The next couple of months went by in a routine. Go to work, go to work, and go to work. I worked double shifts and I usually slept in the restraunt. Tony understood my situation and allowed Shawn and I to sleep in the back, where his office was. I slept on the couch and Shawn slept on the floor below me.
I havent talked to AJ since that day and every time I would pick up the phone to call, I would hear his voice telling me to only call him if something happened to me. I was now 18, but I didnt tell anyone about my birthday, not even Shawn. It wasnt a birthday to celebrate. I got off my dad's insurance and I am covered by insurance from work. It's nice because now I dont have to rely on someone else's insurance, I have my own for me and my baby.
I woke up early, unable to sleep and went to the bathroom to clean up a little. I washed my body the best I could with the large sink and then flipped my head over and washed my hair.
I got dressed for work and put on some makeup and did my hair. When I walked back into the office, Shawn was just waking up.
"What are you doing up? You must be exhausted," he told me.
"Yeah, but I couldnt sleep," I told him.
"Why not?" he asked.
"I dont know to be honest. I just kept waking up. I feel like something happened.
"Maybe this little guy in here is kicking you," he smiled touching my bulging tummy.
"Yeah, maybe," I smiled.
I didnt know if it was a boy or a girl, I wanted to wait until it was born to find out, but I did know it was healthy and the doctor said so far everything was going perfectly.
I wanted to call AJ and tell him that everything was going ok, but obviously he wasnt excited like I was.
"You have a doctor's appointment this afternoon," Shawn informed me.
"What would I do, if I had never met you?" I asked smiling.
"Never go to any doctors appointments," he laughed. So far, Shawn has gone to every single one of my doctors appointments with me. Which is really sweet. He is the truest friend Ive ever had.
"Good morning you two," Tony said walking into the office.
"Hey Tony," we replied.
"Doctors appointment this afternoon, right?" he asked looking at me.
"Wow, even Tony knew," I laughed.
"Ok... my wife is coming in for a little while to help out with Steph while you two are gone," he said.
"Hey Tony I was going to talk to you about getting a shower put in the bathroom back there. It's hard bathing with just a sink," I joked.
"Aww, sweetheart, why dont you come to the apartment and shower?" he asked.
"I wouldnt want to impose. It's not that big of a deal. I can walk down to the YMCA and take a shower," I smiled.
"How do you get in?" he asked.
"Oh, me and my brothers used to get in there all the time, there's a back way into the gym, they never keep it locked, so we always went in there," I said.
"Oh," he nodded and chuckled.
"Why dont you take the morning off. Both of you. You two always work double shift for me, you must be tired," he said.
"I dont want to," I told him.
"Yeah, me either. We'll leave for her appointment then be back," Shawn said.
"Whatever you two," he sighed.
"I could go for a nice breakfast though," I said smiling.
"You got it, while I cook it, why dont you two go get the place ready for customers, ok?" he asked.
"No problem," we said and walked out to the main room. We started taking chairs down from tables and wiping tables down and filling the napkin holders with napkins, etc.
"Have you called AJ yet?" Shawn whispered to me.
"No, have you called your mother?" I asked.
"No, but thats different," he said.
"For all your mother knows you could be dead. You go call her and I will finish setting up," I told him.
"Fine, but you have to call AJ after todays appointment," he said.
"Fine," I sighed.
"Ok," he said and walked to the back to make the phone call. I took a deep breath. I thought about going by my fathers, when I knew my brothers and sister wouldnt be there, but Im not too sure yet.
The few hours that I worked before my appointment went pretty fast, which is good. It usually goes real slow, since I work so many hours. I have saved a lot money though, enough to support my baby well.
Shawn and I were on the train, on our way to the doctors.
"I wish AJ wanted to be here for all this," I told Shawn.
"Melissa?" I heard from behind me. I turned around and was face to face with my sister and a tiny baby in her arms.
"Alana!" I exclaimed and wrapped my arms around her. She hugged me with her free arm.
"What are you doing back here?" she asked when we pulled away. I pointed down to my stomach. She looked and gasped. She looked at Shawn questionly and then back at me.
"No, AJ," I answered her question for her.
"Oh, what happened?" she asked.
"I told him I was pregnant and he made me leave," I answered.
"You're kidding?! He did that to you?" she asked.
"Yeah," I sighed, feeling the tears come to my eyes. I blinked them away.
"AJ?" she asked, still not believing it.
"Alana, you have to tell me. Did Ant have anything to do with him making me leave?" I begged.
"I dont..." she began, I could tell she was keeping something from me.
"Please tell me, I know you know," I said.
"I honestly dont know," she whispered.
"Boy?" I asked, sadly referring to the baby she was carrying.
"Yeah, Thomas," she told me.
"Hi Thomas. Im your Auntie Melissa," I said smiling.
"How is everyone?" I asked.
"Fine, Pete and I got married, I was shocked when Daddy consented it and everything," she sighed.
"You still in the gang?" I whispered.
"Yeah," she said, looking ashamed.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because, Ant threatened me more than he threatened you. I guess he's still upset about everything, you know?" she asked.
"Please dont tell them that I am here," I said.
"Why?" she asked.
"Because, I dont need to get my ass kicked anytime soon," I replied.
"They need to know you are here," she whispered.
"No, they dont."
"Where are you staying?"
"Im not telling you."
"Melissa..."
"No, you told Ant where I was last time. Im not telling you."
"Melissa, we were worried about you."
"How did he get down to Florida so fast?" I asked.
"He took a train down there, it was all the money he had, but he used it for you," she said.
"Dont try to make me feel guilty. He knew damn well I wasnt going to go with him," I said.
"Ready Meliss?" Shawn asked as people began to get off the train.
"Bye Alana," I said and looked down at the baby.
"By Thomas," I whispered and walked off with Shawn.
"This ruins everything," I sighed.
"Why?" he asked.
"I was really hoping no one would see me here," I sighed.
"Do you think she will tell?" he asked.
"Yes, Alana has the biggest problem with keeping secrets. She HAS to tell someone," I said.
"Well, lets just hope she can keep this one..."
*At the doctor's*
"Hey Melissa, how are you sweetie?" Dr. Jones asked me.
"Good, you?" I asked.
"Not bad. Hey Shawn, how are you?" she asked smiling.
"Good," he smiled.
"Great," she smiled.
"Ok, what we are going to do today is the pap smear and..."
I closed my eyes and zoned out. What if Alana does tell my brothers I am here. I have to find out from AJ if my brothers had anything to do with him making me leave.
"You ready hon?" she asked.
"Huh? Oh yeah," I said opening my eyes.
She started doing whatever she had to do. I lay there, not paying attention much to what she was doing, only on finding a way to find out the truth, if there is a truth.
"Ok, everything looks good, you're good to go," she told me.
"Thanks," I smiled.
"Get dressed and you know what to do," she smiled. I nodded and got up after she left the room. I carefully got dressed and smiled at Shawn.
"Ready?" I asked.
"Yep," he answered.
As we were walking to the subway, it was silence.
"I want to stop by and see my dad," I said as we got onto the train.
"Ok," he nodded. The rest of the way to my old apartment, was silent and long. I walked up the familiar building and to the familiar door. I knocked softly and waited.
The door swung open and I was face to face with Alana.
"What the hell are you doing here?" she asked, shocked.
"Huh?" I asked surprised.
"Go, Ant, James, and Robert are here. Go!" she ordered.
I looked at Shawn and nodded for him to hurry.
"Who is it?" I heard Ant shout. I turned the corner before he could see me. We rushed out of the building and began walking down the street.
"You're calling AJ and finding out what is going on," Shawn told me as we walked back into work.
There was a group of business men standing around, talking to Tony.
"Hey Tony, we're back," I said walking by him.
"We'll be back in a week, if things havent improved, Im sorry, but we'll have to shut you down," the one said. I looked at Tony shocked. What was going on?
The group of men left and Shawn and I stared at Tony for an explanation.
"I need to get this place fixed up in a week or we're done," he said.
"We'll help you Tony," I assured him.
"Thanks, Im going to need it. I cant go out of business."
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