Unexpected Pass

by A. Blossom

I’d just completed the victory parade I’d waited my entire life for, and I couldn’t even enjoy it, especially with my mom sitting inside the truck with an attitude the whole time. We’d barely spoken since our blow up back in New York. It’d been three days, and she was so mad she wasn’t even talking to my ass about business. She was sending messages through her assistant.

she’s petty boots right now—it’s gina take her a minute for the harsh truth to settle in

A few minutes later, a soft, familiar voice cut through the crowd’s noise, and I turned to see the face of the woman I once loved. “Ariel.” I sighed as she approached me, carrying a bouquet of congratulatory balloons. “Kellon!” She greeted me wearing a nervous smile.

oh boy let’s see how this plays out

If she thought I wasn’t coming after her fine ass, she was sadly mistaken.

IKTFRRRR

“You ran,” he said, sitting up a little. “And I know how to pick locks.” His voice was too calm to admit to breaking into my home. This was wild, and I didn’t know if I should be turned on, scared, or irritated.

😂😭😂😂😂

“Two days, and I can’t stop thinking about you, Phileigh, about… the baby you are growing, about why the universe sent both of you to me. It’s not a coincidence.”

he’s on her like white on rice

“As far as I’m concerned, this is my baby now. I don’t care who helped you conceive it. God put y’all in my presence for a reason, and I’m not about to fumble this.”

😭😭😭😭 i hear wedding bells in their future—he wants her and her baby PLEASE

“Don’t you even think about depriving little Phileigh Cheese so you can watch your figure. Give her what she wants, and I’ll work those extra pounds off you later, da fuck?”

HEARD YOUUUUUU

“And when does training camp start?” I questioned. “Late July, early August,” he stated. “That’s around my due date… Doctors say I’m due in August…” My words trailed off. I didn’t want him to think I was insisting on him being there when I gave birth. “Don’t worry. I’ll be there.”

i’m getting my friends to lovers trope done the right way

“Oh, great. You’re not dating him. What? You some kind of football groupie whore?” her mom spat.

UHN UHN how can you say that about your own daughter

I knew her ass didn’t think she was about to run out of here without feeding the baby. She needed fuel before standing on her feet and chopping niggas’ hair up all day. Opening my phone, I quickly Googled morning sickness friendly breakfast ideas and was met with a plethora of options.

daddy duties already

“That’s what I’m talking about. He a big stepper. You thought you was getting away, and he pulled up on that ass! Okay, Star Player.”

PERIOD LOLO!

Suddenly, I felt sick to my stomach all over again. I glared at him as he strutted in like he hadn’t ghosted me and popped up engaged. One of the clients and new stylists flocked to him, and he soaked it all in like the flashy and arrogant bastard he was, signing autographs and taking pictures.

ewwwww take his ass out! we don’t communicate with deadbeats

“What?” I asked as soon as we were alone inside Lolo’s office with the door shut. “You are so cute when you’re angry, you know that?” he teased, leaning against Lolo’s desk. “We need to talk about this little situation you say you got going on.”

ain’t nobody asked you to say all that so miss me with the be

“Shit.” He rubbed his forehead. “How far along are you?” “Twelve weeks today.” “Good. You can still get an abortion, right?”

SEE NAH GOODBYE. CONVERSATION OVER.

“Blow up yo’ spot. You’re the only one engaged.” “How many clients you think you gon’ get when they find out you just another homewrecking gold digger,” he spat, and it was clear this wasn’t the same charming man I’d been dealing with for the past six months.

oh he’s fucking disgusting and you want this pos as the father? tuh

He abruptly shoved an envelope toward me, and I caught it reflexively. “What is this?” “Money for an abortion,” he said, turning on his heel. “Hit me when it’s done, and I’ll bring you something for your pockets with the NDA.”

he’s straight up disgusting—i hope his fiancée runs away while she still can

“I hate him,” I muttered, feeling defeated. I was just beginning to come to terms with the fact that I had to raise a child by myself, but a little part of me was hoping that Reggie would come around. Now, I knew that wasn’t happening.

you have a whole village behind you babe, trust me when i say you don’t need him at all whatsoever

I sniffled, wiping my tears. “I hope he stubs his toe and his new barber pushes his lining back to his damn ears.” “Pushes it back until he has to use that damn black spray to fix it!” Lolo added, causing me to laugh.

😭😂😂😂 leave it to lola to bring phileigh back to earth

Without a second thought about the consequences, I clicked on her inbox and typed eight simple words along with my ultrasound photo. Phileighthebarber: I’m pregnant by Reggie and I’m keeping it.

OH SHIT BITCH—

Phileigh was pregnant by Reggie.

very smart cookie he is

“Your baby being Reggie’s doesn’t change how I see you. You’re still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on with the sweetest pussy I’ve tasted and the softest aura around you.”

☺️☺️☺️☺️ he has a way with words boy

A smirk crept across my face. Thank you, Brittani! I was trying to figure out a way to get Phileigh to come back New York with me. This was perfect.

LMAOOO perfectly opportunity to kidnap her and bring her ass back to new york

“Love is many things.” Her voice was low. “But nothing toxic comes from genuine love.”

“Why are you so perfect? I don’t know any man who would want to take on dating or even being friends with a pregnant woman.” “Now, you do.” I wrapped my arm around her, letting my palm settle gently on the curve of her hip. She fit there like she belonged.

“We gotta stop kissing like this,” he admitted, brushing his mouth against my neck. “Why?” “’Cause I want to be inside you. I need to be inside you.” He kissed the corner of my mouth. “And I said I wouldn’t slide up in you until you saw the doctor.”

that man is thirsty!

Having sex while pregnant with another man’s baby had to be the most trailer trash thing in the world, but as our bodies collided, I didn’t give a damn.

and neither does he 🤭

“That… just… a friendship shit is dead.” He sent a slow stroke into me with every word. “You hear me, Phee?” My eyes rolled to the back of my head in response. That wasn’t a good enough answer because his grip on my neck tightened. “Say it!” “It’s dead! It’s dead!”

let it be known big papa!

We both grinned, and I stared at Kellon when he didn’t correct her. Instead, he smiled and said thank you like a proud dad. It warmed my heart and gave me pause at the same time. He was really serious about being a part of our lives.

well yes he’s told you this plenty of times mama

“I’m having a son!” Kellon shouted, leaning down to kiss me on the lips. Hearing Kellon claim my child as his own made tears well up in my eyes. This moment was beautiful.

he’s claiming the baby already it’s a sign FROM HIM HIMSELF

@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.

girl please check your man cause apparently this ain’t the first time he’s stepped out on you

“There’s another one.” Kellon swiped over on his phone to another picture of us, and my mouth dropped open at the image of me sitting on top of Kellon’s lap mid orgasm.

PAPS CAUGHT THEM HAVING SEX?!!

“Phileigh, stop that shit. I don’t care about the world seeing us. I care about the narrative they’re spinning… your privacy… your safety. The paparazzi will be swarming now that they know about us.”

“So let me get this straight,” she said, her tone neutral but heavy. “You’re in a new relationship with a woman who’s pregnant by another man. That man is engaged. His fiancée knows, and now, the press has gotten wind of you two being close, but no one knows about the baby.” I nodded. This shot sounded crazy as hell when she laid it out dry like that. “Boy, I said I was starting therapy. I didn’t say I was graduating.” She exhaled deeply and pressed two fingers to her temple.

LMAOOO mama barnes needs a shot or 10

“There’s my girl! Tell me, baby girl, are you with KB?” he teased, and my eyes rolled. My father never showed any interest in me or my life. I guess all I had to do was date a professional athlete to get his attention.

yeah her parents irritate me

“Mrs. Read?” Kellon slid the phone out of my hand. His jaw was tight. “With all due respect,” he said politely. “I’m here. I care about your daughter, and I care about this baby. We ain’t doing this by the textbook, but that doesn’t garner disrespect. I am a stable man and capable of taking care of my responsibilities. I’d appreciate it if you respected that.”

CLOCKED IMMEDIATELY

“I’m not mad, Phileigh. I’m just… worried. I’ve always wanted better for you. I just want you to have the best in this life,” she said, her voice cracking a little. “But if you think for a second I’m not going to be there for you and love on my grandbaby, I’m doing a bad job as a mom.”

okay she ate that one thing

“We love you, kid. We ain’t always got it right. Mainly me. My infidelity got in the way of our parenting, and I’m not proud of that, but never get it twisted. We love you. So, we naturally love that baby you’re carrying.” My father spoke up, and the water works fell from my eyes. What was happening?

the apology she’s been waiting for all this time

“I absolutely loved your energy and your work. We’re starting a new television series here in New York set around a barbershop, and we’re putting together a glam team. We need real talent to produce the work for the fake talent. After seeing you today, we just have to have you be a part of it. Would you be interested? We film here in New York. Production time for this season is about six months.”

blessings upon blessings upon blessings 🤏🏽🤏🏽🤏🏽

“Phileigh…” His voice was low and firm. “I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life, and that includes football. I don’t care how complicated this shit is or how complicated it’ll get. I want this. I want you. I want the baby and everything that comes with that. I’m not some nigga that needs time to figure out if you’re the one. I know you are, so why waste time?”

yeah he’s up they’re for best fictional boyfriend

Her hand drifted to her belly. “I don’t look too… I don’t know... fat? You can’t tell I’m pregnant, right?” I leaned closer. My lips brushed her ear. “You look like a woman who has a man that don’t play about her.”

“Phee.” I gasped at the custom jersey, which had my Warhawks jersey on one side and my brother’s 49ers jersey on the other. “I hope you like it,” she said shyly.

🥹🥺🥺 phileigh

The night was perfect. Phileigh fit right in, and I couldn’t wait until we made it back home so I could give her the final gift of the night and fuck her fine ass to sleep.

“She don’t be telling the whole truth, man. She a bop. She done fucked me and half the league. She good at flipping stories, making herself look like the victim and shit. Just a few weeks ago, she was claiming she was pregnant by me and was all on my girl line and shit, causing commotion.” He rambled on. He probably thought he was doing something.

bro kick rocks for real cause you’re passing me off. just spreading lies and nonsense

“Yeah, it is. You’re not calling to warn me. You calling ’cause you salty I’m standing next to a woman you fumbled. One you had no business with in the first place, knowing you had Nat. And while we’re at it, check your fiancée. She watching Phee’s every move like a fan. Y’all obsessed over there?”

AND IS! he mad cause he didn’t bag phileigh when he had the chance

“Naw, nigga, don’t come at my girl like that. Control your situation and leave mine alone. We’re good over here. Phileigh good. Your baby good. A real nigga stepped up. Don’t call my phone again, nigga. And don’t make any more pop-up visits to see her either.”

SHE DON’T WANT NO LIL PUPPY SHE WANT A BIG DOG

Reggie: That ain’t a flex, bro. She a lying hoe. She not the move, nigga. That’s my seed nigga. Not yours.

oh NOW it’s your seed? did you forget you threw money at her to terminate her pregnancy and tried to threaten her clientele if she didn’t comply?

A real nigga was about to run off into the sunset with his seed and the girl he claimed he didn’t want, and I had a feeling he wasn’t going to be able to handle it.

exactly that

Her breath hitched, and tears fell from her eyes. “I don’t know what to say.” “Say it’s real for you.” She took the box from my hands. “It’s real for me too.” She slipped the ring on her finger, and I pulled her into my arms. Just like that, I had a woman and a baby on the way. Life was good.

my babies i love them so much

The last three months had gone by in a blur. I’d moved to New York, moved in with Kellon, and started a job. It was crazy, and most people may have thought I was being delusional or moving too fast. I’d made a bunch of dumb choices in my life but deciding to be with Kellon Barnes was not one of them. Kellon made my life feel full in a way I never knew it could be.

he’s your prince charming

It was about to be me, this bowl of cereal, and my new favorite black daytime soap Beyond the Gates.

that show is too good