Chapter 29: Chapter 29

"Marcella?"

Maya's voice rings out followed by a series of knocks and I pause towel-drying my hair as I make my way to the living room in just a robe.

"Marcy!" She calls out, knocking again and I swing the door open.

"Oh my God, are you okay?" She asks as she rushes in and swallows me up in a tight hug.

"Umm.....its nice to see you too Maya." I say tentatively as I pat her back in a confused way of returning the hug.

"What's going on?" I ask when the hug is over and Maya's sad eyes squint at me like I've grown two heads.

"Youre asking me what's going on? Marcy a phone call to your best friend wouldn't hurt, you know." She says and I scoff.

"What are you talking about? We spoke last month on the phone." I say with a shrug and head back to my room with Maya hot on my heels.

"Exactly. Last month. When I called you to confirm if you had any free time so we could talk. You said you would get back to me which you never did." She says, her voice strictly serious and I turn to her while running a brush through my wet hair.

"Um.... I'm sorry? What's the big deal? We're talking right now arent we?" I say and she looks like she is about to lose it.

"What's the big deal? You called me two months ago to tell me the date with Kyle had turned out for the worst."

"Yeah, I remember. We spent all day the next day talking about it." I say as I open my closet door to hunt down my work outfits.

"What is going on with you Marcy? You looked devastated that day and I was worried sick about you. Don't you remember? You said you just needed some time and you promised to call me if you felt sad again."

"Exactly." I say and turn to her as I slip on my black jeans.

"If I ever felt sad again. And I didnt."

"And you had to wait a month later for me to call you? And two months for me to atleast see you?"

"I've been super busy with work Maya. I don't know why you're getting so worked up. You know I work morning and night shifts at two different places. Handling two jobs is a handful."

Maya observes me for an uncomfortably long time and her eyes get even sadder by the minute.

"Marcy....." She says as she walks close to me.

"Don't do this." And she plants her hands on my shoulders,

"Dont push me away." She completes and I frown.

"Push you away? What are you talking about?"

"Im talking about the fact that you're acting like this whole Kyle incident was just a pin prick to your pinky finger. You still haven't cried, have you?" She asks and I shrug off her hands.

"Why should I cry?"

"Arent you sad? Hurt? It's okay to feel like that."

"So, boo-hoo, Kyle is having a child with Kelsey." I say, buttoning my white shirt as I stare at her through the mirror.

"You found out that the guy you love is having a child with your former college roommate."

"So, good for them. I was hurt and called you when I found out and we talked and now I'm over it Maya. Can you just stop bringing it up? I had my hopes up that you were here because we had to go shopping."

"Shopping? For what?" She asks as I pack my hair in a high ponytail.

"Haley's first birthday party! Oh my God, Maya. Don't tell me you were gonna leave me out of the planning."

I turn to her and she is looking at me like she can't believe the words I'm saying.

"What?" I ask and she remains quiet for some time.

"Okay. Fine. I'll play your little game." She finally says and I couldn't care less whether she believed me or not.

After Ty had taken me home that night, I had experienced the worst feeling of cluelessness. With the news still new and Kyle finally admitting every lie, I felt empty.

I still didn't know what to do and how to feel and so I called Maya. Though I cant recall most of conversation, I didn't forget the words she told me.

Call me if you're feeling down again.

Huh.

Again.

Not in a million years.

There was no again with me feeling sad for Kyle. There was no 'again' with me reminiscing the hurt.

And so I woke up the next day with a kick in my step and a smile on my face.

The whole incident is more or less oblivious to me.

I have work to do and a brother to care for.

"Ready?" I ask as I grab my purse and Maya looks me over.

"Why are you dressed in your work clothes?"

"My shift starts by 5. So when we're done shopping, I'll drop off at work."

Kyle's P.O.V

"I dont like this prenatal yoga instructor, Kyle. She talks too much." Kelsey says through the phone and I sigh as I drop my pen and massage the bridge of my nose.

The growing headache seemed to increase with Kelsey's constant complaint.

"She acts like she is the one having the baby."

"For God's sake, Kelsey, she is supposed to act like that. Thats the only way she can relate to you."

"Well,  I don't like it. I need another private instructor."

"That'll be the fourth one this month."

"Well,  I'm not comfortable with her. And if I'm not comfortable, then I'm stressed. So if you don't want a healthy baby, keep stressing me." Kelsey says and ends the call.

Just as I am about to drop the phone, it rings again.

Kelsey Mayer.

God, she was dancing on my last nerve.

"What?" I say through gritted teeth and she scoffs.

"The baby shower is next month."

"So?"

"What do you mean so? We have to go shopping."

She is unbelievable.

"For what? You have an entire month to do that."

"Well,  I want to do it today. Pick me up in 5 minutes."

"And I'm following for what reason?"

"Its your child isn't it? You dont want to get involved in your child's baby shower then just say so." She says and this time I end the call.

Immediately, the buzzer on my desk comes on,

"Mr. Robinson, your sister is here."

The door swings open in response and Ronnie walks in with a floppy hat bouncing on her head and her mini floral gown, completely in contrast to the dark colours of my office.

"Well?" She asks as she sits across me.

"I still can't get a hold of her." I say and get up, knowing whats coming next from the look Ronnie is giving me.

"Well, try calling her friend."

"I already did."

"And?"

"None of them are taking my calls. It goes straight to voicemai--"

"Well, go to her house or ask that Josh guy--"

"I've done everything, Ronnie!" I yell and turn to her.

"Face it. Marcella and I are done. She doesn't want to have anything to do with me. She despises me. They all do." I say and I watch Ronnie slowly turn red with anger.

"I told you Kyle. I warned you to be careful with Marcella. I told you she was different and not the type you played your games with."

"This wasn't a freaking game! You think I played games with her? That I could even consider that?"

"Then why the hell is another woman pregnant for you?!" She yells.

The million dollar question.

Till now, I still couldn't recall everything. All I know is I had woken up that dreadful day with a hangover and a naked Kelsey on my bed.

"Can we just let this go? Please." I tell her calmly and she flops on the chair with a sigh.

"This isn't right. I know we can fix this. There has to be something."

"Its been 2 months. For all I know, she has left Orlando. Even if I did see her, I don't think I would have the guts to say anything. I failed her. I lied to her. I kept secrets from her. She forgave me once Ronnie. But this time I know it's over."

I face the view of the city now.

"It doesn't matter that I love her. I've lost her. I cant fix this with apologies or waiting at her door."

Ronnie's soft hand is on my back now and she turns me to face her.

"Hey, its gonna be okay."

"Ronnie please. Who are we kidding? It's never going to be okay. I fell in love with the most amazing woman I'll ever meet and I practically kicked her out of my life with my terrible lifestyle. Now I'm having a baby with someone she used to know and it's all on me. It's never going to be okay." I say and move past her to get my car keys.

"Kyle--"

"I have to go shopping with Kelsey for the baby shower. I'll see you tonight."

And with that, I exit the office where Ronnie is standing, looking at me like I just broke her heart too.

***

Marcy's P.O.V

"Do you think I should go with the cliché pink for Haley? I mean I know it's the normal girl colour but I always admired unique tastes. Something different. Perhaps yellow, or lilac, or....." Maya pauses in the midst of her rambling and turns to me, eyes wide with excitement.

"I know! I'll make the theme lemon. Oh, I've always admired that colour." She says and I giggle as I push the trolley forward while admiring the numerous baby toys and clothing.

Maya is still rambling about the cake being lemon and pink but the  pair of baby shoes on the stack stop me in my tracks.

For some reason, it drew me. This cute, little pair for tiny feet. For a tiny baby.

Baby.

Images of couples coming to buy baby things swarmed my head as I picked up the shoes and stared at them.

These perfect little shoes will fit a perfect little baby and the happy faces of the couple that would buy these shoes suddenly became Kyle and Kelsey.

The thought of him picking baby things for his baby should have warmed my heart....but the idea that he will share that moment with Kelsey only tore at me.

"Oh my God, Marcy. Whats wrong?" Maya says, suddenly at my front as she stares down at the pair of shoes and then looks back up at me.

"Why are you crying?" She says softly and I raise my palm to my cheeks to find it completely drenched in tears.

"Kyle is having a baby, Maya." I sob, staring at the shoes.

"He is having a whole new life with a child that Kelsey will give him. He.....He is having a baby with the woman he had a one nightstand with." I say and burst into tears as Maya pulls me into a hug.

"Its okay....its okay." She says slowly and softly.

I cant seem to get the tears to stop and Maya patiently holds me as I drench her sleeve with my tears.

Its like everything comes back in waves of memories. Kelsey, the sonogram, the pregnancy test. All the horrible secrets that ripped us apart.

And yet....

"I miss him so much." I cry, realising that for the past two months, I had tried with so much effort to forget Kyle.

But only realising now that you can't forget someone you loved so much so soon.

Can't forget the endless sea of blue eyes.

Can't forget that laughter.

His bossiness and yet, his clumsiness.

It was all back in my memory like I just saw him.

I want to will the memory gone.

But even as I try to wipe my eyes, I can see them.

Blue. Endless and charming and....surprised?

I straighten now and look up at Kyle, not less than 10 feet away, his eyes on mine.

"Marcella."

"Kyle." His name slips out the exact time he calls my name.

He is moving towards me now, slowly. But now he is picking up the pace and he runs the remaining few feet and pulls me into his embrace.

"Oh, God, Marcy. I thought I would never see you again." He whispers, his hand digging in my hair as he pulls me closer and I wrap my arms round his neck, basking in his warmth and familiar scent as I pull him even closer.

"Kyle...." I say, nuzzling in the crook of his neck, taking him all in.

"I missed you." I let the whisper of words escape.

"I missed you too....so much." He says and I don't know how long the hug lasts but I love the feel of his familiar strong hands on my body, pulling me so close and giving me the protective feeling I almost forgot about.

I forgot how it was to be held by him.

Now it's all I want.

"Maya! My God, its been ages!" The familiar female voice rings out from behind Kyle.

"Kelsey." Maya says coldly and I pull away from the enchanting hug slowly.

Although Kyle's eyes are drawing me back, I  am help but look over his shoulder at Kelsey.

She has a trolley filled with baby things and a calm smile.

"Hey Marcy. Fancy running into you here. We were just shopping for the baby shower next month." She says and like an avalanche,  reality hits me.

Baby shower.

How could I forget?

Kelsey is pregnant for Kyle.

I'm already moving backwards but Kyle wont let go of my hand.

"Wait, Marcy." He is saying.

"We should go." I say to Maya and she grabs the trolley just as I turn to leave.

"Marcella, please. Don't leave me again." Kyle is saying, still holding my hand.

"We weren't even meant to see Kyle. I  have to work and--"

"I know you've been avoiding me." He says, trying to hide the quiver of a crack in his voice.

His hand is under my chin now, tilting my face up.

"I just want to talk to you. I cant live like this."

"You had all the opportunity to talk to me Kyle. To tell me about the pregnancy or the kiss but you kept secrets and lied to my face while taking me out on dates. I cant live like that." I say and pull out of his hold on me.

"Goodbye Kyle."

Kyle's

P.O.V

"Goodbye Kyle." Marcy said and I watch helplessly as slips out of my hold on her and walks away.

I want to run to her.

Tell her im sorry.

Tell her to give me a chance to explain.

Tell her that we can work this out.

But I know she is right. She deserves better than me. I cant force her to be with someone as terrible as me.

And that's the truth.....

Author's Note:

I am so sorry for the late update guys. The story is almost over and I want to say a big thank you to those that voted and commented.

You guys are the reason I am encouraged to keep writing. As a reward, I'll let you in on a sneak peak in my new book when this story is over.

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