I gripped the steering wheel tighter as I turned the corner onto his street. I sighed pulling to the side of the curb feeling the weight of a hundred years as I looked up at the apartment building dreading the upcoming conversation. I internally debated once again of just driving away and forgetting ever having come here, again I yelled at myself not to be a chicken and climbed out of the car I rented from the airport car rental. I walked slowly into the lobby and toward the elevator. As I waited for the doors to slide shut I let a single tear shed before I quickly pulled myself together not wanting to worry him before I asked the world of him.
Chapter 1
I took a deep breath as I lightly knocked on his door. I heard him as he started to unlock the door and slowly pulled it open. I smiled as soon as I saw his dark brown eyes and his bright smile. "Emily!" he exclaimed as he threw the door the rest of the way open and pulled me into a tight hug.
"Hey Derek!" I said hugging him back.
"What are you doing here princess? Why didn't you tell me you were coming? Does anybody else know?" He rambled on as he pulled me to the couch.
"Morgan breathe!" I laughed. "No one else knows I am here and I need to ask you something." Derek sobered his smile and I looked at my hands. Derek lifted my chin to look at him all joking and laughter erased from his face.
"What's wrong Emily?" He asked looking deep into my eyes. I averted my eyes once again and blushed as tears threatened to spill over. "Emily" Derek questioned, curiosity and concern, burning in his eyes. I decided I just needed to get everything out all at once and brace for the moment when he looks disgusted and sends me packing.
"Derek I need your help because…I'm pregnant!" I watched in agony as his face went from surprise to fear to concern all in a flash.
"Wha…What?" He stuttered.
"I'm pregnant." I said quietly looking down terrified to meet his gaze.
"Em?"He said and I flinched. "Emily!" he said grabbing my chin to make me look at him. "Why won't you look at me?" He asked sounding hurt. I just shook my head. "Please look at me princess." He said softly. I raised my eyes to meet his and he smiled.
"Are you going to tell me the story or am I going to have to guess? Who's the father?" HE asked nonchalantly, but I sucked in a breath. His brow furrowed as he took in the sudden fear in her eyes and her labored breathing. "Emily what aren't you telling me?" He asked grabbing my hands and making me look at him.
"Are you sure you want to know?" I said quietly, looking into his eyes and noticing the curiosity and concern.
"Emily, what happened?"