Darkened Roses [Complete][Book 1 of Roses Trilogy]

Chapter 7; Baby Daddy

(Rose's POV)

All in one day, I found out about Jennifer's accident, recieved my niece, Lily, and got a new boyfriend. I sat down on the cream couch that sat to the left of Jen's hospital bed, Lily placed on my lap. Ray had gone back to his apartment to grab some clothes, and to pick me up a change of clothes. It was 7:30pm, and almost time to get Lily to sleep, but, where would she sleep? I racked my brain, looking around the apartment.

The clocked ticked by as I continued to find a spot for her to spend the night. I shifted Lily further up on my hip as I scanned the room once more. A low knock sounded on the door as I turned to face it. Walking to the door, I pulled it open, welcoming whoever was standing there. As my gaze fell upon the person, I started backing up, and tightened my grip on Lily.

"Is that anyway to greet your brother-in-law?" His voice sneered. I shook my head, before backing into the far wall, across from the door.

"Your not my brother-in-law! You never were, Jen divorced you!" I said, my voice loud, but not yelling, yet. His green eyes locked on mine, as something flashed through them.

"No, she didn't mean it, I know Jen, we still have something" He commented, his eyes narrowed in an angry gleam. "And that child you hold so close, that child is mine" He added, reaching a heavily tanned and tattooed arm towards Lily.

I slapped his arm away, leaving a small red mark above a dragon tattoo. He scowled, taking a pace towards me. I let out a shout, hoping a nurse was walking by, or something. His eyes gleamed again, as he ran a hand through short greasy brown hair. A smell I hadn't noticed before hit me, a hint booze, he had been drinking a little before he came here.

(Ray's POV)

I shut the truck off, grabbed a large duffel bag on the seat beside me, and slid out of the truck. Shutting the door, I locked it and slipped the keys in my pocket. Walking into the hospital, I entered the elevator, and pressed the button to take me to the floor with the ICU unit. A few dings later, and the doors slid open and I stepped onto the floor. Walking down the hallway, I pulled open the door and walked down the hallway to Rose's sisters room. As I neared, a shout came from the room, and I picked up the pace.

Upon entering the room, the first thing I noticed was an adult male, around 4-5 years older than Rose or I. The man had short brown hair that looked greasy. He wore a dirty gray tank top, with nasty dark colored jeans. I glimpsed his arms, and noticed that they were both heavily tattooed and heavily tanned. Behind him, I caught a glimpse of red hair, and gently set down the bag. Walking softly up to him, I could smell a hint of booze.

"Rosalyn, that child is mine, and I will have her" He was saying, and I could see, just slightly, Rose tighten her grip on the babe that sat on her hip.

"Never" She stated, and the man, who I had to assume was Lily's father, raised one hand. That was enough for me.. Being slightly skinny and by no means, superman with super strength, it probably wasn't a good idea to grab both arms, and try to pull him back. I think the only factor that worked out, was surprise. But, anyway, somehow, I managed to shove the guy to the ground. I moved away from him, towards Rose, and stood in front of her. I could feel one shaking hand grasp my upper arm as the man struggled to his feet.

"Who the hell are you? This doesn't affect you, get the hell out!" He yelled, a glare on his face.

"I'm Rose's boyfriend, so I'm going to say that this does, indeed, affect me." I stated back. "And no, I will not get out" I added. My voice had taken on a deadly tone, one wrought with seriousness.

The man lunged at me, his arms outstretched. I guess being in this situation, I got an adrenaline boost, because, as the man lunged at me, I took my own hand, and punched him hard in the gut as he neared. The male went spinning backwards, and hit the ground once more.