Lovesick Lake (pt. 2)
Chapter Fourteen
AJ took Alex out for some dinner and then miniature golfing and when they came back Meg was curled up on the couch in sweat pants and AJ's sweatshirt watching TV. *Come on buddy, it's time for bed.* AJ said and Alex ran over to Meg and hugged her tight, kissing her and saying goodnight. AJ walked upstairs with him and put him to sleep and about 10 minutes later he came back down and sat on the couch next to Meg. *I was thinking...* AJ started as he turned to face Meg. *We could go to a counselor...* AJ suggested and Meg looked at him. *Like one of those marriage counselors... we can fix this... I must have been doing something wrong for you to want someone else obviously.* AJ explained and Meg looked shocked. *I want to fix it. I want to be here for you always and I love you more then anything baby...* AJ explained and Meg looked at him. *AJ, it's not your fault.* She said looking sternly into his eyes. *It's my fault.* She added and he took her hand. *Whatever, do you think it's a good idea?* AJ asked pulling her close to him. She nodded and then put her head on his chest. *Can you ever trust me again?* She asked playing with the button on his pants. *I think so... just not for a while.* He replied and Meg sighed, understanding. She felt like saying she was sorry a million times until he forgave her but it was impossible. *I'm sorry.* She whispered and cried on his shirt for a while and they fell asleep on the couch together. The next day they went together for an appointment and they kept on going for about a month and everything seemed to be going really well. AJ wouldn't kiss Meg or anything and she understood but he was always there to comfort her.
*Meagan, what was the emergency?* Their psychiatrist asked as Meg came into her office without AJ. *I'm sorry to call you like this but I have a huge problem.* Meg said sitting down in the chair and sighing. *I couldn't bring AJ.* *Alright, well what is it?* She asked. *It's me... well I mean I'm pregnant.* She said tightening her fists. *And what's the problem? You don't want to have another baby?* Her doctor asked. *It's not that... I'd love to have as many of AJ's babies as he wants but what if it's not AJ's?* Meg asked her quietly and she looked at Meg. *Well is that possible? Did you use protection with this other man?* She asked. They didn't tell her Brian's name or that he was friends with AJ. *Well yeah but it could have broken, or it might not have worked... oh my god. What am I going to do?* Meg asked more to herself then to the doctor. She ran a hand through her hair and when she looked up she had tears in her eyes. *I don't want to have anyone else's baby except AJ's... I didn't even mean to sleep with him. I love AJ and that's it and I want to spend the rest of my life with him. But this is going to ruin everything.* Meg said as slow tears trickled down her cheeks. *Meagan, you have to remain calm. Now you're going to have to tell AJ and this other man I guess... it's really up to you. What do you think AJ will say?* She asked and Meg looked at her. *Probably flip. I hope it's AJ's... I know it is... it has to be. Do I have to tell him?* Meg asked looking distressed. *Yes, you have to tell him. He seems very much in love with you Meagan... you have to trust him to do the right thing okay?* The doctor asked as she stood up to hug Meg. *I have another appointment now so well have to talk about it next week.* She said. *Okay thank you.* Meg said smiling and then she left and went home. She wasn't sure if she wanted to tell AJ right away... she knew she'd have to sooner or later but why couldn't it be later? ~No just tell him.~ She told herself. *AJ??* She called as she stood up from the kitchen table. *Yeah?* AJ asked coming around the corner. It was pretty late and Alex was asleep long since before. *I need to talk to you.* Meg said and AJ had a look on his face like he wasn't going to like it. They both sat down in the den and Meg sat on the couch Indian style, facing him. *I'm pregnant.* She said taking his hand and his smile got so big. *Oh my god. We're gonna have another baby??* AJ asked her excitedly and Meg smiled. *Oh fuck...* He said finally realizing what Meagan was thinking about. *Is it mine? Or Brian's?* He asked her, looking her in the eye. *I don't know.* Meg said lowering her head, still holding his hand. *Oh,* *But I'm hoping you'll forget about that for now and help me though this and then once I have the baby we can figure everything out... I really hope it's yours.* She explained as she looked at him. *Yeah it's just weird... I don't like thinking about that...* AJ replied and Meg kissed him on impulse. He pulled away and then kissed back after a minute. *I love you no matter what.* Meg whispered and she laid down with him on top of her as they kissed more heavily. *I love you too.* It was the first time he had even kissed her, let alone tell her he loved her, since that day. Meg took his shirt off and they continued to kiss. As AJ kissed her and looked at her he smiled. But when he closed his eyes all he could see was the woman he loved and his best friend making love to her. He tried to ignore it and keep his eyes open as he kissed all over her but he saw it again. *Okay!* He said as he jumped off her quickly and stood with his back to her. *I can't do this.* *What?* Meg asked sitting up on the couch. *This,* He said using his hand to point to their situation. *Every time I shut my eyes all I can see is Brian on top of you... making love to you... making love to my wife.* AJ explained as a tear ran down his face. *This isn't fair.* He said holding his forehead as his tears increased. *AJ... I'm sorry...* Meg said crying also and not knowing what to say. *What can I do? I'll do anything.* Meg asked, almost begging him to forgive her. *I love you AJ.* She said loudly and he looked at her. *Sometimes I wonder how can you really love me if you can sleep with my best friend?* He asked her and she didn't know what to say. She never thought he doubted her love but she didn't blame him either. *AJ,* Meg said touching him and he pushed her away. *I won't give up on you, I'm not going to let myself lose you.* She said more sternly as she wrapped her arms around his bare chest. He struggled to get her off of him but he gave up soon after he started crying and just held her as he cried on her shoulder. *I miss you,* He said sniffling and not looking up. *I don't feel like things will ever be the same.* He confessed. *I hope they will be... I know they will be. All I need from you now is your support and your love for me.* Meg explained. *I love you more than anything in this entire world and I want to be happy with you again.* She said with her forehead against his as they looked into each others eyes. *I'll try my hardest if you try too.* AJ promised as he wiped one of her tears away. She nodded her head in agreement and then they kissed softly.
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