Page 23 of Too Many One Nights

Chapter Ten

Nic

sometime later…

TodayIwashavingthe worst case of morning sickness that I’ve ever had. I’d done a good job at keeping my pregnancy from my mama because I didn’t need her all in my business or judging me. All that went out of the window today because she heard me throwing up and came in to check on me.

“So, how far along are you?” she asked. I gave a dumbfounded look because why did she automatically assume I was pregnant. “Don’t look at me like that. I’m your mama and I’ve been pregnant three times, so I know the signs. Besides, I haven’t seen you take a drink in weeks.”

Sighing, I brushed my teeth and rinsed my mouth out before I turned to her and respond.

“I haven’t been to the doctor yet, but I can’t be more than two months,” I responded.

“Do you know whose it is?” she asked.

I frowned because I know she didn’t ask me that.

“Ma, for real? Why wouldn’t I know who I was pregnant by?” I countered.

“I’m just saying. I was young once too. Hell, I had to get a test for you because I didn’t know if you belonged to your daddy or Mel’s.” she shrugged. I could do nothing but shake my head because our mama is always upfront with us, so I shouldn’t have expected her to say anything else.

“Yeah, I know whose it is. I just don’t know what to do about it because we’re not together and he’s not exactly the father-figure that you would want for your child.” At that moment, I realized I fucked up. I couldn’t raise a child by myself, and Buck didn’t give me Father of The Year vibes, so I know I was in a fucked up situation.

“What did he say?

“He really didn’t say much. Initially, when I went to tell him, he had another girl with him and tried to play me, so I blurted it out in anger and left. When I came home, he was outside waiting for me.”

“Wait. It’s your boss’?” she asked for clarity.

“Yeah,” I breathed out.

“Nic—,” she started, but I cut her off.

“I wasn’t working for him when I slept with him. It was like a week prior. It was a one-night thing that just got out of hand,” I revealed. I let her know we used protection, but some kind of way I still ended up pregnant. She felt a little better after knowing I wasn’t out here being completely irresponsible.

“Well, I’ll tell you this. You’re not getting rid of it because that’s not what we do. If he doesn’t want it, fuck him. That’s why you have me as a mama. I suggest that the two of you sit down and have an adult conversation about your adult actions. Whatever you decide, though, make sure it’s what you want to do and not what he wants you to do.” I nodded because my mama was right. I knew she would support me as well as Mel. I just didn’t want to burden them with my problems.

“Thanks, Ma.” I hugged her, and she reciprocated.

“Anytime, baby. But you really tripping making me a grandma. I’m at the prime of my life and you come with this grandma shit.” she smirked.

“You’ll be a fine grandma, though.”

“I know that’s right.” We laughed as we exited the bathroom. She went her way, and I went mine. I had to go to work tonight, and I was going to talk to Buck before the night was over with. He’s been avoiding me, and I’ve been doing the same. My mama was right. We need to talk like adults since fucking like some got us in our current situation.

***

It was Friday night, so I knew we would be busy tonight. Even without the people here watching the game, we still had the after-work crowd. I spoke to Kasha on the way and went straight to my spot at the bar. Like clockwork, Armani brought her loose wig wearing ass over to bother me. I ignored her for the most part because she knew better than to try me. Pregnant or not. I’d wear her ugly ass out.

“Hey, Nic. You okay?” Kasha came over to ask. Her question caught me off guard, but she gave me a knowing look.

Did he tell her?

“I’m fine. Thanks.”

“Okay. Let me know if you need a break or just to sit and I’ll step in for you,” she offered.

“Since when do you offer to help?” Armani butt in.

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