Secret Mistake

29.

DELANO POV

It's been three weeks since I seen Gia or heard from her. She hasn't been to work since being in the hospital. Don't blame her though she can't work on a twisted ankle.

It's been quiet without her here and I've seen Bria looking distracted as if she's thinking of something. My mom was suppose to stop by for whatever reason. I wasn't in the mood to speak to her.

"Delano my son! How are you?" My mom asked. She looked surprisingly happy.

"Mom not now okay" I huffed.

"Is that black girl causing you problems?" She asked.

"I don't know cause she's not living with me and I haven't heard from her in weeks! Happy?".

"Very! Couldn't stand her. She wasn't the right one for you. Now she can leave you alone and raise that bastard child on her own".

"Watch your mouth! She lost the baby" I yelled.

My mom jumped back "oh... I'm sorry to hear that".

"No your not! Don't come in here and start pretending you care". She was starting to irritate me.

"Well I spoke to Jessica and she seems happy. I like that you keep her spirits up. She's a lovely girl. The right fit for you". I didn't even answer my mother.

"Delano I'm speaking to you... don't be rude" I looked up "I'm not in the mood Mom. Okay. Understand I just lost a child".

She didn't say anything. She just packed up her things and walked out. Damn I miss Gia. I'm wondering how she's dealing with this. The only support she has would be Bria. Maybe I can ask her.

I called Bria over the intercom to come to my office. Not even a second later she walked in "you called?".

"Yes Bria how is Gia doing?" I asked hoping she would tell me something.

"Umm... she's fine" she nervously said.

"I miss her. I feel terrible about her losing the baby" I said.

Bria stomped her foot whining. "I can't do this. Maybe she can but I can't. I'm not that petty".

"Excuse me?" I asked.

She took in a deep breath "listen closely. She didn't lose the baby. She lied to you. I don't know why she lied I was under the assumption she was going to try and work things out. She did twist her ankle but your son is fine. I'm so sorry she lied to you. Wow I feel better!".

"You said son?" She smiled "Yeah you're having a boy".

"A boy?. Wow!. Where is she now?". Bria cleared her throat "she's at my house but I would feel weird if you go there. But I do know she has an doctors appointment at three. I'll give you the address and you'll meet her there".

All I could think about was I was about to have a son.  That made me happy. All the moodiness left my body and I was filled with joy.

"Bria why did you tell me? You could've kept the secret". She sighed "Listen I can't be that mean. Gia can cause like I said she can numb herself from getting hurt. And that's what's she's doing. She thinks you'll leave her for your ex. And instead of sticking it out she rather lie in order to not get hurt".

"I would never ever hurt her. I love her too much" Bria smiled "I know you do. Just meet her here and do what you have to do".

I nodded "thank you so much". She smiled and walked out.

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Following what Bria told me to do. I parked right outside the doctors office waiting for them. It's either now or never.

Watching Bria and Gia walk from the office they stood in the front for a while. I got out of my car and sneaked up behind Gia. "Well, Well, Well look who we have here a very pregnant Gia". She jumped back "What in the hell are you doing here?".

"I can ask you the same thing since you told me you lost the baby. But you seem pregnant to me". She looked at Bria who put up her hands.

"I'll leave you two to really talk it out this time" Bria eyed Gia as she walked away.

"Well... talk to me" I said.

"What do you want me to say?!. Hey sorry for lying to you. Sorry for covering myself from getting hurt. Sorry for being a selfish person trying to protect my heart from getting broken" Gia started to cry.

"Gia don't cry. I just want you to come home and we can start where we left off. I miss you and I miss our baby boy".

"Delano I've been hurt my entire life. I don't know what it feels like to be loved by someone. All I know is to protect myself from pain. I've been doing it since I was a child. And when I saw you and her I felt like you ripped my heart out of my chest and stomped on it. I know I may not be the most affectionate, show my feelings type of girl but when I'm hurt I run". She stood there pouring out her soul to me while in tears.

"I would never ever deliberately hurt you. Seeing how you are that'll be the last thing I'll want to do. If anything I want to make you happy. I want to see that smile on your face everyday. I love you, Gia".

Gia wiped her tears "You mean that?".

I nodded "just let me show you. Stop letting my love get blocked by your insecurities".

She laughed in the midst of sniffling "you're making me soft".

"No, it's love Gia. Come home" grabbing her hand and holding in mine. She nodded "okay. But what about your ex?".

"I don't want you worrying about anything else but our son. I'll handle my ex and whatever needs to be done".

Gia smiled "okay". Bria came back with all smiles "guessing everything is okay now?".

"Yeah were okay. I'm moving back in with Delano ". Bria clapped and said "oh thank god! You two love birds go on now".