Baby On Board

Girl Meets Leaving Part 2

Class is almost over and I havent been paying attention at all until all of the sudden Lucas walks in.

"I'm sorry I'm late sir." He said as he took his seat behind me. I avoiding eye contact as he walked past me.

"Thats okay Mr.Friar. Thank you for joining us." Mr.Matthews said and continued to teaching.

I am still shocked and not paying attention. I wondered why Lucas is here and if he will apologize, but then I remember he made is choice and probably will avoid me at all cost.

Lets just say I dont even know what we learned in Mr.Matthews class today. As the bell rang I stood up and walked as fast as I can to my locker.

"Maya!" I heard someone call. As I turned around I saw Lucas hog towards me. I quickly grabbed my bag and made my way to the door before Lucas could catch me. As I got outside I remembered I have to wait for Riley. I stop and soon after Lucas come up behind me.

"Maya didnt you hear me calling you?" He panted. I say nothing.

"Okay.. well if you arent going to talk to me can you please listsn?"

No response.

"Okay. Well I hope you listen. Look Maya I want to come home. I dont know what I was thinking last night. I guess I was just mad or something. I guess I just dont want my teenage fun to end. I'm sorry."

"You dont want your teen fun to end.. Mine ended 7 months ago when I stood up at took responsibility for our actions."

"I'm sorry Maya. I know now that our daughter is my number one priority and I am willing to do whatever it takes for you to believe me."

"Lucas how am I supposed to believe you when just like that you can walk out. What happens if when she comes you get to stressed and you miss your old life? Are you just going to walk out again?-"

"No!"

"How do you know that?! Lucas I am 100% committed to raising this baby. Its our daughter  and  the last thing I want is for her to grow up without her dad. I went through that and I dont want that to happen to her. I dont care if you think I'm a bitch or a slut of whatever but please dont take that out on her." I said balling my eyes out. People ars staring but I'm used to be staring at me by now.

"Maya. I know I hurt you by saying what I said. I am such an asshole and I am not afraid to say it. I was not myself last night. I am 100 billion percent committed to you and our daughter. You are two of the best things that have ever happened to me. Last night made me realize that I need to make a change. I am stepping up as of right now. Whenever you need me, I'm there. Whatever you need me to do, I'll do it. I love you so much Maya Penelope Hart and I know this is alot to ask but will you please forgive me and let me come home?"

I really was thinking about what Lucas said. He claims he's going to make a change but how do I know he will carry out that promise? Plus with everyones eyes on us I'm feeling really uncomfortable. I just dont know what to do. What I want to do is say yes and kiss him and live happily ever after but I cant make this decision on whats best for me, I have to make the best decision for my daughter.

I sigh, Its only been about a minute and I still havent given Lucas and answer. I can tell he is sorry and wants to come home but I dont know if I can trust him to change. Once I finally build up enough courage to talk,

"Lucas I know you want to come home, but I really dont know if its the best thing for us right now." I said motioning to my stomach.

"I'm not saying no, I'm just saying lets give it time to recover from everything that happened." I said worried as to what he would respond.

"Okay. " He said with disappoint in his voice. I know he is upset but I really think this is best choice. Before he walks away he bends down and kisses my baby bump. He stands back and he looks deep into my eyes before walking away.

Once he was gone Riley appears from the corner and drives me home. I ended up spending the night at her house because I figured Lucas would go back to our house to gather some of his things. I really do not want to see him again today.

When we got to Rileys I explained to her what Lucas had said to me.

"Maya I think he genuinely is sorry and wants to come home and be a good father but the only way he will be able to prove that to you is if you give him a chance."

"Ugh I know. Everything is just so hard. I had to grow up way to fast. Sometimes I wish I hadnt have gotten pregnant and my life would be back to way it was."

"I know Maya. But this is way it is. Your daughter is going to be beautiful and I believe that you will be an amazing mom. Eveythings going to be alright." She said turning of the light and snuggling into her pillow.

"I hope your right Riles, I hope your right."