I told you so

7

                                      **Couple months later**

    I gently laid Emma in her bouncer. We got home from the hospital two nights ago.  Smiling at her sleeping I texted Joe asking when he was going to be coming to see her. I picked up the few things on the floor. He texted and told me he was right after his meeting. I smiled as Emma gently cooed in her sleep. I never have felt a love like how I feel like with her. "Babe i'm going to practice I'll be back in a couple hours" Sidney called walking into the living room as he put his coat on. Yeah haven't really had our first snow fall yet but it was really cold. I gave him a kiss and he walked over to Emma gently kissing the top of her head. "I'll be back girls, champ watch our girls eh?" he asked him. Champ wagged his tail and went to lay by Emma. "Joe is probably going to come bye to see Emma" I said. He nodded before leaving. I walked into the kitchen to get some water when the doorbell rang. Very loudly. Champ staring barking. "Shhhhhh" I said as Emma began to cry. Walking over to her I picked her up then I walked towards the door and yanked it open because the person didn't stop ringing it. "Thanks Colby really?" I snapped rocking Emma back to sleep. "Thanks what I wanted to see my daughter, is that a problem?" he said. "You could have called, I just got her to sleep" I said. Letting him in he took his coat off and I showed him wear to hang it. Yeah I don't like him but I'm not going to stop him from seeing his daughter. It's not right. "Sorry. Back up" he pushed Champ away with his foot. "Don't be mean Colby. Your a new person of course he's going to check you out." I said carefully handing Emma to him. "Hi princess" he whispered to her rocking her back in fourth. "I got her something, but it's in my car" he said. I looked at him holding her. The pain that I felt when we first broke up four months ago has finally subsided. I handed Colby a bottle and he started feeding Emma. "So how have things been?" he asked. "things have been good. really good" I said "How bout you?". "Some days are good others aren't. Nikki broke up with me for John again" he said. "Im sorry" I said. He shrugged, "Can I ask you something?" he asked. Champ got up and walked over to me laying down on my feet. "What?" I asked him. Emma was started to fall asleep. She was a quite baby. "Is there ever a chance at us again?" he asked taking me by surprise. 

    "Colby I love you yes, but I'm not in love with you. I'll always care for you for the sake of Emma but I can't put myself in that position again" I said making him go quite.  I loved Sidney, I'm in love with him. I couldn't hurt him the way she did to him. I can't just up and leave. Besides I like it here. I've become a family with all the penguin's team. Sidney walked in, who know's how long he was standing there but he did look upset.  He looked at Colby then at me.  "Practice got canceled, coach has a doctor appointment" he said uncertain. "And you guys just didn't practice like you normally do?" I asked. "He said we didn't have to. It's close to Christmas anyways" he said.  "fudge it is" I said. I forgot. With the baby and all it slipped my mind. Sidney sat beside me and I hugged him. "He just came by to see Emma" I told him. I knew he what he was thinking. "It's cool" Sid said looking at Colby.    "I have to go" he said standing up. He put Emma in her bouncer kind of harsh and put his coat on. Emma started to cry. I made her bouncer swing softly and she grew quite. "Do not put her down like that boy I don't know who the fuck you think you are" Sidney said.  "I won't come here ever again" he said angry but quite. I followed him to the door. "She needs here father Colby don't do this"  said. "Let him be her father" he said looking at me. "All I would do is hurt her". He walked out the door leaving the bag next to his car. He pulled off and I shut the door. "Great" I mumbled turning back to Sidney. "You should have texted or told me when I left that he was coming" He said. "I didn't know and If I did I would have said something Sidney I'm not stupid" I said. "Never said you are" he walked into the kitchen with Emma in his arms. "Can you keep an eye on her so I can shower?" I asked him. He nodded, "Marc and Maria are coming by later" he said bluntly. "Ok" I said walking into the bathroom. He would always walk away if he didn't wanna fight. That's his way of calming down.  I turned on the water and let the water run. Sighing I slide in letting the water soothe me.

. "Charlie Nattie and Joe are here" Sidney said. "I'll be out in a minute" I said fidgeting with my hair. I perfected it and walked out of the bathroom. "She's just so ahhh" Nattie smiled holding Emma. "She's my little princess" I whispered smiling. Joe looked at me. 'What's wrong' he mouthed. I walked out the door and Joe followed. "What happened?" he said. I leaned against the railing to the porch and watched Champ walk around. "He left for practice and Colby come by. How he even figured out where we live i don't know" I said. "And?" he asked, "He just wanted to see Emma, I can't let her father not see here. I know how that feels I can't let Emma feel that" I said to him. I only wanted what's best for my daughter. "Colby asked is there was any chance that me and him could work. I told him that I loved him but I wasn't in love with him" I said taking a breath and wiping my eyes. I didn't want to cry. "Sidney walked in. I don't know how much he heard" i whispered. "It'll be okay sis" Joe said hugging me. I had him back. "I don't wanna lose him Joe" I said. "Do you love him?" he asked. "Yes more than anything" I said "Except Emma". He chuckled. "Come on it's freezing out here, I don't need you catching pneumonia" he said. I nodded and called for champ. He came barreling towards the door. I opened the door and he ran inside. "Champ calm down" Sidney yelled. I walked inside and seen Champ had knocked down the trash. Nattie handed Emma to Joe and then hugged me. "I miss seeing you every day" she said. "I miss seeing you too" I said hugging her just as hard as I was. "Having a baby did wonders on you" she said. I laughed and pushed her away gently. I watched Joe interact with Emma. "You look kinda goofy with a tiny baby in your hands" Sidney said. I laughed at the look Joe gave him. "Umm guys have any of you been on twitter since Colby knew about Emma?" Nattie said looking at me confused. "No why?" I said. "And I quote,  At the real CharlieJames You call that thing my child smph it looks like a little rat. Would't surprise me if it wasn't you did sleep around alot on me. Isn't that why we broke up?" she said looking .at my face. I got up and took Emma from Joe. Walking into my room I shut the door. Sitting on the bed I placed her there. "I'm so sorry you were born into this world my love. I'll make sure no one hurts you I promise" I whispered to her. She closed her eyes and yawned. Too tired to understand. I laid next to her.

   "Baby" Sidney  knocked on the door lightly. "Come in" i called out wiping my tears. He walked in and laid next to me. "Don't listen to anything he says. He just jealous that you won't take him back" Sid said kissing my cheek. I smiled put my hand lightly on Emma's stomach.  She breathed in and out easily. "Not even a week old and already has a deadbeat dad" I scoffed. "A real man doesn't walk away from their kids" he said. I pulled out my phone. Taking a picture of us three I smiled at the results. Sidney had his arm wrapped around me to meet Emma. Her tiny fist around his finger and he was smiling down at us. "I love this" i whispered showing him. "That's a good one" he said kissing my lips. "Marc and Maria will be here at six" Sid said. "Okay" I said focusing on what I was doing. I posted the picture and tagged Sidney in it. 'No matter what happens the most important people are the ones that you are with everyday'. "Charlie" Sidney whispered. "Yeah?" I said looking at him. "I love you" he said. I smiled "I love you too"