Secret Mistake

27.

DELANO POV

I agreed to meet my ex Jessica at a local cafe. So we can figure things out. Sitting here waiting for her to get here. I hope to god she's lying and she's not pregnant. Leaving the house today I didn't even tell Gia where I was going.

Jessica walked in and quickly sat down. She looked a mess. "Hey".

She looked up "Hey".

"So..." I said.

"I guess your mom called you and told you the news. I'm sorry I didn't tell you first. I was a little surprised myself. And knowing you didn't want to be bothered me anymore... I wasn't sure if I wanted to tell you".

"Are you pregnant? And if so how far along are you?" I asked.

She seemed nervous "well I am pregnant and I'm exactly eight weeks".

I ran my finger through my hair. This was too much for my to soak in. I couldn't say anything.

"Well... say something" she said.

Looking at her and wondering why she waited to long to tell me. And then I have Gia. This can't be good she will eventually find out. If I know Gia right she'll run away.

"I'm sorry jess but this is all new to me. And never-mind I already have a pregnant one at home".

"I know that's why I didn't want to tell you. You have your life and I don't want to impose myself" she said. I looked at her and she looked just sad.

"If this is what it is then... I guess I have to man up. But when I figure things out I'll call you". Jess nodded "okay".

We both exited the cafe and went out separate ways. I got home and Gia was on the couch snacking on popcorn. Her only craving she's had since becoming pregnant.

"Hey" she said. I was too caught up in my thoughts I didn't even hear when she said anything.

She raised her brow and continued to eat her popcorn. "I'm sorry gia. What's up?".

Shrugging her shoulders "nothing, you tell me".

"Nothing just had a weird morning so far". Taking a seat next to her and putting my feet on the ottoman.

"Try being pregnant" she joked. I turned to her and just took in the woman next to me. She's beautiful. And I'm about to lose what makes me happy. "What?".

Shaking my head "nothing just watching the most amazing woman" she blushed.

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GIA POV

At work the next day. Oh my god it was hot outside. And then this pregnancy makes it ten degrees hotter than it actually is. Of course he has me in the concession stand too. He's lucky there's food in here or I would have been gone walking around.

Sitting on top of the counter to elevate my feet that were swelling. Taking an icee and starting tearing into it. That's when I saw his ex pulling into the parking lot and she got out walking to his office. But Delano met her outside. Hmm... what's this about?.

Since I'm nosey I continued to watch this. She handed him a paper and he looked at it while rubbing his chin. That's when she grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach.

The fuck?. I dropped the icee and all in shock. Bria came in just in time. "Hey".

"Oh my god his ex is pregnant!" Is all I could get out. Bria looked surprised "huh? What?".

"Yes, I just saw her hand him a paper and grabbed his hand and placed it on her stomach" I quickly said. Jumping down off the counter and pacing around.

Feeling the tears trying to come out but I refuse to cry over a guy. That's not me. I'm Strong.

"Bria?" She turned to me "What?".

"Every time I open myself up to someone I always get hurt. Why is that?" I said. Trying not to cry.

"Gigi, Aww come here! I'm so sorry" Bria hugged me while I sobbed in her chest. "It's not fair".

"I know Gigi. But listen you can come to my house for a bit Okay" I nodded while wiping my eyes. "Plus who needs him I think we could raise this baby".

Delano appeared about to yell at Bria for being out of her placement "what's going on? Why is she crying?".

Bria looked at me and I looked at her. "Umm... she's just emotional. Yeah emotional".

I wouldn't even look at him. The hurt I felt was the worst feeling in the world. I felt like he took a knife and just stabbed me.

"Okay... Gia Umm I'll be late coming home. I have business to handle".

Bria chimed in "she'll be with me for a couple of days".

Delano didn't like the sound of that. "What do you mean a couple of days?".

"Meaning I'll come back to your place when I'm ready" I said.

"Can someone tell me what's happening right now" he said.

Trying my best not to cry again "I saw you and your ex before. I saw everything. Thanks for letting me know she was pregnant. And people wonder why I don't open up easy. Because of people like yourself. You play with others emotions" I turned my head away from him cause I felt the tears coming. Bria hugged me again.

"Just leave her alone, okay? Like I said she'll be at my house for a bit. Until she figured out what she wants to do".

Delano stood there with nothing to say. But you saw the guilt written all over his face. Bria and I walked out the concession stand and walked over to the employee shack.

This is why I never fell in love. I didn't want to feel the hurt aspect of it.