Secret Affair

Author’s Note: Don’t necessarily have too much
to say, other than this is probably something that most of you readers have been
waiting for.

I’d say more, but I don’t want to give it away right here and
now.

Now, on to the story.

(Amy’s POV)

Giggle. Is it really alright for me to be this giddy before revealing
something so life changing and dramatic to a person I love?

Maybe not. I do laugh a bit too much when I’m quite nervous…

Seated across from me is Shadow, at our usual table at the local café.
He was nice enough to escort me over to my latest OB/GYN appointment, but only
if I sponsored a few cup of coffee. He’s having his usual black, and I’ve
ordered a hot chocolate with extra whipped cream on top for myself.

He’s a bit put off by my outburst, given the current situation, as his
regular scowl only deepens.

“You’re surprisingly upbeat about this, for once”, he manages
to get out amidst a sip of his coffee.

He’s right. I’ve been putting off telling him for at least a month
now.

Why put it off for so long?

For many reasons, which probably don’t make a lot of sense anymore.

But mainly out of fear. And not just fear on one specific aspect of the situation,
but on everything, ranging from fear of being a single parent, to fear of him
not loving me for it. There’s still that tiny little fear that even though
he finally told me how he feels, it might crumble away the moment I reveal this
to him.

Given the events of recent weeks, I’d have to say that some of those fears
were a bit unfounded.

But then again...I’m still trying to gauge his reaction…

And I’m not being unrealistic about this, am I? I’m genuinely worried
here. The world today isn’t what it used to be say, about fifty to sixty
years ago. A guy today could get out of being a parent with the drop of a dime
while a guy during that time would have to step up to the plate and do the right
thing – marry the girl, raise the kid, and make it look like a working,
nuclear family.

And by all means, I’m not trying to force him into this. Absolutely not.
I’m not one of those types who would have a baby to hold onto a man for
as long as I possibly can – it’s like saying, that’s the best
I can get, so I might as well try to keep it…

I already know what I want out of all of this. The ideal, however, would be
that it involves him, in some form.

Ultimately, it’s his decision…

Don’t get me wrong. About 7 or 8 years ago, that was what I had pictured
for the both of us. Married for maybe 4, 5 years tops before we started a family
of our own. A little after we’d taken a little bit of time out from our
lives to travel the world and visit people.

Back then, I never fathomed that I’d be living in a situation that
seems to be all too common nowadays…

I come out of that thought as Shadow raises his voice while saying my name.
I then remember that we’d been talking about the goings on during my appointment
this afternoon.

“I’m making a mental note never to accompany you to one of those…appointments
ever again”, he mutters, as he proceeds to gather the lasts drops of coffee
from his cup. I shoot him a sly smirk as he motions a barista nearby for a refill.

“Does it have anything to do with that new receptionist shooting you goo
goo eyes?” I teased. He looks away, while mumbling something that was probably
obscene underneath his breath.

“I bet it was”, I say with a grin.

Sara hadn’t wasted a moment finding a replacement for that snotty bitch
who gave me a hard time for my first appointment. We met her today for the first
time. A violet porcupine with a bit of a regal and proper air to her.

At least, she seemed the part. For some odd reason, she kept assuming that
Shadow was the father of the baby.

After that moment’s reflection, I decide it’d be best to apologize
to him. “I’ll apologize on behalf of the entire female population,”
I start up. “Baby-related business has a tendency of bringing out a lot
of stupidity…”

He gives his usual, uninterested, unimpressed ‘hmph’.

Didn’t last for too long though – after I told him about that
delightful little ‘incident’ at Tails’ workshop a couple of days
ago, he was all ears and laughs.

Well, a smug little chuckle is the best I can describe it.

“And you wonder why you’re pregnant?” he snickers. “The
both of you need to practice more self control!”

Well, here’s to hoping Sonic’s reaction is as great as this…

(Sonic’s POV)

Click. I quickly turn the knob of the door leading into Amy’s apartment.
Poking my head in, and briefly jetting around the premises, I realize that she’s
out. A quick glance at the refrigerator door reveals a note stating that she’s
finally taken my advice and gone to see a doctor.

Good. Hopefully whatever has been bothering her recently will be resolved
today.

My lower lip quivers into a pout for no one in particular as I re-examine the
bouquet I’m holding. A dozen of the most fragrant, reddest, rosiest roses
this side of Station Square. It’s no special occasion today for the both
of us, but I thought that it’d be nice if I could surprise her with a little
something extra to show her just how much I care.

Something about flowers and girls... Flowers drive them crazy, and in the good
sense.

Especially in the good sense. Lately, that’s all Amy and I have been.

After the initial shock and embarrassment of being exposed at Tails’ place
wore off, we’ve been on it nonstop.

Hell, I didn’t even imagine Amy to be that…adventurous…

It was yesterday night. It’s become a habit of mine to spend the night
over at her place rather than mine, so we were both going to call it a night.

However, I had a little energy to burn, so I got a bit playful. Fondling and
caressing her neck, breasts, abdomen…

I probably should have left it at that, but I guess you can say I’m making
up for lost time. All those times where I had felt the same before, but hadn’t
fully succeeded in giving her a true explanation of my feelings.

Had this want of hoping to make up for all the neglected ‘I love you’s…

But that’s where it happens. She took control.

I had been on top, not necessarily planning to go much further, when she
flips me on my back in one swift motion. I let out a squeak as the sudden shift
in dominance caught me off guard.

“You think I’m going to let you have the fun of starting things
all the time?” she whispers, albeit in a seductive tone the likes of which
I had rarely seen of her.

She leans forward to kiss me, all the while feeling the erection that was
forming all the while. Out of instinct, I try to pull her closer to it, but
she has my hands pinned down.

“I want you to enjoy the ride”, she whispers into my ear.

And I just let her do her thing. She straddled me, rode me, and had her
way with me.

And it never felt so good!

Should definitely consider being more submissive more often…

As I’m looking for a vase to place the bouquet in, the phone rings. I
decide to ignore it as I continue to search, allowing the answering machine
to record the message.

“Hello, this Ms. Pricklin calling from Dr. Torinai’s office. Just
calling to remind you that your next appointment with the doctor is at 4:30
p.m.”

My ears perk up.

A follow up appointment?

The message continues:

“Dr. Torinai will probably be performing a secondary ultrasound to
gather a more accurate approximation of just how far along you are in the pregnancy…”

Pregnancy?

“She would also like to help you structure a better diet plan, as she
was overly concerned with your recent hospitalization…”

Suddenly, the events of the past few weeks start to click. Wanting time away
from me. Collapsing at the Mystic Ruins Bar and Grille. The overall symptoms
of sickness that she had been exhibiting…

“Don’t forget to inform your significant other - that strapping
black hedgehog fellow, about the ultrasound. He might be more than interested
in taking a first look at his child.

Rest easy, and hope to see you and the baby soon.”

Black hedgehog? Father?

Shadow? Amy?

Baby?

What the FUCK is going on?

And that’s the end of this chapter folks. I know it was relatively
short, but I thought you guys deserved a bit of a faster update after the month
+ it took for the previous installment to be written.

It’s getting interesting now. Sonic knows (maybe, a bit too much),
and not in the way that you were thinking he was going to find out. Some shit
is definitely going to hit the fan in the next chapter, so stay tuned!

And as always, review!