Brother's Friend Becomes My Baby's Dad
“I didn’t mean to scare you. I don’t mean you any harm. Either of you. I was just so grateful to you, and so… happy about everything that’s happened. I was hoping we could be friends?”
Hope filled her eyes at her question.
I took a moment, letting the words settle over me. She didn’t mean harm. She wanted to be friends.
I thought of Nicole and Asher. Nicole, who was distancing herself from me because of some unknown rumors. Asher, who I hadn’t talked to since our latest argument.
Truth was, I could use more friends.
“Okay,” I said.
“Great!” She clapped her hands together. “I’m so relieved you agreed. Not just because you seem like a really cool person, but also because I can help. I’ve been