6 MONTHS LATER
"Here she is." Isabel handed Donna the baby.
"And she's yours? Definitely?" Donna was puzzled, knowing she never saw any signs of pregnancy.
"Yeah! I never knew me and Mark were pregnant until well, i gave birth. It was a major surprise." Isabel smiled.
"Whats the gender?" Donna looked down at the baby wrapped in grey and white clothing.
"A little girl. Her name is Victoria." Isabel smiled, holding the tears in. Knowing how much this name meant to them.
"Moms name..." Donna whispered, allowing herself to cry.
"Yeah. Her full name is Victoria Margaret Mae Smith." Isabel stroked Victorias cheek.
"Margaret Mae?" Donna recognised the names but not sure where they came from.
"Victoria is from mom. Margaret is Marks mom and Mae is our grandmas name. It was also Marks so it felt like the right fit." Isabel took a sip of coffee.
Donna stared down at the baby girl. Her niece. She couldn't take her eyes off her! She is gorgeous! The most perfect baby with brown hair like Isabel's hair (she takes it from her father) Wrapped in a light grey blanket and a little white hat on, showing off some hair.
It grew late on and Donna offered Isabel to stay the night with Victoria. But she refused. Instead. She asked if Victoria could spend the night with them so her and Mark could fix their issues out that they were sadly having to go through. Of course Donna said yes! Isabel went home to get a bag full of things for Victoria. So Donna and Victoria were alone.
"You will meet your cousins aunties and uncle in a few days. They are at a holiday place for two weeks their grandma. But tonight you're staying with me, Auntie Donna and Uncle Harvey." Donna smiled placing a soft kiss on her nose, before placing the little 1 week old Baby in the Moses basket for a rest.
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1 HOUR LATER
"Hey. So i just found a baby." Harvey came out from the lounge. Holding Victoria.
"Oh yeah. I forgot to tell you." Donna chuckled. "Isabel had a baby. We're keeping watch of her for the night. Isabel is away getting her things." Donna smiled walking over towards him.
"Why is she staying here? Not that i don't want her here. Of course i do." Harvey smiled down at her.
"Oh, Isabel and Mark are having problems i don't know what about. But she asked if we could keep her for the time being so they can smooth things out." Donna sat down in the small sofa in the kitchen.
"She looks like Isabel when i first met her. God she was only a kid." Harvey laughed.
"What age was she? 10 or something." Donna playfully rolled her eyes, reminiscing on the annoying little sister she was.
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3 HOURS LATER
Isabel dropped the overnight bag off for Donna and Harvey and quickly scurried off away, saying a goodbye to Donna and placing a kiss on her cheek.
"Harvey. I need a diaper please get me one. I need it fast." Donna held up Victoria giving her a clean.
Harvey brought the overnight bag through to Donna, placing it upon the coffee table. As soon as he opened it. He seen lots of pink things and a white letter. He rummaged until he found the diaper and then once Donna laid her back to rest. He pointed out the note. Donna took it from him. The pair sat on the sofa and she read it to him.
"Donna. Thank you for taking care of Victoria for the night. But i need to say something.
Out of us both. You're the better sister, more stable and have more control of your life than i do. I just go with the flow. I don't plan. I just take whatever is coming to me, and hope for the best, But you. You have everything you could have ever wanted. The big house, the amazing job, lots of money, amazing children and the most amazing man for yourself. And im not saying im jealous of that. But i am saying i wish i had that.
My life recently hasnt been too good. I lost my job for standing up to my bosses who were staring at me in funny ways, it was scaring me. The home that i bought from mom when she passed. Thats back on the market i couldn't pay bills. I had to sell most of my own belongings, for me to be able to get hot dinner. But everything of moms is in a storage locker, in the lockers behind dads old work. Everything is there for you and the key is in the zip part on the inside of this bag.
But anyway, what i am saying. My life has been a whole lie. I have never been in a 4 year relationship with someone called Mark. I said that so you can show at least a thread of happiness towards me. I made him up and continued to until now. I cant hold it in anymore. 9 months ago i slept over at my friends house for a warm place to live, she threw a leaving party for her cousin and then everyone came and everyone was under the influence of alcohol, including me. Then i slept with one of the guys, not out of choice, i done it out of alcohol's choice. And next thing i know im giving birth in a hospital room alone, not knowing im pregnant. I was scared.
Im not stable to look after the child i told you was called Victoria. She doesnt have a name yet. Nor middle nor last. She i just baby for now, i lied about the name. When i done her documents at hospital i said i was Donna Spector and this was your baby. Im sorry i lied.
This baby isnt mine now. It's yours and Harveys. I know how badly you guys were trying for a new baby so here she is. Your new daughter. You guys have the choice to name her first and middle name. The last is signed as Spector, i done it in hospital.
Please take care of her, classifying your self as her mom as she grows up, it will really help me and her and you. She will bring happiness to you. Its been difficult to give her up. But i dont it for the best reasons. To give her the life i couldnt give her, and the life you can.
I wont ever be in touch again. Im so sorry Donna. Im leaving town. And i wont be returning. This town has to many skeletons in the closet thst keep bursting out every day and making my life more miserable. Im going to have a fresh start.
Sadly, i will miss you so so much! You're the best sister i could have ever wished for. The best daughter of moms. And the best mom to Sydney, Grayson, Aria and now this baby.
Take care of her, and yourself's. And please for the love of god. Don't split with Harvey again. You guys complete each other. And as far as i know, moms house is still on the market. So if you guys want it better act fast.
I wish you 6 the best of luck in this whole world. Just know, I'm not a bad person for doing this, i am just an unstable person who wants best for her brand new baby niece.
This is the hardest part. The goodbye. I gave you a hug and a kiss on the cheek goodbye. I planned it. And when i said goodbye. I meant it. Never let your new daughter know i am her biological mommy. Raise her as your own, its better for all of us.
I love you forever, my sister, my friend.
- Isabel."
Donnas jaw dropped in shock and Harveys copied.
"We are mom and dad to a new born." Harvey said in shock.
"Wow. I never expected this in my whole 39 years of being alive. Wow." Donna muttered
"Does it say where she's gone?" Harvey took the note scanning.
"Nope. Just thats she's left town. Harvey what are we going to do? I have no evidence of being pregnant, the kids are old enough to know, i clearly wasn't." Donna panicked.
"Surrogate. Say you had a surrogate for a surprise and never told anyone, not even the kids incase it didn't work." Harvey spoke.
"We can do this." They both smiled looking down at the baby girl, their new daughter.
