You're My Little Secret 2

by Chenell Parker

  “Come here grandma’s baby,” my mama said rushing to get DJ. I looked him over just to be sure that he was straight.

  “Where’s Brooklyn?” I asked Candace.

  “She’s still in the back. Let me show you where she is,” she offered.

  “Mama, watch him until I get back.”

  “Boy, get out of my face. This is my baby too,” she said looking at me like I was crazy. Her tears had dried up once she saw that DJ was alright.

  I followed Candace down the hallway to a small room where Brooklyn was. Her eyes were puffy and red, letting me know that she had been crying.

  “Are you alright baby?” I asked while sitting down next to her.

  “I see super sperm has finally made it,” Co-Co said laughing.

  “Shut up Co-Co. Let’s go so they can talk,” Candace yelled.

  Brook was still crying silently, and I really didn’t know why. I knew that she was probably a little shaken up, but everybody made it out fine.

  “What’s wrong Brook? Everybody is alright,” I said while hugging her tightly.

  “I’m not alright Dominic, I’m pregnant,” she sobbed. My entire body went numb after hearing what she’d just said. It’s not that I was mad or disappointed it was actually my confirmation. It’s been a little over a month since Kennedi found out about me buying Brooklyn a car. She’s been trying hard to work on our marriage, but it just wasn’t happening. The sex was forced, and the conversation was nonexistent. I was at the end of my rope with pretending to be happy when I really wasn’t. The only thing I constantly thought about was Brooklyn and my son. David always said that I would know what to do when the time came, and the time was now. I wanted out of my marriage and Brooklyn just gave me the perfect opportunity to end it. My heart is with her and my son so that was where I should be too.

  “It’s all good baby, you know I got you,” I assured her.

  “It’s not all good Dominic. Kennedi is not just your girlfriend anymore she’s your wife. I can’t believe I keep making these same stupid ass mistakes,” she cried.

  “You didn’t make a mistake Brook, I did,” I confirmed as I pulled her onto my lap.

  “We both made a mistake Dominic, but we can’t keep this baby,” she replied.

  “This pregnancy is not a mistake, me marrying Kennedi was,” I confessed. “And you’re keeping my baby.”

  “Why do you think getting married was a mistake?”

  “I knew it all along. I don’t even know why I went through with it to begin with,” I admitted.

  “I can’t believe I’m three months pregnant and didn’t know it. I didn’t even feel sick like I did with DJ.”

  “That’s because your cycle isn’t regular. I told you that your ass was getting bigger,” I said laughing. Brooklyn was getting thick, but her stomach wasn’t big. I never even assumed that she could be pregnant again. I told her that I liked the extra weight she put on and I really did.

  “My mama is going to die when she finds out,” Brooklyn said.

  “I don’t know why. Nobody takes care of you and my baby except for me. You don’t ask anybody for anything, and you never will if I can help it. I’ll tell everybody if you’re scared,” I offered.

  “Kennedi is going to kill you.”

  “That’s over and done with. You might as well make some room for me in your closet,” I said honestly.

  “I don’t want you to do that just because I’m pregnant Dominic. I know you’ll take care of this baby just like you take care of DJ.”

  “I shouldn’t have done it to begin with. Just know that last night was your last night sleeping alone,” I promised her.

  “Let’s go find your mommy and daddy,” I heard my mama saying. Brooklyn jumped out of my lap and met her in the hallway.

  “Hey baby,” she cooed when she saw DJ.

  “How are you feeling Brooklyn?” My mama asked while giving her a hug.

  “I’m fine, thank you,” she replied.

  “Your mama and your brothers are out front,” she informed Brook.

  “Okay, I’m just waiting to be discharged.”

  “Alright, well, I’ll be waiting for you out front, Dominic,” my mama said before leaving. The nurse gave Brook her discharge papers soon after and we were leaving too.

  “Let your mama or one of your brothers take you home. I’ll be over there as soon as I take my mama home,” I told Brook before we made it to the front.

  As soon as we got up front, Brooklyn’s family were all over her making sure she was straight. Taylor had a bandage covering part of her forehead, but it was nothing major. We all said our goodbyes and went our separate ways.

  “I know they were shaken up, but thank God nobody was seriously hurt,” my mama said while we were in route to her house.

  “I know, even DJ’s bad ass looked like he was scared,” David said laughing.

  “My baby is not bad,” my mama said taking up for her grandson. “And he’s my only one so I’ll never admit it if he is.”

  “He’s your only one for now,” I chimed in.

  “Oh Lord, who’s pregnant now? I hope nobody was dumb enough to let your crazy ass get them pregnant,” she said looking at David.

  “Hell no, I shoot all of my babies right down their throats,” he said laughing.

  “As nasty as that sounds, I’m happy to hear it. The world does not need any of your offspring in it right now. So, I’m guessing it’s Kennedi again right?” She asked looking at me.

  “No, it’s Brooklyn,” I replied just above a whisper.

  “You have got to be fucking kidding me!” She howled. “You can’t be that stupid. You’ve only been married for six months Dominic.”

  “I knew it! I told you that she was going to get pregnant again,” David yelled excitedly.

  “David, don’t make me fuck you up. This shit is not funny. I told you to leave that damn girl alone, but you didn’t listen. Now she’s pregnant again. How do you think that’s going to make your wife feel?” My mama yelled. I was parked in front of her house, but she was still sitting in my truck going off on me. I knew better than to say anything. I had to just sit there and listen until she was tired of talking.

  “Let me go inside before I end up hurting you, but I’m not done with your ass, and you can believe that shit. I’m just too upset to continue. David don’t even bring your ass back in my house tonight. You got your keys so get in your car and go,” she fussed while slamming my door. We watched until she went inside and closed her front door.

  “I’m always getting in trouble when you get somebody pregnant,” David said.

  “I already know,” I replied. I didn’t plan to tell my mama the way I did, but the opportunity presented itself. I was happy that I got it over with even though I pissed her off.

  “I’m going home, call me tomorrow,” David said getting out of my truck. I wanted to go to Brooklyn’s, but I headed home to grab a few things instead. I also decided to get some things off of my chest with Kennedi. I didn’t want her find out about Brooklyn being pregnant from anyone else but me. I was kind of nervous when I pulled up to the house, but I got out and made my way inside. I’ve only been married for six months, and I was ready to end it already. There was no need to prolong something that was a long time coming anyway.

  “Hey baby,” Kennedi said when I walked inside. She jumped into my arms and kissed all over me like she didn’t just see me this morning.

  “Hey,” I replied a little shocked by how she was behaving.

  “I have a surprise for you,” she said while leading me upstairs. I wanted to tell her that I had one for her as well, but I kept the comment to myself. My mouth dropped to the floor when I saw everything that she had done. There was a small decorated table that sat in the middle of the floor. There were all kinds of fruit and chocolates on it, along with a bottle of red wine. Candles were the only thing that lit up the room, besides the huge smile that adorned Kennedi’s face. For any other man, this would be the
perfect romantic setting. Unfortunately, it didn’t do anything for me. I hated to spoil her good mood, but I didn’t have a choice.

  “Kennedi we need to talk,” I said turning on the lights. It felt like deja vu with me telling her the exact same thing when Brooklyn was pregnant with DJ.

  “Yes, we do,” she sang happily. “Sit down baby.”

  “I don’t want to sit down. Just let me say what I have to say before I lose my nerve to say it.”

  She stopped smiling when she took note of the seriousness of my tone and took a seat at the table.

  “What’s wrong baby? You’re starting to scare me.”

  “Honestly, I have love for you Kennedi, but this is just not working for me anymore,” I admitted.

  “You have love for me? I’m your wife, and all you can say is you have love for me?” She retorted.

  “I’m tired of lying to you and I’m damn sure tired of lying to myself. I’m not in love with you, and I can't fake it any more.”

  “I know that things have been kind of rough with us lately, but we can fix this. Don’t give up on us without even trying,” she begged.

  “It’s not going to work because my heart is not in it. It’s not fair for me to string you along knowing that I want to be with somebody else.”

  “I knew it! I knew that you were still messing with her. You swore to me that it was over, and you lied. I can’t believe that you’re trying to leave me to be with her,” she cried.

  “I’m sorry for hurting you again. I’m just tired of trying to make you and everybody else happy. I’m denying myself of happiness in the process.”

  “That bitch doesn’t make you happy. You only feel like that because she has your baby,” she yelled in disbelief.

  “She’s pregnant again,” I blurted out quickly. I looked at her expecting her to go crazy and start throwing a tantrum like she did the first time, but she didn’t. She was calm as she sat there with her legs crossed staring back at me.

  “Kennedi did you just hear me? I said that Brooklyn is having my baby again,” I repeated.

  “Yeah, I heard you loud and clear,” she replied. She stood to her feet and walked into the closet. I assumed that she was going to start packing her clothes. I really didn’t want her to do that because I want to be the one to leave. She can keep this place, and I’ll go live with Brook and my son. After being gone for a minute, she came back out and handed me a piece of paper. This time I’m the one who had to take a seat once I read what it said.

  “What the fuck is this?” I asked even though I’d already read it.

  “Tell Brooklyn that I said congratulations, I’m having your baby too…”

  Stay tuned for the conclusion of this story.

  You’re My Little Secret 3: Truths Revealed (Coming Soon)