Chapter 20

"You're...You're what?" Jeff asked, in complete shock. "I'm pregnant and you're the daddy!" Stacy exclaimed happily, as she hugged him. "Wait. Stacy we never had sex. It's not possible for you to be pregnant with my chid," he said, as she let go of him furiously. "Are you telling me I'm lying! Are you telling me that I'm a slut! I come and tell you something that is very important to me and you don't believe me! You son of a bitch!" she yelled, as she slapped him hard. He brought his hand to his face and sighed. "Calm down. All I said was we never had sex. You know I love Shaina and I would never cheat on her," he said, as she started to cry. "I can't believe you Jeff. You don't remember that time we went out to that club and we got totally wasted? The next morning, we were in bed together, don't you remember that?" she asked, as he nodded his head. "I remember that, but when we woke up, we were clothed," he answered, as she raked a hand through her hair. "You just want to say that because you don't want to accept the fact that I am pregnant with your baby. Why would I lie about something like this? A baby is the most important thing in a womens' life," she said, as she started to cry harder. "You're right, I'm sorry. I just don't know what I'm going to do," he replied, thinking of Shaina. "Well, you're going to dump the bitch you have for a girlfriend and come to me. I mean, right?" she asked, as he shook his head. "No, I'm not. I can't be with you because I don't love you. I will support the child and pay for everything, but you and are not going to be together," he answered, as she slapped him again. "How can you do this to me? Our child will need you at all times. Don't you feel bad? Your mother died when you were little and all you had was your dad. Don't you think our child deserved two parents?" she asked, as he grabbed her by the arms furiously. "You listen to me. Don't you ever bring my mother into this. You don't know anything about her and I don't ever want you to mention her again. And as for us, let me think about it. I'll let you know my answer by the end of the day," he answered, as he walked away. She blew out a long terrified breath, but then smiled. "Yes! My plan is working," she exclaimed, as she started laughing.

:: The Macaroni Grill ::

Shaina smiled as she walked into the restaurant. Jeff had called and asked her to meet him there. As she sat down with him, she smiled wider. "I have something major to tell you!" she squealed, as she kissed him lovingly. "I have something to tell you too," he replied, looking down sadly. "What's wrong baby? You look a little depressed," she said concerned. "I'm...I'm...I'm going to be a father," he replied, as she hugged him. "Duh, I know that. But that sucks that you already knew. Did Steph tell you? I told her not to!" she exclaimed, as he looked at her weirdly. "What are you talking about? You don't care that Stacy is pregnant with my baby?" he asked, as her jaw dropped. "Wh..wh..what?" she asked back, as all the color drained out of her face. "Stacy is going to have my baby," he answered, as a tear came down her cheek. "You told me nothing went on between you two!" she exclaimed angrily. "I thought nothing happened, but I guess I was wrong. But I'm not going to be with her, I love you and only you," he said, as she slapped him. "If you loved me you wouldn't have slept with her. What are you going to do?" she asked, as he rolled his eyes. "I've been slapped three time today and frankly, I'm fed up with it. My decision is going to be that I want to stay with you. I will support and pay for the child's every need, but I do not love Stacy," he answered, as Shaina smirked. "And who says that I'll stay with you?" she asked, as he looked at her confused. "What are you talking about?" he asked, as she shook her head. "I cannot believe you Jeff. You think this is so easy to get through. She's having your baby and you don't care. Well, you should start, because as of right now, you and I are through," she answered, as she got up. "No please don't do this to me Shaina, you can't," he said, as he grabbed her hand. "Just watch me," she replied, as tears started coming down his cheeks. "No don't leave me. Please, I love you," he said, as she smirked. "You are pitiful," she replied, in a disgusted voice. "At least tell me what you were going to tell me," he said, as she looked down sadly. "Never will you find out," she replied, walking away. "Find what out!" he exclaimed, but she was already out the door. He buried his face in his hands and cried. *My life is a total disaster* he thought in his head.

:: Stamford, CT ::

The next day, Shaina had decided to travel to Connecticut to stay at Stephanie's. As they entered her house, she sighed. She missed Jeff, but she knew she'd have to forget about him. As she walked into Stephanie's room, she smiled. "I remember when I always came here to spend the night," Shaina said, smiling. "I know. We had so much fun. We always talked about that boy at school. What was his name?" Stephanie asked, trying to remember. "I think his name was Eric Slopstick. Now I see why we made fun of him," Shaina answered, as they both started laughing. "Yeah, we were so mean, but it was innocent fun," Stephanie said, as she laid on her bed. "That was a long time ago. The good thing is we are still best friends," Shaina replied, as she hit Stephanie with a doll. "Ow! That hurt you little piece of fruitcake!" she exclaimed, as Shaina started laughing. "Fruitcake? I am not a piece of fruitcake. Hell, I don't even like fruitcake!" she exclaimed back, as she stuck out her tongue. Stephanie smiled and sat up. "Thanks for being there for me," she suddenly said, as Shaina jumped on the bed with her. "No need to. It's my job," she replied, laughing. Stephanie hugged her and then blew out a breath. "So what are you going to do about your pregnancy?" she asked, as Shaina sighed. "I don't know, but one thing for sure is, I will take care of my baby alone," she answered, holding her stomach. Stephanie hugged her again and then smiled. "I'll help you," she said, as she smiled. "Thank you, but I'm still going to miss Jeff," Shaina replied, looking down sadly.