Retaliation Amiss- Chapter 10

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Chapter 10

Nora sat in her office. She was so nervous. She and Bo decided that it was time to tell Sam. She had made it through the first trimester and they felt they need to inform people, and Sam was first on the list since he was a possible father. Nora prayed everyday that this baby was her husband’s. Sam obsession with her had gotten worse since that horrible night. Bo finally threaten to beat Sam if he didn’t leave her alone. Nora was relieved when that seemed to keep him at bay for a little while. In the past week he started showing up again more often. She was so tired of it, she just wanted to get him out her life. But she had a baby growing inside her that may tie her to him forever. The door opened, Bo came flying in. He kissed her.
“You ready for this Red?”
“No, I don’t want him our lives Bo.”
He sighed and nodded in agreement.
“I know sweetheart, but he has the right to know.”
She hugged Bo and held him very tight to her. He kissed her. She heard a knock, she didn’t let go of Bo, but called Sam into the office. Sam walked in the office and stopped, he looked a bit annoyed that Bo was there with his arms around Nora. Nora figured he thought he’d get her alone.
“Oh, Hi Bo. I was just here for a meeting with Nora.”
Bo nodded.

“Yes, it actually a meeting for all three of us. We need to talk.”

“Is this about the night Nora and I made love?”
Nora felt Bo stiffen and hold her tighter.

“Yes, please have a seat.”
Nora and Bo sat down across from Sam. Bo held her close.

“So? What you want details?”
“Damn it Rappaport shut up. You slept with my wife when she was drunk and angry. You know she has no memory of it even happening. So don’t feel so smug. You took advantage of her state.”

“Are you saying I raped her? She was very willing.”
“Shut up both of you. Sam I have no memory of that night, but I was drunk. You found me and decided to drink too, you should have taken me home. But that is not why we called this meeting.”
Sam looked them with anger.

“Then why?”
She felt Bo hold her closer.

“Sam, I am pregnant and you might be the father.”
Sam sat in silence for a bit.
“You are sure?

“Yes we are very sure.”
“How long have you known.”
Nora sighed.

“About two weeks after we were together.”
“And you are just telling me NOW.”
Bo stood up.

“Yes, if you have a problem with that you and I can talk outside.”
Sam quieted.
“Fine, I am just shocked. So what happens now?”

Nora looked at him.

“Nothing right now. I have 6 months till this baby comes. You will have nothing in this for now. Once the baby is born, we’ll do DNA. If the baby is yours, we’ll figure out a custody plan. If the baby is Bo’s you will never see me again.”
“Nora, please. I can help you during this pregnancy.”
“She doesn’t need your help, I am here and giving her the support she needs.”

Nora caressed his face and kissed his cheek.
“Yes he is. Sam please just let me deal with pregnancy how I want to. I already have stress, I really don’t want you adding to it.”
“I wouldn’t.”
“Yes Sam you would, just your presence makes me feel the shame of what happened. I don’t need that, I need to focus on the baby.”

Sam stood obviously not happy with this decision.

“I’ll take you to court.”
“For what Sam? Keeping you away from my body? The baby isn’t here, you have no say right now. Especially since we don’t know if you are the father.”
Sam looked over at them.

“Fine, I’ll stay away, but I want monthly reports on the baby’s health.”
“Ok Sam, but you won’t be seeing Nora. You’ll come to me and I will tell you how the baby is doing.”
Sam jaw was clenched.
“FINE!”
Sam left. Nora let out a breath she was holding. Bo kissed her.

“The worst is over Red, he knows.”
She nodded.

“I hope he doesn’t try anything stupid. Bo, he was so angry.”

“He won’t get anywhere. I’ll make sure of it.”

Nora kissed him hoping he was right.