'm not going to beg you. But this is really fucked up. Karen hangs up on him. Andi: I'm sorry for calling with this, I have to go, I'm meeting Karen at the hospital. Fatima stood there holding Ava staring at Zac. Fatima: you look like you want to say something. Zac: baby what if the babies mine and I'm not there. That would be fucked up if I missed the birth. But I don't want to hurt you either. A tear ran down Fatima's face. Go Zac. Your right if the baby is yours it would be fucked up. Me and the kids are fine, just text me with updates on when you'll be home. Fatima grabbed Ava's binky and attempted to walk away. Zac grabbed her arm stopping her. Zac: I know you're hurting right now and wanting to be the bigger person. I love and respect the shit out of you for this. You know no one comes before you right?, if you say no I won't go and it is what it is, I'll have to deal with it. Fatima: Zac if we knew 100% that Karen baby wasn't yours we wouldn't be having this conversation, but because it's a possibility and I know what kind of Father you are, I will not make you choose me or your kids. I swear on everything I do not want you to share this experience with her. But if her kid is your and you weren't there, you would never forgive yourself and she won't let you forget it. Zac wipes Fatima's tears and holds her close. He kisses her on the forehead. Zac: I love you so much baby. I can't wait until your Mrs. Taylor. Fatima did her best to muster up a smile. Imma go, I will text you when I get there and let you know when I'm on my way home. Fatima: ok. Zac: I love you. Fatima: I know.