A/N: Aloha everyone! I know what you guys are probably thinking; we don't want a stupid Author's Note, but cut to the chase dammit! So this A/N will be short. I apologize for my lack of updating (again) my inspiration falls easily, and that leaves me with no ideas. I want thank xstarrxdazzlerx, xNeonxFlamesx, RatedrKjErIcHo, and JustAnotherTeenager for reviewing the last chapter, and Alyzabeth 123456 for reviewing chapter 1.
Chapter Ten: Crazy.
The freezing weather of Chicago seemed unbearable. With nothing on her mind, Maria starred calmly out of the window. She watched as snow fell peacefully from the sky to the ground- in somewhat- amazement. The brunette mumbled words that followed from the radio. Her heart raced intensely with nervousness.
It was a fact of matter; she did not want to go see her mother today. It would be the first time in five years she saw her mother, and Maria wasn't looking forward to it. If she was in any stage of such luck; her mother would be busy, and she would get off with easy. But that seemed to be only wishful thinking.
The car came to a stop in front of an small apartment. This didn't surprise Maria; her mother was not the best at choosing places to live. With a sigh, the brunette unbuckled herself from the seatbelt. She made sure she looked presentable before letting herself out of the car.
"Would you stop pouting Maria?" Angela asked as she got her daughter out of the car. "This could be really good for you. Maybe you and mom will actually make peace."
"When hell freezes over." Maria said with an eye roll added. She placed a hand over her stomach. Only eight more months to go, she thought.
Waiting for the door to open seemed like forever to Maria. Moment after three knocks, a woman revealed herself behind the door. Her hair looked greasy, yet done well. Her clothes hugged her body nicely, and her blue-green eyes wondered on Maria.
"Maria… look at you," She said with tears forming in her eyes. "You've grown up so much."
"Are you going to let us in Maggie? Or just let us stand?"
"Oh right... come in."
The door widened, letting the three in. The room had an unappealing odor to Maria, which trigged her migraine.
"Angie! Mia!" A blond quickly gave the two girls a tight hug. Maria obviously new her as her sister, Kourtnee.
"Hi Kourt," Maria mumbled as she looked down at her feet. It felt a tad awkward to Maria, just seeing her sister randomly out of the blue.
"Look at that belly!" Kourtnee placed her hand over Maria's small stomach. A small bump was felt. "This baby's gonna be a big one." She giggled as she rested her head of Maria's belly, trying to hear the small baby inside of her.
"Yeah," Maria blushed. "He probably will be-"
"He?" Angela questioned. She was sure it was too early to tell if she baby was a boy or girl.
"Well... Kylie thinks it's a boy. I've been stuck on calling it a he."
"I can't wait till he pops right out of you Mia… another Kanellis baby on the way."
"Umm, no his last name will actually be Brooks."
"Brooks?"
"Yeah, that's the adoptive mom's last name..."
"Adoption?" Maggie repeated with a slight hesitation in her voice. "You're giving your child away? Maria how selfish can you get!"
"Selfish? What you are talking about, I'm trying to give my baby a good life! Y'know, something that I never had."
"Maria I tried my best to give you what I could!" Maggie croaked as tried to hold in her tears in.
"Exactly why you went straight to drugs, right mom?"
Tears races out of the older woman's eyes. An unashamed smirk stained Maria's face, with no guilt her arms stayed crossed, as if she had just done her goal. Make her mother feel miserable.
"I need to go lie down," She hugged her daughter and granddaughter before exiting the room.
"Maria…" Angela glanced at the younger brunette with anger, and disbelief. "I don't know what to say to you..."
"Take me home. Now."
Without another words, the three left the apartment building in silence. Anger burned in Maria's veins. Selfish? She thought, I just want my damn kid to have something good in his life, unlike me.
The car did not come to a stop when they reached their house. Instead, she drove to the one across the street, Maria could only think of what was going on as a trick. A trick to make her keep the baby, like everyone wanted her to.
"What are we doing here?"
Angela sighed, "I didn't want to tell you this at Mom's house. Maria… Jeff isn't going to go through with the adoption plan."
"What? Oh god, please tell me your kidding! That son of a bi-."
"Maria!" Angela quickly reminded her of the toddler sitting in the backseat.
"I mean that bad person…" Maria quickly got out of the car and stormed to the house. She knocked on the door hard enough to even hurt her knuckles.
"Maria…" Jeff opened the door, revealing Trish beside him. "What are you doing here….?"
"I'm here to talk to your ass Jeff! Why the hell won't you go with my adoption plan?" Maria almost yelled. Her fists clenched tightly beside her as she tried her best to control her anger.
"Because it wasn't our plan Maria!" Jeff could feel his voice starting to rise in aswell. "Look, you say you want the best for our baby, and so do I. Trish and I are willing to take care of it if you don't want it."
"No!" Maria yelled. "I'm not letting your or that bitch take care of my baby! I'm done with you Jeff! Don't talk to me, or call me or do anything that has to do with me or my baby!" Maria stormed off before Jeff could reply.
Trish stood in disappointment, "That poor baby will never have a good life Jeff…"
Hugging his girlfriend tightly, Jeff shook his head no as Angela drove away. "Regardless of what Maria says, I'm going to be in that kids life…"
"Why do I have to do this?" Mickie mumbled as she made her way towards her house, with John beside her. The cold air had no effect on her, as it did John, but this did not stop him from trying to do what was best.
"Because your parents are probably worried sick about you," He kissed her cheek, trying to comfort her. "Everything is going to be fine Mickie. I promise to visit you in Virginia on every break I get."
Mickie nodded as she rang the doorbell. Her mother answered the door with no hesitation she grabbed her daughter tightly, resenting to ever let her go.
"Mickie," She cried. "Baby your home."
"Mom, I have something to tell you…" Mickie started as she pulled away from her mother. The seriousness in her tone worried Sandra a little. "And I need to tell you with John."
Sandra glanced as John before approving them both in. Her father sat on the couch with her little brother, but not one of them paid Mickie any mind.
"So what is it Mickie? You're leaving in an hour." Her mother said sternly while looking at John.
"I want to apologize for everything Mom. I know I've been a crazy child these past few days… but this has nothing to do with John. I love him and I always will, so I need you to except that." She squeezed Johns hand, hoping her mother would understand the least bit.
"I know you do baby," Sandra replied. "But the reason you're hurting yourself is because of him. We just want you to be safe, and that's without him."
"No Mom that's no-."
"Just listen to your mother Mickie," John gave his attention to the short brunette. "Like I promised, I will see you whenever I can… I won't be easy, but always remember that I love you Mickie.
"John…"
"Mickie please. Just stay out of trouble." The two shared a kiss before John left.
"Are you happy now Mom..?"
"Mickie your stuff is already packed. Aunt Gloria is on her way..." Sandra ignored her daughters question.
"Okay… there's just one this I have to tell you guys," Mickie could feel a sense of betrayal from John. Leaving her would be the worst thing he ever thought of. " You're right about John… he did something to me.." Mickie began to cry tears. Her mother walked over to her and held her.
"What did he do Mickie?"
"Something bad… horribly bad Mom. I just wanted to help him, and he…"
Aye! There's another chapter! I know it's probably the worst chapter I've written, but I had to get that done! So what do you think John did to Mickie? 5 reviews for the next chapter and you'll find out! So today is Super bowl Sunday… who are you guys rooting for? I'm all for the PACKERS!
xoxox- Chelsie Dear!