The Cheating Millionaire

Chapter 5 scan appointment

SUMMERS POV

I woke up to my alarm at 8am I checked my phone to see 4 messages.

Simon

Just wanted to check your okay and settled after your flight back yesterday. Hope you and bubba are okay. Need anything ring me day or night.

Lisa

You left it this long to let me know I'm going to be an auntie! Super excited. We need to catch up soon. I missed you xx

Karen

Hi Summer,

Sean told us last night about the baby. Don't worry, I understand why you didn't tell us sooner. I hope your both well and I can't wait to see you. If you need anything in the meantime, you call me anytime, your not alone in this. Tom is excited as well, we can't wait to meet little lady. From me and Tom xxx

Looks like Sean went straight to his parents house last night I think to myself.

I quickly send them all replies before getting ready for the day.

I arrive 10 minutes early for the scan, and I'm shocked Sean is already there, waiting for me.

"Morning how did you sleep last night" he asks walking over to me.

"Minus the 3 bathroom breaks it was okay" I say before heading off to check in at the desk.

After I check in I take a seat and Sean sits next to me.

"So have you decided on a name yet?" Sean asks.

"I'm debating between Millie-Ann and Skylar atm. However, I like Skylar more" I say.

"I think Skylar is a lovely name" says Sean.

"What about Millie-Ann? Nice or not?" I ask.

"It's nice but a bit long" he says.

"That's what I thought also, I will probably choose Skylar though." I say.

"Miss Summer Ballard" I hear.

"That's us" I say standing up walking towards the lady in her early 40s.

"Hi, I'm Dr. Smith, we spoke on the phone last week, I've also had all your notes sent over from Spain and spoken on the phone with them also. Shall we go for the scan first? Then we can do the consultation afterwards" she says.

"Hi, it's good to meet you in person, Dr Smith, this here is Sean King the baby's father. The scan first is good with me first" I say following her down the corridor.

"Hi" says Sean

"Okay we are in here first, we will be in the room opposite afterwards" she says.

I walk in and put my bag in a free chair.

"Okay I'm sure you know the routine by now Summer, if you would like to hop onto the bed and reveal your tummy we can get started." Dr Smith says as I'm already getting onto the bed.

"Mr King please take a seat on that side of Summer" the Dr says

SEAN'S POV

I take a seat while the Dr starts to put some jelly looking stuff on Summers stomach. Then she takes a stick thing and runs it's slowly over Summers stomach.

"Sean look at the screen not my stomach otherwise your miss seeing little princess" Summer says pointing to the monitor next to her.

"Oh, okay I was just curious" I say.

I look at the screen and I can make out the shape of my daughter our the screen. A head with a nose, a body and arms and legs. "It's so incredible" I say.

The Dr seems to be doing stuff I'm not sure what, but there's clicking and can see odd arrows at times on the screen.

"What are you doing?" I ask.

"She is measuring the baby" Summer says.

"That's correct and looks like since your scan last week baby is still measuring 3 weeks less still, so you're measuring at 33 weeks instead of 36 weeks now. Since baby is still growing and this has been an up and down issue the past 2 months I will see you again next week just to check in again." Dr Smith says.

"Is that a bad thing?" I ask.

"It can be, but this little pickle seems to keep growing then slows down growth wise, it can be a sign of not getting enough food ECT, so we have to monitor closely. Sometimes we have to induce early. However, atm we are looking okay to keeping baby in for now" the Dr replies.

"Okay well we are done here, Summer here's some tissue to wipe of the jelly off. I will meet you in my office when you're ready, then we can do all the other usual checks and go over your birth plan okay?" Dr Smith says to Summer.

"Birth plan?" I ask

"Yes we like to see what the mothers wishes are so when baby's decide it's time to arrive we can try our best to stick with the birthing plan. It helps mothers more in labour and childbirth that way." Dr Smiths says looking at me as she stands up.

"Oh okay then." I say.

"Sean you can go to work now" says summer

"What I can't go to the next part?" I ask shocked.

"I allowed you for the scan, and I'd like to speak with the Dr alone. Please just go to work" Summer says with pleading eyes.

"No I will wait outside for you" I say as Summer leaves the room.

As much as I wanted to go with Summer, I didn't want to push my luck, but I wasn't leaving the hospital without speaking more. Therefore, I waited back in the waiting room.

I still can't get over how amazing scans are. There's so much detail to them. Watching the baby moving her arms and legs was cute. I can't wait until she is born, I'm very excited to meet her now. I bet Summer is fed up with waiting now she has known for 6 months I've known 2 days and already can't wait.

Not only that, but I see other couples sat together chatting excitedly about there baby's. I can't help but feel sad seeing the love they have for each other and the excitement they all have to be a family. I wonder if it upsets Summer to see other loving couples expecting baby's. If I hadn't of be foolish enough to cheat on Summer we would be just like them now. What I thought was a bit of fun has ruined my life my family. I need to fix this mess I just wish I knew how to. I wonder if Summer will allow me to the next appointment. Not only that, but I hope so, and the birth I'd like to be at the birth.

I decided to text my mum about the scan and what I knew already. After I finished sending my mum a message, I saw a nurse walk in.

"Excuse me nurse could I ask you a few questions please?." I ask.

"How can I help you sir?" The nurse asks.

"Well you see, I messed up and the mother of my child wouldn't allow me in the consultation appointment after the scan. They said there discussing the birthing plan. What options are there?" I ask.

"Well there's natural sometimes a c-section, although we try to avoid that. There are home births, but sometimes that's not an option if there are complications with the pregnancy or early labour. There's water births, some women like them some don't.

Some like to use a birthing pool. Some don't. Some like to stay on the bed and some prefer walking a lot of labour out. Whichever is most comfortable for them. There are loads of pain relief options from epidurals to peferdin, some women opt for no pain relief and just brunt it out. All women are different. You should speak with your child's mother to find out her wishes, it's best you try to go with what she wants." The nurse asks.

"Okay I will do that, And with a baby measuring 3 weeks smaller would that require baby to be born in hospital?" I ask.

"Chatting up nurses now are we?" Summer says walking out.

"No I wasn't." I quickly say turning to face Summer

"Save it first your secretary now you want a nurse, there's no shaming you is there!" summer says.

"No, he just had a few questions" the nurse says before waking off.

"Honestly I just asked questions since you didn't allow me in the consultants room" I say.

"If you say so" Summer says walking past me.

"Where are you going?" I ask.

"To the spa I have a foot massage appointment, have you seen my ankles?" Summer says.

"I can't say I've noticed your ankles, I've been to busy admiring your face" I respond.

"Stop trying to flatter me Sean, what do you want?" Summer ask.

"What date exactly is the baby due?" I ask

"15th December, but doesn't mean she will come on that date, that is just a rough guess of when she is due. If she hasn't arrived 2 weeks afterwards I will be induced." Summer says.

"Okay can I come to the next appointment please?" I ask.

"Why?" She asks.

"Because I want to be more involved and understand more, please?" I beg.

"Fine it's next Friday at 2pm" Summer says.

"Can I be at the birth?" I ask.

"I will let you know when I decide currently you stress me out too much. I don't need you stressing me while I'm in labour" she says.

"I promise! I won't stress you out, but please promise your at least think about it." I say.

"I will think it over, any more questions?" Summer asks as we enter the car park.

"Yes one more what birthing plan did you opt for?" I ask.

"I've opted for the hospital and the rest I shall figure out as I go along. I don't know what it's like so figured I'd decide as it happens" summer says reaching her car.

"Okay, well enjoy your massage appointment and call me if you need anything." I say.

"I'm sure I will be fine, and I know where to find you if I have to" summer says

"Okay have a good day" I say before walking off to my car.

SUMMERS POV

When I got in the car I decided to ring Karen.

RING RING RING RIN

"Hi, Summer how are you and the baby?" Karen says answering the phone.

"We are okay, how are you?" I ask.

"I've been good, we all missed you though." Karen says.

"I was just ringing to see if you wanted to come join me at the spa, I'm about to have a foot massage?" I say.

"Sure I'd love to, I will make a move now and see you soon." Karen says sounding excited. I can just imagine her face now.

"Okay Karen see you soon" I say before hanging up.

I then quickly texted my mum saying how the appointment went before I drove to the spa.

When I arrived at the spa I walked straight in and everyone kept stopping me, they were glad to see me back after being away for 6 months and excited to see I was due a baby.

"About time you showed your face!" Katy says.

"I missed you to" I say giving Katy a hug.

"Look at the size of you, your glowing to" Katy says

"Thanks not long left now. Thank you for keeping my secret and helping me here." I say and I really mean it.

"Don't thank me you daft mare it's what friends are for." Katy says.

"I know, Karen is on her way I figured we could both get foot massage while we catch up." I say.

"Okay I will do yours and Michelle do Karen" Katy says

"Since when was massages in your job title?" I ask laughing.

"Since I want to catch up as well, plus I can be your wing women." Katy says.

"She doesn't need a wing woman, I'm on her side! My son was a fool" says Karen appearing.

"Alright I know that Karen, but still I want to catch up as well" Katy says.

"Alright go get Michelle, I agree to your terms Katy" I say laughing.

"Okay we will meet you in room 8" Katy says.

"Karen I'm sorry I didn't tell you before, I just needed some time" I say feeling bad about keeping it away from them all. But after all I just didn't want to risk telling them before I was ready for Sean to know.

"Don't be silly! It's not your fault. I'm just glad your here now" Karen says hugging me.

"Okay let's go get our massages my ankles look like balloons." I say.

"They don't look to bad mine where 3 times that size when I was pregnant with my 3, however I remember how uncomfortable they were. Let's hurry and get your feet up" Karen says as I link my arm with hers.

"Really they can swell bigger than this? I feel bad for you. I thought these were bad" I say.

"Karen laughs, it's okay it was worth it" she says as we enter the room.

"Are you all ready for little lady?" Karen asks.

"Nearly I've got to pack my hospital bag, which I plan do after all the stuff arrived Saturday. And I've just got to set the nursery up, my dad said he will do it for me when my parents fly in, in 2 weeks time." I say.

"That's good, but if you need any help with anything me and Tom are happy to also help. I can even get Tom to help Kenny build the nursery stuff" Karen says as Katy and Michelle walk in.

"Thanks Karen I'm sure my dad will appreciate the help." I say

"Okay ladies are we ready to start" asks Michelle.

"I was ready last week" I say making everyone laugh.

The next hour we spent all catching up, and I enjoyed the massage even though Katy had no idea what she was doing. It was just good to catch up with my friends again. And when little princess started kicking everyone got excited and wanted to feel.

Afterwards me and Karen grabbed a late lunch, then I went home and had an hour nap.

When I woke up I saw I had a text

Sean

Thank you for allowing me to the scan today, it was really amazing seeing our daughter on the screen. I hope you enjoyed your foot massage and had a good afternoon so far x

I quickly typed out a reply.

To Sean

No need to thank me, you're the baby's dad after all. My afternoon was good I met up with your mum. Also, I shouldn't of accused you of chatting up the nurse when you just had questions, so I'm only sorry for that

I then decided to go grab some dinner. While cooking my phone went off.

Sean

Glad you had lunch with my mum, I know she has missed you a lot. There is also no need to be sorry, if I hadn't of messed up in the first place then I wouldn't of earned the comment to start with. It's me that should be saying sorry until you forgive me, once again I am truly sorry if I could turn back time I really would. I just hope over time your see how sorry I am, and I can prove myself to you and our daughter x

I quickly reply before dishing my dinner up.

To Sean

I missed your mum as well. You can't just say sorry and expect me to forget how you destroyed my heart. But at the same time we will have to learn how to co-parenting alongside each other for our daughter's sake. Maybe one day we could even be friends again but right now I'm still very angry with you, and I'm trying to let go of that anger, so we can co-parent. It's the reason I came back to give you the chance to be a dad it was the right thing to do. I will try to reframe from bitchy comments, but that's the best I can offer right now.

I dish my dinner up, a nice pasta salad and decide to start the box set call the midwife. My phone goes again

Sean

I understand, I hurt you a lot. I hope one day we can be at least friends again. I agree we should try to get along as best we can to co-parent. But just know this I never stopped loving you, and I'm thankful you came back letting me be a part of our daughters' life as well. No matter what I will love our daughter. I will love you forever as well x.

How can that bas*ard tell me he still loves me! Doesn't he realise how hard this is for me? It's not like I just switched off loving him because it's not that easy. I still love him dearly, but I hate him just as much I hate that I still love him after what he did I think to myself while crying.