There is much trouble in Paradise

Chapter 14

Days passed after Shane and Valerie's close encounter. They'd see each other from time to time. One day Valerie was at work and didn't feel so hot. Actually she'd constantly be nauseous in the past days.

"Val? You OK?" Val's best friend from work, Sandie asked.

"Yeah...now." She said leaving the restroom.

"Are you sick? You threw up at work yesterday too."

"And Tuesday. And Monday. Hmm I don't feel so sick..."

"Val... morning sickness...it's a pregnancy simptom, right?" Sandie widened her eyes.

"Yeah! I felt the same when I was carrying Sean and Bryce. Oh my God I'm pregnant!" Valerie screamed.

"Wow! But who's the dad? Wait... it's Shane Powell, right?" Sandie said.

"Guilty!"

"Do you think he's going to be happy?" Sandie asked.

"Yes. He wishes for a family. You don't think he'd abandon me, right?" Valerie asked concerned.

"No. He seems serious. He'll be happy! I'm curious about the boys!"

"Oh that's right! Sean is going to go nuts!"

Later that day Shane came to visit.

"Hello, Sandie! Is Val here?" He greeted.

"Val! Shane is here!"

Valerie appeared from the back giggling.

"Why so happy?" Shane asked his girlfriend.

"I'm telling you tonight! Your place!"

"In that case the cleaning lady must excel today. Well I can't wait. See you."

"Love you! Bye!"

Later, as planned, Valerie showed up to Shane.

"What's it?" Shane said pouring fancy wine.

"Shaney... you know some weeks ago... when I first stayed at your place..."

"Yes..." Shane rose an eyebrow.

"We did something. And now something else is happening." Valerie took Shane's hand and pressed it against her tummy.

"VAL! YOU DON'T SAY!" Shane pulled his hand in shock.

"We're having a baby, Shane!" Valerie smiled.

"Wow...are you sure it's mine?"

"What? Of course. Shane! Aren't you glad?"

"Yes... I am..."

"We're having a baby!" Valerie was very happy. "Look, I'd sleep over but I want to tell the boys too."

"I can't drop you. I drank."

"It's OK I'll go with a cab." Valerie said.

"Take care!" Shane waved to her as she left.

"Bro!" He called Robert

"What's up? "

"You home?"

"Yes. Why?"

"Come over."

"Valerie?"

"She had some business to take care of. Just come."

"Are you hurt?"

"I wish. Now stop beating around the bush and move your ass!"

Robert reached Shane's house in less than a minute.

"Did she broke up with you?"

"No but I think I will."

"What? Shane!"

"Rob. Val's pregnant!"

"What? Oh my God! That's awesome! Congrats!"

"No it's not! I don't want a child! I'm totally inexperienced and not suitable for that!"

"Hey, relax. Are you sure it's yours?"

"I asked her the same thing. She said yes."

"Good God. You're going to be a dad."

"I can't be a dad! I'm no father material! I'm going to pay for it and that's it. Maybe eventually leave like Alisha's mom." Shane said.

"Shane, you can't do this you'll be a good dad."

"No, I wont! I can't let her raise another child alone! What do I do, Rob?" Shane asked while fidgeting and gesturing. His face was sweaty and pale.

"Maybe you can convince her to abort it if you really can't have it."

"Maybe. One thing is sure. I ain't raising it."

"Dude, you can't have a wife."

"I'm married with money!"

"Prick!"

Robert ended staying at Shane's house for the night.