Title: Breaking Reality
In the last chapter: After find out he had a child, he told his best friend and his best friend's girlfriend. They went to go visit Helga and Laura to see how where they doing. Arnold and Helga talked to one another about how things will work out for Arnold. Laura had thrown up on Gerald which made everyone laugh. Later on that day Arnold had gone home to finish his homework but fell asleep after completing the first page. He had woken the next day and thought it was best if he told his grandpa what's going on but to his surprise his grandpa already knew what was going on. He accepted him for his choice. Arnold was happy and went to get ready for school and saw a text from Helga. He then decides to go visit her after he was done. He took his favorite blanket and goes to her house. He arrived and was happy about seeing her. He gives her the blanket but Helga started acting weird towards him. They began arguing, she kicking him but then he hears Laura crying. He walked to the back of room and saw Big Bob there. Bob tells Arnold to go to school and listens. Once arriving to school and telling his friends about what happened Phoebe tells him what's really going on and they rushed to Helga's house in the rain to find out she has been passed out on the floor hurt due to Big Bob.
Author's note: I'm sorry for the grammar problems. Grammar isn't really my friend and I have a learning disability so my grammar is a bit off but I will try my best to make this story make more sense and enjoyable. Thanks for feedback so back. I will work harder on this. ^^
I do not own these characters. All credit goes to Craig Barrett.
Chapter 4 Too much
Helga's POV
I wake up in a low lighted room. Not sure where I was or what happened. My mind is just a bit blank. I tried siting up but notice I was strapped down with and IV stuck in my right arm and a small flat screen on the wall. I looked to my left and right and see nothing but hospital things. My body was sore and I felt major pain. It then hit me that I was in the hospital. I pressed the buzzer to call a doctor.
A nurse came in. She turned on the light and I covered my eyes due to the brightness. "Chimney are you trying to blind me?" I replied covering my face.
"Oh I'm sorry" She replied.
"It's fine. Now can you tell me why am I here?" I asked confused
"Well you had an accident and your friends brought you here." She said and I was more confused.
"Accident... what kind of accident" I asked as my memory was a blur.
"Your friend's said something about your father. I'm not sure but you are in a safe place now" She said with a nice smile.
I felt my brain spinning and my heart wanted to jump out of my chest. "Where's my baby? Where is my daughter?" I said quickly sitting up but was brought back down to lay down by the nurse.
"Don't move. You have a sprained side and a few bruised bones" She explained
"I don't care about me. I care about my baby" I said getting pissed off with this woman
"Your baby is just fine. She under hospital care and the baby father is with her. I'll get them only if you promise to sit still or you'll give yourself more damage" She said putting the blanket on me. I nodded to agreement. The nurse then walked out to get them. I closed my eyes and tried to remember what had happened that landed me here.
Flashback earlier that day
I closed the door after Arnold had left. I walked over to my bedroom and growled. "Can you put my daughter down? How did you find me anyway. Stop stalking me!" I yelled as I grabbed Laura out of his arms.
"Listen here you little whore. Don't you dare talk back to me like that. Just because you gave birth like the little slut that you are doesn't mean shit." Big Bob answered
"I am not a whore nor a slut. You are just a horrible father which is why I moved out. I don't want Laura growing up with that." I replied putting her down in the play pen. "Now can you please leave before I call the cops" I said as I pointed to the door. He laughed and grabbed my hand and threw me against the wall. I struggled to break free. He laughed that I tried to break free. I kicked his stomach and he let me go causing me to fall to the ground. I tried to run away but he picked me up and slammed me to bed. He slapped me, punched my side and thew me on the ground.
I tried getting up but he kicked me down. He picked me up and slammed me against the wall. The air escape my lung and I stuggled to break free. He slapped me on my side and I cried out in pain. I felt weak against him. I then was slammed against the wall again but it was my head this time. I hit the ground and tired to get up again. I heard cry but couldn't moved. I looked at Bib Bob as he was laughing because he knew he had won this round. "H- Hurt m- me a- as much as you want. J- Just don't touch my baby" I said as I felt my mind go fuzzy and the room was spinning. He kicked my side once more. I then blacked out on my bedroom floor as Laura was crying.
Flashback over
I shook in fear, remembering that I was beaten this bad that I had to end up in this place. Soon enough Arnold walked in with Laura in his arms. He walked over and I cried out grabbed my daughter from him and sobbed as I rubbed her little head. Arnold looked at me worried and I felt the guilt come out from him.
"Hey…" Arnold said as he sat by my bedside. I couldn't look at him knowing I'm ruining his life.
"Hey…" I said as I poked Laura's nose softly.
"Are you going to be okay?" He asked in a monotone voice and wiped the tears away from my eyes.
"Yes, I will be." I replied.
"I don't feel like you'll be safe. Why was your dad there in the first place?" He asked with a bit of anger in his voice.
"I- I don't want to talk about it. How did you know to come back?" I asked as I handed Laura to him and he put her in one of the hospital cribs.
"Phoebe told me what really goes on with your father and you. I wanted to make sure you was okay. Once I got there you were passed out and I had Gerald call 911. Now you need to talk. Tell me what's going on" He asked really angrily
I felt the guilt for not telling him come to my mind but I really didn't want to get people involved in my problems. I didn't want to lie anymore either so I told him everything. I told him how it started whenever I backed talked or when he was angry at the world and took it out on me. I can tell he was beyond pissed off because he punched a hole in the wall. I was beaten around the time we were in middle school. Whenever Mariam was too drunk or out of the house he would become angry and I was always his victim to beat on. I was told if I told he will kill me. I did believe him because he has a stash of guns and weapons hidden in the house. I moved out for my own child's good but I guess he found me. Mariam probably was too drunk and he went through her things to find out where I will be staying after I gave birth.
Arnold wanted him dead from the look on his face. Gerald and Phoebe came in and Arnold told them everything. Gerald wanted him dead also and Phoebe was in tears over this. Hugging me and feeling sorry she didn't see that coming. I felt bad for dragging everyone into my problems. My life is shitty enough I don't want them to suffer the same thing.
"I can't have Laura and you living there. We'll find a newer place for you two to live and be safe" Gerald said while Phoebe nodded to agreeing to this. Arnold just stood quiet. I know he wants to look for my father but I told him not to for his own good. I then was told that Arnold was to take Laura home with him while the doctors keep an eye on me. I was scared enough to leave her alone with anyone but since Arnold is her father I have to trust him. I had to pump enough milk out for her to drink and gave Gerald and Phoebe the keys to the house to go pick up clothes and extra things for the baby. They came back and Laura had to go. I cried a bit knowing I will be away from my baby until I recover. I watched them leave and I went to sleep.
Arnold's POV
I was still angry at what happened. I had rage built up but I was left with Laura so I had to keep my cool. I took a cab home and I didn't have to pay. I had Laura's car seat, carriage and two diaper bags filled with clothes. Who knew taking care of a child would be this much work. I get out the cab and the driver helps me out by bringing all of these things upstairs, then leaves. Everyone in the boarding house was in there room doing their own things too busy to notice I had a child with me.
I put the car seat with Laura in it on top of the kitchen table. I sighed and sat down at the table and looked at this child of mind. I fall asleep once I knew Laura was sleeping. I wake up a few hours later on the couch and all of the boarders surrounding Grandpa. I got up to see what the commotion was about.
"Hey Arnold. Look what your grandpa found. A wittle baby girl" Mr. Hyunh he said smiling. Suzie was so happy to see a young face.
"I wonder who her parents are." Suzie said as she looked at Laura. Grandpa looked happily and rocked the sweet child. I walked passed everyone and stood in front of Grandpa. I saw him smile because he knew it was my child.
"You should let Arnold hold the baby" Suzie said excitedly. Grandpa looked at me and gave me Laura and sat me down in his chair. Everyone awed and took pictures.
"So Arnold does this make you want to have kids in the future." Ernie asked as he crossed his arms.
"Yes Arnold should have children!" Mr. Hyunh said cheerfully
"But children are so much work. They poop and cry. No children for me" Oskar said shaking his head.
"I think Arnold would make a great father. He's such a gentleman" Suzie said smiling at me carrying Laura. Grandpa gave me that look as if I should tell them now. I shook my head and felt bad enough for even bringing her here. He patted my back and looked at everyone. I gave him a look as if I gave him permission to tell them all.
"Well you see this baby right here does have parents." He started.
"So give her back to them. We don't want her here. Babies stink and are annoying" Oskar said. I growled a bit under my breath.
"Oh Oskar, he's probably babysitting this child. Don't go bashing her because she small." Suzie said
"Children are very very nice. Don't be mean" Mr. Hyunh replied
"AS I AM TRYING TO SAY!" Grandpa said as she raised his voice which caused Laura to cry. I got fed up since they weren't listening.
"There there. I got you" I whispered to Laura. I then looked at the boarders, they looked at me back and I shook my head. "You want to know who's baby this is so bad. This is my daughter. I am the father of her. So Oskar if you have a problem with her being here then you get the fuck out!" I said with rage and walked out grabbing her diaper back then walked to my room leaving everyone speechless.
Laura was being fussy as I tried to change her diaper. I manage to change her then give her a bottle and burp her. I then put her in her car seat and put the car seat in her carriage, then tried pushing it forward and back until she fell asleep. I sat on my bed once I realized she was asleep. I missed my second day of school all because of this child of mine. I want to help really I do but this is already too much. To find out I have a child, which her mother was a victim of abuse by her own father and now I'm stuck with this baby until the mother recovers. I don't think I'm going to make it. I know I'm going to crack it's just a matter of time. I sighed and checked my phone three missed calls and a shit load of text from everyone asking me if I was okay.
I fell asleep and woke up around 2am to Laura's whining. I got up and went to check on her. She seemed to have been having a nightmare because she was moving around a lot for a baby. I picked her up and walked around my room until she quiet down a bit. I laid her on my bed and laid next to her. She laid on her back and was kicking around and her head was turned to face me. I placed my childhood blanket on her. I heard a knock on my door.
"Come in" I said since I couldn't leave the baby alone
Grandpa walked in and then closed the door. "Hey shortman. How's being a father going?" He asked as he took my computer chair and sat in it near my bedside.
I sighed hard and looked at Laura who fell back to sleep. "It's hard work. I didn't even go to school yesterday due to a lot of things." I growled a bit.
"Well I did warn you about this. You want to be there so you must suffer what comes with being a father" Grandpa said as he crossed his arms together.
I rolled my eyes and looked at Laura who went back to sleep. "This is hard. Helga is in the hospital and I'm left with this!" I said raising my voice looking at Laura angrily
"Whoa there Arnold. You know better to not blame the baby." He said looking at me with a look. "Now why is Helga in the hospital again?" He asked as he got up, picked up Laura and put her in her car seat.
I sighed and took the pillow and held it close to me. "Because her father beats on her" I said quietly
He looked shocked and his eyes widen. "He beats her! Oh my goodness is she going to be alright?" He asked worried
I nodded. "She has a few sprained body parts and a few bruised bones. She'll make a recover soon enough" I replied clenching the pillow tightly
Grandpa looked at me and shook his head. "The real question is are you going to be okay?"
I shrugged my shoulders.
"Arnold, just promise me, you won't take this out on this little child. I know your upset and everything is happening all at once but you'll make it through" He said as he placed his hand on my shoulder. I just sat there and he walked out my room. I laid down and looked at the time. 3am and I am still up. I couldn't go back to sleep so I did the rest of the homework I had. Once I was finished I went to sleep peacefully.
The next morning I had waken up around 7am. I gotten up and stretched from my bed. I saw that Laura wasn't here and I saw a note at my table.
"Hey Arnold, I took Laura from you so you can get some sleep. Don't worry she's safe. Love Grandma" I smiled once I read that. I went to take a shower then got dressed. I headed downstairs and saw everyone making cute faces at Laura. It made me smile a bit but I still felt guilty about all of this. I walked in the kitchen and saw Oskar looked at me with a rude look. I stuck up my middle finger implying I don't give a fuck about what he was feeling.
"Listen Arnold. That baby doesn't need to live here. He can go back with it's momma" Oskar said rudely
I turned my head towards him and growled. "Shut the fuck up you money hungry bitch. My child isn't going anywhere just because you don't like it. Like I said you can get the fuck out. I don't want to see your face" I said angrily about to loose it with this fool. Suzie heard us and grabbed Oskar. He looked pretty pissed off with him.
"Oskar, if you cannot accept the baby being here then you must leave. No one is changing there live style for you" Suzie said pissed off
"But Suzie" Oskar begged for her to understand. She ignored him and walked away with him following behind.
I sighed and made myself something to eat. Grandma walked in and was holding Laura and it made me smile. I got up and kissed her cheek.
"Sorry Laura I cannot being you to school but daddy loves you" I said as I put my plate in the sink and washed it.
"Don't worry Arnold we'll take good care of her" Grandma said happily
I smiled and nodded. "I know. Thanks I owe you big time." I said as I ran upstairs, grabbed my bag stuffed it with my books in it, then ran downstairs and out the door. I was late for school. I ran the whole way there because I know I missed the bus.
I reached the school building I lost my breath. I put my stuff in my locker and took out my English book. I missed homeroom bu I made it on time for my first class. I sat in my seat and sighed. The teacher asked for the homework and we all gave it up. He the told us we were going to read a book and write about it. Rhonda looked at me and passed me a note. It said "We need to talk" I shook my head and couldn't bare anymore news.
The day went by quick. Everyone had to seem to avoid me besides Gerald and Phoebe. I sat next to them in study hall and placed my head against the table. Rhonda had walked over with Nadine, Lila and Harold. I looked up and saw them. I groaned and laid back aganist the chair.
"Arnold we wanted to know if this was true" Rhonda said as she handed me the school's newspaper. I looked at it and it said in bold print. "ARNOLD IS A DADDY?! READ ABOUT IT IN PAGE 3" My eyes widen and looked at them.
"What the fuck. Who wrote this?" I asked getting pissed off.
"We don't know but it sort of make sense though" Nadine said giggling
I wanted to rip off her head for laughing
"So it's true Arnold?" Lila asked as if she were about to breakdown into tears.
"Oh it's true. He gotten Helga pregnant. That's why she stopped coming around spring time. Arnold you dog" Rhonda said laughing. I jumped over the table to try and punch her in the face but Harold and Gerald was holding me back. Rhonda and Nadine laughed. "You got the school's whore pregnant" Rhonda said as she notice everyone coming around us.
"Helga is not a whore" Phoebe protested
"Oh really? Enlighten us the details." Nadine said with a cocky grin.
"She is not! Stop calling her a whore!" Phoebe said getting angry
"Who said I was a whore?" A voice came above us all. We turned to see Helga standing before us. "Cool it football head I got this" Helga said crossing her arms. She had on jeans, a sweater and a baseball cap on. She still seemed weak to me.
"Helga what are you doing here." I said as I broke free from the guys. "You're supposed to be laying down in bed" I replied looking at her worried.
"Don't worry too much. I am a fighter after all. I'll heal soon plus the doctors told me I was able to leave since all I really needed was rest but the marks and pail will heal on there own time." Helga replied with a grin.
"So you were in the hospital what for being a smut?" Nadine said laughing
"Nadine you really shouldn't be trashing my name, same to you Rhonda." Helga said looking at them both.
"Oh why not. You gotten pregnant and left the school to be a whore" Rhonda replied..
Helga grinned and crossed her arms. "Well let's just say I can make you feel so low about yourself quickly" Helga said pulling up a chair and sitting in it.
"I'll like to see you try" Rhonda said as she was challenging Helga
"Fine you asked for it" Helga smirked. The whole room grew quite. "I remember when you and Curly was having a secret relationship behind everyone's back. You even fucked Curly in the girls bathroom. You aborted your child that you had because you didn't want it. At least I kept my child. Plus you and Nadine had ya moments when you two had sex in the girls locker room after school hours. So before you try and trash talk me remember I know everything. Like you I have eyes and ears that tell me all" Helga said as she crossed her arms and looked at Rhonda face.
Rhonda looked back in horror and Nadine just looked like she was about to snap. "C- Curly really Rhonda?" Nadine asked pissed off.
"I- I can explain! Helga how dare you!" Rhonda said scared and shaken
"I told you plenty of times princess don't mess with me and now you go what's coming to you" Helga said with a cocky smile.
Nadine ran off and Rhonda looked back at Helga. "I'm not done with you yet. Nadine wait" Rhonda said as she ran after Nadine.
Everyone was just shocked and confused on what just happened. I walked over to Helga and she smiled. I sighed and sat down as everyone questioned he both of us. Will I ever hear the end of this...
Authors note: Well there seems to be a lot going on. Hopefully Arnold can keep his cool. Well find out what happens next chapter. Review please and thank you! Nya!
