Behind Closed Doors

Chapter 6

There they were, waiting for me to say something. But instead, I just stood there, my eyes wide in shock. Why were they here? I thought to my self. So many thoughts were running through my head at that moment. I felt like I was about to explode.

At last, the silence was broken, all thanks to my mom.

"Kanji, why don't you let them in? It's way too cold for you guys to be standing out there!"

I hesitated before letting them in. I still had no idea why they were here. Koda always calls before coming over. Dani on the other hand, just never comes along with him, especially if it was anywhere near me. Whatever the reason for their coming, I was going to find out.

"Hey Koda, Dani. So," I hesitated "What brings you guys here?" I tried to act as casual as possible. I don't think it was working though.

Dani quickly replied. "Hey Kanji, we just wanted to wish you a safe trip to Maine and we wanted to hang out with you one last time."

Koda on the other hand was a bit quiet. What was wrong with him? He's usually the one to speak to me. I was definitely getting even more suspicious.

"Okay cut the crap" I said sternly "what's the real reason you guys are here." I felt like I sounded a bit harsh, but that was perfectly fine with me.

Koda finally looked up at me and said "Kanji the real reason we are here is to tell you that," he paused, tears starting to form in his eyes. From happiness or from sadness, I just couldn't tell. He cleared his throat and said "We are to tell you that... Dani is pregnant."

My mouth just dropped. How could this be? I know that they have had sex before, but it was just so recently. How could he be the father? It must've been one of the other guys she banged. Oh dear Lord, please don't let Koda be the father of this child!

"Oh.. Oh my God." I said, trying to hold back tears. "So, what's going to be the outcome of this? Like how are you guys going to help pay for the needs of this child?"

I was just horrified. I just could not find the right words to say. How could they not have told me this? More importantly how could HE have not told me this? He's my best friend, and we tell each other everything. I don't think I'll ever be able to forgive him.

"Well," Koda said "I'll have to start searching for a job, and hopefully Dani's dad understands and possibly helps with the money." Koda stopped talking for a bit, looked me straight in the eye, and saw a tear slip. He brought his hand up to my face and wiped it away. I held on to the hand on my face, and just kept praying that this was all just a horrible nightmare.

Why wasn't Dani saying anything? It's her child, and she's basically making my best friend do all the work for this unborn child. Not only was she a horrible girlfriend, but she's going to become a horrible mother for sure. I don't see how Koda could even think this was his child. She's the biggest whore in the school, so it could literally be anyone's child.

As if she was reading my mind, she stood up and said "Just know that I'm not a whore. And I'm going to treat this child right. I know that Koda is the father and nothing will prove me wrong!" She then walked out the door and hopped into Koda's car. Koda on the other hand was still sitting with me, holding my face. I just couldn't believe that he was willing to care for a child that may not even be his.

I pushed his hand away and told him to just go. I didn't want to see him or talk to him right now. I hated him right now. I wanted him to leave my house and not come back. I couldn't believe he wouldn't tell me this sooner. I'm so pissed at him right now that the sight and thought of him disgusts me. Yet for some reason, I still loved him.