Noah raises his eyebrows, his expression becoming more serious as he stared at Liam. He looked back and forth between his brother and Samantha, clearly confused by the situation.
"She's pregnant man."
Noah rocked back surprised, his eyes widening, and his face going pale, his breath catching in his throat. He can't believe what he's hearing. "Pregnant?"
"I asked her the same thing. She's sure."
Noah stared at her, his expression a mixture of shock and disbelief. He couldn't believe this was happening. He looked back at Liam, his voice shaking as he asks the question on his mind. "Is it ours?"
"How dare you! You know I'm not like that! You know what I was when we started!" Tears were pouring down her face. "I need to leave." She turned to go, feeling ashamed and sick.
Liam caught her arm and pulled her to him. "Samantha don't."
Noah couldn't believe he had said something like that to her. His heart was breaking seeing her cry. He stepped towards Samantha, his expression filled with remorse. He knew he needed to make things right."I shouldn't have said that. I just wasn't expecting this. I knew you were v*i*r*g*i*n. I know you wouldn't play us. But how did it happen when we were using protection?"
"I don't know." She sobbed.
Liam held her tightly, rocking her back and forth. He whispered soothing words, trying to calm her down. He knews she needed to be strong for this, but he also knews that she wasn't ready to be a mom. He wanted to protect her from any further hurt or stress.
"Oh man what are we going to do?" Noah raked his hands through his hair. "Do you want it?" Noah blurted out.
Liam looks up sharply, his expression hardening. He can't believe his brother just asked her that. He glared at Noah, his voice filled with anger and indignation. He shoved him back. "Shut up bro, you're saying all the wrong things. Liam knew he should be the one to ask but he had to. He asked her softly. "Do you know which one of us could be the father?"
She shook her head in a no. They always did it together, the three of them. So there was no possibility she would know.
"This is f*u*c*ked up." Noah said.
Liam nods, agreeing with Noah. He looks at Samantha, his eyes filled with concern. He wanted to say something, anything, to make her feel better but he didn't know what to say. He got her to sit with him and Noah sat on the other side smoothing her hair.
"Listen I don't mind taking responsibility for the pregnancy." Noah said suddenly.
Liam watched him in disbelief. He couldn't believe what he had just heard. Noah was willing to step up and take responsibility? Noah wasn't the type to do that, especially for something like this. "What are you saying?"
Samantha looked at Noah wondering the same thing.
"Both of us can't be the father because that would cause alot of talking and gossiping and Dimples wouldn't be able to deal with that." Noah said, looking at Samantha, seeing the look of confusion and surprise on her face. "If her family and everyone knew we were both with her, it's going to cause a big stir and be the scandal of the town.We don't want Samantha going through that.."
Liam glared at him. "Weren't you the same one asking her if she wanted it?"
Noah's flushed.
Liam pulled his gaze away from Noah. "No bro, you're not the type. I'll do it. I'll be the baby's father. People won't question it."
Noah's expression became defiant. He wasn't going to back down."Liam, back off. I already said I'll do it."
He ignored Noah and asked her. "Who do you want to be the baby's father?"
They had both been going back and forth on who was going to be the father of her child, while she sat there stupidly. Samantha looks at them, her eyes filled with uncertainty. She wasn't sure how to answer. Liam was right. It would be a whole scandal if it came out that she was with both of them. She knew that she cared about them, but she didn’t know how she felt about the idea of having a baby. She wanted to make the right choice, but she didn't know what that was. She didn't know what had came over Noah to offer. Most people believed she was with Liam because they were always together. "I think Liam would be better."
"Dimples, I already said I was doing it and that's final." Noah stated.
Samantha looks at Noah, her eyes widening in surprise. She wasn't expecting him to be so adamant about taking responsibility. She wasn't sure what to say, but she couldn't help but feel touched by his offer.
Liam gaze hardened, and he stared at Noah with a look of annoyance, anger and betrayal. He can't believe that his brother would offer to take responsibility when Noah knew he loved Samantha. Even though Noah was the one who had come up with the plan to seduce Samantha before Liam realized he loved her. He felt like he was being stabbed in the back.
Why would Noah push himself to be the father now, if Liam was willing to take on the responsibility?
