My Rockstar Baby Daddy

Chapter 14 Challenged

POV: Sapphire

"Ok, Saf, you wanted to talk to me after your shift, let's talk." Lucy motions toward a table. It's the end of the day and my shift at the cafe has ended. I told Mrs. Lucy I needed to speak with her later about something. She seemed concerned and like she wanted to press me about it but didn't. We sit at the table facing each other. 

"Mrs. Lucy, you were right about me not just being sick. I-I'm pregnant." I tell her. If she fires me she fires me. I will figure things out. "Ooh, was it that cheater?  That cheater touch you?" Lucy asks. "No! no, he and I never did anything like that. I'm meeting the guy here tomorrow morning to tell him. Please don't say a word of this to anyone." I tell her. 

"Good, no one will disturb you here. A baby needs a good father in its life. How long have you known this man? Is he a good man? Why have I not met him yet?" Lucy asks. Is this what parents are like? "S-so I'm not fired?" I ask nervously ignoring her other questions. "What!? No, I would never. A child needs a good loving home with parents who can support them. My late husband worked very hard to open this cafe. Now I run it in his honor. He always said those who need help will show themselves to those who can give it so if someone needs something and you have the thing they need you give and the universe will provide. I helped you because you needed it. You needed a family to lean on. A family has an infinite number of spaces. Listen to me, Sapphire. When you came into the cafe looking for a job, I was only going through the motions. I had lost my husband two years prior. When you walked through that door I felt as if he was sending me a message. You are a blessing. This child no matter how it came to be is a blessing. You, my dear, are always welcome here." Lucy says. By the end of her speech tears are streaming down my face. 

"Thank you. You have no idea how much you have done for me." I tell her through the tears. "I know what I have done. Now stop crying and answer the question. Who has fathered this child? How long have you known him?" Lucy begins repeating her previous questions causing me to chuckle. She knows when someone needs a moment but when that moment is over she will get what she wants out of you. I just don't want to disappoint her. 

"I don't really know him. It was kind of a one-time thing. I haven't seen him since my birthday. His name is Hayden." I answer her questions giving her what she wants. "Ahh, well, if he is a good man he will step up for the child," Lucy says. "Thank you, Lucy. You truly are godsent." I tell her full of emotion.

"You are welcome. Maybe you can start saving for a car next because you will need one. It's not safe for you to be riding around on that skateboard all the time." Lucy says. She's never liked my skateboard. I know she's right. I can't keep depending on people for rides and it would be a little difficult getting around on a skateboard with a baby.

I nod promising to work towards that goal of getting a car. I have my driver's license so I should probably put that to use. I go to the bathroom to change into my shirt for the bar. I work there tonight and tomorrow night. I don't get off until midnight. Ella and Andrew are dropping me off at the bar tonight since they have a date and Levi is actually Andrew's uncle. 

I walk outside the cafe to see Andrew's truck. I get in on the passenger-side backseat. "Hey, guys." I greet them. "Sup, how was work? Did you bring me that cookie?" Andrew asks. "Andrew, she is not your server. We're going out to eat. You do not need a cookie right now." Ella hits Andrew on the chest scolding him. "Ow, rude. I'm not talking about your cookie. I'll eat that later. I want a cookie now." Andrew says. Gross.