His Secret Obsession
Chapter 120

(Lacey)

It's been a whole week since I told Jack about the baby.. Patrick gave me his number but I just couldn't bring myself to call him yet. I was hurt..I was scared and hurt. I tried so many times to do it but now that everything is out in the open I don't know what to expect. What if Jack doesn't want the baby? What if he really considers what I said and decides I should just do this all on my own? Do I want to do this all on my own?

No..I don't..and a small seed of hope was planted when my brother told me that Jack came back and looked upset. He wanted to talk to me and said that he didn't mean to run away, but I wanted to give him some time to really think about this. This choice will truly change his life forever.. And I really do want him to have a choice because honestly, I know we both made this baby but I was the one who kept it and didn't even tell him about it. I feel guilty...

I turned my phone on and couldn't help but bite my lip nervously. I had just gotten out of the bath and was sitting on the bed in my robe.

I had to get this over with..there was no more putting it off and hiding. There was only three months left of my pregnancy and I knew I couldn't waste any more time. Worst case, Jack tells me not to contact him again..best case? I don't even want to entertain it. I don't want to put that idea in my mind and think he would want this with me. Jack Lewis does not settle down. Jack Lewis is a known bachelor and the thought of him suddenly changing and settling down because of one night with me is definitely a pipe dream..he probably thinks it was a mistake now anyway.

"Just do it, Lacey..we have to start moving on with our lives and plan for this baby." I tried to hype myself up..preparing myself for the worst as I hit the green call button and waited on bated breath for Jack's smooth voice to answer..if he does that is. "Lacey." Jack gasped into the phone, surprising me by the urgency in his tone.

"Hey.....umm." Oh god..here we go with the awkwardness already.

"Lacey, I'm so happy you called..I didn't want to bother you but I was worried you wouldn't..." He confessed, making me sit up straighter on the bed as I fluttered my eyelashes in surprise. "You..you are?" I was shocked..I thought he wouldn't even answer the phone, to be honest, and was probably trying to avoid me at this point.

"Yes, I was wondering, do you want to go out to dinner with me? So we can talk about everything." I had to ask him to repeat himself twice because I thought I was hearing things for a moment.

"I could pick you up tonight..do you like Italian..or is there anything you have been craving? I read that cravings are the worst in the second trimester." He blurted out, making me go silent as I tried to process everything..he..he has been reading up on pregnancy? "Just tell me what you want Lacey and we will go wherever." He broke the silence, making me tuck a loose strand of blonde hair behind my ear as the first genuine smile I have had all week suddenly filled my face.

"I really have been craving a burger." It's true..that's all I have been wanting so freaking bad..but not just any burger..one from a local place called Duke's.

"Yep, that's definitely my baby in there. I know the best burger joint. Have you been to Duke's before?" He asked curiously making my eyes widen as I couldn't help but laugh.

"That's exactly what I have been wanting." I confessed, making the awkwardness practically disappear as I laid back on my bed and turned on my side. I placed one hand on my belly and held the phone up to my ear with the other.

"I remember you guys used to go there every Friday night. Pat would bring me back a burger after the game since I was too young to go." I explained, making Jack chuckle as that sound alone made my stomach flip as I rubbed up and down my belly absent-mindedly. "Ah, that's why he did that. I thought he just really loved burgers." He muttered to himself.

"Well, don't get me wrong..I never could finish the whole thing and he would gladly finish what I didn't." It was true..still to this day he expects me to give him any food I can't finish.

Suddenly out of nowhere, the baby kicked me hard on the side, making me flinch and yelp from surprise.

"What happened? Are you okay?" Jack asked worriedly, making me wince as I rubbed where that little troublemaker kicked..damn this baby has been kicking my ass lately.

"Yeah, it was just the baby. It kicked me pretty hard." I laughed, making Jack let out a deep breath as I continued to rub my stomach.

"I wish..I wish I could feel it..the baby that is, when it kicks. Do you know the gender yet?" He questioned me curiously.

I actually hadn't found out the gender yet..it just didn't feel right to do it without Jack..so I wanted to wait until I told him and if he chose to be in our baby's life then we could do it together.

"I haven't..I didn't want to know until you knew..just in case if you wanted to..you know.." I trailed off, losing that bravery in an instant.

I was so damn scared to appear desperate. That was something Mitch always said..after we broke up I went through a low period where I begged him not to leave me. I guess after that I am afraid to be shot down..I don't know. I worked on a lot of stuff after Mitch left me but I guess not enough apparently. I have never dated and done any of this..other than Mitch, Jack is the only other guy I have even really talked to that I was interested in. I feel naive about all of it and so damn inexperienced.. Now that I'm pregnant with his baby..I feel like we skipped so many steps and I am so clueless.

"I want to do all of that with you..replace out the baby's gender and stuff I mean. If that's okay.." He stated, making my heart ache slightly. Why did it make me feel sad to know he wanted to do stuff with me just because of the baby? Is that all this is going to be? I guess I can't expect more..that would be stupid of me.

"Yeah, of course, I will set up the appointment and let you know. I can also send over all the stuff I already have. Like a few pictures and everything." I closed my eyes and laid my head back.

"Jack, it's okay if you want to just keep this professional..well, I mean like in a co-parenting kind of way. I don't want you to feel any pressure like you have to play some other role. I understand that things might be different and you aren't into settling down..not like you would with me. But I just mean don't think I am asking that of you.." Oh god..why won't I shut up?! I continued to ramble on until Jack finally spoke..putting me out of my misery.

"Lacey..I was going to wait until tonight to tell you...I wanted to do it in person, but i feel like this can't wait." He began, making me freeze as so many negative thoughts filled my mind that I didn't know what to expect.

"I haven't been able to get you off of my mind for the past six damn months. I haven't even been with another girl since that night. So the fact that you are now pregnant just makes me think that maybe there is something more to this..so let me make this clear Lacey Sampson, so you know exactly what page I am on. Tonight isn't just grabbing something to eat and talking about the baby..tonight I am going to take you on a date and try to convince you to give me a chance. So don't even think for one second that I am not interested in just the baby Lacey..I am interested in you." His voice came out deep and full of passion as I swear my jaw gaped hung open the whole damn time..did he really just say all of that?!

"Okay." I squeaked..trying but failing miserably to replace the right words to even say as Jack let out a low chuckle.

"Okay? Then it's a date?" He asked with amusement lacing his voice.

"Okay..it's a date." I whispered..feeling happier than I have since that night I went home with him..

I'm going on a date... Not only that..but I'm going on a date with Jack Lewis..the father of my child..oh god..what the hell am I going to wear?!