My Bosses' Secret

Guess who?.

"Today will be a good day. Today will be a good day" as I chant to myself over and over.

I've literally have been hiding away for the past two weeks. After quitting my job, James tries to no end to contact me. He even came to my house... But I refuse to be around him now.

There's only one upside today and that is its my birthday!. I should be in a good mood but how can someone like myself be happy?. Especially with all the shit that's going on.

(Knock, Knock)

"Come in" as I yelled.

"Happy Birthday Babygirl!" As my mom came inside with a lit cake.

"Aww, mommy!. Thank you" as I started tearing up. Damn hormones.

"Don't cry Cassie!. It's your birthday be happy and smile".

"I'll try" as I just admired the cake.

"And make a wish. Think about one thing you want and then blow out the candles" as she held the cake.

I thought and thought and thought. Then the wish came to me. I closed my eyes tight and blew out the candles. I was feeling better already.

Later on.... I was home just getting things ready for this baby. My mom and family have bought things and I had to put them in order or my room would be a hot mess.

In the midst of doing my cleaning up I heard the door bell ring. Who the hell is that?.

"Hey Babygirl" as Ryan smiled big.

"Just as I thought my day was getting better and then you showed up" as I dryly said.

"Oh don't act like I don't brighten up your day" as he invited himself inside.

"Why are you here?" As I crossed my arms over my chest waiting for an answer.

"Well firstly these are for you" as he handed me a bouquet of flowers. "Happy Birthday" as he smiled.

"Thank you, how did you know it was today?" As I raised my brow.

"Cassie I know everything about you I need to know".

"And what's that big box next to you?" As I walked to the box inspecting it.

"That's for the baby. I was in the mall the other day and saw this and wanted to get it for you two".

"Ahh... Okay so open it up" as I instructed him. Once all the wrapping was off, I realized it was a rocker. I was in love with this rocker... And it's something I wanted.

"This is sweet... Thanks Ryan" as I smiled at him.

"That's the type of guy I am. Despite what my brother told you or what you witnessed. Deep down I'm a nice cordial guy" as he took a seat on the couch. "Come here and sit... Don't want you on your feet to much".

"I'm fine standing... Did your brother send you here to spy on me?".

"No, I haven't spoken to him in a while actually. Why did something happen?".

"Forget it. Anyway it was nice for you to bring this here" as I tried to change the subject.

"What did he do?" As Ryan had to question.

"Nothing!. Now drop it!" As I snapped back. He just stared at me as if he was trying to see if he can figure out what happened.

"Did he hit you?". With that one question I stood still and turned my head so I wouldn't face him. Last thing I need.

"Cassie?. I asked you a question" as he pointed out.

"Mhm... What?. No." As I lied.

"Well that faded mark on your cheek says different. Now I'm going to ask you again... Did he hit you?".

"Yes!. Are you happy?. Yes your brother smacked me because he couldn't handle the truth on what I said about his wife".

"I'm sorry. He shouldn't have put his hands on you. Doesn't matter how mad one gets there's no need for hands on treatment" as he walked up to me and hugged me.

"Whatever I'm over it!. I just want to have a smooth rest of my pregnancy" as I pulled away from him.

"Don't worry... You don't have to worry about my brother anymore".

I turned around to face Ryan. "What do you mean by that?" As I curiously asked.

"It means he won't be needed in this journey because I'm the father of this baby".

"Wait?. What?!. Repeat that!".

"Cassie you heard me the first time. Didn't the doctor call you about the results of the DNA test?".

"Well I've been in hiding for a while so if anyone tried to contact me I wasn't answering".

"Yeah, the results came back as 99.9% that I'm the father. I guess that wine night we had, had more influencing than we thought".

"I'm sorry I'm in a little shock here" as I took a seat.

"Understandable. But that's why I brought this rocker here and the roses for you. And I was wondering if we could start fresh. You know become friends and then move onto us being together and becoming a family".

"Umm... Ryan no offense but right now I'm still trying to stomach what you just told me. And you want to ask for a second chance with me?".

"Look at it this way... At least my brother isn't the father. Especially from what he did to you, you can imagine what type of life you two would've had".

"And what makes you any better?".

"Cassie... I didn't have to come here and bring anything. But because I truly care about you two and want to be the best father I can be... I'm trying. I'm not my brother who doesn't give a fuck about anyone. And I've never put my hands on you nor will I ever. Unless it's us having some rough aggressive sex" as he smirked at the last sentence.

I sat there with no response back. He was right. He never put his hands on me... And he's definitely not James.

"Listen, why don't you come out with me tonight. We can go out to dinner somewhere special and have a nice quiet calm night".

I nodded "but make it somewhere secluded I don't need to run into your brother".

"You got it and I'll see you tonight" as he kissed the top of my head and walked out the door.

Now the real question is::: Can I actually trust Ryan?.