The Story Of Us

3

6 weeks later....
---Justine's POV---
I got home from work to see Ro sitting there, holding three unopened pregnancy tests. I sat down across from Ro.

"What are you going to do if it's positive?" Ro asked.

"I don't know," I replied. "This place is no place for a baby. I can barely keep it afloat as it is."

"Are you going to tell the father?" Ro asked.

"Of course I'll tell him." I stated. "He has a right to know.... I just don't think he's going to want it."

"Considering he's sent you flowers weekly," Ro stated. "He's going to want the baby. Why don't you just date him?"

"He's a sweetheart," I stated. "He's funny, and cute. The problem is that he's also my boss."

"The other boss is married to his receptionist." Ro pointed out.

"They were dating when he hired her." I stated.

"At least let him be in the baby's life." Ro stated.

"It's his right to be in it." I stated.

"Now go take those tests." Ro stated. I grabbed the tests and went to the bathroom and took the tests. I walked back out and placed them on the table.

"This should of been with Joon-Woo." I stated.

"I know." Ro replied. I looked down at the tests. They were ready. I picked one up at a time and began crying.

"They're all positive...." I whimpered. Ro nodded.

"Sell the house," Ro stated. "You can come live with Mike and I. It's going to be okay." I sighed.

"I can't let this place go." I stated.

"What choice do you have?" Ro asked. I shrugged.

"I'll think about it." I stated. I took a deep breath, grabbed the card from the first batch of flowers Alex sent me, and dialed his number.

"Did you keep all the cards?" Ro asked.

"They're sweet." I stated. I waited for him to pick up. I ended up with voice-mail

"Hi," The outgoing message stated. "You have reached the number of Alex Wassabi of Wassabi Productions. Please leave a message and I will get back to you." I waited for the dial tone.

"Hey Mr. Burriss," I stated. "Or should I say Alex? I don't know to be honest. This is a weird situation. Anyways, I have something important to talk to you about. This is not a date request, just so we're clear. Anyways, if you can call me back, that would be great." I hung up and turned to Ro.

"Voice-mail?" Ro asked.

"He's probably busy with work stuff." Justine stated. "Monette told me Alex doesn't have much of a social life. She wouldn't tell me why."

"Probably the same reason you have for keeping this house." Ro stated. "He just doesn't want to let go of something."

"I wouldn't blame him for that." I stated. I took a deep breath and leaned back.

"If that's the case," Ro stated. "You two could find comfort in your little family." Suddenly, the phone rang. I looked at the number. It was his number. I picked up.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Hey," The voice on the other end stated. "It's Alex."

---Alex's POV---
I walked out of the office and checked my phone. I seemed to of missed a call while I was in my meeting with our branch in the Philippines. I saw they left a message for me. I entered my voice-mail just to see who called.

"Hey Mr. Burriss," A familiar voice stated. "Or should I say Alex? I don't know to be honest. This is a weird situation. Anyways, I have something important to talk to you about. This is not a date request, just so we're clear. Anyways, if you can call me back, that would be great." I immediately called her back, thinking she could be in trouble.

"Please be okay..." I whispered. Justine picked up.

"Hello?" Justine asked. I slightly smiled.

"Hey," I stated. "It's Alex."

"Hey," Justine stated. "Listen, I don't really know how to tell you this without you getting mad or upset, but it's really important. I should tell you first you're the only person I've slept with since--"

"Just spit it out!" I heard someone shout in the background. Justine sighed.

"I'm pregnant," Justine stated. "And it's yours." I froze and dropped my phone.

SHE'S PREGNANT?! I thought.

"Alex?" I heard Justine ask. "Are you still there?" I reached down and picked up my phone.

"Sorry," I stated. "I dropped my phone. I'm in complete shock right now."

"Okay." Justine stated. "I'm only telling you just out of courtesy. I'm keeping it. I don't care if you want to be in its life or not."

"I want to." I stated. "Can we talk about this over dinner tomorrow night? Just the two of us?"

"Okay," Justine stated. "Nothing too expensive--"

"I'll pay." I stated. "You don't have to worry about it. Okay?"

"I don't want to take advantage of you." Justine stated. "That's why I didn't want to continue seeing you after I found out who you were."

"I know," I stated. "Which is why I wasn't giving up on us. I could tell you wanted me for me. I could tell you didn't want my money. You kept ordering the cheapest drink off the menu."

"She always does!" The same voice from earlier called out.

"Ro," Justine scolded. "Stop it."

"Listen," I stated. "I want a life with you. I haven't felt this way about someone since.... Well, you may be able to relate if I ever told you about my last relationship." Justine stayed silent for a moment.

"Let's just see if we can build something." Justine stated. "I don't want to rush things just because of the baby."

"You have a deal." I stated.

"Can we also keep the parentage between us?" Justine asked.

"Can I tell Roi?" I asked. "Since he's my best friend?"

"Fine," Justine stated. "Just him and Monette can know. Nobody else at the studio though. Do you understand?"

"Alright." I stated. "See you tomorrow night."

"Bye." Justine stated. Justine hung up. I began crying happy tears.

"I'm going to be a daddy." I whimpered. I got into my car and drove home.