Author's Note- Hey guys here's chapter eleven of my story Our Lie. I hope you all love this chapter so enjoy.
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Sharon was now nine month's pregnant when she went to the doctor with Mariah the doctor said she would be giving birth any day now. She was at home on the couch with Nick but even though she was with him she was always thinking about Adam. Nick had insisted on being near her twenty four seven ever since she decided to stay home. He didn't want her to leave again he really wanted the relationship to work out. He did everything he could to show her that she had nothing to worry about in terms of their relationship.
She wanted it to work out too for the sake of the baby even though it wasn't his. She loved Nick though she wasn't in love with him at least not anymore but she had let him believe that the baby was his for this long, and she couldn't take her son away from him. She was hoping that if she tried she would eventually fall back in love with Nick. But then what about her love for Adam? She knew now that feelings like those just don't disappear. Then there was the situation with Adam having some involvement in his son's life.
Nick still hated Adam, and he wanted her nowhere near him. Which was ridiculous because she was a grown woman, and she could make her own decisions. Plus Nick had no reason to believe that Adam would hurt her, or the baby. The man had his own son who he loved. Why couldn't he see that Adam was a changed man? That he would never hurt nobody especially a baby? She just wished he would treat him like a brother instead of an enemy then that would make everything else so much more easier.
She stared at him, he had his hand on her stomach, "Nick", she said. He looked at her, "Yeah"? He asked. "You remember when you almost got into it with Adam at the wedding"? She asked. He sighed, "I don't want you to be worrying about Adam. You should be focusing on yourself, and the baby", he told her. But Sharon wasn't backing down, "Did you really mean what you said when you threatened him"? She asked.
"Why are you so worried about that"? Nick asked with curiosity. "Because he's your brother, he's this baby's uncle, and if you're willing to end your own brother's life then I don't want the baby around that", Sharon said meaning every word. Nick sighed, "I was angry, and I was worried about you. Everything I said to him that night was out of anger", he said. "So you didn't mean it"? She asked.
Nick shook his head no, "No. I didn't mean it. But I really don't see why you're so worried about him. I get that at one point you cared about him but you don't have to defend him. Sharon he's caused you, and our family so much pain. To be honest I'm just glad you two are broken up, and have no ties to each other. I mean when you two were together I was so afraid that he would get you pregnant then he would always be in your life. Can you imagine what would have happened if you had, had his baby"? Nick asked.
Sharon felt her whole body go stiff when Nick said that. She didn't have to imagine that because it was happening right now. "If we were to have had a baby together are you telling me you couldn't except him, or her"? She asked. "Sharon I would have been angry but if you're asking me would I hate an innocent child then no. It would have taken some time but I would have gotten past the fact he, or she was Adam's child, and given them the same love that I give my other children", he said.
Sharon relaxed her body she was happy to hear him say that. She had no doubt in her mind that he didn't mean that. "If you could have excepted that then why can't you except Adam"? She asked. "Sharon it's not that easy. I just can't get past all the bad thing's he has done to people. Maybe you can but I can't", he said.
"But can't you try? Like I said he's your brother, and no matter how much you don't want it to be true he's your family. You can't change, or ignore that no matter how hard you try. After all his son, and your children are cousins. Doesn't that mean anything to you? You saw at the wedding how much fun Connor, and Faith were having playing together. I don't know about you but I want them all to be close when they're older. I definitely want him to be close with this new baby, and they can't be if their father's don't get along. I'm not saying you two have to be best friends but can't you at least be civil with each other for the sake of your kids? Would you even try"? Sharon asked.
Nick had his head down in deep thought then he got a text. He got up, "That was from work", he said. "Is everything alright"? She asked. He nodded, "Yeah. You know just the everyday problems that come with owning your own bar. Look we'll talk about this later. I love you", he said putting on his coat, and giving her a kiss. "I love you too", she said wishing she was saying it to Adam. He smiled then left.
Sharon sighed as she had her hands on her belly, "It's ok baby you heard Nick I mean your daddy. He's not going to hurt daddy I mean Adam", she said confusing her words. "I'm going to find a way to have your real daddy involved in your life someway. I know he loves you so much. We both do but we can't hurt your other daddy he loves you too", she said to her stomach. There was a knock at the door she went to go answer it. She was thinking Nick must have forgotten something.
When she opened the door though it wasn't Nick instead it was Adam, "Adam what are you doing here"? She asked with worry in her voice. She looked around outside to make sure Nick's car was nowhere in sight in case he did come back. She wasn't sure if she got through to him although she hoped she did. She rushed him in the house then closed the door. "I had to see you again", he told her. They sat down, "I'm surprised your wife doesn't ask where you go all the time", she said.
"She thinks I mostly spend all my time at work", he said. "Well we both know that's not true", she said. "Well she trusts me. Believe it, or not I do feel guilty about lying to her all the time. I know she would be upset if she knew I still loved you", he told her. "I know how you feel it would destroy Nick if he knew I still loved you too. They don't need to know about the baby just our feelings for each other would be enough to hurt them", she explained.
Adam decided to change the subject, "How's the baby doing"? He asked. Sharon smiled she loved when he asked about the baby, "Great. The doctor said it should be any day now", she told him. Adam got excited, "Really"? He said. "Yeah. I can't wait", she said. "So where's Nick at then"? He asked. "He had to go take care of something at work", she answered. Adam got serious, "So he left you here alone"? He said.
"Adam calm down he still thinks I'm at eight month's", she said. "Oh. I sometime's forget he believes you're a month behind. Where's everybody else at"? He asked. "Faith's at school, and Mariah's with Kevin. Trust me Nick doesn't like to leave my side often if he can avoid it. He's so afraid I'll try to leave again", Sharon said. Adam rolled his eyes in annoyance, "Once a control freak always a control freak", he said.
"It's not like that. He really believes we can be a family again. Like we were before things went so wrong", she said. "Do you believe you guys can be a family again"? He asked. "Yeah. I think we can try", she said. They sat in silence for awhile before Adam said something, "Chelsea wants another baby", he said. Sharon smiled, "Adam that's great", she said.
"No it's not", he said. "Why not"? She asked. "You know why", he said. "Adam your life cannot stop just because you're having a baby with me", she said. "I know. She bought it up when she first found out you were pregnant. Then she bought it up again yesterday. I told her both times that we should wait. But I know she's getting impatient", he said.
"Adam you can't keep putting that off she shouldn't have to pay because of what we did. If she wants another baby she should be aloud to have one", she said. "I just don't see how I can have another baby, and raise it but I won't be raising this one", he said. "Adam you don't have to feel guilty about that. I understand okay? You're her husband. Me, and the baby will be fine. If you want to raise another child I'm ok with it", Sharon said then she faked another smile to try to convince him that it was ok.
"I can't do it now, and I don't think I ever will be. I'm happy with just Connor, and she should be too. I already have another baby on the way, and even though I won't be raising him I'll be content watching him grow up from afar", he told her then he put a hand on her belly. "Adam that's not right. If you have another baby I truly believe this whole thing will start to get easier on you", she said. "Another baby will not replace this one. Just like Chelsea won't replace my love for you", he said then he stood up.
Sharon stood up too, "I don't want you to miss out on something as special as having another baby just because we can't be together", she said. "I am having another baby, and I'm having him with the woman I love", he said. Sharon touched his cheek, "What about Chelsea"? She asked him. "She's not you, and she never will be", he said. "We have to move on", she said.
"I hate not being with you", he said then he leaned in, and kissed her. Sharon kissed him back before she realized this felt all to familiar, and she remembered how that turned out. But still being with him she missed that. Then she remembered Nick, "Stop", she said pushing him away. Adam was about to protest until Sharon felt something wet run down her leg. She looked down at the puddle that had formed around her feet. "Adam my water just broke", she said in a shaky voice her face had a look of panic written across it. Adam saw but instead of asking questions he grabbed her hand, and they quickly left the house.
They arrived at the hospital. Sharon was already in pain the nurses put her in a room, and did their best to make her as comfortable as possible. "I'm sorry sir. Family only", a nurse told him after pulling him aside. "But I'm the father- I mean the uncle", Adam explained. Sharon spoke up, "A-A-Adam please don't go", she said tears running down her face. He pushed pass the nurse, "I'm not going anywhere", he said taking her hand.
The nurse let him stay. Sharon's doctor came into the room, "Alright Sharon it looks like you're not quiet dilated yet", she told her. Sharon groaned, "Seriously"? She cried. "It's ok I'm going to be right here", Adam told her. Sharon nodded, and tried to smile before another contraction hit, and she cried out in pain. Adam hated seeing her this way he wanted to take away all of her pain.
He texted Mariah to come to the hospital right a way. "Do you need anything"? He asked. "No. I just want this to be over with", she said. A nurse the same one who tried to get Adam to leave came into the room, "Sharon we called Mr. Newman. He's on his way over here", she said. Adam wished she hadn't done that because as soon as Nick came he would have to leave. He wiped the sweat away from her face with a rag, and she squeezed his hand when another contraction hit.
Mariah ran into the room after awhile, "Mom I got here as soon as I heard. I can't believe it my baby brother is coming today", she said. "Did you see Nick out there"? Sharon asked. Mariah nodded, "Yeah. I ran into him out in the parking lot", she said. At that moment Nick came into the room he was out of breath, "Sharon. I got so scared when they said you were in labor. How did this happen? You're only at eight month's", he said. "Babies can come early Nick. It happens", Sharon said.
Nick looked at Adam but he didn't say anything instead he went right over to Sharon's side. The nurse came in, "Alright some of you are going to have to leave", she said. "I'm the father. I have to stay", Nick said. Mariah grabbed Sharon's hand, "I'll be right outside mom. Good luck", she said. Adam didn't want to leave but rules were rules. They were stupid rules but he had to listen to the nurse.
He looked one last time at Sharon she was in good hands. He looked at Nick, Adam wished he had been caught in traffic, or something. Anything that could have delayed him from coming to the hospital. He walked out of the room with Mariah, "You will stick around right"? She asked him once they were out in the hallway. He nodded, "Yeah. Don't worry I'm sure Chelsea will understand once she knows Sharon's in labor. At least I hope she will. But to be honest she's the farthest thing from my mind right now", he told her.
He saw the nurse who was checking on Sharon come out of the room. He walked over to her, "Nurse"? He said. "Yes"? She said. "Is Mr. Newman asking any questions regarding the baby coming early"? He asked. "Not really. He seems to be worried about Ms. Newman right now", she answered. "If he does ask this baby is at eight month's, and I don't want you, or her doctor to say no different", he said to her. Then he pulled out a wad of cash. He handed it to the nurse, "Of course", she said then she walked away.
He walked back towards Mariah, "Just covering my tracks", he said when he saw the look she gave him. It was a look of disbelief, "Really"? She asked. He nodded, "It was more for Sharon than it was for me", he said going over to the window. He saw Sharon she looked like she was in a lot of pain. He saw Nick holding her hand. Adam knew it should have been him in there holding Sharon's hand, and helping her with her breathing.
Hours had passed, and the baby still wasn't born yet. Mariah went to sit in the waiting room with Noah who had arrived with Faith. Adam just kept pacing around back, and forth only looking at the window whenever he heard Sharon scream. Each scream got worse, and worse as the contractions kept getting closer together. He was tempted to go in there to say he was the father just so he could be by her side.
Sharon screamed as another contraction hit. This one felt as worse as the last one you'd think after doing this three other times that it wouldn't be as bad but it was. Even with the epidural that they gave her she was still in pain. Not as bad but still bad enough. Her doctor came in, and checked her, "Good news Sharon you're at ten centimeter's. Are you two ready to meet your son"? She asked with a smile. Sharon nodded. "Alright the next time you feel pain I want you to push", the doctor instructed.
Sharon did as she was told, and when she felt pain she pushed as hard as she could. When she was done she laid her head on her pillow. That took a lot out of her but she had to do it again. "You're doing great", Nick said. The doctor told her to push again she squeezed Nick's hand, and pushed again. "I can't do this"? She cried after pushing. "Yes you can", Nick said. Sharon started crying then she saw Adam out in the hallway. He was still here. He didn't leave her. "Don't leave me", she said staring at him.
"I won't", Nick said. "Sharon come on. Give me another push", her doctor said. Sharon moaned, "Nick there's something I have to tell you", she said. "Not now just push", Nick said. Sharon pushed again, "Good job Sharon I can see his head. You're almost there", her doctor said. Sharon moaned again she didn't want to push but she knew she had to. She pushed again the doctor said he was almost out she just had to do one more big push. Sharon used all the strength she had to push one last time.
Then a cry filled the room. An exhausted Sharon laid her head back on her pillow as fresh tears ran down her face. That was her son, he was here, he was finally here. Nick went to cut the umbilical cord, then the nurses went to clean him up, "Eight pounds, six ounces", she heard a nurse say. They wrapped him in a blanket. "Let me see", she said weakly as they handed her the screaming baby. She looked at him, he was so beautiful, he quieted down. She got a good look at his eyes from what she could tell they looked just like Adam's eyes.
Nick had tears in his eyes he wiped them away, "I'm so proud of you", he said giving her a kiss on her sweaty forehead. He looked at the baby in her arms, and started to cry tears of happiness, "I love you so much. Thank you for giving me another son", he said. Sharon was also still in tears, "You're welcome. I love you too", she said. She gave him the baby to hold.
Adam was outside watching the whole thing. He cried when he heard his son cry for the very first time. He watched as they handed him to Sharon. He saw when Nick kissed her on her forehead. He looked on as Nick held him. He heard Noah's voice he saw him along with Mariah, and Faith walking down the hall. He moved out of sight, and watched them all walk into the room.
"He's so cute", Mariah said as she held the baby in her arms. The whole family was in the room, "Let me see. Don't hog him", Noah said he took his brother in his arms. "Let me see", Faith said jumping up, and down in excitement. Noah bent down to her level so she could see, "Hi. I'm your big sister", she said to him. "I can't believe I finally have a baby brother", Noah said then he handed him back to Sharon.
"You better believe it", Sharon said smiling at him. "So what are you guys going to name him"? Mariah asked. Nick smiled, "Well I'm still holding out hope that we'll name him Nicholas Junior, or Nicholas the second", he said. He looked at Sharon hoping she would finally agree. But instead she shook her head no, "No. I want to give this baby his own name", she told him. Nick had a look of disappointment on his face but he still managed to smile anyways, "Alright then you pick out a name. You were the only one who was looking up names this whole entire time", he said to Sharon.
"Really? You want me to name him"? She asked him. Nick nodded his head yes. Sharon looked down at her son she had thought about it, and she knew exactly what she wanted to name her son, "Jason", she said finally. "Jason"? Nick said. Sharon nodded, "Jason Aiden Newman", she said still looking at the baby. Mariah smiled, "I like it", she said, Noah, and Faith agreed with her. So did Nick, "So do I. Jason Newman it is", he said.
Everybody stayed in the room taking turns holding the baby until the nurse came in saying how Sharon, and Jason needed their rest. Noah went to go take Faith home because it was way past her bedtime. Nick was going to stay with Sharon but still left the room when Sharon said she was hungry. They were going to put Jason in the nursery but Sharon wanted him right near her. She couldn't stop looking at him.
Adam saw everyone walking out of the room. He was about to leave himself when Mariah called after him, "Adam", she said. "Yeah"? He said. "Congratulations. Jason Aiden Newman is completely healthy", she said walking up to him. "Who's Jason Newman"? He asked he was still in shock that he had another son. Mariah laughed, "He's your son. Born at eight pounds, and six ounces. The little guy has a strong, power set of lungs on him too", she said. "Yeah I know. I heard him", he said he was about to walk away but Mariah stopped him.
"Where are you going"? She asked him. "I'm going home. Sharon, and Jason are fine like you said. I'm not needed here", he told her. "What? You can't leave. That's your son in there", Mariah said. Adam looked down, "No he's not. He's Nick's son not mine", he told her. Mariah was shocked that he would say that, "So what? You're just going to walk out of his life"? She asked him.
He looked at her, his face filled with nothing but sadness, and pain, "You can send pictures to me if you want", he said. Mariah shook her head no with tears in her eyes, "No. I shouldn't have to do that. Look I never really had a family until I met my mom. She showed me what unconditional love was. I never had that before, and I don't think Jason will have that either as long as he grows up around Nick, and he definitely won't have that as long as Victor is around. I see how he controls people using his love as a tool. All the Newman's are like that but mostly Victor. But not you, you're different. I've seen the way you look when you talk about mom, and the baby. You love them, and I know for a fact that mom loves you too. You can't leave them with Nick. Noah, and Faith are turning out ok but I'm so afraid Nick will try to mold this baby into his image. I also know that he'll use Jason to control mom's every move such as threatening to take him away like he did with Faith every time she does something he doesn't like. I know he will. I also know you won't do that because you're the complete opposite of him. You can't really believe in this perfect family that mom believes she can have with Nick do you? Because I don't. Please don't leave them with Nick. Please", Mariah said a tear fell down her face.
Adam heard everything she said, and he knew deep down that it was all true. He wanted to protect Connor from his father, and the Newman influence. He also wanted to protect Jason from that too. To save him from years of having to please Nick, and his grandfather. Nick wasn't as bad as Victor was but as the years went by he was getting close.
Victor probably already had Jason's future planned out for him. A spot at Newman waiting for him but he would only get it if he spent the next eighteen years doing as he said. Adam wanted to keep him away from that. To show him he would support him in anything he wanted without fear of his son thinking he was disappointing him. He wanted to give him that unconditional love that Mariah talked about.
But he knew he could give him that as his uncle because him, and Sharon had made an agreement to let Nick believe baby Jason was his son. He couldn't go back on it now. As much as it hurt him he had to let Nick raise his son. Especially now since he was born he waited to late to claim him. He sighed, "I have to get home. Chelsea's worried about me, and Connor went to bed upset because I wasn't there to tuck him in. Look after them for me", he told her. He walked past her but she grabbed his arm, and pulled him towards Sharon's room, "Not until you hold him. You have to at least do that", she said. "What about Nick"? He asked. "He went out to go get mom some food. She doesn't like the stuff they feed her here so he won't be back for a while", she said urging him to come on.
Adam, and Mariah walked into the room where both Sharon, and Jason were sleeping soundly. "Sharon"? He said. Sharon's eyes fluttered opened, "Adam", she said with excitement in her voice. "How do you feel"? He asked. She smiled, "I'm a little tired", she told him. Adam stared down at Jason who was still sleeping he was wrapped in a blue blanket, with a blue hat on his head, "Is this him"? He asked. Sharon laughed quietly, "Of course it is. You can hold him if you want to", she said.
Adam picked up Jason careful not to wake him up, "Hi. Hi Jason. Wow he's perfect ten fingers, ten toes. You gave him the name I suggested"? Adam asked Sharon. "Yeah. Nick let me decide after I said no to naming him after him", Sharon said. Adam held on to his son, Jason opened his eyes a little only to close them again because of the bright lights. Adam gasped because he got a good look at them, "He has my eyes", Adam said.
Sharon nodded, "I know. I thought the same thing", she told him. "Jason my name is Adam. I know it won't be easy but I'm going to try to be there for you as much as I can", Adam told him. "Jason we're going to let you in on a huge secret. You won't remember it but that's why we're telling you. Adam is your real daddy, and even though it doesn't make sense about why he's not raising you just remember that he'll always love you", Sharon said.
Adam looked at Sharon then back at Jason, "That's right I'll always love you. No matter what if you ever need anything you can just come to me. I'll help you out anyway I can", Adam said to Jason. Mariah pulled out her phone she took a picture of Adam holding Jason. Then a picture of Adam, Sharon, and Jason together like they should be.
"Thank you Mariah. For everything", Sharon said. "Like I told you before mom we're a family", she said. At that moment Victor was outside the door. He was there to see his new grandson. He was also there to try to make peace with Sharon. He stood outside the door when he saw Adam in there. Him, and Mariah were talking to Sharon.
He stood out of sight but still listened in on the conversation. "Are we doing the right thing Sharon"? he heard Adam ask. "Yeah. We are", he heard Sharon say. He peeked in, and saw Adam with the baby. "Alright then nobody must know that I am the real father", Adam said. Victor's eyes went wide with shock then he hurried away.
Author's Note- Oh snap Victor knows the truth now. Will he tell, or will he keep this to himself to use to control them all? Read on to find out. Did you guys like the name I chose for the baby? Tell me in your comments. Chapter twelve should be here soon so be ready.