A Midnight Mess

Chapter Seven

"You’re pregnant?" Ron stuttered, his face turned pale with shock.

"Yes, Ron. Kim confirmed, pointing to her stomach. “It’s quite obvious to see.”

"How long have long you known?" Ron asked, his hands shaking a little.

"Since five months ago, Ron." Kim replied. “Roughly, a month after we met.”

"How do you know it’s mine?” he asked.

“I have only had sex with one person and that is you, Ron.” She sighed, rubbing her temple with her index finger and thumb.

“How many months are you gone?” he asked quietly.

She gulped, “Six.”

“Why did it take a whole month to know?” He asked with a sigh.

"I don’t know. I just thought that I gained weight through partying and less exercise.” She shrugged.

She continued, “Then once the morning sickness kicked in, I just assumed it was a stomach bug. My mum told me it was probably the stomach bug that was going around, but she soon got worried and did tests. She is a doctor so she could do it from our lab downstairs. She couldn’t find anything to suggest that I was ill and that’s when I panicked and took a pregnancy test.”

“She is a doctor but couldn’t tell that you were pregnant? Wow, that’s dense!” he snorted.

“Hey! She can’t do everything from home and can only do something’s! My appearance wasn’t anything outstanding and obvious, plus, the sickness could easily be passed off as a bug.” She snapped, pointing at him. “So, what your tone with me!”

He sighed and held his head in his hands. "I’m sorry. This is just a big deal to take in at once. It’s a bit of a shock for me.” The nerves showed in his shaky voice.

"I’ve got months three left..." Kim explained, rubbing her huge baby bump.

"Three? Wow!" Ron replied with a gasp.

"Yes, Ron. I have three months left of this pregnancy, so are you going to co-operate and be a good father or not?" Kim said getting down to the point.

He paused for a moment and then sighed, "Can I have time to think about it?"

Kim quickly stood up and stared down at him.

"Time to think about this?!” She shouted, “How ridiculous! I am having a baby - Our baby! You shouldn't be even contemplating not being a father.” Her voice was loud and scared off some nearby pigeons.

“How can you expect me to have an answer straight away?” He yelled, “I just found out that a random girl I slept with is six months pregnant!”

"You know what, fuck you!” She snapped, pointing at him. “Obviously you’re not gunna be a good father if this is how you are. A decent guy who just found out he was going to be a dad would say yes straight away and help. But no not you!" Kim cried, tears pouring out of her eyes like a fountain. "I'll just look after the baby on my own!"

Kim stormed off holding her baby bump tightly. Tears still poured from her eyes and she felt heartbroken. Her baby was going to be fatherless and that upset her more than she would have thought it would have.

"Kim!" Ron shouted but she ignored him.

Ron followed Kim go home, so he knew where her house was just in case he needed it later. It was not a good idea to talk with her at that moment, but he wanted to at some point and he needed to know where she lived. It’s safe to say he went home in a bad mood.

Kim got in and slammed the door with all her might. She was still crying and her mom heard and came running.

Kim just burst into more tears and screamed loud with frustration. Her mother wrapped her arms around her and gave her a hug.

"What's up, Kimmy?" she asked, stroking the back of Kim’s head.

"I told Ron the sitch and I asked if he is going to co-operate. He asked if he could think about it and I got mad and stormed away telling him I would just look after the baby by myself." Kim explained, her voice not very clear but understandable.

"Oh, honey. Maybe he was just shocked and wasn't sure how to handle it. You are both young and it's a big thing to hear all of a sudden." her mother comforted her. “I think I would want to have a moment to think about it all if I was him.”

"You really think so?" Kim asked, looking up at her.

"Yes, honey, its big news and it was probably overwhelming for him.” She replied with a nod. “He'll think about it and hopefully want to be a part of the baby’s life. He's just getting his head around it." her mother replied, smiling at Kim giving her hope.

“Thank you, mom." Kim said with a smile. She was feeling a little better and understood how overwhelming it must be for Ron.

"Now, go upstairs and have a soothing, bubble bath." her mother said, pointing to the stairs with a wink. "You could do with some relaxation time."

"Good idea. I can’t tell you how bad my back aches!" Kim chuckled, slowly getting up using her mother's arms for help.

"After having three children, I already know how you feel.” Her mom chuckled, “Now, try to relax, honey. Dinner will be ready soon." her mother said with a smile, as she headed back to the kitchen.

Kim headed upstairs for that relaxing bath that she was beginning to get excited for. She thought about how silly it may sound to get excited about a bubble bath, but in her state it was needed.