Total pages in book: 25
Estimated words: 23400 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 117(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 78(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 23400 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 117(@200wpm)___ 94(@250wpm)___ 78(@300wpm)
Alex looks thoughtful for a moment, before pulling her knees up to her chin on the couch.
“I don’t know, Cat. I mean, that could happen, but if he does that, then it means he’s not a worthy father, and you’re better off without him. I mean, you didn’t get pregnant on your own. A man had to be part of the equation.”
I nod.
“Yeah, but I’m just so afraid because the world tends to have double-standards. A guy sleeping around is no big deal, but if a woman does it? Then she’s a whore who deserves to be run out of town. I mean, wasn’t there that Congresswoman recently who had to resign because she had an alleged affair with a staffer? There are so many Congressmen who have affairs, yet it doesn’t seem to hurt their careers even half as much.”
Alex nods knowingly.
“Yeah, there’s definitely a double standard out there, and it’s not fair. But this is just the world we live in, and you have to work with what you have Cat. You’ve got to come clean to the fathers about your dilemma and then go from there. Otherwise, what are you going to do? Just keep your big secret all to yourself, and have the baby while you’re in hiding? How would that even work?”
I nod even as my eyes begin to water, and tears roll down my face. Finally, the weight of my situation is hitting me and I feel uncertain and unsure. Reed might break up with me. Rev will definitely thumb his nose at me, and then what would I have? I might be all alone, with a baby to raise and no father on the horizon.
“I’m sorry,” cries Alex, jumping up to give me a hug. “I know this is tough for you, and I didn’t mean to make you to feel worse.”
I sniffle and wipe at my nose with a tissue.
“No, it’s okay. I know you care about me, Alex, and that’s why you’re pushing me to tell the dads. I’m just scared, that’s all. I’m nervous that they’ll hate me and brand me a slut. Then, I’ll be out in the cold with a newborn in my arms, with nowhere to turn.”
“I’ll help you,” Alex says stoutly. “You always have me.”
I embrace my friend again, grateful for her support.
“Thank you,” is my muffled whisper. “But you’re right. I have to do this. I have to come clean to Rev and Reed, and although the outcome might be ugly, it is what it is.”
But even as my friend pats my shoulder comfortingly, I want to burst into wails of despair because how can this be happening? My life had been going so well, but now, there’s an impossible hurdle to mount and my life will never be the same again.
10
Reed
There’s a soft knock at my door and I call out, “It’s open!”
Cat steps inside and I smile at the curvy girl. She’s as beautiful as ever with her blonde hair in a long cascade down her back, and a soft sweater that highlights her generous chest. I can’t get enough of those heaving, creamy mounds. In fact, I can’t get enough of her full stop and constantly have to remind myself to stop day-dreaming about her.
Daydreaming? Me, the alpha CEO?
Hell yes.
Catherine’s been on my mind morning, noon, and night, and it feels like I’ve been walking in a fantasy filled with lots of laughter, steamy sessions in the sack, and intelligent conversation. She’s let me hit all her holes so many times now, that if you look closely, my girl is often limping a bit. What more could a man ask for? She’s sweet, intelligent, dirty, and absolutely right for me.
“Come in,” I say from the couch where I’m sitting. “Did you get what you needed from your apartment?”
My girlfriend doesn’t appear to have anything with her but her purse, but she smiles and nods.
“Yes. Got everything. All is well.”
I nod and gesture to the couch again.
“Take a seat, honey. You were gone all afternoon. Do you want to order some take-out? I could use some lo mein from down the street, and I know you like their broccoli beef.”
She nods, a little uncertain, but then smiles again.
“Sure, that sounds good. Thanks.”
I whip out my cell and immediately have Imperial Dragon on the line.
“A large lo mein, a broccoli beef, steamed rice, and plus some of those pot stickers. Two orders of those actually. Yes, same credit card. Thanks. You have the address? Perfect, we’ll see you in thirty.”
As I hang up, I see Cat looking at me again, a little warily. This time, a warning bell goes off in my head and I decide not to ignore it.
“Okay sweetheart. Spit it out. What’s on your mind?”
She smiles at me a little sheepishly then.