Hailey POV:
I tried to open my eyes but the bright light made me
shut them instantly. I groaned and opened them again
to see the white ceiling and walls. I shot up from bed
and looked around. My room doesn't have white color
walls. I glanced at myself and found the IV sticking in
my left hand.
What am I doing in the hospital?
Then I remembered how I fainted in the morning. Oh
God! Do I have some kind of fatal disease? Am I dying
that's why they brought me to the hospital?
I felt like crying at my fate for being so cruel.
Before I could dwell on my thoughts my mother-in-law
stormed inside.
She looked at me in anger and disgust.
"Get up we're leaving". She yelled making me jump in
fright.
I looked at the IV that was attached to my hand and
then I looked up at her.
She made the noise in irritation then roughly removed
the IV from my hand. The place where IV was attached
started to bleed and I felt the pain in my hand. The
tears brimmed in my eyes at her harsh action.
She glared at me and I got up from the bed. I looked
around for my slippers but didn't found them anywhere.
"Don't waste time". She said getting out of the room. I
silently followed her out without slippers.
People looked at me weirdly and I hid my face by
looking down at the white tiles of hospital.
When we stepped out of the hospital we found Chase
waiting for us in his car. I risked the glance at Chase
and found him staring at me. We were both frozen then
I averted my eyes from him and got in the back seat of
the car. He started driving the car towards house.
We reached to the house and got out of the car.
"Mom, I need sometime alone. I will be back soon".
Chase said getting back in the car and left us.
After Chase left she dragged me inside the house.
I was so scared of her because her actions were
screaming danger if she wasn't holding my wrist so
tightly I would have considered running to my room and
locking myself inside.
She dragged me to the lounge where Kate was resting
on the couch and watching something on TV.
When she saw us she got up and said, "Mom. Is
everything alright?"
She left my wrist and sat down on the couch. I took the
glance at my wrist and found it three harsh red marks
due to her death grip.
She gave me the coldest glare which can freeze the
whole US.
"Kate go, call your father and tell him to come home
immediately". She ordered Kate.
Kate opened her mouth to ask her why but thought
better of it.
My legs trembled from standing and I moved towards
the couch to sit but I was stopped by my mother-in-
law.
"Did I give you the permission to sit? Keep standing".
She yelled.
I retracted my steps back and stood still.
Kate finally got the courage to open her mouth.
"Mom, what's going on?" Kate asked.
That question made my mother-in-law so angry and her
head snapped to me. I moved my foot left to right and
glanced at her again to just receive another cold glare
from her.
"Kate, I tell you what's going on. This merely a 16-year-
old girl is four weeks pregnant, can you believe it". She
said with the gesture of her hand in my way.
After I heard her, the first question that popped in my
mind was how I can be pregnant?
Pregnant as in there is a baby inside me.
Holy cupcakes! How? When?
That question just made me want to faint again and
never wake up.
"She is pregnant". Kate repeated snapping me out from
my train of thoughts.
"Mom, I told you what kind of a girl she is but you
didn't believe me. Emily told me everything, how this
girl was caught fucking a boy in janitors closet and got
suspended from school. After that her father home
schooled her because of daily complains from school
about her immoral activities". Kate said looking at me.
I couldn't believe that Emily would go so far in hating
me and tell lies about me.
"Is it true Hailey?" My mother in law asked.
"No, it's not true". I replied looking down at the floor.
"She is a liar, mom. She is not even Aunt Melanie's real
daughter. Her mother trapped Emily's dad knowing he
is married and got pregnant with her to gain money
from him. Now she is doing the same thing her mom
did. She has become pregnant so her stay here will be
permanent. She just wants to enjoy the lavish life which
only Chase can give her. I doubt the child she carrying
is even Chase child". Kate said.
My hands turned cold after hearing her. The look on my
mother in law face was giving Goosebumps.
"Is it true, Hailey? Are you a product of your dad's
infidelity? Are you an illegitimate child?" She asked me.
I didn't know how to answer her without breaking down
in front of her.
"Tell me girl!" She yelled and my body started to tremble
again.
"Yes". I whispered.
"It was my biggest mistake to not to believe you Kate".
She said while glaring at me.
"Now tell me, who the father of this child you are
carrying is?" She asked me.
My mind was jumbled up with questions. What does she
mean by who the father of the child I am carrying?
Before I could comprehend what was happening I felt a
very hard slap on my right cheek. The force of the slap
made me stumbled back and I fell down on my bottoms
on the floor.
The tears pooled in my eyes and the metallic taste of
blood filled my mouth.
At that moment the main door opened and Chase and
his dad entered in the house.
The tears furiously rolled down from my eyes and my
right cheek felt numb and swollen because of the slap.
Chase eyes landed on me and he came running towards
me then kneeled down. He assessed my face and wiped
my tears.
"What happened?" He asked me.
I looked at him and blinked my eyes to get rid of the
blurriness.
"Eva, what's going on here?" My father-in-law asked.
"Look at this William and you'll know what's going on
here". My mother in law said slapping some papers on
my father-in-law's hand.
He read them silently and looked at us in shock.
Then my mother-in-law suddenly pulled me up from the
floor roughly.
"I'm asking you last time girl. Tell me who the father of
this baby is before I completely lose my mind". She
threatened me.
I didn't know anything myself what I was supposed to
tell her? What should I tell her?
My legs started to tremble from the effort of standing. I
felt the hand on my back and looked at my left to see
Chase standing beside me with his jaw clench.
The tears were now blurring my damn vision; the
pounding in my head that subsided earlier came
crashing back making me want to puke all over the
place.
But I refrained myself from doing anything that will
make my mother-in-law more angry at me more.
Kate suddenly said "Mom. I think this slut will not open
her mouth easily. You should beat her with the whip
which granddad used in a ranch to tame the wild
horses. I'm sure she will tell you willingly who the father
of this bastard child is".
At her words my face went pale and my whole body
started to shook in fear of getting beat by whip.
I looked down at my feet to hide the tears which were
now flowing freely from eyes.
My mother-in-law was about to slap me again when
Chase caught her hand in the middle and pushed me
behind his tall figure. I sneak a quick look from behind
to see him and his mom standing frozen and staring at
each other.
"Why are you stopping me from hitting her son? She is
carrying stranger's baby". She said and my eyes
widened.
Why would she say something like this?
My father-in-law finally come out from his shock state
and dragged her away from me and Chase.
"Eva, control your temper. We need to handle this
situation with cool mind and communication, not with
hands or whips". He said.
Chase slipped his hand in my trembling hand and
gripped it.
"Kate never uses those words again in my presence or
you'll be responsible for my actions. Now go to your
room". My father-in-law said with the glare.
Kate took the glance at his father and quickly said,
"Sorry Dad".
Then she left the lounge and went to her room.
"Dear, please go to your room and take some rest". My
father-in-law said to me.
I turned to leave and Chase turned with me like he
wants to come with me.
"Son, come with me in a study room". Chase dad said.
Chase glanced at our intertwined hands and then
relaxes his grip removing his hand. Without looking at
him, I ran upstairs to my room and locked the door so
no one would ever come inside and hurt me again.
I slid down on the floor with my back pressed on the
door and started thinking about Melanie. I always
thought she was my real mother but she turned out my
step mother. The good thing was that she never abused
me physically at least. She would made fun of my
fashion sense and hurt my feelings, made me feel
insecure about myself but she never inflicted the
physical pain. In that house Emily was the only one to
inflict physical and emotional pain.
When I started to live here, I thought Eva was sweet as
she was treating me like a daughter for past three
months. I never thought she would hate me so much
when she will find out that I am an illegitimate child. I
never thought she would hit me so hard and break my
soul again making me recall all the memories of abuse I
endured during my childhood.
I touched my swollen cheek and flinched when it stung.
I licked my chapped lips and tasted the metallic taste of
blood.
The tears started spilling from my eyes. At that moment
I felt so alone in this world, utterly and completely
alone.
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Chapter Nineteen
Chase POV:
When we reached at the house we got out of the car.
Instead of going inside with them, I told mom that I
need sometime alone and got back in the car then drove
away.
I glanced at the furious expression on mom's face
which cleared one thing in my mind that she didn't like
the news of Hailey's pregnancy at all.
I was only few blocks away from the house when my
cellphone rang.
"Hello dad". I said picking up my dad's call.
"Hello son, your sister called there is an emergency and
your mom wants me to come home". Dad said and my
heart dropped,
"Dad I am not at home but I'm going back there and I
think you should come home too. I need to talk to you
about something". I said.
"Okay son I'm coming". Dad said understanding that if
I'm asking him to come it means I really need him.
We both arrived at the house at same time.
"What did you want to talk about to me?" He asked me.
"First, let's go inside dad". I said.
I unlocked the door and we entered in the house. My
eyes landed on Hailey sitting on the floor. Without
thinking much I ran towards her and kneeled down.
"What happened?" I asked her looking at the bruise on
her cheek and blood oozing out from her lower lip.
She glanced at me and blinked get rid of the tears.
"Eva, what's going on here?" My dad asked to my mom.
"Look at this William and you'll know what's going on
here". Mom said, slapping some papers on my dad's
hand.
I knew they were Hailey's report. Dad read them silently
then looked at us in shock.
Then my mom suddenly pulled Hailey up from the floor
roughly and I got up too.
"I'm asking you last time girl. Tell me who the father of
this baby is before I completely lose my mind". She
threatened her.
I was confused at her question. What does she mean by
who the father of her baby is?
It's obviously me. Does she think Hailey cheated on
me?
I looked at Hailey's trembling form and placed the hand
on my back to provide her support.
I couldn't understand why my mom would accuse this
innocent girl for cheating. She has done nothing. It was
only my fault which got us in this situation. I clenched
my jaw thinking about Quinton's gang who put the
drugs in food and drinks which lead us here.
Kate voice brought me back in the situation at hand.
"Mom, I think this slut will not open her mouth easily.
You should beat her with the whip which granddad used
in a ranch to tame the wild horses. I'm sure she will tell
you willingly who the father of this bastard child is".
Kate said.
At her words Hailey's face went pale and her whole
body started to shook in fear. She looked down at her
feet to hide the tears which were now flowing freely
from her eyes.
I wanted to yell at my sister for sprouting rubbish but I
stopped, when I saw my mom was about to slap Hailey
again. I caught her in the middle and pushed Hailey
back to hide her from my mom's view. She was frozen
so was I. We were staring at each other in eyes.
"Why are you stopping me from hitting her son? She is
carrying another's man baby". She said.
I didn't know who put the lie in her mind that this child
is not mine.
My dad came out from the shock state and dragged
mom away from me and Hailey.
"Eva, control your temper. We need to handle this
situation with cool mind and communication, not with
hands or whips". He said.
I slipped my hand in her trembling one and gripped it.
"Kate, never use those words again in my presence or
you'll be responsible for my actions. Now go to your
room". He said with the glare.
Kate took the glance at him and quickly said, "Sorry
Dad".
Then she left the lounge and went to her room.
"Dear, please go to your room and take some rest". Dad
said looking at Hailey.
I turned to leave with Hailey because I wanted to talk to
her and apologize to her for my mom's actions but
dad's voice stopped me.
"Son, come with me in a study room". Dad said.
I glanced at our intertwined hands and then I let go her
hand. Without looking at me, Hailey ran upstairs to her
room and I turned to my father.
When we were inside the study room, dad locked the
door and took a seat on the couch and patted the side
telling me to sit beside him. I sat beside him.
"Chase, do you want to tell me anything?" Dad asked
me.
I wanted to tell him but my mouth suddenly felt dry.
"Do you know who the father is? Because son I'm lost
here". My dad said sighing.
I opened my mouth to say something then closed it.
"In three months, I have never seen her talking to
anyone other than family. She has no friends here and I
don't think she has ever gone anywhere alone". My dad
said rubbing his forehead.
He looked tense and the worry was clear on his face.
"If you think I don't notice then let me tell you
something. I have noticed how the girl always looks at
you with love in her eyes, how she waits for you to
come home and glances at you. Kate, your mom and I
know she loves you. You have tried your best son to
push her away and you crossed every line last night by
insulting her in front of her family. I know you don't
want this marriage work but that girl doesn't deserve
your hate and your mother's slap. She doesn't deserve
being called names and especially not in front of you.
You need to take control of your life son. Hailey is your
responsibility". Dad said placing a hand on my shoulder.
After hearing him, my throat felt clogged with emotions.
I knew he was right about everything.
I didn't know that if I will ever be able to reciprocate
her feelings with the same ferocity as her. But I was
sure about one thing that I care for her and our unborn
child. And I will do anything to protect them both. They
both are the most innocent creature of this world and
don't deserve to be hurt.
I have to stop thinking like a stupid careless boy. I have
to take their responsibility.
"Dad, it's me...I'm the father of the baby". I said.
He didn't ask me for explanation and pressured me for
details. I was grateful for that.
I know my dad. He can read me like an open book and
understands me better than anyone.
My dad patted my back and said, "Son, congratulations.
I know you will become a great dad for your child but
remember to take care of the mother of your child as
well. Do whatever you think is best for your child and
your wife, you have my full support".
I hugged him tightly like I used to do when I was a kid.
"Dad, thank you". I said to him.
He ruffled my hair and smiled at me.
"Let's go we need to tell your mother before her mind
forms more stories". He said.
I nodded my head and followed him to the lounge where
my mom was sitting on the couch and Cameron was
standing in front of her.
"Mom what happened? Why do you look so stressed?"
Cameron asked.
Before she could say anything her eyes landed on us.
She raised her eyebrows in my direction.
I knew my words will break her dreams, I have ruined all
the plans of my future and the worst impact of this will
endure my mother.
I took the deep breath and said, "Mom. I'm the father of
the baby Hailey is carrying".
She stood up and looked at me.
"Son, can you repeat what you just said?" Mom asked.
"Mom, the baby is mine. I know it's difficult to accept
everything but you've to accept it. And next time don't
even try to hit, Hailey". I said.
She looked at me in anger then left the room. My dad
followed her to their room.
Cameron stepped in front me and asked, "Did Mom
really hit, Hailey?"
I nodded my head.
Cameron looked panic and worried at my answer.
"Where is Hailey?" He asked me.
"She is in her room". I told him.
He ran upstairs towards her room and I followed him.
When we reached outside her room, Cameron knocked
at the door but she didn't answer. Then he tried to
unlock the door but it didn't budge.
"Go Chase fetch the spare keys right now". Cameron
told me.
I ran back downstairs and brought the spare keys then
gave them to him.
When we pushed the door open the breath was knocked
out of my lungs.
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So Chase has accepted the baby now tell me what do
you think is going to happen?
1) Chase will become the best father and husband and
Hailey will get her happily ever after.
OR
2)Hailey and Chase still have to go through a lot to
have their happily ever after.
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