Laura stopped crying and stood up. She knew what she had to do. She went down stairs and found Glen and Tamia. She told them Mark's reaction. "Laura he will come around just give him time." Glen said. She nodded. "Listen guys, I have a really bad headache, do you think you can run to the store and get me some Tylenol?" she asked. "Sure, I'll go. Tamia can stay here with you." Glen said. "I really need some time by myself." Laura said. "Are you sure girl?" Tamia said. "Yea, I'm just going to lie down till yall get back." Laura said. "Okay, get some rest." Glen said. She nodded and watched them leave. She hurried upstairs and went to her and Mark's room. She pulled out a suitcase and started throwing her clothes in. She checked her pocketbook for her checkbook, driver's license and credit cards. Laura picked up the phone and called Steve. All she told him was she was taking off for a while and she would send him new programs through Ups. She told him to just deposit her money in her bank account until further notice. "Laura is everything all right?" he asked. She didn't answer for a moment. "Steve don't tell anyone about this conversation except Jason, and wait a couple of days before you tell him. Tell him I will be in contact soon." Laura said. Steve sighed. "Okay. Take care of your self." He said. "I will and thanks Steve." She said. Laura called the airport next and made her a reservation. She got a piece of paper and sat down to write. She propped the note on Mark's pillow when she was through. She got up made sure she had her sponge bob that Mark had given her and the big red devil shirt. She put them in the carry on bag. She grabbed the car keys and her stuff and went downstairs. She looked around the home she had come to love. Tears ran down her face but she knew she was doing the right thing. She walked out the door and didn't look back.
Mark spent hours driving around trying to gather his thought before he finally stopped and pulled off at the overlook. There spot he thought. Damn why did this have to happen. Things had been perfect and then this had happened. He remembered the hurt look on her face back at the house. It killed him to know he had put it there. He remembered last night when she had made love to him in this very spot. God there was no way he could live without her. She was like air to him. He would marry her tomorrow no matter what. But what about the baby. Could he be a good father to it knowing he had never wanted children? He pictured in his mind a child that had her eyes and sweet smile. Suddenly it hit him. How could he not love a child of hers of theirs? He smiled at the thought of a little Laura running around. A child with her beauty and sweetness made from their love, calling him daddy. What a fool he was. He could have lost her over his stupidity. He started the bike and headed home.
Glen and Tamia came in. The house was quite. "I'm going to take these up to her." Tamia said. Glen grabbed a soda and sat down in the kitchen. He heard the front door open. Mark rounded the corner and came in. "Where's Laura?" he asked. "Do you really care, asshole?" Glen said. "Listen man, don't give me any shit. I Know I was a jerk." Mark said. Glen just looked at him. Tamia came running into the kitchen. "Laura's gone, looks like she packed up some of her stuff and left." Tamia said. "WHAT!" Mark yelled. Glen jumped up. Oh lord no Glen thought. Why couldn't she have waited for Mark to cool off? Mark ran up the stairs to their room. He looked around and seen Tamia was right. She had taken her stuff and was gone. He slumped down on the bed. Why did he have to act like a jerk? She would have still been here if he had stayed and talked it out with her. He saw the piece of paper folded on his pillow. He slowly picked it up and unfolded it. Big Guy, I love you so much sometime I think I'll die from wanting you. You're the first person who was ever kind to me or loved me. I can't stay here and force you into something you never wanted. You would just end up hating me and the baby too. Leaving is the hardest thing I ever had to do. It's tearing me apart, but I have our child to think of. Every time I look at our child, I will think of our love. In spited of everything I'll never regret this child. Really it's the best gift that came from our love; I hope someday you understand that. I want you to remember what I told you last night. I will love you forever no matter what Love Your Baby Girl.
Mark sat there with tears running down his face. What a fool I've been he thought. Glen came up behind him and put a hand on his shoulder. "Well find her Mark." He said. Mark looked up at Glen. "Your right man." He said a new hope lighting his eyes. "If it takes forever I'll find her and bring her home." Mark said. "Come on lets get started." Mark said. Glen nodded. They had to find her fast.
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