Author's note: Hey I'm back. This chapter maybe a bit deep.
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Helga's POV
I was running away from him again. I kept running until I couldn't any longer. The sounds of Laura crying made my heart race that I could not reach my daughter. I looked to my right and saw that Arnold had been murdered. I cried out in pain and I saw Big Bob walking my way. I tried to run off again but I couldn't move my body. He walked over to me with a grim look and smirk on his face. His hands bloody from just killing my true love. I cried out but this time there was no sound. Laura was crying out and all I could do is watch this beast come closer to me as I couldn't move my body. My body shook in fear of what was coming next. Big Bob grabbed me by my neck and picked me up that way. "Oh Helga you was so easy to beat. Right Helga. Helga Helga"
I felt my body being shaking and my name being called out. I felt stuck and I opened my eyes widely to see Arnold hovering over me. I realize it was all had been a bad dream. I started crying hard and Arnold held me close to his body and I couldn't stop shaking. Phoebe busted through the door with Gerald. They looked at me and then at Arnold.
"What happened? Phoebe asked as she stood by the door.
I couldn't speak being shaken up by that nightmare. Phoebe sat on the bed and hugged my side. She felt my forehead and notice I was burning up.
"Oh dear Helga, you're burning up!" Phoebe said removing her hand away from my forehead. "I'm going to make you some soup a.s.a.p." Phoebe got up and left to the kitchen. Arnold laid me on the bed and put a wet rag on my head. I was breathing heavily as I tried to get that nightmare off of my brain. Arnold then left the room leaving me alone in there. I sighed and took a few deep breaths.
"Was this another one of my panic attacks? Why did Big Bob kill Arnold in my dreams?" I thought to myself. I forced myself to sit up but my head was throbbing and my heart was still pacing. I heard their voices outside of my door so I got up and pressed my ear against the door to hear what they were saying.
"Arnold, are you sure you can deal with her in this condition?" Gerald asked Arnold.
I could hear Arnold sigh. "Yes I can. It'll be hard but I have faith in her. After all she is the mother of my child and I will not give up easily on her"
Gerald chuckled. "I'm glad your mind and heart is in the right place. Most likely she had a bad dream. She'll be fine"
"I know. I have to go check on Laura real quick. I'll be back" Arnold replied as he left Gerald in the hallway. I opened the door and Gerald looked at me. He gave me thumbs up and walked into the kitchen. I walked over to Laura's room to see Arnold carrying Laura in his arms. I smiled seeing my baby with our little baby. Arnold turned around to see me and he smiled.
I walked over to them both and kissed Arnold on the lips. Laura looked up at both of us and giggled. I poked her nose and she giggled some more. "We should get going" I said as I took Laura from his arms.
"Go where?" Arnold asked as he crossed his arms.
"We're going downtown so you can sign her birth certificate. Plus it will be Laura's first time going downtown" I replied as I put Laura down. I began to change her clothes since it her diaper seemed to be already changed.
"Oh okay. Well I can ask Gerald to drive us downtown. In the meantime Phoebe making you soup and I think you should at least eat it after waking up the way you did" Arnold crossed his arms and watched me dress Laura up.
"I'm fine, it was just a dream. I'll get over it" I replied as I put on her pants.
"Are you sure? You woke up shaking and had a fever. Also it seemed really bad. What was your dream about anyway?" Arnold smiled at Laura since she looked at me.
"Nothing" I put on Laura shirt. Arnold turned me around and made me look in his eyes.
"I know you are lying but I'll let this side this one time since I want this to be a good day." Arnold said then walked out of the room leaving us girls behind. I looked back at Laura who was sucking her thumb. I sighed and replayed what Arnold said a few moments ago. I don't want to tell him that he died in my dreams. I rather not tell him. I put on Laura hoodie, sneakers and carried her in my arms then walked down to the kitchen and placed Laura in her high chair. Phoebe passed me the soup that she made for me and I ate it so I wouldn't hear Arnold complain later on. Gerald and Arnold were talking in the living room while Phoebe was playing with Laura. I finished my meal and washed my plate.
"Hey Phebs" I said as I washed my plate
"Yes Helga?" Phoebe responded
"I'm sorry for the scare earlier" I said as I dried my bowl and put it away
"It's fine Helga. I was wondering what had happened to you. Did you have a bad dream or something?" She asked
I sighed and sat at the table with her and Laura. I gave Laura one of her toys. "Yea. It was a nightmare"
"About what?" She looked at me curiously
I sighed once more and looked at Laura she was putting her toy in her mouth. "It was about Big Bob. He found me and I felt helpless. He then killed Arnold and was after me. Laura was crying the whole time"
Phoebe covered her mouth in surprise of what I have told her. She placed one hand on my hand and held it tight. "That must have been scary to you. I wouldn't want that dream to come true" Phoebe said and looked worried for me.
I brushed her hand away and smirked. "Hey it was only a dream. I'll be fine and just keep an eye out on my daughter. Besides I have more things to worry about. I have Laura and Arnold to keep safe. I also have to plan on what college am I going to and what my dress would look like for prom" I replied as I took Laura out of her high chair. Phoebe smiled and got up herself. We walked into the living room where the guys were watching basketball. They got up once they saw us all ready to go. I put on Laura's coat on since it was still in the middle of winter. I then put her in her car seat where she started to fuss and cry about being in the seat. I was glad I packed the baby bag ahead of time and put it next to Laura while I put on my jacket. Arnold carried Laura and walked out the door with Gerald not too far behind him. I made sure too double check around the house to make sure nothing was forgotten. I walked out of the house with Phoebe behind me and I locked the door and we both headed to Gerald's car. I see Arnold in the front seat and Gerald in the driver seat. Phoebe and I sat in the back seat with Laura. Phoebe was on one side of her while I was on the other side. Gerald started up the car and began to drive off.
It was a quiet and awkward ride. Most of the time Gerald and Arnold would talk about sports other times about random guy things. Phoebe was mostly on her phone or would play Peek-A-Boo with Laura to get her to smile. Once we had reached the place Gerald had parked the car and we all got out. Arnold carried Laura as I carried her bag while Phoebe and Gerald to go look around the area once we were done.
Arnold and I walked into the big building and signed ourselves in. We took an elevator up to the 5 floor and signed our names in again and waited in the waiting room. Arnold placed Laura in front of him and I sat next to him. I took off Laura coat and gave her bottle. Arnold was on his phone most of the time and I got fed up and glared at him.
Arnold looked over to me and shrugged his shoulders. "What?"
"The least you can do is pay attention to your daughter" I mumbled to him trying not to make a scene
Arnold eyebrow rose up and he crossed his arms. "Where is this attitude coming from Helga?"
I puffed up my up cheeks trying to hold back my anger. "I don't have an attitude football head" I hissed a bit
He chuckled and looked down at Laura and back at me. "I'm going to go get a snack from the machine. You want one?" He replied as he pointed to the vending machine down the hall. I shrugged my shoulders in respond. He got up and walked away. Once he was down the hall I took a deep breath. I looked at Laura who giggled at me. "Oh Laura what has gotten over me. Why did I just get angry at your father? I have to keep calm" I took a few deep breaths and took her out of the car seat and took her to the play area. There were a few parents with their children playing in the same area. I sat on the floor and placed Laura in a sitting position in between my legs and put a few blocks in front of her. She grabbed a blue one and was looking at it.
"Ba-baba ba" Laura said as she was holding the toy to her mouth.
"No Laura. That is caca" I took the toy from her and got up with her in my arms. The other mother's glared at me as I walked by and I wanted to punch them all in their face. I went back to my seat to see Arnold had got himself a bag of chips and was watching the basketball game on his phone. Once he saw us coming over he got up and smiled at Laura.
"Aww look at daddy's little angel." He put his phone away and put the chips down. Took Laura from my arms and walked around with Laura in his hand. I took some of his chips and he glared at me.
"Ms. Pataki and Mr. Shortman?" A woman said coming from down the hall.
"Yes?" I replied and grabbed Laura's bag and car seat.
"Are you Helga G Pataki?" She asked as she held a folder in her hand.
I nodded quickly. "Yes I am."
"My name is Marie White. I will be answering all your questions and help you get your paper signed. Is your husband here?" Ms. White asked as she was ready to go.
My heart skipped a beat once she said husband and I nodded. "Arnold" I called out and he walked over to where I was standing.
Ms. White smiled and held out her hand to Arnold. He took it and shook it then let go "Hello, are you Arnold Shortman" She asked.
Arnold nodded as he was still holding Laura in his arms. "Yes I am. "
"Great. And this is Laura Mable Pataki am I correct?" She questioned once more and looked at Laura
Arnold and I both nodded to her question. Ms. White nodded and led us to the back room where there was a nursery. She had us drop off Laura in the care of the nursery while we talked. She then led us to her office. Arnold and I sat next to each other while Ms. White sat behind her table and started up her laptop.
"So, what brings you here on this lovely Saturday afternoon" Ms. White asked.
I took a deep breath and let it out. "I was hoping I can get Arnold here to sign Laura's birth certificate since he didn't get the chance" I replied and was playing with my fingers.
"Why weren't on the certificate in the first place Mr. Shortman?" Ms. White asked as she looked at Arnold.
Arnold looked at me and sighed deeply with frustration. "I didn't know about my child until a month after she was born" Arnold said with a serious tone as he looked back at Ms. White
"So you didn't know about this child until after it was born? How come?" She asked and felt my heart sink hearing these questions.
Arnold leaned back on his chair. "Yes, Helga how come?" Arnold asked as he now was looking at me. My heart raced as I felt like he was going against me here.
"I- I just want him to sign the paper. That all I came for" I replied balling up my fits feeling my blood boil.
Arnold smiled at me and then looked at her. "She was scared to tell me so she told me last minute. I forgive her though" He replied and his smiled faded
My head was starting to hurt from all of this. I know he's still holding a grudge on me and I will fix that once we are out of here. "Please just let him sign the papers" I quietly said
Ms. White nodded and printed out Laura's birth certificate. She handed it to Arnold.
"Name: Laura Mable Pataki. Birthdate: August 18. Weight: 7 pounds and 4 ounces. Mother's Name: Helga Geraldine Pataki. Father's Name: Arnold Miles Shortman" Arnold said as he signed the papers.
"Thank you from coming in" Ms. White replied and handed us our copies her birth certificate. We shook her hand and walked out of her office and back to the nursery where Laura was being kept. I put on her jacket, placed her back in her car seat, put both of our copies in Laura's bag.
Arnold picked up Laura and I was holding her bad. My blood was still boiling after what just happened. We go into elevator, waited till it stopped and walked outside of the building once we reached down the street to where Gerald car was I turned around and glared at Arnold.
He looked at me and his eye brow rose again. I clenched my fits hard enough to the point it hurt. I growled and I tapped my foot on the floor. "Well" I said feeling my temper rising
"Well what?" Is all he could manage out
I threw my hands in the air. "What the fuck was that all about upstairs? Where you trying to get me angry? Where you trying to get me to yell at you?" I demanded answers
"No. I just answer the questions" He replied
"You replied in a very dickish manner Football head!" I could feel my heart racing
"Hey you were being a BITCH to me earlier now it's MY fault that I gave you a taste of your own medicine Helga. I left you alone after you lied to me back in the house and felt a bit hurt on how you were being a bitch to me before we saw that lady. IF you want me to be with OUR child stop acting like you have dick far up your ass or stop acting like you are on your dam period at times. You need to chill out. I'm just trying to help but I can't when you're all happy one minute and the next you want to and make me feel guilty. I have feelings too you know. It's not just all about you" Arnold yelled which was causing Laura to cry. My eyes became watery and I stood there shaking at his words. I did it again I hurt him. Tears fell from my eyes. Arnold had lost his temper with me again but it's my fault. We quietly walked to the car were we waited for Phoebe and Gerald. Arnold had the keys so he put Laura in the back seat and sat in the front again. Arnold had gotten Laura to quiet down and fall asleep.
Gerald and Phoebe finally made their way over to us. Gerald sat in the front while I was in the same spot as last time and Phoebe sat in her spot also. Phoebe face was all red from the cold but she was smiling so I wasn't really sure if it was the cold or not.
"Aww she's sleeping." Phoebe said as she looked at Laura. She then looked at me and saw my blank expression. She motioned me to text her which I did. Gerald started up the car and drove off.
"What happened?"
"Arnold hates me" :'(
"Aww, what's going on?"
"I went off on him earlier and he lost his temper with me."
"What did you say?"
"Well I got mad at him at for being on his phone and said then said to him "The least you can do is pay attention to your daughter" He asked me why do I have an addtuted and I told him I didn't. He chuckled and then changed the subject asking me if I wanted a snack"
"Oh dear… Helga. What else happened?"
"We then go see the lady that handles the paper work and she asking questions and Arnold is being a dick answering them in a dickish manner. I felt like the question she was asking were too personal anyway and I felt attacked. Once he finally signed the papers and reached outside I tried telling him off but he told me off instead on how he truly feels. I may have hurt him so he hurt me also. Laura was crying also"
"That's not good. We must talk this out before you two are at each other's necks again"
"He doesn't want to talk to me…"
"I'll make him talk. Hold on" Was the last thing Phoebe said after that she put her phone down. She looked pissed off. "Hon, can you please stop the car" Phoebe said looking in the mirror.
Arnold looked back at us and Gerald parked the car near a side walk. He then looked back also. "What's wrong Baby?" Gerald looked at both of us.
"We will not move this car until Helga and Arnold kiss and make up right now. I will not have you two arguing when you have a baby around. Your baby. Gerald you will not drive until this is settled. Do you understand?" Phoebe glared at her boyfriend and scared me in the process. Gerald nodded to his girlfriend.
She then looked at both me and Arnold. "Talk now" Phoebe demanded
I looked down and Arnold turned back around in his seat. He opened the door and then left. I sighed and started to shake. Phoebe seemed so pissed she got out the car herself and ran after Arnold. Gerald just sat in the driver seat clueless on what was going on. This is my entire fault
Arnold's POV
I walked down the street. My temper was rising and Phoebe wasn't making it any better with jumping in. I kept walking until I felt something tackle me to the ground. Phoebe turned me around and was sitting on top of me.
"Phoebe, get off of me" I said looking away
"Arnold, just stop. Why are you doing this? Helga is hurting why can't you see that?" Phoebe cried out.
I felt my head pounding. I picked her off of me and stood up. "Phoebe, why can't you see that I am hurting" I chocked on my words holding back my tears. "W- Why don't you girls attack us as if we guys don't have feelings" I felt my tears fall my eyes and Phoebe backed away.
"Oh dear, Arnold. I'm sorry I didn't mean for this… I- I just wanted you both to get along." Phoebe said lowering her head.
"You girls are so quick to judge what you hear instead of seeing that we also have emotions. You are so quick to believe one another and gain up on one person. News flash there is three side of every story. His, hers and the fucking TRUTH! I'm tired of all of you thinking that I AM the cause to that girl's stress. I am not. I understand why she is the way she is but at the same time I can only take so much before I snap. Just for once look at a guy's point of view before judging him" I said as I looked away from her. Phoebe kept shut and I shrugged my shoulders and walked away. I walked all the way back to the boarding house.
I walked up the stairs and fumbled to find my keys in my pocket. I then found them and opened the door. I walked in and closed the door behind me. The smell of home cooked meal hit my nose but I didn't bother going in the kitchen. I walked by the kitchen and up to my room. Once I reached my room I closed the door behind me and locked the door. I took off my clothes until I was down to my boxers and shirt. I lay on my bed and looked at the sky above me. My phone buzzed all night but I paid no mid to it and started my homework. I finished just in time for dinner but I didn't go down.
I soon heard a knock on my door and I went to unlock it. Grandpa was on the other side of the door with my dinner. I let him in and he sat on my bed. I sat next to him and looked back up to the sky which was now dark.
"I notice your very quiet, want to talk about it?" Grandpa asked and I shrugged my shoulders. He then patted my back and I smiled a bit at him. I took a deep breath and told him everything that had happened.
"Oh I see, well seems like she going through a tough time and is taking it out on you from my understanding and you had enough so you snapped at her. Well do you want my advice?" He asked and I just looked blankly at him.
"I guess that's a yes. Anyway give her her space. The only time I go to talk to her is to see if the baby is okay and if she needs anything other than that do what you have to." Grandpa said and I nodded. He then left and I ate my dinner. I fell asleep for the night.
I woke up to my phone ringing. I picked up my phone to see who was calling. Rhonda's name was on my screen and I answered it.
"Uhh hello" I said with a sleepy voice
"Hey darling" Rhonda said cheerfully
I looked at the time it was four in the morning. I groaned and sat up a bit. "What's up? Why are you calling me this late?" I asked while yawning
"I just wanted to ask if you would like to hang out with me later. I have something to tell you" She sounded too perky this early in the morning.
"I guess we can." I mumbled as I yawned once more.
"Oh goodie. Meet me in front of my house at 12. Please don't be late" She said and hung up afterwards. I sighed and yawned again. Since I was still awake I checked my phone. Had a few miss calls from Gerald, a text from Phoebe and another text from Helga. I read Phoebe text first.
"Hey Arnold. I thought of what you said to me earlier and I talked it over with Gerald. He told me to apologize since I was out of line for jumping into something that had nothing to do with me. I just wanted to help but I only made matter's worse. I hope you can forgive me Arnold. I am deeply sorry. Don't worry Helga and Laura are home safe. I also talked to Helga and she is also sorry. I hope you can understand. Well I'll see you on Monday"
I smiled at the text from Phoebe and send her one back.
"Hey Phoebe. I am the one who should be apologizing. I was just very upset about Helga lately that I took it out on you. I'm sorry and I will talk to Helga when I am ready. Thanks for trying."
I hit send then went to read Helga's text.
"Arnold, I was very wrong and didn't know I was hurting you that bad. I'm sorry for everything that I had caused lately. I wouldn't blame you if you hated me right now. I am the worse for the way I have been acting. No I will not run away but I will give you space. So in the meantime we are broken up until we are both ready. If we are every ready. One thing I know for sure is the love for our daughter will never die even if we are apart I will still want you here. Take care and hope to see you soon."
I sighed once I saw that text. I felt bad but I knew it's for the best. I had to worry about school, college and to make sure I take care of my daughter. I know it won't be easy but I need this. We bot need this time away. Only time would tell if we were meant to be. I yawned, set an alarm for 10:30am and locked my phone and fell back to sleep.