Tristan’s POV
It was like a knife slowly cutting me to pieces when I saw that bastard touch Elona in the school hallway. I don’t even blame him, she is beautiful. I hurt her, and now she wants to be in another man’s arms. I can’t do anything about that because she made it perfectly clear to me that I have no say in her life. I deserved that. Perhaps he can give her what I can’t. A relationship without drama from another woman. I’m angry with myself, but my life might change for the worse, and it’s bringing all these things out of me. I should just avoid seeing her. Maybe it’s better that way. I just can’t see her with anyone else. That hurts me.
I had to sign some forms at school because they wanted me to give the graduation speech. Thereafter, I saw Elona getting into the car with that bastard. I have no say in her life. So I watched them leave. It took everything inside of me not to go after her. I went to work and yet dead ends on the fucking hacker too. That frustrated me even more.
As I entered the house after this long day, a delicious aroma filled my nostrils and I placed my laptop bag on the sofa. Yet, I wasn’t hungry. “Hi Dad, I made some Pasta. I hope you’re hungry.” Cris approached me from the kitchen. “There is mail for you,” she said as she looked at the coffee table.
“Thanks.” I took the mail as she went back to the kitchen. Eric was assisting her with dinner. I opened up the envelope that was from my own doctor whom Maggie and I saw together.
“I think you should invite Maggie over for dinner sometime. It will be great seem that she is pregnant, and we will be a family,” she called out from the kitchen. I ignored her and I took the letter out of the envelope.
Dear Mr. Crane,
Paternity Test Results
I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. I am writing to inform you of the results of the Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity (NIPP) test conducted at our facility.
After careful analysis and testing, I am pleased to confirm that the results indicate with high certainty that you are the biological father of the unborn baby. The test specifically confirms the paternity of a female fetus.
The NIPP test is highly accurate and reliable, with results based on genetic markers that are unique to the biological father. Our laboratory follows stringent protocols to ensure the integrity and accuracy of all tests performed.
I understand that this news may come with a range of emotions and considerations. Please know that our team is here to support you and provide any additional information or counseling you may require.
It is important to note that the NIPP test results are confidential and are provided solely for medical purposes. We prioritize patient privacy and adhere to all legal and ethical guidelines regarding genetic testing and paternity matters.
Should you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the test results, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
Wishing you all the best in this journey and looking forward to providing continued care and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Reginald Peters
Healthcare Clinic
My jaw clenched with anger as I read over that sentence about being the biological father to a female fetus. I crumpled that letter into a ball and threw it with a guttural roar across the lounge. I tipped the coffee table over with all the pent-up anger that I still had inside of me.
“Dad!!!” Cris called out, her hand on my arm as I stood with my chest heaving, running my fingers through my hair. I don’t know how to feel right now. I was hoping that it wasn’t true. “Dad.” her voice was now softer.
“The baby is mine. I don’t… I don’t know what to do,” my voice broke. Tears stung the back of my eyes.
“Everything will be okay,” she tried to reassure me.
“No! Nothing will ever be okay!” I turned to look at her. “I messed up, and now I’m facing this punishment.” tears welled up in my eyes. ” I loved… I love Elona and I lost her because of this. I made her go. I broke up with her because of this and I wish that this wasn’t my life right now,” tears spilled as I started to sob, sinking to the ground. “I don’t love Maggie.” Cris crouched beside me and held me in her arms as my shoulders shook with my sobbing. “This can’t be my life.”
“We will do this together.”
“She is not Elona, I would rather have a baby with Elona than a woman I despise.” I pulled out of her arms and wiped my tears away with the back of my hands.
“Well, Elona is gone. She won’t come back. So, don’t let your baby suffer from all this. Be a father. Do not be the one to walk away from a child because that’s not you. It’s not who you are, Dad,” she said.
I sucked in a breath. She was right. I’m not that kind of man to walk away from his child. I want my child to have a life filled with love and not all drama. I broke up with Elona for this reason. To give my unborn daughter the life she deserves, even if it’s at the cost of my own happiness.
“You’re right. I won’t abandon my daughter,” I stood up.
“Wait… I will have a sister?” she asked.
I looked at her, still sitting on the ground. “Yes. Now I have to figure my life out that is fucked up.” I said miserably as I walked down the hallway.
All the anger was still within me, I wanted to snap at everyone around me. I can’t walk away from this life. The house is big enough for my unborn daughter to live here. Now it’s back to changing diapers and having to soothe a crying baby. I sucked in a deep breath. I can’t believe this is happening. I wish that it was with Elona instead, but now I will forever be punished by a woman that I despise.
I walked into the study room. I don’t have David to talk to about this. We are no longer friends, and now I have no one. He was my only friend who was close to me and knew most of my life. Now, I have to deal with this on my own. I sat on the chair by the desk and I took my phone out of my pants pocket.
I went to Maggie’s contact and called her. I placed the phone against my ear, as the phone rang. “Hey, did you see the results?” Maggie answered.
“Yes. We are having a daughter,” I said, which was barely audible.
“Yes, we are. He sent me a copy too. So, now what?” she let out a sigh.
“Come over tomorrow. We will discuss things. Just don’t try anything funny.” I said with annoyance.
“I won’t. Thank you for calling me and I look forward to discussing things with you. I’m sorry that this is not what you want.” she said with a bit of hurt in her voice.
“It’s not what I want, but I don’t have a choice. You are carrying my baby and I won’t run away like other men, so don’t put me in that box. Be here at 1 pm, no later than that.” I said.
“I will be there right on time,” she replied, and then I hung up before she could say anything else.
I sucked in a deep breath. I can’t believe this is what I have to deal with moving forward. My life is one big mess, and it started from that day at the bar and my feelings for Elona which started at that time. All this at the cost of my happiness.