9. Chapter 9
nine
Agatha
F ucking shit on a stick! I bit into my lower lip as I looked over at Ty and wondered how the fuck he was going to take it. I knew damn well I had paused for too damn long. Rip the damn bandage off.
“Actually, I found out a few hours ago I was expecting,” I said the words as I stared at him. His mouth opened and closed a few times from behind the nurse.
“Well, congratulations. I’ll update your chart.” The doctor made a note. My mind was a blur as they examined me. I wanted to keep my eyes on Ty and try to get his feelings on what was going on.
“We’ll let you rest and come check on you soon.” They left, leaving me alone with Ty.
Silence sat between us as we stared at each other. I didn’t know what to say, but the panic was starting to eat me alive.
“When you texted asking for sushi, I was telling Ru and figuring out how to tell you,” I offered up in hopes that he understood why I hadn’t told him.
He pulled in a breath. “And how do you feel about this?” His eyes studied me, as usual. I took a moment thinking it over. I didn’t want to lie to him, but I also didn’t want him feeling trapped.
“I’m keeping this baby. If you want an out, you can take it.” My heart fucking ached as I said the words. I didn’t want him to walk out, leaving me with a child as I worked my ass off to get my degree.
“I—” He started, but the door opened and a lady from billing came in to ask questions about insurance.
“I’m going to be applying for state insurance since I just found out I’m expecting, but I’m not covered currently,” I told her. The clinic had mentioned it to help with all the medical appointments I’d need to make sure I was healthy.
I refused to let my child suffer because I didn’t have the money, and since the state covered it all, it made fucking sense.
“Okay. Well, make sure you ask them to predate it, and this visit will be covered as well.” The woman winked as she typed on the computer.
“Excuse me.” Ty stepped out of the room, leaving me to answer questions about who my contact was and shit like that. I always put Ru because she was close, but part of me had wanted to put Ty…at least until he left my room.
“Anything I can do for you?” the lady asked, and I requested water, and she nodded before leaving me alone.
My mind buzzed, going over how I’d be a good mom and a single one at that. I wouldn’t trap him because I wasn’t on birth control and the condoms didn’t work.
This wasn’t his fault…was it?
He’d looked fucking shocked as hell when I said that I was pregnant. Would’ve he had the same reaction if I had told him at his house like I’d planned?
All before my fucking psycho ex burst in? I still didn’t understand his outburst, and my fucking throat ached from the bastard.
The lady returned with a closed water bottle and handed it over.
“The guy that was in here asked me to get this for you.” She handed it to me, and I thanked her.
If he’d gotten me water, then where the hell was he? Why didn’t he bring it back to me? More questions raced through my head as I laid there waiting to be discharged.
Hours later, Ty never returned, making me nervous as fuck. I was discharged with Ru, who thankfully wasn’t suffering from a concussion. I drove her to her place before returning to mine.
My phone was on but nothing came in, and I debated messaging Ty. Did the lady lie and say it was from Ty or did he actually buy me a water? I wasn’t sure anymore.
I dragged myself into my apartment and winced at the mess from my stupid ex.
Feeling off, I pulled out my phone and opened up the messages to Ty.
Ags: I’m home just so you know. And as for the baby, the silence is speaking loud over here. I’m going to sleep. See you tomorrow, Professor.
I hit send, then shoved my phone back in my pocket before cleaning up the mess. My stomach growled after an hour. If I wasn’t prego, I would’ve skipped food and just crashed like I wanted to.
Everything was a freaking mess now, and I’d been so stupid to rely on the condoms.
Irritated, I shuffled to the fridge, but nothing looked remotely appetizing. I was so damn wrung out that I grabbed the jar of creamy peanut butter and a spoon, then went to my room.
My phone buzzed, and I yanked it out so fast I almost dropped the jar and spoon.
When I looked at the screen, I found Ru’s face.
“You’re lucky I was cleaning up,” I mutter and yawned.
“You went back home? Why didn’t you go to Ty’s place?”
“Because he left after finding out there’s a bun in my oven and never messaged or called. So it seems clear to me that he wants nothing to do with this baby or me anymore.” I flop onto my bed and twist off the cap off the peanut butter.
“He’s probably in shock. Maybe you should drive over.”
“I’m not some desperate woman, Ru. Not happening.” I slid a small amount in my mouth and moaned. It tasted too freaking good.
“Why the hell are you moaning on the phone with me?” she asked, and I pulled the phone from my ear and switched it to a video call. She answered, and I lifted the jar.
“That’s why. I didn’t eat dinner because of jackass and then Teach bolted, so no food there. I’m starving.” I grabbed another bite and popped it in my mouth while Ru laughed.
“You made it sound so orgasmic.” She giggled, and I laughed a bit with her.
“How are you feeling, honey?” I asked after a few bites.
“Can’t sleep much, so I figured I’d call to see if your ass was up.”
“Thanks. I feel so loved.” I winked.
“Bitch, I love you so damn much, and I’ll be the best damn aunt.” She kissed the camera, then pulled the phone back.
“Thanks, honey. I’m going to eat this and pass out. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“You got it. Love you!”
“Love you too.” I ended the call and took a few more big spoonfuls, then closed it and set the spoon on top of it.
My throat still hurt a bit, but not as bad as earlier. And with the food in my stomach, I turned off the light and paused.
Did I lock my door?
I turned all my lights on, then checked the windows and door to make sure it was completely secure. Once I knew I was good, I returned to my room and found a message from Ty.
Ty: See you in the morning.
So damn open ended, and I freaking hated it!