Summer Daze [h.s.]

Chapter 14

I haven't said a single word to Gen in two days. I've been sleeping in the den, still reeling from the news that she's pregnant. I've been going over it in my head trying to figure out how in the hell I'm going to deal with Genevieve being apart of my life forever now that there's a child in the mix.

I've always dreamed of being a dad so there's a much bigger part of me that's actually excited, but I can't forget what I've lost, also. Reagan has ignored every single text and phone call, and I don't blame her. I've been a right twat who's failed yet again at making someone happy.

I'd broken my promise to her and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself.

She deserved to be someone's first choice, someone's whole world. She deserves to feel safe and loved and cherished. I'd hoped that I could be the one to give her that...

A light tap on the door pulls me from my thoughts, and Genevieve enters with a tight smile and her purse. "You about ready to go?"

"Mhm." I close my book and follow her out of the den and to the front door.

She has an ultrasound this morning to confirm the home test she'd apparently taken but has no evidence of. Granted, I don't see her scheduling this appointment if she were lying...

I don't know how I'm going to get through this.

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"Alright good morning!" A very chipper woman in a white coat greets us as she enters the exam room. "I'm Dr. Montgomery. How are we doing today!"

Bloody hell her voice is so shrill.

Deep breaths Harry, deep breaths.

"We're doing great!" Genevieve offers a sweet albeit fake smile, and I simply nod. Standing next to Gen who's perched on the exam table, I feel her cold fingers link with mine. It takes every ounce of energy to not flinch at the touch. I grind my teeth and mimic her expression as the doctor explains what to expect for today's appointment. "Ok so I'll need you to lay back sweetie and lift your blouse for me."

Genevieve follows her instructions, all while still clinging to me. It makes my face flush with anger and dread that once again we're playing the perfect happy couple. "Alright I'll be putting a gel on your abdomen, it'll be a little cold."

Dr. Montgomery squeezes the gel onto Genevieve's stomach, "Now I'll take this wand and confirm, do some measurements and check viability ok?" Pressing the wand to her stomach, an image appears on the ultrasound machine. I held my breath while the back of my neck collected beads of sweat, involuntarily squeezing Genevieve's hands in anticipation, and then we hear it.

The heartbeat.

"Ah, there they are." She turns the screen for Genevieve to get a better look, "and there's your baby. Congratulations mom and dad!"