Old Flames 》 A.I

Thirty

Tessa

Ever since we left Luke's place, Ashton had been a little quiet. Did I do something? Did Luke say something? Does Luke know about what Ashton did to save his life?

"Ash, you okay?" I asked

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"You seem a little quiet."

"Just tired baby, that's all."

I nodded not believing him. I know him too well, I know when something's on his mind.

"Does Luke know what you did?" I asked

"Nope and I'm not planning on telling him."

"What happens if he finds out? You did bribe the judge 10 million to give him a lesser sentence."

"Unless my cousin decides to tell on me then he'll never know."

I muttered an okay as we pulled up in our driveway. I got Lucy out of the car and took her to bed. As I walked out Ashton opened a bottle of beer and sat down on the kitchen table. I walked over to him, wrapped my arms around his neck and placed a kiss on his lips. He smiled against the kiss as he wrapped his arms around my waist. He started kissing me with a little force but not too much. Just enough for it to be perfect. We pulled apart, our foreheads against each other.

"I love you Tess, I really do." He said

"I love you too Ash." I said giving him a peck on the lips.

I left the kitchen to go have a shower. I had a bit on my mind that  I need to think about.

Ashton

As Tessa left the kitchen I took another sip from my beer. I have a feeling shes hiding something from me. Shes afraid of the same thing happening again. I'm trying to figure out what. I mean I sort of have an idea, but I dont know if its correct. If my hunch is right then history wont repeat itself. It cant be anything else can it? I mean what else could it be? Shes spoken to Liz about it so maybe it's a girl thing. But still doesn't explain why she wouldn't tell me about whatever it is. I guess I have to wait until she goes to the doctors.
I looked at the time it was almost 10. I finished off my beer and headed towards the bedroom where Tessa was already in bed scrolling through her phone. I stripped down into my boxers and laid down next to her. I kissed her forehead and whispered goodnight to her and she did the same. I closed my eyes and fell into a deep slumber.

Tessa

*Flashback
June 2013

"What's wrong babe?" Ashton asked

"I'm pregnant."

He stood there silent with no emotion. He didn't say anything for a good minute or two. I couldn't tell what his facial expression was or what he was thinking.

"Nah, you're fucking with me." He finally said

I shook my head.

"You're serious? How can you be pregnant, you're on the pill?"

"I-I missed a few." I stuttered

I hadn't taken the pill in the past 3 weeks. I've been so busy with studying that I completely forgot.

"YOU MISSED A FEW!!" He raised his voice.

I didn't like it when he raised his voice. But I kinda knew he would react like this.

"I'm sorry." I whispered

"Sorry? You're fucking sorry? For fucks sake Tessa, it doesn't take a genius to remember to take the fucking pill"

Ashton was now angry. I was frightened, I didn't know what to do or say. We both stood in silence until he spoke again.

"Its either me or the baby." He said coldly.

What? How dare he say that?

"Ash I-"

"I'm serious Tess. It's me or the baby. I'm not ready to have kids. I'm at the peak of my career and you want to ruin it."

Fuck his career. It's his fault he didnt use protection. It takes two to make a baby. And thats what we did. I'm keeping this baby no matter what.
I realised I hadn't spoken in the last few minutes until Ashton spoke.

"So.." 

He was waiting for an answer and I gladly gave him one not caring what he thinks but still caring at the same time.

"If you don't want to be apart of our baby's life then I suggest you leave and never come back." I croaked as my voice broke.

"Fine. We are done."

And with that he walked out the door. Leaving me. 3 years gone. All because of me being pregnant. Well I dont need him. I can raise this baby on my own.

"I'll protect you my precious. Mummy will protect you." I whispered to my stomach as I let tears fall.

How could he do this to me? I thought he loved me.

*end of flashback

I shook my head as I remembered that horrible moment. Even though Ashton is back my life now, I still fear he'll leave me. At the moment I'm with Liz at the doctors since she said she'd take me. I will admit I'm nervous for various reasons. What if my suspicions are true? What if history repeats itself? My thoughts were interrupted by my name being called.

"Tessa Vincent."

I got up from the seat as Liz gave me a small reassuring smile. I walked into the to the doctors room and sat down on the one of the seats in there. Liz sat down next to me as she came in.

"So what seems to be the problem." The doctor asked

I took a deep breath. Liz grabbed my hand to reassure me everything was fine.

"Well I uh..my um...my period hasn't come yet." I managed to say

"When was the last time you had your period?"

"End of last month. It two weeks late."

The doctor nodded and handed me a small container. I knew exactly what do to with it. The doctor told me where the bathroom was and I slowly made my way there. Within a few minutes I had done what I had to do with the container and we went back to the doctor to give it to him. He took it and did some tests on it.

"Liz, I'm scared." I whispered

"Dont be sweetie. Everything will be fine." Liz said quietly so only I could hear.

The came back with the results. I was so nervous I was shaking.

"Well Miss Vincent, congratulations you're pregnant."

I didnt say anything I just gave the doctor a small fake smile. Liz and I walked back to her car. I didnt say anything the whole the ride home. I cant believe I'm pregnant then again I kinda knew that I was. How will Ashton react? Will he do the same thing? Will he stay?