“No problem. Cameron and Elli are some of my favorite patients. Phileigh, if you plan on sticking around New York, I’d love to add you both to my roster.”

The comment was simple, but it felt heavy. It reminded me that this living situation with Kellon wasn’t permanent. Eventually, I would have to go back home to Bristol City.

“I’m just here for work… for now,” I said carefully. “But… we’ll see.”

Dr. Gaines smiled knowingly before sharing some more information with us, a few pamphlets about sex during pregnancy, and information about her practice before she left us alone. I fixed my clothes, and Kellon helped me off the table and out of the exam room.

“I have to tell Lolo I’m having a son!”

I pulled out my phone to dial my bestie and immediately regretted it. My screen was lit up like the New York skyline. I had a ton of notifications and missed Picsgram calls. They were all from Natalie. Shit, I had forgotten that I’d reached out to her yesterday. My feet slowed as I opened the direct message notification.

@reporternat: Liar!

@reporternat: That’s not his baby.

@reporternat: Bitch, you’re trying to ruin our family.

@reporternat: Go find your baby daddy hoe and leave us alone.

“Shit,” I muttered, making Kellon turn to look at me.

“What’s wrong?”

I didn’t know if I should tell him, but at the same time, if he was going to be a part of my life, he needed to know what was happening, even if it was messy and partly my fault.

“I may have um… I sent Reggie’s fiancée the ultrasound picture after he showed up at the shop demanding I get an abortion. I was mad… and it was petty. Now, she’s blowing me up.”

“What’s she saying?”

I held out my phone. His eyes scanned the screen, and I looked away. I was embarrassed by my childish antics. He didn’t say anything. He didn’t offer any judgment. He just took out his phone.

“Don’t worry about her,” he said, punching something on his phone. I didn’t know what he was doing, but his facial expression went from relaxed to worried in half a second.

“Damn. Unfortunately, Nat not our only problem right now.”

“Huh?”

“We’ve been spotted.” He turned his phone screen around so I could see it. I glanced over it. It was a blog post from the Hollywood Tea Room.

@hollywoodtearoom: Attendees, look who was spotted on the streets of NYC. Super Bowl MVP Kellon Barnes. He seemed really cozy with Mystery Woman, who had flowers in her hand. What do y’all think, attendees? Is there a new couple brewing?