16 Pregnant & The Mom

Ch. 4 How I feel?

Author's Note: Thank you so much for the reviews and for reading. There will be some bad language in this chapter. It was actually harder to write Erin than Dave. Hope you enjoy and thank you again.

Cindy

(Erin's point of view)

I should have known. David never listens. Does he even understand this is about my family? I need to give Melissa my full attention.

David says he wants to help. This isn't his problem or his family. Melissa was upset with me. She said I need to stop trying to get her Father's help. She doesn't want her Father's help. She also thinks I need to allow David to help us.

Howard is a negative force. In his opinion I am the one who messed our daughter up. Howard does no wrong. Melissa is probably right.

I am still a little numb. My baby is having a baby. I wasn't sure how to help her. I knew I needed to be there. First I tried to break up with David. Then I took leave from work.

"Mom can we please talk?" Melissa asked breaking my thoughts.

"What would you like to discuss?" I asked back to her.

"Mom I truly think we should let Dave help us." Melissa said.

"Melissa this isn't his problem." I responded.

"I want his input. He loves you Mom. Why are you pushing him away?" Melissa asked.

"I don't want to talk about David." I said.

"Listen Mom if you can look me in the eye and tell me you don't love Dave I will leave it alone." Melissa said smiling.

I sighed annoyed. I couldn't say that. It started as a physical attraction. Then it grew into an emotional connection. We've faced challenges and have only gotten closer. Melissa could be right.

"Call Dave Mom." Melissa said interrupting my thought.

"Okay I will." I responded.

"Then the three of us can sit down and talk." Melissa said happily.

"Are you sure you want David involved?" I asked again.

"Yes Mom now go call him." Melissa answered.

I called David. He quickly agreed to come over. I felt nervous. This felt like a different level in our relationship. Nothing will be the same.

"Hello Erin." David said as he arrived.

"Melissa has asked for you to be here." I said.

"Do you want me to be here Erin?" David asked.

"Yes damn it you know I do." I answered.

"Bella let me help. I want to help." David said.

"Hi Dave come on in." Melissa said.

"Hello Melissa how are you feeling?" David asked her.

"I feel much better today." Melissa answered him.

"Let's sit down." I suggested.

The conversation was pretty short. Melissa wants to keep the baby. I knew it could be difficult. She's young and I want her to finish school. My job is very demanding. David said we could get child care. He also said his team would be willing to help.

I felt shocked at the level of help David was offering. He was offering his services, money, and his team's help as well. Melissa seemed very happy. David seemed happy to be helping. They might have to both been right. It's time to put the past behind us.

Melissa's school wasn't being very understanding. David suggested she go to a school for young Mother's. Melissa quickly agreed it would be the best option. I hoped one day Melissa's life would be normal again. I knew a baby would change her forever.

I heard David and Melissa talking about Howard. Melissa doesn't want her Father around. She feels as though her Father choose Shannon his new wife over his family. I honestly can't tell her she's wrong.

I am concerned about my other two children as well. I was worried about their reactions to Melissa's pregnancy. What if they felt like Howard? I am not sure Melissa or I would be able to handle it if they have a bad reaction.

David asked to be with us when Melissa tell her brother and sister. I haven't really told them of my relationship with David. I am concerned they may react badly. I also don't want them feeling uncomfortable.

Melissa suggested I go back to work soon. I said as soon as I got Melissa settled in her new school I would be back. I was very concerned she would need me.

"Erin I know you're concerned about going back to work. I already talked with Aaron. He agreed to help you out. As well as the rest of the team." David said.

"I'm assuming they were shocked." I said knowingly.

"Yes a little. They care about me so that trumps everything else. They care a little for you too." David said.

"Okay I'll ask for help more." I said.

"You promise?" David questioned.

"I promise." I answered.

"And you'll come back to work once Melissa is settled in her new school?" David asked.

"Yes I will." I answered as David kissed me.

I was worried about Melissa's reaction to the kiss. She was just smiling. David pulled both Melissa and I into a hug. I couldn't help feeling better than I had since I found out. David just knows how to make it better.