Total pages in book: 12
Estimated words: 13960 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 70(@200wpm)___ 56(@250wpm)___ 47(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 13960 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 70(@200wpm)___ 56(@250wpm)___ 47(@300wpm)
Pamela once again drew in a breath while Stan came toward me, I guess he came to his senses before he reached me because as mad as he was he didn’t swing, he knew damn well he couldn’t take me.
The harsh words and accusations flew around the room, I let him have his say as long as his words were directed at me we were fine, her mother rung her hands and looked back and forth between her and I before walking towards her but I got between them.
“She’s my daughter Jeremy.”
“Yeah and she’s carrying mine the next one to hit her is fucked.”
“I’m not going to hit her she needs comforting.” I looked back at Nicola and she was curled up in a ball rocking back and forth.
I let her pass but kept an eye on her as I turned back to face her irate husband.
“Fuck this, she’s old enough she doesn’t need your permission I’m sorry but that’s just the truth, I’m sorry that you’re disappointed but that should be aimed at me not her and calling her those fucked up names doesn’t say much about you as her father. Nikki is going to be fine, we’re getting married as soon as possible the only reason I haven’t done it as yet is because I wanted to do it right. Now you can either decided to be a part of our lives or not that’s your choice but what you will not do is say anything else to her that’s going to make her cry do you understand me?” he didn’t answer but he didn’t need to, he got the message.
“If you want to sit down like two adults and discuss this fine but if you’re going to rant and rave we’re done.” How did I fuck this up so royally? I wanted to go to her and take care of her all her fears had seemingly come true and I couldn’t even hold her to reassure her. Her mom was doing a good job of calming her down and she was no longer rocking back and forth, they had their heads bent together whispering. When Stan started in again with his bullshit it was his wife who jumped in and saved his ass
“Don’t be such a hypocrite Stanley how old was I when I got pregnant with Nicola?”
“Pamela…”
“No no more what’s done is done but I will not stand by and listen to you treat her this way, did you see her finger? Did you hear what Jeremy said?”
“But what about school, her life is going to be destroyed.”
“Having her didn’t destroy my life so I don’t see why having a kid should destroy hers besides she has a decent man standing beside her same as I did.” I stayed out of their little family moment and went to take Nikki out of her arms.
“Do you want to go upstairs baby until this is all finished?”
She shook her head no but I was tempted to send her up the stairs anyway, I hadn’t seen this shit coming I thought for sure I would be the one taking a punch; I had been prepared for that, I was more than willing to face the consequences for my actions. It broke my heart that she had been hit.
“I’m so sorry baby, I’ll make this up to you I promise.” I whispered the words to her as I held her close, her body had settled and she was calming a little.
“How could you take advantage of my daughter? I sent her here for help and you, you…”
“It wasn’t his fault dad, I seduced him.”
“Shut up Nicola.” I tried shushing her but they’d already heard.
Her father looked about ready to blow his top and I’d had enough as I’ve said, I’m not accustomed to giving anyone explanations for my actions, I’d been wiling to do it for her sake but the news was already out, either they were going to accept it or not I wanted this shit done.
“She didn’t seduce me we all know I’m a grown man accountable for my own actions, I wanted her…look I’m not going to discuss that with you, yes you brought her here for my protection but things happened and there’s no going back but the reality is that there is in fact now an innocent baby involved here, my baby. No matter how you feel about me and your daughter I’ll be fucked if you’re going to do anything to harm mine, and that includes distressing her mother. If you need time to process this information by all means but here’s what’s going to happen. We’re getting married as soon as possible with or without you, you can either get your head out of your ass and accept this or you can hold onto your anger that’s choice is yours right now I don’t really give a fuck. Any anger and hard feelings should be directed my way, she did nothing wrong. She’s a sweet bright kindhearted girl who doesn’t deserve to be treated like shit because you think she fucked up now are you going to calm the fuck down or are you ready to leave?”
His wife glared at him until he hunched his shoulders and seemed to deflate; it was only then that I allowed myself to relax.
Needless to say there was a very heated discussion that went on for almost three fucking hours at my kitchen table, it went on so long the women had come in and made snacks for them and the kids. He was pissed yes but in the end he admitted to being relieved that it was me and not one of the many young men back home that she was known to be running with. I wasn’t sure how politically correct this shit was but I shared with him the news that his daughter was pure when she came to my bed. He was completely surprised by that news he’s actually believe her reputation was earned. The news seemed to lift some sort of weight off his shoulders because for the first time after I’d told him he was more relaxed and calm. He wasn’t one hundred percent on board I don’t think but he was getting there. By the time they were gone things were lighter, I spent the rest of the night making up for my mistake and boy did she make me pay.