So, this is chapter 8. I'm sorry it took longer to write than I expected. I hope you all enjoy it! :)


Mike was calling me.

Why was Mike calling me?

Okay I knew why Mike was calling me. I just didn't know what to do, about it. I know I don't want to talk to him, but I also know he deserves to know what's going on. I don't want to fight with him over anything, especially Parker. I also do not need Mike trying to get me to go back.

I didn't wish for any of those things, but for some strange reason I still picked up the phone. I flipped it open, took a deep breath, and pressed talk.

"Hello." I said in a much stronger voice than I expected.

"Bella! You finally answered! Where are you? What's going on? Why did you leave?" Mike threw all the questions at me that I didn't want to answer.

"Mike, I told you I was leaving."

"Bella, I told you I was coming with." I sighed. I told him "okay" when he said that and I knew that was a mistake, but I just wanted to drop it. All I wanted to do was tell him I was leaving and leave it at that, which meant I couldn't tell him no without a fight.

"When I said I was leaving, I meant Parker and I were leaving. That's all."

"Why did you leave, Bella? I thought everything was going great." Mike asked sadly.

"I left because nothing was going well, Mike."

"Like what? Please explain this to me, Bells, because I'm confused!"

"Everything! Everything was just not right. My mom hates me and my son. I'm not going to let Parker grow up like that. You didn't go to my high school, Mike. You weren't the one walking around with a big belly. I was and everyone was so judgmental. Only a few of my true friends stood by me through the pregnancy. When Parker was born, no one was in the room with me except the doctors and nurses. I love my son and there was no way I was going to put him through that another minute longer. I already did two years, not anymore though. He's going to have a good life. I'm going to get a job and a house and we're going to be a happy little family."

"I thought we already made our plans though. I thought the two of you were coming with me to LSU. I thought we would get an apartment and live there."

"Mike, I didn't want to go to college with you and be a stay at home mom. I want to go to college and get a degree so I can have career. Why would I want to stay home the entire day while you get to go to school and play sports and party? How fair is that?"

"Then we could get a babysitter."

"No, Mike, you're not listening to me. It's better this way. You can be a teenager and have fun in college. I grew up, I'm a mom, and I don't want to go to parties. I love being with Parker. I'll go to college online, work during the day, and spend as much time with my son as I can. You liking to be kid still, and this way you can. Nobody will be at home holding you back."

"Bells, we were going to get married. Remember, as soon as we got the money we would.''

"I don't want to get married just because we have a baby. Mike, what I want is for Parker to be happy."

"He'll be happy if his parents are together."

"No, he'll be happy if his parents get along and I can tell you right now that we won't."

"What?"

"Be happy, Mike. Have fun, don't grow up yet. It'll be alright. I know you didn't want to be a dad. I'll send you pictures. Parker will keep in touch, I promise."

"Bella."

"Goodbye Mike, have a good life."

"Bells?" With that I hung up.

I put my phone back on the nightstand. I stared over at Parker, sleeping peacefully. I did the right thing. I know I did. I just wish it was easier.

I lay back down and I cried myself to sleep.


I'm sorry! Its a really short chapter, but I was afraid if I added more it would ruin the whole thing.

I hope everyone liked it. Thanks for reading! Please review :p