Our Wonderful Mistakes

Chapter 17 (Edited)

Beth's POV:

"Why won't you let me meet your parents? Am I not good enough? Are you embarrassed? Because if you are, just say so. We don't have to continue this damned relationship!" I slammed my hand down on the table. Brandon and I have been together for 3 months. I think it's time I meet HIS parents. He's met mine of course. We moved out of Brooklynn's into a place of our own. It was just a small apartment for now.

"Is it because of Scarlett...." I choked out, ready to cry.

But before he could answer I fell down, trembling, on the kitchen floor sobbing. The next thing I know is he's right at my side, holding me, moving hair from my face, rocking me back and forth. I just curl into his chest and cry. I'm so frustrated and exhausted and stressed. We still have two weeks of school left and I have no idea how I'm going to get through it. Not while taking care of Scarlett. He picked me up and laid me on the couch, while I slowed my breathing and made it normal again.

"Look at me," he grabbed my cheeks and maybe me look up at him. "No. It's not you. Or the baby. It's. It's my parents. My mother thinks she controls my life. What I wear, who I hang out with. Who I date. My dad..well my father is a work-alcoholic. Literally never ever home. Ever since my...my older brother died from drug-overdose he's always at work. He only comes home to sleep. Then sometimes not even that. When I was growing up I didn't have anyone...my parents were always gone. So they hired a nanny. Her name is Alexandra but I call her Alex. She's still the nanny. She just cooks and cleans and keeps an eye on me. She's 43." Tears welled in his eyes. I had no idea...

"Oh my god....I didn't have any idea...I'm so sorry..." I said softly.

"It's okay. Really. I promise. I have you and Scarlett and you two are all i need." He kissed my head.

"Now what do you say you call up Brooklynn and Alex and see if they can watch Scarlett while you and I go somewhere? Just the two of us?"

"Okay." I kissed him softly then pulled my phone out.

I hung up after getting off the phone and our answer.

"They said they would. I'll go get her and get her stuff." I said, getting up.

"Great! Oh! And baby?" He said as I walked up the stairs.

"Yeah?"

"Change into something simple but cute."

"Okay." I changed and got Scarlett up and grabbed her bag, checking to make sure everything was in there. I can't believe she's 3 months old. I kissed her head and strapped her into her carrier. I threw her bag over my shoulder and walked down stairs careful, to not drop her. Once downstairs I slipped some shoes on and walked outside to find Brandon already in the car. It was only afternoon. I buckled Scarlett in, thankfully she was still asleep. I got in and we sped off.

"Hey." I said, when Brooklynn opened the door with a crying Tyler in her arms, sweat pants on, hair in a messy bun, and bags under her eyes. I stepped inside and seen her whole house was trashed. Dirty diapers here. Toys there. Blankets strung out everywhere.

"Woah."

"Yeah. I know. After he falls asleep I'm going to clean. Alex is asleep. It's only been like this for a day or two. I just gotta feed him. But um. You look cute! What's the occasion?"

"I don't really know. Brandon up and said we're gonna go somewhere. Just the two of us but if you're too busy we can take her or have my parents watch her. Seriously."

"I'm a mother. I can handle two kids and Alex. I'll be okay. You go have fun!" I say the bag down and Scarlett she pushed me out into the doorstep and stood there, not letting me in.

"Now. Go have fun."

"Okay. Thank you!"

"No problem!" I spun and walked away.

I got in and he started driving. We drove for a long while.

"Where exactly are we going?"

"How does Worlds of Fun sounds?"

"Okay!" I haven't been there since Alex, Brooklynn, Mikey and I went... Mikey...

I must've had a sad look on my face because Brandon looked at me.

"Hey. You okay?" I looked at him and smiled.

"Yeah." We drove in silence until getting there.

We got in and rode some rides and ate lunch/supper there then headed back. I bought a shirt and something for Scarlett.

We didn't get back too late. We stopped by and when I went inside the whole house was cleaned and the babies were both sound asleep with Brooklynn and Alex making out on the living room couch. Alex was sitting down with Brooklynn straddling him. He had his hands up under her shirt on her hips, as they kissed.

I cleared my throat, causing Brooklynn to flip over and next to Alex. I laughed.

"Don't be making anymore babies on me now Brooklynn NaCole." I pointed my finger at her. She blushed a crimson red. I laughed again.

"She's asleep. You two go home. You can come get her tomorrow. Seriously."

"You sure?"

"Yes."

"Thank you." I walked out and we went home.

We got inside and he kissed me. So passionately and deep. I kissed him back. We made out way over to the couch. He sat down as I straddled him. He slipped his hands under my shirt. I let him. We got close to having sex but he stopped. He stopped us. We went to bed. I curled in next to him and fell asleep quickly.

Authors note: here! Not much to say! Sorry for the LONG wait! Thank you all for your patience. It means a lot. Hope you like this chapter!

Xx-Brooklynn