Over Time || Bryson Tiller

S E V E N

• T W O weeks later•
Cori

"Maria I've been throwing up off and on for the last two weeks and I think I'm sick."  She laughed and shook her head.  I frowned in response.

"What?" I asked clearly confused.

"Oh nothing I have to get to baking the pie for dinner." I was still confused. I rolled my eyes and pushed my self up to sit on the counter.

"Miss. Grey my daughter just turned 18 and she's looking for a job I was wondering if she could-"

"Of course she could her work ethic is amazing and I love her attitude." I complimented.

"Why, thank you  miss. Grey." She smiled.

"Good morning baby girl, good morning Maria." She came down in his usual wear. A hat some sweat pants and some socks. 

"Good mor-" I was interrupted by puking in the middle of the floor.  I tried to stop and catch a breath though  I couldn't tears brimmed the corners of my eye. As I suffocated in my own throw up.  I finished gasped for air.

"Eww!" Bryson yelled.  Maria scolded him.

"I mean are you okay baby girl?" He walked around the mess -and picked me up off of the counter.

"No!" I busted into tears.

"Maria can you call the cleaners for this mess." She nodded and walked over to the house phone.

"You wanna go to the bathroom?" I nodded and stood up. Quickly walking into the the bathroom.  Bags underneath my eyes from not sleeping. I made a mental not to start. I washed my face with cold water and brushed my teeth.

I walked out and say on the bed. I was tired.  My stomach growled I was hungry once again. I swung my legs over the edge of the bed. And walked down stairs. The mess was cleaned in the kitchen and there was a note on the counter top.

Check the top bathroom cabinet.  I did as instructed to find a box of pregnancy test. Tears filled my eyes once again.

I took one out of the box. I uncomfortably sat on the toilet seat and peed over the stick. I prayed, witch I wasn't really sure about because I wanted the kid but at the time I didn't. I guess it was to ask if I'm pregnant to keep the baby safe.

I set the test on the sink before washing my hands. I was scared of the out come what if Bryson didn't want a baby."

I looked down at the test and it read.

Bryson

"Do you want kids?" James asked. He's been my friend sense middle school.

"Of course I want children and I most certainly want them with Cori."

"So what's the issue?"

"What if the baby doesn't make it like last time what will happen then. Even though there isn't prof she's pregnant I could tell by the way she's acting. I pay attention to the details of how she moves." Huffed and took a seat.

"My man, you got this. When Lana was having Ava I was feeling the same way but then I found her to be the little love of my life."

"I'm not ready for a baby. I'm not at the point in my career that I want to me. Cori and I aren't married."

"The best thing you can do is live with it and you'll have the best out come." James patted my back and got up off the couch.

I sat there thinking about what was going to happen. WE are going to have a baby. A little baby girl or boy. I wasn't ready but I sure as hell was going to be the best father I could ever be.
My phone buzzed alarming I got a text.

Baby girl💕: hey baby, I need you to come home. I know you are trying to have some time with James but it's very important.

Bryson: okay baby girl I'll be there in about 15 minutes.

"Yo James I'm about to be out." I walked into the kitchen where he was standing with Alaunah.

"Okay Bryson you know what I said take it slowly and don't do anything you won't forget."I nodded and dapped.

Cori

As I helped Maria prepare dinner I could feel the tension.

"I'm proud of you Cori." I looked up at Maria.

"How do you know?" I asked.

"Honey I've been pregnant many times before. I'm the one who left the note and the test." I looked down and shook my head as tears fell down my face.

"I'm not ready for a child. I don't even know if he wants children. What if I'm not fit to be a mother." I looked at her.

"Cori listen to me, I know that you are scared and you are feeling bad about the baby but, that's how you are feeling now. What do you mean 'not fit to be a mother'? Your one of the on young woman today that I know or can think of that has there priorities straight and life together you may not be married but you have someone that loves and supports you. Now come here." She held her arms out motioning me to give her a hug. I walked into her arms and hugged her.

"You got this just believe in yourself." Was the last thing she said before the door opened.

"Cori?" I heard Bryson call my name. I quickly wiped my face and took in a deep breath.

"I'm in the kitchen." I called out. His foot steps grew closer.

"Good afternoon Maria." He greeted her.

"Hi Mr. Tiller." She smiled.

"What's up baby girl?" I walked over to him and gave him a hug.

"I need to talk to you.." I said speaking into his chest.

"Okay baby girl." He let go of me.

"Dinner is done I just have to set the table you to can go get washed up." I nodded my head and stepped back.

"I'll wash my hands in the bathroom." I walked away and stepped into the bathroom quickly closing the door.

"You got this Cori." I whispered to myself. I dried my hands and opened the door to walk out.

I sat at the dining room table and smiled at Bryson.

I got a plate of steak and roasted red potatoes. Bryson got the same.

"So what is it you wanted to talk about baby?" I chewed the food in my mouth and swallows hard.

"So you know how you were talking about starting a family?"
He nodded.

"Well I'm pregnant." He immediately smiled.

He was happy about the baby.

"We are going to be awesome parents." He got up and hugged me.

"I also have some news for you."

He kissed me the kneeled on one knee.

"I love you so much and I'm so happy to be starting a family with you. I can't predict the future but I can say that I will always love you. Cori Gia Grey, will you marry me?"
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