Stubborn Love

chapter: 13

Grace's POV

   I woke up bright and early this morning and hopped in the shower. Today I have to take James to the doctor. He hasn't been there since we were living in Ireland and he needs to get a check up. Plus he is seven months old now, which is really good. He is growing up quickly. Josh has been seeing him since James called him dada two weeks ago. Its weird because he will go from wanting to see him ever day to not seeing him for a few days in a row. It annoys me but I try not to say anything because he must be overwhelmed with being a father at eighteen.

   When I was done in the shower I went to my room to get dressed. I put on my undergarments before dressing myself in a burgundy baggy long sweater, with black tights underneath and black knee high boots. I also grabbed my cream infinity scarf which I was going to put on after. I then went to my bathroom to get my hair and make-up done.

   I did my make-up lightly with nude lipstick and rosy cheeks. I then towel dried my hair. Looking into the mirror I found a frizzy brown mess on my head, aka my hair. So I just put it into a sock bun with a cream bow on the back. I heard James start to wail uncontrollably so I rushed to his room.

   I picked up my crying baby boy and gently rocked him back and forth trying to calm him. I felt his forehead and it was burning so I took his temperature. It was really high and after an hour it wouldn't go down. So I decided to call Zak to give me a ride to the hospital. I think it would be better to bring him to the hospital rather than the doctors. My mom, dad, and Chloe were at work so Zak was my only option. My car stopped working yesterday so I cant drive myself and I know he has a free period now.

   Not even ten minutes after I called Zak he was here. We moved James' car seat into his car as fast as possible then we were on our way to the hospital. When we arrived Zak dropped me off in front of the hospital while he went to park his car. I rushed inside to the reception table and began talking to the nurse behind the counter.

   "Hi my son is sick, he has a really high fever and it wont go down," I told her panicking slightly. "OK hunni, here is some forms please fill it out and we will get a doctor for you guys as fast as we can," she replied smiling at me kindly. I took the papers and as I was walking away I heard her call for me. I turned to her and she asked me, "What is his name? I need to know so I can put it on my list." "His name is James Martin," I replied before going to find a seat.

   By now Zak has met me in the hospital waiting room. He held James for me while I filled out the paper work. I finished filling the paper work out on time to hear James' name being called. Zak and I followed the nurse to a room with me now carrying James. When she left us in the room she took the forms and said the doctor will be right in.

   A few minutes later a doctor who looked to be in his mid forties walked in the room. "Hello my name is Dr. Stevens. I am assuming you are his parents," he said shaking our hands. I was going to tell him that Zak wasn't James' dad but then I would have to explain the situation and that would take took much time. Dr. Stevens examined James making my poor baby cry because he doesn't like doctors. When he was done the examinations he left the room to examine the results.

    James had fallen asleep and Zak was playing on his phone. I was sitting there worrying about my baby boy. At this moment I wished it was Josh here with me. I know he would comfort me because he would be worrying just like me because it is his son too. Don't get me wrong I'm thankful Zak came with me but he isn't really comforting me, he is just playing on his phone.

   There was some hard knocking on the door before Josh came barging in. What is he doing here? How does he know that we are here? "Josh what are you doing here?" I asked him standing up from the seat I had occupied. "I heard Zak say that he was coming to drive you and James to the hospital. I came as fast as I can but I had to get out of PE first," he said coming towards me and wrapping me in his arms.

   I buried my face in his neck taking in his warmth and comforting scent. "Thank you for coming. I know how much you love PE," I whispered into his neck. "It's not a problem. Why didn't you call me?" he said to me pulling away to look at me. "Because I didn't know if you could leave school," I said to him. He was about to reply but Dr. Stevens came walking in.

   "Ok I have James' test results," he said looking down at the papers in his hands. He looked up and saw Josh then said, "Excuse me sir you cant be in here only the parents are allowed in at the moment." Josh looked from me to Zak and I could see the steam coming out of his ears, when the doctor said only parents were allowed in. "Actually I am James' dad," he said threw clenched teeth tightening his grip on my waist.

   "Oh I'm sorry my mistake. If you don't mind can you please leave," he said looking from Josh to Zak. "No I am not leaving I was here first," Zak said stubbornly. "Look Yak or whatever your name is get out. James is not your son, he is mine. My sperm made him so that means I should be in here with him and his mother," Josh said glaring. "It's Zak and I am not leaving," Zak said glaring back. They both turned to look at me but I just ignored them.

   I tuned to look at the doctor before asking him, "What is wrong with James?" "He just had a really high fever its nothing else. It should have gone down by now because of the medication  I gave him earlier. If it ever happens again you just have to put a cold wet cloth on his head. Its nothing to worry about," he said. He then got me to sign some papers then we were free to leave.

   I was getting James ready without waking him up while Josh and Zak were arguing. I was ignoring what was going on till I heard a grunt of pain. I looked over and saw Zak holding his bright red cheek and Josh's fist was clenched. Oh no why is this happening to me?

   I quickly walked over to them and stood between them. "Stop it please. I don't want to hear your petty fighting. I should have had none of you come all you did was make a show. I cant believe you guys my baby was sick and you guys were arguing. Unbelievable," I said before walking out the door of the hospital room.

   James had woken up by now and he was fussing. When I stopped to look for this soother in my purse the boys caught up to me. "We are really sorry Grace," they said at the same time. I just ignored them and kept walking once I gave James his soother.

    When I got to Zak car I buckled James into his car seat. As I was about to close the door Josh stopped me and said, "Can I please say bye to my son." I nodded my head and got into the front seat of the car. Josh said his good byes to James and left. Or so I thought, because he opened up my door and planted a kiss on my forehead then he whispered sorry in my ear. After that he closed the door and left to his car.

   The car ride home was silent all that you could hear was the radio playing quietly. I was mad at Zak and Josh, they shouldn't have argued like that. What are they eight?

   When we arrived at my house I grabbed James and Zak removed the car seat from his car and placed it in the garage. We never said anything to each other the whole time. When he was going to leave I told him thank you and his reply was sorry. He should be sorry, they both should be sorry.

   I went into the house and placed James into his play pen then made myself something to eat. That night I sat on the couch being lazy. I stayed up till ten then I went to bed. Tonight I had James sleep with me in my room because I didn't want to be alone. I was upset that they would argue like that. Couldn't they just be civilized teenage men?

  That was my last thought before I dozed off into a deep dreamless sleep.

 A/N I hope you all liked the chapter. Sorry I haven't been uploading lately but I have been busy because school recently started. I'll try updating as often as I can. I hope you enjoying the book and check out my other stories. :)