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Amy knew about the conversation I had with Raj and his parents and so did Bernadette. I let her know that the father is Raj. She can't believe that the same guy who made the disturbing poem about her would be a father.
We planned to talk about it at my place as usual.
"Raj's mother hates me. She called me a gold digger!" I told them. I wish I can have wine right now, but you can't drink when you're pregnant.
"What? That's awful." Amy frowned.
"Did she really say that about you?" Bernadette asked. She was just as appalled as I am.
"No, but she might as well say it. She thinks I have trapped Raj into this pregnancy just so I can get his money. I mean, what kind of person does she think I am? She doesn't even know me!" I was getting angrier as I spoke about it.
"Did you explain the situation?" Amy asked.
"Raj and I did, but she still hates me. They cut him off financially," Both of them were surprised to hear that. "We're going to be parents so we need to act like one. Looks like I need to get another job." I sincerely loathe that. Working at The Cheesecake Factory was enough.
"Why don't you go back to college? That can be helpful," Bernadette suggested. "With the new company I'm working for, I can probably get you a new job in pharmaceuticals if you would have your doctor or professional degree."
That doesn't sound like my idea of a fun job, but what is these days? I can't be an actress, anyways.
"Really?"
"Yeah. They will pay you well."
"I'll have to go to the community college." Ugh. I hate school.
"It won't be so bad. I know you can do it. Just think that you're doing this to support your baby." Bernadette tried to encourage me.
"Yeah. The baby that is a mistake." I grumbled. There are days where I'm unsure if I love it or hate it.
I'm a bad mother already, aren't I?
Hating my child before it's even born. Maybe Mrs. Koothrapali was right that I'm unsuitable to be a mother.
"Did Raj say he will help you?" Amy asked.
"Yes, thankfully. He actually talked to me." I said and I was still in disbelief about that.
"Really?" Bernadette said. I nodded. "Do you think he'll talk to us?"
"I don't know. Just give him time. I think it was the news that did it. That was a major break through for him."
"If only I can open up his brain and see what's inside his head to learn more about his selective mutism." Amy said in amazement. Her inner neurobiologist side coming out. She would think it'd be fascinating, but how she said it was weird.
Next week. Just another day at The Cheesecake Factory and...
Oh, crap.
Leonard is here.
But only him and Sheldon. Not Howard or Raj.
It's a Tuesday. The four of them are here for dinner on a Tuesday. Where are they?
I saw that it was Gretchen taking care of them. She's a really nice older lady in her late forties. She serves them their drinks and walked away and was about to pass me until I stopped her.
"Hey, are you serving those two over there?" I pointed at their table.
"I am. Why?"
"I can take over for you. They're my friends and I need to talk to them about something anyway."
"How many tables do you have?"
"Five. One more can't hurt."
She observed me at first and then said. "Alright. Be my guest."
"Thanks, Gretchen." I said.
I served other tables first and went to Leonard and Sheldon.
"Hello. My name is Penny and I will be your waitress." I said in my professional voice. I always have to say that even though we know each other.
"What happened to Gretchen?" Sheldon asked. Of course he would.
"We switched," I answered quickly. "Where's Howard and Raj?" I gestured to the two empty seats which was where they would sit.
"Oh, do you mean: Where is Howard and the father of your baby?" Leonard asked spitefully.
Oh, no. Looks like Raj finally told them. It didn't seem to go well since they're not here.
"Raj told you?" I asked nervously. I dread the answer and his reaction.
"Yes. Why would you lie about him being the father? How could you two get drunk and sleep together?"
"On your bed," Sheldon added and I wish he didn't. We both glared at him. "What?" He can't read people's emotions so that didn't phase him. "I thought I should clarify where the setting of Penny and Raj's coitus was. I would be devastated just as you are if it were to happen on mine."
Leonard was smart enough to ignore him.
"To answer your first question, Penny, Leonard was angry at Raj so he and Howard went together to a different restaurant to avoid us. Mostly, Leonard, on Raj's part." Sheldon explained.
Their conversation went that bad.
"Of course Howard took Raj's side despite that he wrote the disturbing penis metaphor about his fiancé." Leonard rolled his eyes, his arms crossed, brooding.
"I thought they got over that? You and Raj were fine after we had the paintball fight." Sheldon said confused.
"That's because we didn't know it was Raj who got Penny pregnant, Sheldon." He was annoyed and losing patience.
"Anyway, as much as Leonard didn't want to go here or anywhere, it is a Tuesday. The day we usually eat here for dinner. I managed to have him bring us here with a lot protest so we can eat together for one last time."
Huh? What does he mean by that?
"One last time? What do you mean?" I asked. I looked back and forth at both of them. Leonard wasn't looking at me at all.
"He had annulled his roommate agreement. He'll be moving. The betrayal of Raj was too much to bear because he - as Howard put it - violated the Bro Code."
"What?!" I asked with fear and my eyes widened with shock. I had many emotions, but the two bigger ones were shock and anger. "You're going to get up and leave because of what Raj and I did? When has this been decided all of a sudden? Where are you moving to?"
"After we got home from work. I'm not going to tell you or anyone where I'm going. I just need to be alone for now." Leonard answered stubbornly.
"It's wise on his part to not inform me of his newest location. I am not reliable to be his Secret Keeper." Sheldon spoke again and I wish he would stay out of this.
"I'm so sorry, Leonard," I apologized and honestly mean it. I feel the water works coming on and I don't want to cry right now in public. "It wasn't supposed to happen, but-"
"It did." He interrupted harshly.
"We were drunk, okay? Just a one time thing. I didn't mean to get pregnant. I lied because I was afraid of how everyone would react. Especially you."
"Thank you for taking my feelings into consideration about that." I heard him mutter bitterly.
"Leonard, this was all just a huge accident. I initiated us having sex-"
"Raj could have stopped you, but he didn't. Both of you knew what you were doing to hurt me."
Tears sparkles in my eyes and I swallowed the hard lump in my throat. "We didn't mean to hurt you."
"Are you just going to stand there and chat with these two gentlemen all day or are you going serve them and the others who are dining here?" My manager's voice made me jump when I heard that he was right behind me. I forgot he would float around here to check up on other customers.
"I'm sorry," I apologized, and thankfully, he walked away. I took out my pad and pen. "Do you know what you two would like to order?" I asked them, my voice was shaky. I was on the verge to cry in front of them at this very second.
"It's about time." Sheldon said impatiently. Too bad I can't hit him here right now.
I gave them what they usually order. I was thankful when they paid the bill and left. I said a goodbye to Leonard and Sheldon. Sheldon said goodbye to me, but Leonard completely brushed me off. I wanted work to be over right now.
On the way home, I cried that Leonard was moving because of me. These stupid pregnancy hormones are making me more emotional. I walked up the flight of stairs and looked back at Leonard and Sheldon's apartment. My heart yearned for Leonard. I don't want him to move away.
But what can I do to bring him back and make him stay? He hates me.
In my apartment, I undressed and cry on my bed for how long? I don't know.
Amy and Bernadette comforted me the next day about this whole issue. Their words did nothing for me, but it was nice to have them here. It was next Monday that Leonard completely moved out of the apartment. I didn't even know when he left here. He didn't even say goodbye to me. Amy said that Sheldon needed to interview people for new roommates. Sheldon preferred to have a male roommate. He was surprised that no one could top Leonard yet.
Leonard moved and his and Raj's friendship is ruined. All because of me.
