Chapter 36
CHAPTER 36
C an’t Be Real
Maribel
I flush the toilet and straighten to go wash my hands. My head is spinning. I had been so sure this was all because of my grief over my dad.
It dawned on me this morning as I was awakened out of my sleep to puke my brains out that I’m late. A trip to the store and four positive tests later, I’m positive I’m pregnant.
I don’t have any tears left to cry. I’ve lost the man I love and now I’m pregnant with his baby. I’ve been crying every day and night since I broke things off.
I’ve sent him a text or two because I miss him so much and I knew he would worry about me while I was gone. Each time he replies, my heart breaks more.
“What do I do now?” I sob as I look into the mirror.
I gasp for air and cover my mouth as I sob harder. Turning, I slide down the counter to the floor and bury my head in my knees. I know exactly when this happened.
It was that first night. We were so drunk Cam didn’t use not one condom. We were fucking for hours. I lost count of how many times he came.
I’m sure all it took was once, but there was more than enough opportunity that night for this to happen. I want to scream and throw a tantrum. Dez is sure to kill us both now.
The possessive way that man looked at me creeped me out. For a moment, I didn’t think he was going to allow me to return to Texas. I was so relieved when he said he had to leave on business.
However, the way he kissed my forehead before he left sent cold chills through me. I couldn’t get away from him fast enough. However, it was his parting words that left me raw and filled with fear.
“Don’t make me do anything else I don’t want to. I’ll forgive you this once. I think you’ve learned your lesson.”
Dez left me with no doubts about who killed my father. The cold look in his eyes told the truth and dared me to speak on it. I think Cam should know about the baby, but I don’t want to place a target on his back.
Maybe if I tell him, we can run together. I don’t know what Dez will do when he finds out I’m pregnant. At this point, running might be my only option.