His Secret Obsession
Chapter 115

(Jack)

It's been three days since I saw Lacey at Sandy's, and she has filled every damn thought that has run through my mind since. What the hell is wrong with me.. I have never been this damn obsessed about someone in my life. I don't like it..not one bit. I am having f*****g dreams about this chick now..I'm talking weird-a*s traumatizing nightmares that make me wake up in a cold sweat as I clutch my chest and gasp for air. Oh..you would think she is chasing me with a damn knife or something but no..it's worse than that..she is in a f*****g wedding dress and is walking towards me as I wait for her at the end of the aisle. She looks so f*****g beautiful too and she isn't alone..there is a small girl next to her with curly blonde hair and blue eyes..my blue eyes.

That's usually the point where I wake up shocked and have to take a cold shower just to erase that dream from my mind..no..not a dream..a nightmare, that's right. Jack Lewis will not be getting married and Lacey Sampson is not having my baby...right? It took those three days of t*****e to finally man up and go and get some answers..I was in the kitchen grabbing some cereal as I glared down at the bowl, contemplating all of my life choices. If she was six months pregnant..then there is a small chance I could be the father, wait..did we use a condom?

"What you doing Jack?" My brother suddenly appeared behind me, making me jump as I knocked the damn cereal over and drenched my pants.

"Fuck, what the hell dude, don't sneak up on me like that!" I hollered before grabbing a dish towel and wiping my pants off.

"I thought you heard me coming in. Everything okay with you? You seem a little distracted lately. Is this because of Em going to California?" Allen asked, making me avoid his gaze as I started wiping up the floor.

"What, no..I mean yeah, yeah that's it.." I stumbled out, mentally kicking myself in the ass as Jack began helping me clean up the mess I made.

"Hey, it will be okay, Asher got her the apartment now and she can come back to visit any time. Plus we can always go there since we set our own hours." He encouraged me before reaching up and squeezing my shoulder.

I just nodded my head..too afraid to say anything else because I knew Allen would see right through it. His bullshit detector was unlike any I have ever seen. That's why he was so trusting of Asher because he can read a guy like nobody else. I swear he should be working for the damn FBI or something..I'm pretty sure Scott tried to recruit him more than once.

"I'm taking Carson to help tow the Camaro in a minute." He informed me, filling the thick silence that was now in the room.

"You sure you don't need my help?" I had other plans for today..so I'm hoping he doesn't take my offer..

"Nah, the kid and I got it. You do whatever you need to do..just please, make sure the girl is gone before we get back." He smirked, giving me a knowing look as I cleared my throat awkwardly.

"It's not like that." I cleared my throat and rubbed the back of my neck awkwardly. Okay, I won't lie..if it ends up like that I won't fight it..I never thought I would have a thing for pregnant chicks..I mean, that is weird, right? But Lacey..fuck me she looked sexy as hell. "It's not?" Allen asked curiously..obviously catching my awkward energy.

"Well, I mean it's not about a girl..I'm meeting with an old friend...Patrick." I cleared my throat before placing my now empty bowl in the sink.

"Ah, Patrick Sampson. Isn't his sister Lacey moving back? That was who you met a few months back right? She seems like a nice girl." Fuck fuck fuck..his tone was a little too inquiring..shit, did he figure it out already?

"Oh..was it? Huh, I didn't realize..well, I better go. If you end up needing help just shoot me a text. I will see ya later!" I practically ran out of that room..you wouldn't think I was a f*****g thirty-one-year-old man with how I was behaving..but I never did this..I never went out to see a girl or have actual interest beyond hooking up. Yeah, I know..I'm disgusting. But I never wanted to settle down..I just didn't feel the need to. I had Em and she was like a daughter to me, so that filled a lot of holes in my life. But now that she is gone..those old wounds are opening back up.

The thought of Lacey possibly being pregnant with my child, it started to make me feel..stuff. Like stuff I didn't know was possible to feel. But what are the chances?! She could've been with dozens of men before me. Hey, I'm not one to judge..not like I have the best track record. I just have to make sure though because something deep inside of me feels off. It's just a hunch, but I need to nip this in the bud now so I can stop having those damn nightmares.

I got into my truck and sent Patrick a text saying that I would be there in twenty minutes. Pat and I used to go to school together. He was always a pretty nice guy and we would get along pretty well so I didn't mind catching up with him..but we all know the real reason why I am going.

I tapped the steering wheel nervously as I rounded the corner right before their turn and let out a deep breath. How the hell was I going to go about this? Do I just come out and say it? Would that be offensive? Like she would tell me..right? There is no way she would want to go through this all on her own. was I that bad in bed? Oh god..did she..did she think I was bad in bed or something?! That was the best s*x I've ever had, and here she was..acting like she didn't even know me.

I pulled up to Patrick's driveway. He and his wife have lived here for about five years. They don't have any kids yet but Patrick works in construction and owns his own company. So their house is pretty damn nice..I wondered where Lacey was staying. Did she have everything she needed? What did she even need exactly?

Just as I pulled up, I noticed Patrick waving at me as he pushed a four-wheeler towards the garage. Lacey better not be getting on that shit while she is here..

Fuck, these thoughts are going to make me go crazy. Why should I even care? Well, I mean no matter what being pregnant and going on a four-wheeler is pretty reckless. So I guess that thought is justified.

"Hey man, thanks for coming by." Patrick said as I got out of the truck and looked around casually.

"Yeah, I thought we should catch up after seeing you the other day. How's your sister doing by the way? She here?" That was pretty smooth, right? Not too suspicious..

"Uhh..yeah, Lacey is doing good. She just ran to the store with Lisa. They should be back soon." He informed me before looking at me curiously.

"Cool, cool..yeah, I was surprised to see she was pregnant. I didn't know she was married." I mentioned casually as we began walking towards the house.

"The place is looking great by the way. Allen would kill for that garage." I laughed, trying to calm my nerves as Patrick laughed.

"Well, he knows who to call when he is ready. But nah man, Lacey isn't married. Don't say I told you this..but she won't tell us who the father is. She is pretty vehement that it's not Mitch. So that's all that matters, honestly. I f*****g hate that a*****e after what he did to her. I just didn't realize she was dating after all of that. She usually tells me everything..so it must be some mystery guy in Oregon." He vented, making me tense as I glanced over towards him. Luke told me how Lacey and Mitch dated after she graduated high school. He must've really f****d her up..why did that poss me off beyond belief. To know he was with someone like Lacey..Mitch was a huge asshole and must've been cheating on her that whole time

So she wasn't dating anyone at the time..but that doesn't mean she only slept with me..right?

Before I could ask any more questions I saw a blue Subaru pulling up and my heart began to race. I don't know what the hell was going on but my palms began to sweat and my breathing grew more rapid. Then my eyes landed on that beautiful woman who has haunted my dreams for the past three nights and damn was she gorgeous.

She had on a cream-colored sweater with leggings and her hair was up on a messy bun. Her swollen stomach was tight against the knit fabric and I suddenly filled with the urge to touch it.

Then her beautiful deep blue eyes met mine and I saw her jaw drop as she looked at me in shock. I couldn't help but give her one of my signature smiles as Patrick went to help her with the groceries.

"What the hell is he doing here?" Lacey hissed to her brother, obviously not caring if I heard or not..well, this will most certainly be interesting..I quite like seeing Lacey flustered..let's see how far I can take it. Lacey Sampson..you have no idea whose attention you have just caught..and if that baby is mine..well f**k..that truly changes everything.