Author's Note- Hey guys here is chapter four of Our Lie enjoy.
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Sharon stood outside the door of Dr. Watkins office she sighed. Ever since her anxiety attack Mariah, and Nick had been pushing her to talk to her doctor about it. She didn't want to but she didn't want to worry anybody anymore so finally she had made an appointment. Nick stood by her side, "I can go with you if you want", he said.
"No I'll be fine", she said. "Are you sure"? He asked. Sharon nodded, "Nick I've been to see Dr. Watkins before. I'll be ok", she said. He sighed, "Alright. I love you", he said. Sharon tried to smile, "I love you too", she said. He gave her a kiss then walked away.
She took a deep breath then knocked on the door, "Come in", a voice said. Sharon opened the door, "Hello Sharon", Dr. Watkins said. "Hi", Sharon said. She sat down on the couch.
"So how have you been"? Dr. Watkins asked. Sharon faked a smile, "Fine", she lied. She wanted to get this session over with. Dr. Watkins looked at her, "Really"? She asked her. Sharon nodded, "Yes. I'm fine. Why is everybody so worried about me"? Sharon said getting antsy.
"Why is everybody worried about you"? She asked. Sharon took a deep breath, "Last week I had an anxiety attack. But I haven't had anymore. So everybody can just stop worrying", Sharon said wanting to leave.
"Sharon do you know what caused the anxiety attack"? Dr. Watkins asked. Sharon laid back against the couch, "No I mean I guess I've been stressed out lately. I mean I'm about to have another baby", Sharon said. Dr. Watkins looked at her, "So the baby is causing you stress"? She asked. "No the baby's not here yet. I guess the situation involving the baby", Sharon told her.
"What do you mean"? Dr. Watkins asked. Sharon sighed, "I don't want to talk about the baby", she said wanting to change the subject. "Is there something wrong with the baby"? Dr. Watkins asked. "No the baby is healthy", Sharon said. "Then why don't you want to talk about the baby? Last I checked having a baby was suppose to be a wonderful thing", Dr. Watkins reminded her.
Sharon groaned, "It is, and I'm very happy to be having another baby. Can we please talk about something else"? She asked. "Alright let's talk about your panic attack", Dr. Watkins said. "I told you I don't know what caused that", Sharon said. "Sharon I can't help you if you don't let me. Anxiety attacks are bad while you're pregnant", Dr. Watkins said.
Sharon's eyes grew wide she didn't want to hurt the baby. That was the last person who she wanted to hurt. But she didn't want to hurt Nick, or Adam, and his family. She had to protect the baby though. But she couldn't tell anybody the secret she was keeping it was bad enough she told Mariah but nobody else could know.
"Sharon are you there"? Dr. Watkins asked breaking her thoughts. "Yeah I'm fine. Look I've got to go", Sharon said about ready to stand up but Dr. Watkins stopped her. "Sharon I've got a feeling you know what caused the anxiety attack, and I have a feeling it's about the baby", Dr. Watkins said. Sharon looked down, "I can't tell you", she said. "Can't tell me what? Sharon you can tell me I'm your doctor I'm here to help you", Dr. Watkins said.
"You can't alright? I'm in too deep. We both are", Sharon said quietly. "Who else"? Dr. Watkins asked her. Sharon whispered, "Adam". "Adam? As in Adam Newman"? Dr. Watkins asked. Sharon nodded her head yes. "What does he have to do with this"? Dr. Watkins asked. Sharon made eye contact with her, "I can't tell you alright? We both agreed we wouldn't tell anybody", Sharon said.
"Sharon you can trust me I'm bound by doctor patient confidentiality that as long as you don't plan on hurting yourself, or anybody else then what you say stays between us", Dr. Watkins said hoping Sharon would open up. Sharon shook her head, "You don't get it if Nick finds out he'll be so upset. Adam's family will be ruined forever. Look this baby needs to be Nick's", Sharon told her. "So this is about the baby. What do you mean this baby needs to be Nick's? I thought he was the father"? Dr. Watkins asked now confused.
Sharon sighed, "Nick's not the biological father", she told her. Dr. Watkins just stared at her so Sharon decided to tell her everything, "While Adam was in hiding we slept together. We didn't plan on it, it just happened. A month later I found out I was pregnant but by then he was back with his family, and Nick wanted to get back together with me. So me, and Adam decided to let Nick believe he's the father. I know it's wrong okay? You don't have to tell me that. But Nick he already loves this baby more than anything, and I've hurt him enough. I can't do that again not after everything I put him through last year", Sharon explained.
Dr. Watkins just looked at her then said, "What about Adam"? She asked. "Adam has his own family to think about. If his wife found out no telling how she would react", Sharon said. "But this is his baby too", Dr. Watkins said. Sharon made a small bitter laugh, "You sound just like Mariah, and before you say anything yes she knows too. She's the only one", she told her.
"Well maybe she has a point. Sharon you're not doing yourself any favors because you're not just lying to Nick you're lying to yourself", Dr. Watkins told her. "What do you mean"? Sharon said. "What I mean is you're lying to yourself if you think you can keep this type of secret", Dr. Watkins explained to her. "I am prepared to keep this secret no matter what", Sharon said with confidence.
"Alright Sharon I can't tell you what to do. But I can tell you a lot of people will get hurt if you don't tell the truth now", Dr. Watkins said. "I know that's why I can't tell whether it's now, or later people will get hurt. I can't put Adam through that", Sharon said. Dr. Watkins raised an eyebrow, "Adam? You mean Nick. Who are you more worried about Adam, or Nick"? She asked her. "I'm worried about my baby if anybody were to learn the truth about who the real father was", Sharon said.
Dr. Watkins looked at her watch, "Alright Sharon our time is up", she said. Sharon made a sigh of relief, "Alright", she said. She stood up just as she was about ready to walk out the door Dr. Watkins stopped her, "Sharon wait". Sharon turned around, "Yeah"? She asked. Dr. Watkins sighed, "You can stop all of this now because when you do you'll feel much better", she said. Sharon nodded, "I know but for everybody's sake this baby is better off as Nick's", she said then she walked out.
A few days after her session with Dr. Watkins Sharon, and Nick had an ultrasound appointment she was excited to see her baby. However Dr. Watkins words still remained in her head, she could stop all of this. Sure Nick would be mad but he would get over it right? Maybe not this could really mess him up. Then there was Adam, and his family. This secret could destroy a whole family, and it would be all her fault.
Sharon, Nick, and Mariah were all in the exam room as the doctor prepared to start the ultrasound. Sharon's heart swelled with pride when she heard her baby's heartbeat for the first time. She smiled, "Hi baby", she said at the monitor. Nick laughed, "That's our baby", he said then he kissed her forehead. Mariah had a small tear in her eye, "It's so cute already", she said to Sharon.
Nick had a wide grin on his face, his eyes were filled with nothing but love for the baby that he thought was his. As Sharon looked at him she knew she couldn't take this baby away from him not now. He was to attached to it. Nick looked at Sharon, "You know I think it looks like me", he said. Mariah rolled her eyes at him, "You wish", she said. Sharon gave her a look, "We don't know yet. Let's just be grateful that it's healthy. Right"? She asked the doctor.
The doctor looked at the monitor, "Yep your baby is devolving normally. It has a nice strong heartbeat", she said. When they were done she printed out a couple of pictures of the baby to give to people. When they got home Nick went to go give Victor the news on the baby while Mariah texted someone on her phone.
"Who are you texting"? Sharon asked. Mariah smiled, "Kevin. Look I'm going to go meet him at Crimson Lights you need anything"? She asked. Sharon thought for a moment, "Something sweet. The baby has a sweet tooth", she said sitting down. Mariah smiled, "Alright", she said before leaving.
Mariah walked into Crimson Lights she ordered a slice of cake for Sharon, and a coffee before sitting down. She wasn't there to meet Kevin she was there to meet someone else. Adam walked into the coffee house he ordered a coffee before he locked eyes with Mariah. She walked over to him, "You know it's not a crime to be seen with me", she said with annoyance.
Adam only looked at her, "How's Sharon"? He asked. "Good she hasn't said anything more about any nightmares. She seems better since her anxiety attack", Mariah told him. "You didn't tell me about that", he said.
"Sorry there's only so much you can say in a text message. Why'd you think I said we should meet up, and talk"? She told him. Adam nodded, "Is the baby ok"? He asked. Mariah smiled, "The baby's fine. Its heartbeat is strong the doctor even said so", she told him. Adam just smiled the fact that both Sharon, and the baby were fine made his day. Mariah show him one of the pictures of the ultrasound.
"It's so tiny", was all he could say. A huge smile appeared on his face. Mariah laughed, "It's only going to get bigger so just wait", she said. He was about to give it back but Mariah stopped him, "No you keep it I can already tell it means a lot to you", she said then she walked away.
Adam turned the picture over on the back it said, 'Call mom', he pulled out his cell phone. Sharon was at home when her cell phone started to ring she answered it, "Hello", she said. "Hi Sharon", the voice said. It was Adam.
Author's Note- Alright there's chapter four tell me what you think. By the way Dr. Watkins is the doctor who diagnosed Sharon with Bipolar Disorder. Do you think Sharon can keep this secret any longer? Are you happy Adam finally called Sharon? Tell me in your comments. Chapter five will be here soon enough.