Gone 2 Long (Christen Press/You)

Chapter 39

CHRISTEN POV

What pissed me off the most about Tyler having feelings for my girlfriend is the fact that she's been holding onto that for over 6 years. Why say something now? Especially when I'm not around.

I haven't talked to her since last night. Channing walked out with her obviously because she follows her like a lap dog. Y/n's deployment day is coming closer and closer and with all this family drama going on, it's just extra stress.

Today we have a doctors appointment for our little one and I'm looking forward to it. Some light in a dark situation. Truthfully, Y/n and I both don't know  if she'll even be here for the birth.

I've read so many stories about soldiers not making their way back to meet their newborns or missing the first two years.  I don't want Y/n to have to see everything through a screen.

As bad as it is, the only thing stuck in the back of my head during this time is the fact that she could die. Like who thinks about stuff like that? I know people die everyday but, it would definitely hurt more if she was murdered. Gosh I hate myself for thinking of stuff like that.

Y/n walked back into the apartment with balloons and cupcakes. She left early this morning and I had no idea why.
"What's that for?"
"We're telling Braelynn today aren't we?"
"You didn't have to get balloons and cupcakes, babe."
"Yeah well I did, plus, who wouldn't want cupcakes? And don't act like your pregnant ass won't eat them... I'm sorry."

I playfully rolled my eyes at Y/n before she placed the cupcakes down.
"So, we have to go, my parents took Braelynn so we could get to the appointment."

. . .

"Relatively healthy and a very strong heartbeat. Great signs. And I'll print you some updated photos." My doctor wipes off the gel from my belly as Y/n and I smiled at each other.

"So Chris, I need to tell Braelynn I'm leaving. I leave in a few days and it's not fair to her that she doesn't know."
"We talked about this, no."
"So what? You want it to seem like I just walked out on her all over again? That's unfair and you know it. I don't get why-"
"Y/n drop it. I will tell her something just leave the situation alone."

With that, the doctor returned handing us our pictures and sending us on our way.

Y/n and I got back to my apartment and my parents were already here.
"Hi baby!" I say excitedly as Braelynn ran up to me and I engulfed her into a big hug. I pepper kisses all over her face making her squirm and giggle. I looked up as Braelynn went to Y/n and noticed Tyler and Channing were back.

"Didn't I tell you not to come back?" I said staring at Tyler.
"We need to talk."
"That can wait. Babe, get the cupcakes." I forced a smile to drown out Tyler's presence.

"So brae, your mommy and I have a surprise for you!" Y/n said smiling at our 6 year old.
"A PUPPY!"
"Oh no no not a puppy, but something better." Y/n replied making Braelynn frown.

Y/n grabbed the gift box that she decided to wrap up. Too much in my opinion.
"Open it."
Braelynn went to work on that wrapping paper creating a bit of a mess. My dad was filming us. Y/n on one side of braelynn, me on the other. As she opened the box, there was a shirt.

"What does that say Brae?" I asked with a smile.
"Big...big sister! I have a baby mommy?!"
"Mama and I are having a baby! You're going to be a big sister!"

Braelynn stood up jumping up and down in excitement. She kept shouting that she's a big sister. Fuck my hormones. Here I was, getting ready eyed.
"Aww don't cry babe." Y/n laughed wrapping her arms around me.

Y/N POV

Am I the only one who thinks it's fucked up that Chris won't let me tell our daughter that I'm leaving? It's like she wants me to look bad. I still had my arms wrapped around Chris but, inside, my heart was breaking. I want to tell braelynn. I want her to be prepared that I might not come home. What will Chris tell her then?

I moved my arms from around Christen as I opened the case of cupcakes handing one to my daughter before going to the room.

Shortly after, Christen follows me, closing the door.
"What's wrong?"

"I leave in 2 days. I haven't even told my daughter because you won't let me."
"Again? We're having this conversation again? Y/n there's no point in telling her, she's just going to think you left again for work which is true. Why tell her and make her sad?"

"I could die! Is that not registering in your head? As sad as it is, I need to prepare her. There's a possibility I don't come home. My branch, my job, has the highest fatality rate. 3 in 5 marines die when they get deployed so only 2/5 make it home Chris."

Christen's eyes water as she tries to pull them back.
"Those are just numbers, it doesn't have to be-"
"But the sooner you accept the facts, the better it'll be for you in the long run. You're not helping yourself or Braelynn by hiding this and acting like this won't affect you."

"I'm trying to be strong for us."
"Let me be strong for us Chris. You're carrying my child, relax. You just worry about our kids. Accept what our life is and could be. I need to tell braelynn. It isn't fair to her."

Christen nods as I kiss her forehead. I walked out the room but Christen runs out stopping me. "Not right now, not tonight, she's in a good mood. Do it tomorrow, please."
I nod as Christen hugs me, holding onto me like it's her last time.

A/n: Do you think it's cruel of Christen to not let Y/n tell their daughter that she's leaving for a while? Alsoooo, Y/n is set to leave in 2 days and Tyler has cone back around 👀 I really want to do something in this story but y'all might get hella mad and i want y'all to continue reading my stories 🥴