Strictly Taboo(194)

He was angry. Just when his career had taken off, something like this had to happen. With a child he couldn’t fight as he had, he couldn’t move away. He pulled at his hair slightly, walking around the parking lot in circles, trying to sort through his own turmoil.

Crystal watched him, her hope of acceptance quickly drowning in his frustrations. He was not happy. Jumping off the bike, she started to walk away, tears streaking down her face. Her life was now ruined. She would have to find some way to survive while also ensuring the survival of an infant. The responsibility she was about to assume felt like an impossible weight on her shoulders.

As she was walking away, however, Scott grabbed her arm, his eyes almost angry. “How do I know you aren’t lying?” He questioned her, giving her an accusatory glance. She could, after all, just be after the money and fame he was acquiring on his fast track to success.

“Why the hell would I lie?” She blurted out, suddenly breaking down, sobs wracking her body. She ended up crying against his chest, not knowing what else to do. Scott was shocked as the small girl pressed against him, her tears soaking through his shirt. He frowned, realizing she was being sincere.

This was an unexpected turn of events. But as he looked down at her, running his fingers through her long hair, he knew he couldn’t abandon her. Certainly she had a hard life working as a dancer who lived in a minimally furnished apartment. Leaning down, he gently kissed the top of her head, before rubbing her back gently. “Don’t cry,” he whispered softly, trying to calm her down.

Crystal pulled away hearing his words, before looking up at him. “Wh…what?” By now her eyes were red-rimmed with tears. Scott leaned down and kissed her lips hard, pulling her into him as his hands rested on her ass. She was taken by surprise but felt her body reacting to him as it did on their first day together. Soon she started to kiss him back, their tongues dancing together.

They kept kissing for a moment, the kiss intensifying before his hand slowly moved under her chin. Breaking away from the kiss, he looked down at her, a small smile on his lips. Crystal looked up at him confused. Did this mean that he believed her?

“I was stupid to walk away from you…”

***

The sound of a baby laughing sounded through the house as the small toddler sat down on a high chair enjoying its food. Crystal smiled at the sound as she continued to cook, making stir fry. She hummed gently. The baby stopped and listened to its mother before giggling with glee.

Soon, the front door opened. “Where are my two beautiful girls?” A rough voice rang out. The baby’s eyes grew in excitement as she heard her father’s voice. Walking into the room, he smiled seeing his girlfriend and daughter together. He stepped forward quickly, kissing Crystal on the cheek, before grabbing the baby into his arms.

At first, it was shocking to see Scott’s once hardened demeanor soften instantly when he held his child at the hospital. His daughter, Lily, was his pride and joy and to his surprise, he loved being a father and seeing his daughter’s face light up whenever he entered the room. As for Crystal, she was just glad that for once in her life, she had a happy family.

They now lived in New York City, the agent contracting Scott after all, when he won his 20th match. He now had a wild fan base and impressed everyone with his one punch K.O. They lived in a small, but cozy apartment together and were enjoying life, despite the drastic changes that had occurred within such a small period of time.

But now, everything was perfect. The baby was sleeping in her crib and for once, the city of New York was quiet. Taking this moment of bliss, Crystal rolled on top of her boyfriend, kissing him softly. Her lips slowly moved from his, down to his neck, making him groan as his hands rested on her back.

“What are you doing?” He asked, a grin on his lips as he saw the naughty expression on his girlfriend’s face. Leaning forward, he kissed her collarbone, nibbling her skin gently. “Mmm…” Crystal moaned softly as she pressed herself into him.

“This time… let’s just have fun.” Scott whispered, before rolling on a condom and pinning her to the bed, grinning down at her.

“What if I want baby number two?” She asked, teasing him gently. He chuckled a bit, before kissing her chest and lowering his hips.

“In time… but first, there are other things we have to do.” He explained, not yet engaging with her intimately. Crystal tilted her head for a moment, wondering what he meant.

“Huh?”

“Well… before baby number two, I want to marry you.” He said suddenly, taking her by surprise. She looked up at him in shock.