Two Worlds Apart

Chapter 82

"Coming!" I get up from my sewing table and gently rush to the door.

God, hurrying with a belly bump was something else.

I made my way to the door and opened up, surprisingly seeing Clinton there.

"Clinton?"

"Hey, partner" he said with a smile

A small smile formed on my face "I didn't know you were coming, what are you doing here?"

"Just wanted to surprise you, and check up on you" he raises the white plastic bag he held

I step aside and let him in before closing the door behind him

"Please, have a sit, would you like anything?"

He shakes his head with a small smile. We sat quietly before his gaze slowly falls on my bump

"it's a whole lot bigger"

I place my hand on it, running it up and down slowly "I'm almost due....the size scares me some times though" I chuckle

He chuckles a bit "hope you're not scared?"

Am I?

I think for a while "I am actually. I'll soon be pushing a full baby out of me, I'm scared to death"

I really didn't like thinking about it much, it made me way too nervous.

He slowly holds on to my hand "you'll be fine, and if you permit me...I'll be there"

Be there? I don't get him, what did he mean? Why would he want to be there?

I force a small smile and slowly draw my hand back

"Thanks, Clinton"

He nods before slowly handing me the things he brought with him

I hesitantly take them "thank you, I'll go put them inside"

I hurry to the kitchen and put the bags down.

Why did his moves suddenly feel weird? Heck, nothing's been normal since that kiss.

I was just about to leave the kitchen when he steps in

"Can I...help you with something?"

He waves it off "nah, I'm good. Just went to take a look at your outfits..... they're coming out nicely"

"Oh, thank you. Almost done with the first one"

He nods "so I see"

We stand in total silence before he finally decides to speak up

"Courtney, what's going to happen to your baby's father? Are you...are you gonna tell him?"

A frown settles on my face a bit "what suddenly brought that up?"

He shrugs and walks further into the kitchen "I was just thinking. You guys aren't together and according to you...you don't want his family to know. Either way Courtney, your baby needs a male figure"

I tilt my head a bit, looking him up and down

"Male figure?"

He nods "I get that you might still be in love with your baby's father, but he's not in the picture....why can't you give me a chance?"

Oh God

I let out a sigh "Clinton....."

"What about the kiss? Was it a mere action to you?"

What was I suppose to say? "It....I don't.... Clinton I can't" I lower my tone

"Why? What's wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong" I move away, heading to the exit of the kitchen "I just can't"

I head out and take in a deep breath. I knew this visit wasn't going to end well

I hear him walk out

"I'll um...I'll head out now. Just wanted to make sure you were good"

I nod without turning back to look at him. I hear him walk to the door before heading out and shutting it behind him

"What the actual heck" I whisper, slowly taking my sit

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Eric's POV•

Does it make sense to make a decision then start regretting it when it's too late?

That was my current situation right now.

I step out of my car, staring straight at my parents house....why did I agree to this dinner again?

That wasn't even the worse part of this situation....

"Oh wow, the Martinez Mansion...."

The worst part was asking Jane to come along....what was I thinking?

"Can we go in?" She locks her arm around mine

I was just about to speak when my mum walks out the house with a smile on her face

"Eric, you made it"

"Hi mum" I greeted casually....being here was actually forced, she can't expect me to have a smile on

"Jane Selena" she grins "I was at a loss for words when my son said he'll be coming with you. You look so much more beautiful in person than you do online"

Jane smiles, slowly lowering her head "oh Mrs Martinez, I'm blushing really, thank you so much ma'am"

"Why don't you guys come in, Eric's father is waiting for us"

I gesture for her to go first, then my mum who gives me a "good job" nod before walking in

Why did I feel showing Jane to her was going to cause a crazy turn for me?