Chapter 4
The next day, I have to work. Pulling up at the diner that I work at, I walk in and clock in. Putting on my apron, I head out to my tables to start taking orders. I walk up to one of the tables and have my pad and pen in hand. "What can I get you guys?" I ask, looking at three men that have on kuttes like Angel's but they say SONS on them. One has salt and pepper hair and scars on his cheeks. One has dark curly hair and bright blue eyes and the other is one I recognize...Happy. "Just some coffee's for now sweetheart." the one with the Scottish accent says. I nod and head to get their coffees.
A little later, I am standing behind the counter rolling silverware when Happy walks up and takes a seat at the bar. "I know you." he tells me. "Do you now?" I ask smirking at him. I know exactly who he is. "You're Angel's Old Lady." he tells me. "You have seen me with Angel but I'm not his Old Lady." I tell him and he looks at me confused. "We grew up best friends." I tell him and he nods. "So you ain't with him?" he asks. "No." I say. I rub my stomach and say "I'm not." He looks at my stomach and asks "His kid?" I nod and say "One night stand with him." He nods again. I look at him and ask "Why the sudden interest in Angel?" I ask. "Not him...you." he tells me and I shake my head. "What?" he asks. I stop what I'm doing. "Happy, look, Angel and EZ told me everything. I know there's still some tension between you three and I'm carrying Angel's son. You know how complicated that can get?" I ask. "Yeah I do but I'd still like to talk." he says. I take my pad out and jot my number down and hand it to him as Chibs and Tig walk up. "I'll call you tonight." he tells me and I just nod. "Ride safe guys." I say before they all nod and walk out the door.
That night, I am sitting on the couch. I am off work the next day but I have my doctor's appointment and Angel said he would meet me there. I am watching a movie and eating some popcorn when my phone rings. I look at the phone and don't recognize the number but answer anyway. "Hello?" I ask as I answer. "Hey little girl." I hear his raspy voice and smile knowing it's Happy. "Hey Hap. How was your ride?" I ask. "It was good. How was your shift?" he asks. "It was better after seeing the tip you guys left. You know you guys didn't have to do that." I say. "I know but we wanted to." he tells me and I can't help but smile. We talk for a little while and then he asks "So how did you end up with Angel?" I shake my head. "First, I am not with Angel but it's a long story." I tell him. "I got time." he tells me. Signing, I say "He went through a rough time and I was always the one that he went to when shot bothered him. He came to me and we ended up hooking up. He was gone by morning and stopped answering my calls and texts and wouldn't speak to me. A couple of months later I found out I was pregnant. Figured that if he got what he wanted and I started concentrating on my son." I tell him. "He in the picture?" he asks. "He is now. He wouldn't answer my calls so I just left him alone for the last few months. Ran into one of the guys and I guess he told Angel I was pregnant and he finally showed his face. Talking about how he was sorry and shit. I can let him be here for our son but I don't know if I can be best friends with him again." I tell him. "It's good you're letting him see the kid." he tells me. "Yeah. I guess." I tell him. "You thought of names?" he asks. "Yeah. Mateo Carlos." I tell him. "Good name." he says and I start to yawn. "Better get some sleep little girl. You work tomorrow?" he asks. "No but I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow." I tell him. "Everything okay?" He asks concerned. Smiling I say "Yeah. Just a checkup." I tell him. "Call me when you get done and let me know how it goes." he says. "I will Happy." I say. "Night little girl." he says. "Night Hap." I say and we end the call.
The next day, I get up and eat breakfast and head to the doctor. Walking in, I sign in and take a seat. I look at my phone and see that I still have a few minutes before my actual appointment time. A few minutes later, my name is called and Angel is still not here. I walk back and send him a text They called me back so just have them bring you back when you get here. I don't get anything back. The doctor comes in and says "Let's see how little man is doing." She checks his heartbeat before doing another ultrasound. "Looks like he's doing really well. You're right where you need to be. Just schedule your next appointment before you leave." she tells me. I clean the gel off my stomach and head out the door after making my next appointment. I walk outside and look at my phone and still nothing from Angel. I send another text Headed home.
Getting home, I move to the kitchen and get a water and hear my phone go off. Thinking it might be Angel, I look at my phone and see it's Happy calling. "Hey Hap." I say as I answer. "Hey little girl. How'd the appointment go?" I smile softly and say "It went well. Mateo is doing really well. They did another ultrasound too." I tell him. "Good to hear. Are you okay little girl?" he asks. "Yeah." I sigh. "No you ain't. Talk." he says softly. I smile at his concern. "It's stupid. I got my hopes up that Angel would actually show for my appointment like he said he would. He's not been here this entire pregnancy so I don't know why I'm surprised." I say. "Maybe something came up." he tells me. "Yeah. Maybe. I texted him but still haven't heard back." I tell him. "What are you doing tonight?" he asks. "Nothing that I know of. Why?" I ask. "I'll pick up dinner and we can watch a movie." he tells me. Smiling, I say "I'd like that. I'll text you the address." I tell him. "See you in a couple of hours little girl." he says. "Ride safe." I tell him before we end the call.
That evening, we are sitting on the couch. Happy picked up burgers and fries on the way here and we are watching one of the Fast and Furious movies. When we finish eating, he leans back and I feel him put his arm around me. I lean in and we just sit in comfortable silence until the movie is done. "Oh I brought something for the kid." he tells me and I look at him a little shocked. "You didn't have to." I tell him. "I know." he says as he heads over to his kutte and pulls out a small bag. Looking inside, there is a pacifier that has the Harley Davidson logo on it. I laugh and say "You didn't have to do this." He pulls me close and says "I know but I wanted to show you that I understand you and the kid are a packaged deal." I smile at him as I look up at him and he leans down and kisses me gently. As he kisses me, I move to deepen the kiss and it feels different from when Angel kissed me. I fell Mateo start kicking and pull back. I look at my stomach. "You okay?" he asks concerned. I take his hand and put it on my stomach and say "Mateo wants to say hello." and my son kicks his hand. He looks at me and smiles softly. A little later, Happy gets up to leave and I walk him to the door. "Call me if you need anything." He tells me. "I'm okay Hap." I tell him. Cupping my chin gently, he kisses me softly and says "You heard me." I nod and say "Ride safe." before he kisses me one more time and heads to his bike and leaves.