Fake Fan Fiction ❯ The Engagement ❯ Finding the truth ( Chapter 18 )

 

 

 

The Engagement 18

 

 

A/N: This is the chapter where Dee is forced to do something he does not want to do. Wicked women are always on top of their game.

 

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Chapter 18

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Ryo listens as Dee talks with his mother about the state of his affairs. He doesn't know Ryo is listening on the other side of the open door.

 

Ryo knocks softly as the two turn to him and Mother Maria stands to get another cup. She waves for him to have a seat and pours him some coffee. She looks at the two men as they smile at each other and know they are in love.

 

“Dee has told me how you took the young man in after his father died. That was very generous of you my dear. You are to be commended. Not everyone would have done what you did. It takes a big heart to reach out to those less fortunate than you. He may have been brought here had you not stepped in when you did.”

 

Ryo looks at her and smile, “I know how it feels to lose both parents when you're young. Besides I'm alone and I figured we could keep each other company.” He picks up his cup and takes a sip.

 

Dee looks over at him and runs his fingers through his blonde hair. “Ryo is nobler than that Mother, the kid is a brat but he is already feeling like a father, right Ryo?”

 

Ryo cuts his eyes at Dee, “what about you Mr. Laytner, you're the one that said you will help me raise him, didn't you?” He sips his coffee, chuckling as Mother looks at Dee in surprise.

 

“Did you say that, son? That makes this old heart sing. I knew you would turn out to be a wonderful man.” She beams at the raven-haired detective with pride.

 

“Wait a minute; I said I would knock him upside the head when he needed it! It just so happens he needs it a lot and this one over here won't let me met out my brand of justice to the monkey-brat!”

 

The nun smiles and looks at her son, “And what kind of justice were you thinking of when you brought him in here, in your arms, today. You seem like a father caring for his son to me.” She chuckles at the look on his face.

 

“You carried Bikky in your arms? Why did you do that, was he feeling bad?” Ryo looks at him with concern in his voice.

 

“Well yeah, his leg had started to give him trouble and it had grown stiff. He didn't want me to tell you because he didn't want you to think he was a baby. Don't mention it to him, okay?”

 

“Oh I see. Well, as long as he is fine now, I guess its okay. Next time don't keep something like that from me. I'll keep my eye on him tonight. By the way Mother Maria, Bikky says you have his meds?”

 

She gets up from her seat, walks to the small kitchen, opens a cabinet, takes the bottles out, and hands them to Ryo. He takes them and puts them in his pocket as he stands.

 

“Thank you, but I think we should be on our way. I want to get him settled as soon as possible. He needs rest right now and I did promise I would get him some take-out.”

 

Dee gets up and smiles over at his mother, “Yeah we do have to head out. I have an appointment at eight and I want to eat first. Thanks for everything Mother. You're a life saver.” He puts his arms around her in a bear hug.

 

Ryo stands smiling at the two and nods his head in agreement. “Yes thank you very much, Mother Maria.”

 

She walks over, gives the blonde a hug, and says, “No, thank you for allowing him to be here. Bikky is not a bad child he is just a little misguided because he has had to fend for himself for so long. I'm sure you will steer him on the path he should be on. He is lucky to have you in his life, Ryo. Bless you, for your kindness, my son.”

 

Ryo smiles down at her with a lump in his throat, “Thank you for saying that, Mother Maria, I'll try my best.”

 

“Now, now, none of that Mother Maria blarney just call me Mother, as Dee does. I feel like you are my son also.”

 

“Okay then, Mother it is. I hope to see you again Mother, it was nice meeting you.” He smiles at her as Dee leads the way out to pick up Bikky.

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They are at Ryo's apartment eating dinner courtesy of Dee; while the two lovers are dreading the visit he has to make, they are both trying to put up a brave front for Bikky.

 

“Hey dork-face, that was my fortune cookie. Ryo make him give it back! The other one is his, that one is mine!”

 

Ryo looks at him and laughs, “Bikky what difference does it make. They're all just proverbs. Do you honestly think they are going to come true?” He chuckles at the two as he bites down on an egg roll.

 

“Here you little bast…”

 

“Finish that statement and I will personally kick your ass!” Ryo looks at him with fire in his eyes.

 

They both look at the blonde-haired man with their mouths open in surprise. Dee looks at Bikky and back at Ryo, “I'm just kidding with the urchin, I don't mean anything by it.” He looks at Ryo with something akin to nervousness in his green eyes. Ryo looks as if he can kill right now.

 

“I think he was only kidding Ryo. Don't take it personally. It doesn't bother me, I've been called worst.” He looks at his foster father and back at Dee.

 

“I know but there are some things you don't call a child, Dee and you know it.” He looks down in the box for want of something better to do.

 

“Geeze, spaz much, but I totally get it. I won't say that ever again, I promise.” He puts his hand under Ryo's chin lifting it up so he can look in his eyes.

 

“I know Dee and I do tend to over react. So let's drop it.” He turns to his foster son, “Bikky you have to take your medicine after you eat so do it now, okay?” He smiles at the boy as he gets up and heads for the kitchen, and then turns to Dee with a sad smile on his handsome face.

 

“I'm sorry, forgive me? I've been thinking about babies and absent fathers lately and I don't want Bikky to be reminded, he is alone in the world without his real father. I've come to love that brat, as you call him. If something were to happen to him, I don't think I could grieve more, if he were my flesh and blood. That's why, when you call him names I want you to think, before you say them. It's hard trying to control his language, when you use words like that. So please remember, he is still a child, okay?”

 

Dee looks to the kitchen and not seeing Bikky, he puts his hand on top of Ryo's. “I'm sorry and you're right. I won't cross that line again. He is a good kid, in spite of his recent upbringing. He's trying to prove he is worth the effort of having him here. Believe me when I tell you, I care for the boy too.” He strokes Ryo's hand with his fingers as he smiles down at him.

 

Dee looks down at his watch, “Damn, I have to get going, it's almost 7:30 and I told her I would be there by eight. You need me to help you clean up or anything, Angel?”

 

Ryo looks around at the food spread out on the table and back at Dee. “I think I can handle the clean up. I don't have anything else to do tonight. Bikky will be in bed soon and then I'll be alone.” He raises his eyes without raising his head. “Maybe when you finish with Mona you can stop back by and let me know what happen. I'll wait on you no matter what time it is, Koi.”

 

Dee reaches out and strokes his face, “In that case I will be back. I miss holding you Ryo and I can't wait to hold you in my arms once again, love.” He leans over to give Ryo a kiss and Bikky makes that time to come back in.

 

“Hands off, perv! Ryo don't need you slobbering all over him! You are sooo gay, but Ryo is not!”

 

Dee sighs as he looks at the young boy, “Can it monkey boy. I'm about to leave anyway. I was just saying good-bye!” He gets up, looks down at Ryo, gives him the tiniest of winks, and heads for the door. Ryo gets up and walks with him. He opens the door and says, “Good luck Dee, and remember I'll be waiting for you.”

 

Dee nods and kisses him lightly on the lips and leaves out, dreading his encounter with Mona.

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Mona is looking in her closet for the robe she knows is Dee's favorite. She finds it and pulls it out laying it on the bed. She walks to her shower and turns it on. She strips and steps into the shower. As she soaps her body, she imagines herself really having a baby. She laughs to herself and thinks she will never allow herself to be caught in something like that. Dee is just foolish enough to believe her with his background. He will never leave her knowing she is expecting his child. Being abandoned himself he would never do that to his own flesh and blood.

 

Although they have not sent out the invitations, she is still not going to let him get away with humiliating her this way. The idea that he is some how infatuated with his partner is ludicrous. How in the hell can you love another man when you have a woman that is willing to have you with all your faults. The whole time the two of them were together, he never once looked at men, so she thought that part of his life was over. Now, he has met this blonde haired man and thinks he can just toss her aside! Not in this lifetime, he will.

 

She gets out of the shower and is blow-drying her hair when she hears the doorbell. She puts the dryer down and grabs her robe. “I know it's not him this early.” She glances at her alarm clock and see he is five minutes early.

 

“I'm coming, hold on.” She hurries to the door and opens it, with a smile on her beautiful face.

 

“I'm here so let's get this over with. I need a drink, you got any jack?” He looks down at her in a robe and damp hair. “I'll fix myself a drink while you get dressed.” He turns from her and heads for the bar.

 

“Well hello to you to! I'll just be a minute, you're early you know.” She turns and heads to her bedroom to change.

 

Dee pours a drink, takes it over to the sofa, and takes a seat. He loosens his tie and sighs, as he sips on the whiskey. He is hoping she is going to be receptive to what he has to say. He wants to hurry up and get back to Ryo, since he said he would be waiting on him.

 

He looks around and notices she has put his picture in the front of the others. He smiles and gets up and walks over to the small stand with the pictures on them. He picks up his picture and looks down at it. He looks over his shoulder turns back and opens the frame, slipping the photo out. He lays the frame down flat, rolls the picture up, and slides it in his inside pocket. She didn't need a picture of him with the way she is acting.

 

He walks back to the sofa and takes his seat. Dee is thinking about telling her maybe he should come back when she walks into the living room. “I see you've made yourself comfortable. Do you want something to go with that? I've prepared dinner if you're hungry.” She gives him one of her warm smiles.

 

He looks up at her as he brings the glass to his lips, “I've eaten already but if you're hungry, go right ahead.” He sets the glass down and crosses his legs as he continues to stare at her. She is acting as if they are on a date and nothing could be further from the truth. All he wants is the proof and to tell her he will support her and the child and get the hell out. However, he knows she is lying about having his child.

 

Mona stands looking down at him and puts her hands in the pockets of her long flowing skirt. She has on a ruffled blouse in a soft pink and the skirt is white with tiers of pink. She sits next to Dee bringing her feet up and under her.

 

He looks over at her, “You told me you have proof of this alleged pregnancy? I need to see it Mona before we go any further with our conversation.” He folds his arms over his chest watching her.

 

She reaches in her pocket and pulls out the wand from the test her friend took for her and hands it to him. He looks down at it and sees there is indeed a plus sign. His heart skips a beat as his ears start a loud roar. For a moment, he cannot hear or see anything but the wand he is holding. He gasps as he looks down at it and then back at her.

 

His life flashes before his eyes as he realizes she is telling the truth. He is speechless as he stares at it causing Mona to get up and pour him another drink. She comes back to the sofa and hands it to him. He accepts it and downs the liquor in one swallow.

 

“This is…this is the test? Did you follow…it up?” He loosens his tie, pulls it off, and sticks it in his pocket. He can't believe his eyes. She is really having a baby! Wait this just confirms what she told him that's all. Calm down Dee Laytner, you can handle this!”

 

I haven't made an appointment yet because I wanted to talk to you first. You know this changes our plans don't you. We're having a baby and I expect you to take some responsibly too. Now I was thinking we could move the wedding date up because I don't want to be showing when we get married. I have to change everything for the wedding including the hall for the reception since you have to book it so far in advance. The cake will have to be…”

 

“Hold it! Wait just a minute Mona! I did not agree to marry you. You're getting ahead of yourself. I came here to talk to you about this not to plan a wedding!” He gets up, goes back to the bar, and pours another drink. He has his back turned to her and his head down, thinking. How is he going to tell Ryo?

 

Mona jumps up and glares at his back, “What do you mean, you didn't agree to marry me?! Why not! You think because you found someone to spend time with you're now off the hook?” She is spitting mad. The nerve of him, refusing her! This is not the way it is supposed to go, he is supposed to fall in line. There has to be a way to get him to marry her.

 

“What is it Dee? Is it your partner that's coming between us?”

 

He turns around and looks at her with a frown on his face, “You don't like Ryo, do you Mona? Every since you met him you've been throwing him in every conversation that we have. Why can't you believe I just don't love you, anymore? The two of us have not been getting along for a long time and you know it. Why do you still want to marry me?”

 

She puts the back of her hand to her forehead and slumps down on the sofa. “I don't understand, Dee? You're telling me you want me to raise this baby alone?” She sits and looks up at him in surprise.

 

“I didn't say that, Mona. I'll support you and I will help raise the child you're carrying but I don't see why we have to get married to do that.” He leans against the bar with his hands in his pockets looking down at her. He smirks, as he watches the expression rush across her features. “I think we can come to some type of arrangement as to the child that benefits the both of us. We don't have to be tied down to each other to raise a child in this day and age.”

 

Mona looks at him and wants too scream! However, she has an idea that just might work on him and if it doesn't then she will have lost completely. She sits back, brings her feet under her, and looks up at him. “I know about that and I think it's pretty brave of the women that do that sort of thing, however, I'm not willing to be a single mother Dee. I have more pride than you think. Before I have this baby alone, I will have an abortion. You give me no other choice, Dee. I'm sorry.”

 

He pushes off the bar and stares at her in shock! There is no way she can be serious about something like that. She will terminate the pregnancy! She is a real bitch and she just might do it too just to get back at him. Abort his child before it even has a chance to live because he doesn't want to marry her?”

 

“You can't be serious Mona! You would do something as callous as that because I don't want to marry you. You do realize he is a part of you don't you? How could you even consider something as drastic as that? We can both share custody of him and if you decide you want out, I will take him on my own.”

 

“No, it's all or nothing Dee! I will not be one of those women that have to struggle to make ends meet and a child wanting and needing everything. My child will not grow up being called names because his father didn't see fit to marry his mother! So you either marry me or I have an abortion, and that's final!”

 

Dee looks at her with his fists balled on his sides. He is so angry that had she been a man he would have hit her. However, if she were a man he wouldn't be in this position. He turns around and puts his head down as he takes small shallow breaths. The last thing he wants to do is have a panic attack in front of the bitch.

 

He looks at the window behind the bar and whispers, “This can't be happening. How did it come to this? The first time I meet someone that takes my breath away, I lose him. This is so unfair, so very unfair.”

 

She stands and puts her hands on her hips, “Well Dee, what is it going to be?” She watches his back as he refuses to face her.

 

Dee takes a deep breath, “I'll do what you want, Mona. I have no other choice in the matter?” He looks at her in resignation. He walks over to the sofa, picks up his jacket, turns, and looks at her with a smirk on his face. “I may have to marry you but you have to know I'm doing it for the sake of that child you're carrying. I don't want him to have to grow up they way I did. We will be married but…Mona I will never love you.” He throws his jacket over his shoulder and leaves out without saying good-bye.

 

She walks too the door and locks it, turns to the living room and collapses on the sofa in a fit of laughter. She got him! She finally got him where she wants him and there is nothing him or his pretty little blonde partner can do about it, until it's too late.

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Ryo comes out of the shower and looks at the clock. It's almost ten and he wonders if Dee is still coming over. Hoping that everything has gone as expected, he walks through the dark apartment checking on his foster son. Bikky is sleeping since Ryo gave him one of his pain pills and they always knock him on his ass.

 

He gazes out the window as he waits on the Dee. He has no doubt that he is coming because he knows he loves spending all his time with him. He smiles to himself as he wraps his arms round his waist. Dee has made him admit who he is and what it is he wants and he know he wants Dee more than he wants anything.

 

He peers down at the sidewalk, watching the people in the city that never sleeps. He looks down at the couples as they walks along together, wishing he and Dee could walk that way some day. He sighs and turns away and hears a knock at the door. His face lights up because he knows it has to be Dee. He hurries to the door and pulls it open.

 

“Dee, I thought you had changed your mind. Come in, come in.” He pulls him in by the arm as he smiles up in his face.

 

The raven-haired detective comes in and pulls the older man in his arms. “I love you Ryo. I love you so much, Angel.” He buries his face in the side of his neck as he holds on to him.

 

Ryo wraps his arms around his back and tells him, “I love you too Dee.” With Dee's arms wrapped around him, he strokes his back and pulls away, looking up in his face. “What is it, what's wrong?”

 

Dee drops his arms and puts his head down, “I've been walking around a bit. I should have come straight here when I left Mona, but I had to clear my head.”

 

Ryo looks at the expression on his face and covers his mouth. Dee looks devastated and that can only mean one thing. Mona is having his child. He reaches out and takes Dee's hand leading him to the sofa.

 

“Tell me what happen, we can get through this together, Dee.” As Dee sits down, he sits next to him stroking his arm. Okay maybe she is pregnant. That only means he is going to be a father. They have talked about that possibility and concluded he would be a single father.

 

“Wait here Dee; I'll get you some water.” The blonde-haired man gets up and goes to the kitchen as he looks at Dee over his shoulder. “I could get you some wine, if you prefer that.”

 

Dee turns at the sound of his voice and gives him a half smile. “Do you have anything a bit stronger, babe? I could use a stiff drink, right about now.”

 

“Sure Dee, I have some Hennessey, if you prefer. I'll just be a minute. He goes off into the kitchen as Dee lays his head back with his arm over his face. `How am I going to break this too Ryo? He deserves better than this'. Dee sits up with a thought, `Maybe I can stay with her until after the baby is born. People get divorced all the time. I can then give her child support and spousal if I have too. I just can't see me spending the rest of my life or the kid's life under the same roof as her. There is no fuckin way I'm staying with that bitch the rest of my life!'

 

Ryo comes back in and hands him the glass of cognac. He sits besides him as he takes a sip. “Now tell me what happen when you went to see Mona. I take it from the look on your face she is having your child. Am I right Dee?”

 

Dee enfolds both hands around his drink and looks at it, as if it holds all the answers he needs at this time. He tells him in an inaudible voice. “Yes.” He takes another sip and let's out an exasperated sigh.

 

He turns to Ryo and groans, “Why did this have to happen now. Ryo you mean everything to me. I can't give up what we have with each other. I love you so much.” He sets his glass down and pulls Ryo into his arms, holding him, afraid to let go. The older man puts his arms around him and whispers in his ear, “Why would you lose me Dee? I love you too.”

 

He pulls back and takes the raven-haired man chin in his hand. “Is there something you are not telling me Dee, is that why you are so upset? We talked about this before remember? I'll be by your side no matter what happens, I promise you.”

 

Dee smiles and pulls him in his arms kissing him, hungrily. Ryo melts into the kiss with as much fervor as the younger man and moans as he pulls him down on top of him.

 

Dee opens his robe as he kisses the side of his neck and brings his hand up stroking his thigh. The older man moans as the sensations hit him and he tells Dee to come to his bedroom.

 

They break apart and Ryo puts his hand out to him. He takes it as he stands up and they both go into the bedroom. Ryo pushes the door close and drops his robe revealing his arousal as Dee looks on with the heat of lust in his darken green eyes. He pulls the blonde-haired man towards him and traces the outline of his lips with his moist tongue. He groans as he pulls his bottom lip between his own, sucking on it, before he slides his tongue inside.

 

Ryo is unbuttoning his shirt as he moans into Dee's kiss. He pushes the shirt off his shoulders as he slides his hands down the younger man's arms, stroking as his fingers play lightly over his taut muscles. Dee drops one arm and then the other, as he backs up to the king-size bed. He falls back lightly and the blonde reaches out and opens the button on his pants and pulls them over his hips. Ryo dives down capturing his lips once again.

 

Dee puts his arms around the older man, nips him on the side of the neck, and drags his tongue to the lobe of his ear. Ryo shudders as he calls Dee's name softly. “Ahhh…Dee I love you please…don't stop. I want you so badly, make love to me Dee, and show me that you love only me.”

 

“I'll love you with my last breath, Ryo.” He rolls him over and he laves his tongue down his chest and takes his pink nub in his mouth as he slides his hand down stroking his erection as it weeps for attention. He sweeps his thumb over it spreading the precum down it sides.

 

Ryo spreads his legs and pushes on Dee's shoulders. the younger man brings his hips towards him and takes his erection in his mouth. He sucks on the head as he takes his nipple between his thumb and forefinger.

 

Ryo pushes his hips forward and Dee puts his hand on his stomach holding him down. He sucks his erection further in his mouth and Ryo moans loudly. He grabs a fistful of sheet and throws his head back as his eyes glaze over. He is in heaven with what his lover is doing to him right now.

 

This is something he does not want to give up and losing Dee to Mona is something he knows he will not be able to stand. The raven-haired man belongs to him and he is not giving him up without a fight. He can feel himself coming close and tries to tell Dee but he is incapable of expressing himself beyond moans. Dee slides his finger inside him and he gasps. The intrusion is surprising but oh so welcome. He inserts another finger and strokes the bundle of nerves sending the blonde over the edge as he groans in pleasure. Ryo grabs his hair, pulling the silky strands through his long slim fingers.

 

He tries to pull away from Dee because he feels he is about to explode, but Dee holds onto his hips tightly. He looks down at the top of Dee's head and then throws his head back as he shoots his seed in his throat. His body is racked with shudders as his vision clouds over with a white sparkling light, blinding him to his surroundings.

 

Dee swallows and continues to suck every drop as he licks his lips. He raises his head and looks in his lover's face as he pants for breath. His eyes are closed and here is a grimace on his handsome face. Dee moves up his body and pulls him in his arms, stroking his back as his body trembles. He holds the older man as if he is the most precious thing in his world and right now, he is that to him.

 

“You never cease to amaze me, Koi. I don't think I have ever felt what you make me feel.” He raises his face up and kisses Dee on the lips as he slides his hand down his arm.

 

“You make it so easy to do, Angel. You are everything to me and I hope you never forget that.” He brings him in for a passionate kiss and their tongues dual in mock battle. Ryo can taste himself on his lover's tongue and revels in his own taste.

 

Dee pulls back with his arms still around the blonde and sighs. Ryo looks up at him and wonders if he wants the same thing done to him. “Are you waiting on your turn Dee? If you let me catch my breath I will gladly do the same.” He strokes the side of his face while looking up.

 

Dee chuckles, “No, that's not it. I wanted to taste you once more before I tell you what happen at…you know.”

 

Ryo pulls back and slides off the bed. He walks over, picks up his robes, and ties it around his slim waist. He comes back over and sits on the side of the bed. He takes Dee's hand encouraging him to tell him what happen.

 

Dee looks at Ryo and gives him a small smile, “I think I have to marry her Ryo and yes she is expecting my child.” He puts his head down and Ryo can see how much he is hurting so he pulls him into his arms.

 

The younger man lays his head on Ryo's strong shoulder and his arms around his waist. Ryo can hear him as he groans trying to speak. He clears his throat and tries again. “She says if I don't marry her she will abort the baby. I can't let her do that Ryo…what else can I do. Ryo I need you now more than ever. I'm so sorry…so sorry.”

 

Ryo can feel Dee body tremble as he tries to keep from sobbing. He lifts his head and looks in the blonde's face. He can see his eyes bright with unshed tears that are threatening to spill over.

 

Ryo takes his face between his hands and kisses him on the lips. He pulls back and asks, “What did she offer as proof Dee and don't tell me she showed you a home pregnancy test. If she hasn't seen a doctor and the rabbit didn't die she is lying.”

 

Dee looks at him in surprise, “How did you know…that's what…she did, she showed me that as proof.” Dee is puzzled as he looks in the blonde's face. What did he know that he didn't?

 

Ryo laughs at the look on his face, “She didn't show you a doctor's report, no appointment slip, nothing but this test right?”

 

Dee nods his head as he continues to look at the blonde haired man.

 

“Dee some test gives you a false, positive and some give you a false negative. I know they say they are 99% accurate but there is always that one percent and then there is your pregnant friend. Every woman over the age of nineteen knows a woman that is already expecting. I wouldn't trust her as far as I can throw her.”

 

Dee chuckles and looks at him with a smile, “I don't know, you look as if you could throw her pretty far, right now.”

 

“You knuckle head; I would never do that to a lady. Look, I have an idea. If you go along with it, we may be able to find out if she is really having your child or just trying to get you back for selfish reasons. You game?”

 

Dee smiles at him as his eyes get wide, “I'm game, Angel.”

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