Jennifer's POV
------1 week later------
It's been one week since I found out I was pregnant. When I went to my doctor's appointment to confirm the pregnancy, my doctor confirmed that I was about 4 weeks and 3 days. I haven't told Mark yet because I didn't feel like it was the right time to tell him. Of course, I want to tell him. He's the father of my child, he deserves to know. But honestly, I'm just too scared. I am currently at work, when I got a random message on Facebook from a random girl. Knowing my curiosity, I opened up the message. It happened to be from a girl named, Amber?! I don't know anyone personally with the name Amber. When I read her message, I was really shocked.
*Hello Jennifer. I know you don't know me, but, let me introduce myself. My name is Amber, and I am Mark's ex girlfriend. I have something to tell you. Right now, I have a 2 year old son, and his name is Ethan. And, don't be shocked, but I know my son is Mark's child. I really want Mark to meet him. Please let me have Mark meet him. Let me know where we can meet. Thanks.*
After reading this message, I was truly shocked. Mark did tell me about having an ex, but never told me about a potential child that might be his. But, to be honest, what she's saying doesn't make any sense because the timelines don't match up. I remember Mark telling me, that when he and his ex broke up, nothing happened between them. So it wouldn't make sense for her 2 year old son to be his. So, I decided to do some research. While scrolling through her Facebook & Instagram, I noticed a TON of pictures that looked vaguely familiar to me. The guy that she was with in a lot of the pictures, the ones after her and Mark's breakup, isn't Mark. But, the guy looked somewhat like Mark. Wait a second....... it's Mark's BROTHER! I can't believe all these lies she's making me want to believe. But, I know Mark. He wouldn't lie to me. If he knew he had a potential child, he would've told me at the beginning. And knowing how desperate ex girlfriends can be, I decided to play along with her games. I can just tell that she's jealous of how Mark and I's relationship is going, and that she wants Mark back, and for him to take responsibility of her child, so I'm just going to play along with her games. *Hi, you already know from my profile, but my name is Jennifer. I am Mark's current girlfriend AND partner. Sure, we can meet up at my place. I'll send you my address in a little bit. Thanks.* I sent her a quick reply. She is sure gonna be in for a treat.
------3 days later------
Today is the day that I am meeting up with Mark's ex girlfriend Amber at my place. And it just so happens that Mark is on the way to my place to help me clean up some things. He is off from work today, so he is helping me with some stuff today. Because the good news is, Mark and I decided that he will be moving in with me starting next month, so he will be helping me move some stuff around to make room for his things. A couple minutes have gone by, and Mark finally arrived. I gave him a kiss on the cheek & he went about his way to get started on some cleaning. His ex should be arriving here within the next 10-15 minutes or so, and honestly, I'm really nervous about meeting with her. None of this stuff going on is really my business, but I can't stand the idea that his ex is trying to get back into Mark's life & ruin our relationship. 15 minutes later, the doorbell rings. "Don't worry love, I got the door. It's someone I'm expecting. Just keep doing what you're doing!" I told Mark as I went to go answer the door. When I opened the door, there was Mark's ex Amber standing there, with her son Ethan.
"Please, come in." I said as they made their way in. "First things first, may I offer you guys anything to drink?" I asked. "No we're ok, thank you." She replied. "So, let me get started. I'm going to get straight to the point. I do not approve of yours and Mark's relationship. I don't like you for him, and, I don't like you in general. You're not the girl for him!" She shouted. "And who exactly, is the one for Mark?" I shouted back. "That, would be me. He doesn't deserve you. He deserves me more than anything. And, he needs to take responsibility of his child, Ethan." She shouted. "Hold on one second, girl. To be honest, all of this crap you're saying, about how Mark is the father of your child, and that he needs to take responsibility of him, it all doesn't match up." "Trust me girl, I did all the research that I possibly could before you came here. And, all my suspicions were correct." I shouted loud, back at her. Before I could say anything else, I heard some loud footsteps coming from behind me, but I didn't pay any mind to them. "Wait, what?! You did research on me?! What are you talking about?!" Amber screamed. "Ohh girl, don't fake all this. I was looking through your Instagram & Facebook posts, past pictures, all that stuff, and the pictures of the guy I'm seeing, between the timeline of when you said your son was born & the time you and Mark broke up, my girl, it doesn't match up. Also, Mark told me nothing happened between the two of you when you guys broke up, so, it's impossible that Mark is the father."
"Maybe the father of your child.... is Mark's BROTHER?!" I paused. Amber couldn't help but just stare straight at me. "Stop, that is all lies...." Amber paused as I quickly interrupted her. "Sweetie, why don't you go ahead & watch some TV. Your mom and I have some stuff to speak about." I said as I turned the TV on for Ethan. "Girl, STOP!!! Stop pulling off all your lies. I know you cheated on Mark. I KNOW you USED him for how vulnerable & sweet he can be. And now, you want to use him for his MONEY?! Girl, I am NOT going to let that happen." I shouted so loud. "Ohh stop, you're just saying all this because you don't know what you're talking about. You'll never know what I'm going through because you are NOT a mother!" Amber shouted back. The tension through my blood was truly boiling at the moment. "Ohh, are you sure? Are you SURE that I don't know what it's like to be a mother?!" " I actually do know what it's like to be a mother, because I'm pregnant. And I know it's Mark's child that I am bearing." I said as I pulled out two pregnancy tests and shoved them in Amber's face. The look on her face was speechless. She couldn't even say one word. "Yes Amber, it's true. I'm currently pregnant with Mark's child. And I know for a FACT, that this child I'm pregnant with, is his." "And your son, I'm sorry, but he looks NOTHING like Mark. Maybe, it's Mark's brother who he looks like more." I shouted.
Again, pure silence. "Ok, fine. You won. Mark is not Ethan's father. Mark's brother Sean, is the father of Ethan. But he left me right away when he found out I was pregnant. So I need help taking care of him. I can't take care of him on my own." Amber pleaded. "Well, sorry honey, but Mark is taken, and he is MINE. And MY child, needs their father. So if you'll excuse me, I have some other stuff to focus on rather than your pettiness & lies." "It was nice meeting you, hope you have a great rest of your day." "It's time to go honey, your Mom is ready to leave." I said as I went to get Ethan. Once Amber & her son walked out the door, I immediately closed the door and took a couple huge, deep breaths. I went on about my business, until I was stopped by Mark.
Mark's POV
I couldn't believe what I just saw & heard. Why was my ex Amber here? Honestly, only Jennifer would know, so I have to go ask her. "Love, what just happened? Why was my ex Amber here?" I asked. "Lovey, don't worry about her anymore. She's gone, and her lies are over." She replied. "Wait, what do you mean?" I asked again. "Mark, I caught her in a huge LIE. She tried to lure me into thinking you had a child with her, and wanted me to break up with you so she could have you back." "And she wanted YOU to take responsibility of her child, who isn't even yours. The kid looks nothing like you either." She replied. "And don't worry love, I know she's tried to use you in the past, and I am NOT letting that happen again." Jennifer said. "Also, I have one other question to ask you." I said. "And that is?" She replied. "When you told Amber that you were pregnant.... is that true? Are you really pregnant?" I asked, with tears coming down my face. Jennifer then reached for her back pocket & pulled out two tests. "Well love.... does this prove it all?" She smiled as tears were coming down her face
I slowly grabbed the tests from Jennifer's hand and stared at them. I couldn't believe it. I'm going to be a FATHER! "Lovey, this is the BEST news I've ever received! I'm going to be a Dad!" I smiled as I lifted Jennifer up & slowly spun her around. "Yes Mark, you're going to be a Dad." She smiled.
*A.N. - Mark and Jennifer continued to celebrate the night together, celebrating the new life they are going to experience. Becoming a Mommy and Daddy.*
