His secret child

Chapter 1

As I'm walking down the stairs putting in my earrings, Brooke comes walking through the front door she is babysitting Trixie tonight as she does couple nights every week while I go to work.

I couldn't have ask for a better friend as she was the one that brought this idea about and it has been good ever since.

Brooke works during the day while I work at night so our schedule is very convenient.

My parents help out from time to time as well now that we are back on speaking terms. They take Trixie two days per week and she also stays overnight once in a while so the extra help has been good for me especially on the days that I get to sleep in.

"Hey babe! where's our little princess? Brooke ask as she takes a seat on the couch.

"She is down for a nap." I answered as I make my way over to her.

" Okay! That means I get to be bored until then". Brooke replied. " How was y'all day today? What did y'all got up to? she ask.

"It was ok we just had a relaxing day and went for a short stroll then came back before lunch time. Which she jus had so she will only be needing dinner when she wakes." I answered

"Anyways I've got to get going." I told here as I pass here the baby monitor.

"Yes mam! off to work you go I've got it covered here." Brooke said.

I made my way through the door and head to my car getting in and driving the fifteen minutes journey to work.

As I stepped out in the parking lot at the back greeting my boss Rick on my way in. I made a stop at my locker to put my bag and donned my apron pocketing my pen and notepad while at it.

Then I made a stop at the kitchen to check in with the cook about tonight's menu, after that I headed out front an start setting all the tables for the night. A local band will be coming in tonight which means we will be having a large crowd, which also means a crazy night for me. Just great! note the sarcasm.

By the time the bar opened its doors, we were flooded with our normal Friday night crowd. Friends having a beer or bite to eat after a long day at work, couples and what's not it was a large crowd so I make my way around the bar serving drinks and food to customers.

" Bella don't forget the band will be here at eight thirty." Rick called out reminding me from his office. I nodded as I went behind the bar to get more drinks for my customers.

Chris is the bartender for the night but I get my customers drinks myself to help him out a bit as the bar is bustling.

At the back the kitchen is just the same as well as I go to grab more food for my customers.

" Looking good as always tonight my Bella." Fred the town flirt and one of our regulars called out. " What about that date? When are you going to let me take you out? I can be the man of your dreams if you give me the chance."

"Fred we both know that is never going to happen." I laughed as I pass him another beer.

"You're to much if a lady's man for me and I don't like sharing."

"But sharing is caring." he pressed " Not gonna happen it's not our time just yet maybe in another life." I replied winked at him and walked away.

This have been a regular for us he always ask me to let him take me on a date and my answer is the same as always. Yet he ask every time and I indulge him because I know he is not serious he just likes to pester me and I see no harm in it as Fred is a nice guy very flirtatious but ok and so not my type. Not that I will date him anyway he is almost as old as my dad I think and that's just wrong.

At eight thirty on the dot the band walks in and began setting up.

"New customers just walked in at table four. They don't look like they are from around here." Chris told me as I approach the bar.

"Great. I need a tap beer and a bud light". I sighed. This is really a crazy night. He passed me the drinks and I set them on my tray and walked over to table nine to deliver there order.

After doing that I walked over to table four and saw two guys talking. I cleared my throat a lil to get there attention. "What will it be boy's?" I asked

" Two bourbon on the rocks and your number while your at it." one of the guys answered.

" Two bourbon coming right up." I replied and turn to go get their orders but the same guy that answered had a different idea as he smacked my ass as soon as I turn to walk off and on instinct I turn and punched him in the face.

"Try that again and i will make sure to have security toss your ass out of here with more than a punch next time. Keep your damn hands to yourself." I snapped at him.

Security came over to make sure that everything was ok and I told him it was and walked away leaving him warning the guy. As I get to the bar I noticed that Chris had called out Rick to observe the situation. They both don't like rowdy customers and always looks out for me.

" Are you ok? What was that about". They ask at the same time. " I'm fine and he was just being an ass." I replied

"Ok but you do know that using your fist is not the answer to solving a problem Bella." Rick pretends to scold with a secret smile on his face.

" I know, I know. It won't happen again." I answered

"Good cause I don't want to have to send you home. We are packing tonight and need all hands in deck." Rick stated

" So considerate" I replied while rolling my eyes at him

"Behave!" he laughed and went back to his office.

"Bartnder! can I get five bud lights?" a familiar voice asked making me freeze on the spot. Three years since I last heard his voice and yet it still have the same effect on me and my heart. This cannot be happening right now.

"Coming right up." Chris answered going to get the drinks. I grabbed my tray of drinks and scurried away before he can spot me.

When I got back to table four I noticed a few more guys had joined the table. I placed the drinks down with a smile and collected the other guys order." Are you the chick that punched our buddy here in the face." one of the new guy asked laughing.

"Yep! That will be me and I'd do it again if I have to". I answered looking the guy I punched in the face dead in the eyes.

"Nice! the same guy replied still laughing. "That should teach him" he said

" okayyyyy!" I drawled "now if you will excuse me while I fetch the rest of y'all drinks." I stated and walked off.

As the band started their first song another crowd of people walked in. "Where are all these out if towers coming from tonight? " I asked Chris as I grab more drinks.

"No clue! But try not to punch anymore. Rick will be mad if you do and you know better." Chris warned lightly. " He deserved it I mumbled under my breath as I walk away.

The night continued without any more incidents and as soon as eleven thirty hit the usual customers began leaving to head home and I wished to do the same but there are still a lot of customers here still and we won't be closing until the next half hour or so.

As I made my way over to another table with their drinks order, he almost crashed into me and by he I mean Dylan. Dylan Jackson the man I've been trying to avoid all night.

"I'm sorry" he apologised as he helped to steady both me and my tray.

"Thanks." I murmured as I continues on to the table.

"Bella" Dylan called as I finished setting out the drinks on the table.

I turned around with a fake smile plastered on my face trying my darmnest not to seems out of it. "That's me" I replied

"Wow! he said while running his eyes over my body " wasn't expecting to see you here never mind working. You look great."

"Waitress, bartender whatever the night shift requires for me to do." I shrugged and walk away.

Midnight rolled around and the band began to pack up. Chris called for last call and most of our customers cleared out after settling their bills. My shift finished off with me sweeping and mopping the floors after all the tables have been clean and cleared.

I was drop dead tired as I walk out to the parking lot towards my car finally ready to go home and curl up in bed.

"Hey Bella! wait up." I hear Dylan voice calling out to me as I began unlocking my car.

"Can I talk to you." he ask as he caught up to me.

"You're doing that right now and quite frankly we have nothing to talk about." I replied opening my car door I just want to get home and sleep.

"I've missed you. I was hoping we could hang out and talk, catch up like old times. "

I laughed dryly. "I'm not interested. That chapter has been closed since three years ago and right now all I want to do is go home and sleep. "

I've heard around town that word is you've made quite the name and reputation for yourself, so I was hoping maybe we can hang like we used to. That was fun times what you say? he replied

Is this man delusional or something or did he get hit in his head while fighting war or whatever it is they do out there in the army. In which universe does he think his suggestion will have me jumping at his offer as though he didn't just ghost me for three bloody years after knocking me up not that he know that part but still. Is he crazy what or who give him the idea that I want to hang let alone talk with the likes of him and his shameless offer as that to just made my blood boil.

"Not everything you hear is true, and what makes you think I want to "hang" with you let alone talk to you as you put it. For all I care you can kiss my ass Dylan Jackson." I snapped angrily getting in my car and driving off not waiting to hear his response.

By the time I got home my anger has been called down a fraction. I passed Brooke sprawled out on the couch fast asleep and I stop to cover her with a blanket before I make my way up to my angels room to check in on her. She was sound asleep so I kissed her forehead goodnight and proceeded to my room to take a shower. I collapsed on my bed as soon as I was finished getting ready for bed as it was already in the early hours of the morning and I was bone tired so I closed my eyes and let sleep take over forgetting all about Dyaln and his outrageous remarks.