A Midnight Mess

Chapter Six

5 Months later

Kim was getting quite big. Her belly was like a large sphere attached to her front, and she found some tasks difficult to do. It amazed her that she was growing a child inside of her but frustrated her that her figure was being ruined during the process.

She had spoken to Ron a fair amount but tried to keep it to a minimal. She didn’t want him finding out and ruining the pregnancy, and get her emotional if he decided not to be a part of the child’s life. He was clueless up until she started to think.

She was six months pregnant and would be giving birth in roughly three months. She had no boyfriend and the baby’s dad didn’t even have a clue. Ron lived nearby and there was a good chance he would find out in the future anyway. She also felt bad for keeping such a big thing away from him and assuming the worst when he doesn’t even know. She decided to tell him and at least get an answer from him. If he didn’t want to be a part of the child’s life then fair enough. It would hurt, of course, but it’s his choice and at least she gave him the chance to be a father.

Kim picked up her phone and looked up Ron's number. She stared at it and thought about what she was about to do and gave herself the chance to re-think, but she shook her head and rang his number quickly, before placing the phone to her ear and listening.

"Hello?”

"Hey, Kim. What’s up?"

I sighed deeply, "Look, we need to talk desperately. Can we meet somewhere, like, now?"

"Err, yeah, sure. What's wrong?"

"I'll explain there. How about the park with the big oak tree?"

"Perfect. I'll set off now."

She sighed with relief, "Thank you, see you there."

"See you." He said before hanging up.

Kim put her phone in her pocket and ran (as much as a six months pregnant woman could) to the porch and slipped her black coat on and her pumps which took no effort to put on – perfect for a pregnant lady. Finally, she placed her phone in her pocket and ran out shouting back at her mother, "I'm going out mom. See you later!"

She shut the door and jogged as best as she could to the park which wasn't too far away. She arrived at the park within twenty minutes and was out of breath. She took a moment to catch her breath and then scouted the area for Ron.

"Kim!" Ron shouted, running up to her from across the park.

He stopped when he got to her. His eyes saw the bump and he freaked out. “What the hell is that?!”

She sighed and held her stomach, "Let’s sit down and talk.”

The two walked over to a wooden bench under a tall tree. They both sat and were silent for a short while.

This is their second time meeting and it was all rather overwhelming for her. It was obvious that he had guessed what she was about to say, but she still needed to courage to confirm it.

"I'm pregnant." Kim sighed, looking up at him with her eyes that began to tear up.

“What?!”