A new world called California Part 27

CHAPTER 27

“Wait? What?” Jessi said shocked. “How can you be pregnant? The only person you slept with was Justin and I think if you were you would have known by now it’s been like two months.”

“Well,” I began, “he came into my work a few days ago and gave me a present.” I said showing her the ring.

“That’s not a…” she started, but I interrupted her.

“No, it’s not an engagement ring. It’s a promise ring, but anyway last night we went out to eat and talk, and you know one thing led to another and we had sex last night and now we are together.”

“Oh my god.” Jessi said hugging me. “I knew you guys would be together in the end. Seriously relax though. It probably is just something you ate. Don’t worry about it. Wait a few days and if you are still feeling sick then take a pregnancy test.”

“Ok. You’re probably right.”

“All right then, lets get your stuff.”

“Ok.”

After we had gotten my stuff and were driving to the hospital I called Justin. After 2 rings he answered. “Hey baby. How was the flight?”

“It was okay, it seemed like it took forever.”

He laughed. We talked a little longer before my cousin informed me that we were almost there. We said our goodbyes and I hung up the phone.

When we arrived at the hospital Jessi and I made our way inside. “Do you want me to go up there with you?”

“You don’t have to.”

“Well, I’ll come up there for a little while, but then I am gonna take off.”

As I was about to answer her my phone rang. I stepped outside to answer. It was the car rental company letting me know that they were there with the car that I had requested. I didn’t remember doing so, but assumed that Justin had taken care of it for me. I told the man which entrance I was at. We hung up and a few minutes later a white Mercedes was pulling up next to me. A man jumped out and handed me the keys. “Thank you very much sir.” I said as I took them from him.

“No problem.” he answered.

I started to wonder how he was getting back, but noticed another car was parked behind my rental. I waved at the men and turned back to my cousin.

“If you want to head home now you can.” I told her.

“Ok. I’m sorry Kate I’m just really tired, but you are staying with me right.”

“Yes, I am and I’ll be there and an hour or so. I just want to let him know I am here.”

“Ok, love you and I will see you in a little bit.”

“All right love you too.” I said hugging her.

After she had walked away I made me way back into the hospital. I stopped at the front desk. I told the plump woman behind it my father’s name and she gave me his room number and directions.

I rode the elevator to the third floor. As the doors opened my nostrils were filled with the intense smell of cleaners, a scent that I was very familiar with. I made a left and walked down a brightly lit hallway to my fathers room. The door was labeled 315. This must be it I thought to myself as I stepped inside. He was laying there awake and he looked somewhat surprised to see me. “Hi dad.” I said walking over to his bed side.

“Hi.” he said.

“How are you feeling?” I asked timidly.

“Shitty.” he answered. “So, I saw the tabloids with you on the covers. Matt tried to pawn off your mother’s wedding ring as an engagement ring that he gave you?”

“Yes.” I answered.

“What happened with all of that?”

I was amazed. He never cared about anything in my life and now here he was laying in a hospital bed asking me things about my life.

“Well, Justin and I took a break for a few months, but just got together last night. He is coming tomorrow if you want to meet him.” I said scared of what he would say next.

“I’d love to meet him Kate.” he said taking my hand in his. “Kate I’m sorry.” he said choking up.

“For what?” I asked confused.

“For everything. What I did to your mother. What I did to you. I should have been there for the both of you instead of running away. I love you Kate and I always have, I was just to afraid to show it.”

“I know dad. It’s ok.” I replied. I had been waiting my whole life to hear him say these things. I had imagined that when he did I would yell and scream at him, but for some reason it just didn’t seem right. I knew he was sorry, and I just decided to forgive him. People make mistakes I told myself as I looked at my dad.