Kaysen Please

KAYSEN*

When an unrecognizable number showed on the screen, I had let it go to voicemail. I had figured if it was important, whoever it was would leave a message.

Imagine my surprise when I heard Tanner in that voicemail telling me that he was leaving and wouldn't return for a while. Then when I listened to the voicemail again, it dawned on me that he had said it would be best if we didn't see each other again.

I was upset at first until I remembered that we were only meant to be a one-night thing in the first place. I thought we had decided to be more, though. It didn't take Tanner long to change his mind on that; perhaps I've dodged a bullet. We don't know anything about each other other than having phenomenal sex; we may not have anything in common.

I had talked to Hector not too long before Tanner had called. I will be working Friday and Saturday nights for the next month. Hector was very understanding on the matter, which was excellent; I thought that he would freak out.

Cora will begin headstart in a year, so if something happens and I need to get a job, I could always get a day job somewhere. Hopefully, I'll be able to get my editing and publishing company started by then, though, and I wouldn't have to worry about it.

***TWO MONTHS LATER***

I had gone in two weeks ago and had gotten my yearly check-up and had received my depo shot; then got a call from my doctor saying that my pap smear had come out abnormal.

My Aunt Stacey and my grandmother had both died of cervical cancer. So I knew that this wasn't good news.

I just arrived in a room, and I'm stripped from the waist down with a sheet over me. The nurse had taken a blood test to check for pregnancy. However, I should be good there. I have not been with anyone since Tanner, and I've gotten my depo shots; I also remember getting the morning after pill.

The doctor will be going in and taking a bit of tissue from my cervix and sending it into pathology. I'm incredibly nervous right now. My mom and dad brought me and are waiting for me outside. I didn't feel like I would be able to drive after this, and they wanted to be here for me.

***

"Well, Kaysen, it looks as if we won't be able to do the procedure today," Dr. Ryan said.

"Excuse me," I said with a raised brow.

"It looks as if you are pregnant, about two months, I would have to say," Dr. Ryan said with a smile.

"But I got my depo shot two weeks ago, I also got my shot early, and I didn't miss my last shot either. You must be wrong," I said as my blood rushed to my head, and I began to feel faint.

"These things do happen from time to time. You will be classified as high risk due to your abnormal pap smear two weeks ago, and we will have to monitor you closely for the next few months. I want to do an ultrasound," Dr. Ryan said as she called for a nurse.

A moment later, the nurse walked in. "What can I get you, Dr. Ryan?" She asked.

"Can you get me the portable ultrasound machine, please?" Dr. Ryan asked. The nurse nodded her head and scurried off.

Moments later, the nurse came in, pushing the machine into the room. She plugged it in and got everything ready for Dr. Ryan to perform the ultrasound.

It was the most uncomfortable experience when she stuck that dildo-looking wand up my pussy, and I wished that I could disappear.

"Aw yes, everything is looking good so far. Do twins run in your family?" Dr. Ryan asked as she moved the wand around inside me.

"No, not at all," I said as I tried to understand why she would ask that.

"Well, Kaysen, you are pregnant with twins. Look, there and there. Congratulations," she said as she removed the wand and handed me the images of my babies.

"Twins, Dr. Ryan, these babies were the product of a one-night stand; I have no idea where the father is. What am I supposed to do?" I murmured in shock.

"I would do all that you can to reach him somehow. You will need all the help you can get. I would like to see you in here every two weeks, and I want you to rest as much as possible. No strenuous activity. Here's a prescription for your prenatal vitamins and something for nausea in case you need it," Dr. Ryan said.

***

I decided not to tell my parents. That was a conversation I didn't want to have right now at this moment. So we had arrived home, and I went to my room. Cora was at Kristine's place; I would be going to pick her up in a couple of hours. I would use that time to get my prescriptions before picking up Cora.

I've felt nauseated since Dr. Ryan told me I was having twins. We talked for a few more minutes. I can't even pick up and hold Cora at this point; Dr. Ryan said not to lift anything over ten pounds. It wouldn't be long before my parents figured it out on their own.

What the hell am I supposed to do? I'm pregnant with twins by someone who is dead set about not having babies of his own. I don't know his number or the first thing about getting ahold of him.

Connor and Wade stopped coming into the strip club, and even though Tanner had my number, he hadn't tried to reach me in two months. I am screwed; perhaps I should let my parents help me and leave Tanner out of this altogether. I didn't know what to do. Even if I did contact him, he would probably accuse me of lying to him or something. Isn't that typically how things like this went.

***

I had just gotten to the pharmacy and handed over my prescriptions and was walking around shamelessly through the store when I heard his voice.

"Kaysen?" Tanner said from behind me.

'What are the odds of something like this happening?' I thought to myself as I turned around.

I glared at him. "Yeah, what's it to you, Mr, let's be more, oh wait, never mind, I don't think we should see each other again, I said as I turned and walked off, but Tanner followed me.

" Kaysen, please don't walk away from me," Tanner begged.

"Why not? You walked away from me before ever giving us a chance? It would help if you left me alone, Tanner. Two months have gone by with no call or anything from you. You're right. I do deserve better; leave me alone," I said heatedly as I turned to leave yet again.

"Kaysen, please let me make it up to you. I went on a vacation, and I've come back with my mind clear. I want you, Kaysen, please; you are it for me," Tanner said with a hitch in his voice as if he were about to cry.

"It's too late, Tanner, so back off," I said as I walked away from Tanner once again. This time he didn't follow me.

I heard the items he was carrying drop to the floor, and soon after, I listened to the bell above the door chime as Tanner walked out of the door.

TANNER*

I went off on my sabbatical and have returned a brand new and rejuvenated man. I spent a little under two months on the coast, walking along the beach, watching the sunrise and set. The stars at night had kept me in the sense of calmness.

However, I couldn't get Kaysen off of my mind, and I missed being home and seeing my family. I have missed three Saturday night Cunningham dinners, and my Aunt Diana has called me to tell me how much that upsets her and has tried to talk me into coming home.

The first thing I thought to do once arriving after being gone for two months was to call Kaysen. I have thought to call her on several occasions and apologize for being an ass hole, but I would end the call each time before the call had a chance to go through.

I had gone to Hectors Strip Club three nights ago to see if I could catch up with Kaysen there, but Hector had said that Kaysen had quit and had not worked there in a month.

So now it's back to the hard part. Calling Kaysen and hoping she would give me a chance.

I was at Walgreens picking up little odds and ends since I had left most everything I had taken with me in a Beach Front Condo I had bought over a month ago. It will be an excellent place for Blaze and Jace to bring their families on vacation. If they ever happen to take a vacation, that is.

I turned down an aisle and saw Kaysen there staring off into space. She looked even better than she had before in a knee-length dress that showed off her curves perfectly. She had cut her hair by a few inches, so having a view of her ass was easier. I'm such an idiot for leaving her. I walked up behind her and watched her for a few seconds; she was on cloud nine.

"Kaysen?" I said, and she paused a second before turning around to face me.

When Kaysen turned around, she was red with anger. I figured she would be angry, especially with leaving and not contacting her for two months.

"Yeah, what's it to you, Mr, let's be more, oh wait, never mind, I don't think we should see each other again," Kaysen said as she turned and walked off, and I followed her.

" Kaysen, please don't walk away from me," I begged. I thought Kaysen would at least hear me out.

"Kaysen, please let me make it up to you. I went on a vacation, and I've come back with my mind clear. I want you, Kaysen, please; you are it for me," I cried out, and tears formed in my eyes.

"It's too late, Tanner, so back off," Kaysen said and hurried off around a corner and to another aisle.

I couldn't be there any longer. I dropped everything I held and walked out to my truck in a daze. Once in my truck, I banged my hands on the dashboard and cried like I never have before. I can't believe I had done something so stupid as to leave Kaysen. I had lost the one person who could save me.

Writer's Note

Will Kaysen give Tanner a chance? Feel free to 👍Hugs and Love Sapphirian J.😍